I have ordered new door windows and new channel for them to mount the gl*** to the regulator. My question, what should I use to attach the channel to the bottom of the gl*** ? Some type of glue, or ? This is the channel I am referring too.
I saw the setting tape, and thought that's what I needed. Reading the description of it made it sound like it was for the windshield on some cars. This is what I found.
Paul: WATCH THIS VIDEO. BE SURE TO PUT A PIECE OF CARPET UNDER THE GL***. The DRAKE tape above is probably for windshields encased in a steel frame like 1930s Fords. You want the tape for side windows that is pushed into place in window channels. Buy the correct thickness. Measure the thickness of your gl*** and the width of your channel first. You can always buy a 1 foot sample for a trial fit. On my 40 Ford I used gl*** setting tape from restorationspecialties.com. That was 45 years ago and it's still holding. You don't use any glue with gl*** setting tape. As I recall I placed the tape in the channel and then pushed the window edge down into the tape so that it bottomed out in the channel. Can't recall but, I may have used a light coating of dish soap to make it all slide easier into the channel. Try it both dry and with the soap. Look here: https://www.restorationspecialties.com/search.asp?keyword=gl***+setting+tape NOTICE: You can buy some shown by the foot. Call and verify what you need. To determine the thickness you need, measure the width of the gl***, then the width of the channel that gl*** fits into. Subtract the width of gl*** from the width of the channel and divide this figure by two. This will be tape thickness. For best results, the tape should be slightly larger than the gap. They have been in business a very long time. More info. here: https://www.google.com/search?q=how...69i57j0i390.8513j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Seems simple enough. I'll measure the gl*** and channel as stated when they arrive and get the correct tape. Thanks to you both for the lightning fast help!
I prefer the cork/rubber setting tape (available from Mac's, Dennis Carpenter, Restoration Specialties, and others). Cut the tape slightly longer than needed, slightly vee it onto the channel, and gently tap the gl*** into it. Soapy water in a spray bottle helps. Make sure the channel is positioned correctly front to back before install.
I plan on using my old window as a guide for where to position the channel. I'll use a Sharpe and mark the new window so I'll get it placed right. (that's the plan anyway)
Bangingoldtin: Are you sure it's ok to gently tap the gl*** into the channel instead of tapping the channel over the gl***? You don't want to chip the gl***.
I use a block of wood and a rubber mallet for tapping the gl*** in if it's a tight fit, I have had gl*** setting tape pull loose so I use a adhesive to glue it in place. HRP
The guy in the video hits the channel with a hammer. In fact, he WHACKS the **** out of it. Don't know if I'll be hitting mine that hard. The gl*** I bought is single layer tempered gl*** instead of the original dual plate type.
The guys in the video is where I'm getting my gl*** and fuzzies. They are about an hour from me. Good place, helpful.
@19Fordy It can be installed either way. I clamp the roller bracket of the clamp in a vise and gently tap the gl*** into the setting tape into the channel using a hubcap hammer. Using the soapy water works well, and after the water dries it is locked into place.
Setting tape. Hit the gl*** with the hubcap mallet. Set the channel in the center right to,left. Tape the setting on the gl*** to temporarily hold it. Be sure you have the channel facing the correct way on the gl***.
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