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model A side glass?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by chubbie, Jan 29, 2013.

  1. chubbie
    Joined: Jan 14, 2009
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    I'm gearing up to put glass in a 1929 model A 2 door. what is the width of the door and 1/4 glass?
     
  2. jan bogert
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    Chubbie, i don't know what your asking?:)
     
  3. Dont you own a tape measure???
     
  4. aaggie
    Joined: Nov 21, 2009
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    Just call any of the vintage glass vendors and order the glass. They have templates for all of the old cars. I'm sure there is one listed in the index on this site.
     
  5. 26 3/8---------30 3/8 should work.
     
  6. chubbie
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    thanks for the non "smart ass" answer.( from the guys that have never done it.) its tough to get the window right with new felts, and how tight to get them
     
  7. EnglishBob
    Joined: Jan 19, 2008
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    When I did mine the 2 sides were slightly different...just something to keep in mind.
     
  8. Not a smart ass answer..just trust my own measuring..like you should do
    you note that one answer here says his measure different from side to side?
     
  9. djust
    Joined: May 31, 2006
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    from Oklahoma

    Mine ended up with a slight taper so measure top bottom and middle, also the glass guy can grind narrower if it is to tight error on the tight side.
     
  10. andyman1
    Joined: Jul 17, 2008
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    from UK

    Don't know if this is any help but when I got round to getting the glass cut for my Model A Pickup I made templates out of plywood first. Fitted it just like the glass with all felts in place then checked it would roll up and down freely. Worked great.
     
  11. Dreddybear
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    This is the answer. You can use luan board too.
     
  12. motoandy
    Joined: Sep 19, 2007
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    from MB, SC

    I too made luan templates. Glass was cut to same size and very close to same thickness. Worked great with the new felt
     
  13. CutawayAl
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    from MI

    ..... exactly, no matter how experienced and well meaning a person on the internet may(or may not) be, so long as you understand what you are trying to do, figuring things out yourself isn't a bad thing.
     
  14. card board works also as a template. templates are the only way to get it perfect.
     
  15. mr.chevrolet
    Joined: Jul 19, 2006
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    order it from Chris Blatty here on the HAMB
     
  16. bustingear
    Joined: Oct 29, 2002
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    Order it from Chris blattie here on the hamb
    He will ship a full set for just over 300
    Best deal intown
     

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