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1955 Door Window Alignment Issues

JimLeanna55Bird

JimLeanna55Bird

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1955
I am struggling with window issues. As you can see in the videos, when I roll the window down it stays in the track. However when I roll it up it tracks inward and pops back in at the top. It is just waiting to crack the window glass. I know that the forward window guide is adjustable. Just not sure how. It seems it needs to be moved inward toward center of car and tilted back a little. Any suggestions or guidance?
Thanks

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JimLeanna55Bird said:
Update. I was able to run down the procedure to adjust the alignment issue. Window is much better now.
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Where were you able to run down the procedure? I have a '57 that a high school automotive class is restoring and we are experiencing the same issue. We felt that the top piece of chrome trim, where it is connected to the bottom channel with three screws, may be rubbing the rear runner. This was causing the window to pivot out of the track in the pillar. We tried a little dry lube on the back channel felt and the window worked perfect.
I know this is not the fix it needs. If there is a better, and correct, procedure, I would appreciate it.
 
tonywray said:
Where were you able to run down the procedure? I have a '57 that a high school automotive class is restoring and we are experiencing the same issue. We felt that the top piece of chrome trim, where it is connected to the bottom channel with three screws, may be rubbing the rear runner. This was causing the window to pivot out of the track in the pillar. We tried a little dry lube on the back channel felt and the window worked perfect.
I know this is not the fix it needs. If there is a better, and correct, procedure, I would appreciate it.
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Not sure if the window on a 57 is similar to a 55. I should have taken pictures before I reinstalled the door panel. I will need to remove again as I ordered new window rollers and I will take photos of the three adjusting locations. I emailed Beau at CASCO and he sent me this:

"On the 1955 Thunderbird, door window binding or loose fit is typically caused by misalignment between the forward pillar assembly (which houses the front glass run) and the rear glass run assembly, or between the rear glass run and the guide roller channel.

On the 1955 Thunderbird, door window binding or loose fit is typically caused by misalignment between the forward pillar assembly (which houses the front glass run) and the rear glass run assembly, or between the rear glass run and the guide roller channel.

1. Align the Forward Window Pillar to the Windshield Pillar

Before adjusting the rear run, the front window pillar must align properly with the windshield pillar:

  • Fore-and-Aft Adjustment: Loosen screws A and C on the upper and lower pillar brackets. Shift the pillar assembly forward or backward as required, then retighten the screws.
  • Lateral (In/Out) Adjustment: Loosen screws B and F at the upper and lower pillar brackets. Move the pillar assembly inward or outward within the elongated holes, then retighten.
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2. Adjust the Rear Glass Run Assembly

Once the front pillar is aligned with the windshield:

  • If the Glass Binds: Loosen screw D (which attaches the glass run assembly to its support bracket) and slide the glass run assembly away from the front pillar in its elongated hole.
  • If There is Excessive End Play: Slide the glass run assembly closer toward the front pillar.
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3. Align the Guide Roller Channel

  • If the guide roller channel is out of alignment with the rear glass run, loosen screw E (which attaches the channel to the glass run assembly) and shift the channel as needed to eliminate binding.
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4. Correcting Glass Sag (Parallel Alignment)

  • If the top edge of the glass is tilted or not parallel to the roof/hardtop rail, loosen the arm and plate assembly retaining screws on the inner door panel, raise or lower the assembly in its elongated slots until the glass is parallel with the roof rail, and retighten."
Hope it helps.
 
tonywray said:
Where were you able to run down the procedure? I have a '57 that a high school automotive class is restoring and we are experiencing the same issue. We felt that the top piece of chrome trim, where it is connected to the bottom channel with three screws, may be rubbing the rear runner. This was causing the window to pivot out of the track in the pillar. We tried a little dry lube on the back channel felt and the window worked perfect.
I know this is not the fix it needs. If there is a better, and correct, procedure, I would appreciate it.
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I found this on You Tube
 
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