Window fitment in aftermarket door

[Richard]

Th window frame can be massaged a bit. Obviously preferable to do before paint. If was where you are I would maybe wrap rear of window frame with towel. Put a 2x4 block on it and hammer a bit with a small sledge? Only other thing I could think of is to take glass out and have edge sanded down. But that is going to be a guess how much and where. As far as window felts being a poor fit. I suggest to order a new set from one of the long time forum vendors. They typically stock stuff that they use and works. Though I use Classic parts a lot as products seem good and shipping is easier on the wallet.

[Oldironracing]

Originally Posted by Richard

Th window frame can be massaged a bit. Obviously preferable to do before paint. If was where you are I would maybe wrap rear of window frame with towel. Put a 2x4 block on it and hammer a bit with a small sledge? Only other thing I could think of is to take glass out and have edge sanded down. But that is going to be a guess how much and where. As far as window felts being a poor fit. I suggest to order a new set from one of the long time forum vendors. They typically stock stuff that they use and works. Though I use Classic parts a lot as products seem good and shipping is easier on the wallet.

Not sure that grinding would help. The window don’t need to be any shorter. If it was longer buy a 1/4 inch would help. Yes the new glass is the same size as old.

[Peanut74]

Based on what you are saying is the metal channel in the correct position on the glass? If memory serves me correctly the back edge of the channel should 3/4" from the end of the glass. Since you say the glass is the same size as the old. You also might want to make sure that you didn't delete a felt or something in the metal track. Look at the other doors window and look there to see.