| 239al | -- 01-21-2012 @ 6:58 PM |
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I need to replace the window channels and garnish moulding "cat whiskers" on my 1947 convertible. Any tricks of the trade I should know? Who is the best source for the material? Is there a source for step-by-step instructions for this job? I'd appreciate any advice you'd care to make. Thanks.
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| Old Henry | -- 01-21-2012 @ 9:27 PM |
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Here are a couple of places to start: http://macsautoparts.com/search.asp?sb=0&ls=y&camid=F30&year=1947&make=Ford&ss=window+channel and https://secure435.hostgator.com/~dlvry40/ufolder/CgCat.php?searchtextdesc=window+channel&catalog_choice=All+catalogs&year_choice=47 Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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| supereal | -- 01-22-2012 @ 6:24 AM |
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The vent window and glass channel comes out as a unit. You will need to remove the "hairpins" that secure the window glass carrier from the regulator arms and remove the glass. The rest is a matter of disconnecting the channel mounting screws. The job is made a bit more difficult by the weight of the window frames, so it can require some help to hold them. Be sure. To re place the"fuzzy" strips that line the opening. We like to use very small pop rivets to secure them instead of the screws or staples. Wear a long sleeved shirt when working inside the doors, as the sharp edges can easily cut your arms and hands. As to the "cat whiskers", I assume you mean the shiny strips in the plastic trim. The plastic is reproduced, but not the metal strips, so be very careful when you straighten the tabs that hold them in place. The are very easy to break off. The correct regulators are geared down to hold the weight of the framed windows, so be sure you have. The ones that take about nine turns. We have found the wrong regulators installed because the correct type are very hard to locate. Usually, some of the gears have damaged or missing teeth, and may need to be repaired.
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| supereal | -- 01-22-2012 @ 6:28 AM |
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As for parts, we buy most of ours from C&G. If they don't have it, LeBaron Bonney usually does. Both are quality vendors with few, if any, backorders.
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| 42ford | -- 01-22-2012 @ 9:38 AM |
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The cats wiskers are stapled to the window garnish molding. Some places send new staples with the cats wiskers
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| TomO | -- 01-22-2012 @ 10:15 AM |
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Dennis Carpenter sells a complete kit for your car. Another good source is Restoration Specilaities and Supply Co. http://www.restorationspecialties.com/ The fuzzy strips are attached to the moldings with staples and to the body with flathead screws. The screws are available from Restoration Specialties, you can make your own staples from hardware store wire. Tom
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