As I’ve Mentioned in previous articles like to use a little bit of spray paint to mark the current position of any hardware I’ll be taking out to aid in realignment when it all goes back together. Now we’ll begin the process of removing the door glass and quarter window assemblies. Next, the watershield should be removed to allow access to the door. To begin the job you will need to remove your inner door panels both front and rear which obviously means taking off any cranks, knobs, locks, etc. The fact that this Thunderbird model has front vent windows makes the process a bit more complicated but with some patience and the right tools anyone can perform this restoration.Īfter removing the interior door panel, glass and vent window assembly, you can see how the outer felt clips into the door. Usually I will install all new felts after a fresh paint job, however this particular car won’t be seeing fresh paint for quite a while so repair was necessary now. Worn window felts are a common problem on our classics but a day’s worth of work, paired up with a few hundred dollars can go a long way in correcting the issues associated with their deterioration. After 50-plus years the originals had nothing more than the thin metal backing left and the added space was allowing the door glass to slap right up against the hard door shell, causing the broken window. The window had excessive play in and out of the center of the body, a direct result of deteriorated felts or “fuzzies” as they are often called. The owner was unsure of the actual cause of the damage but after a very short investigation the root problem became pretty apparent. That Can Lead to Loose-or Broken-Windows.Ī 1960 THUNDERBIRD came into my shop recently with a cracked driver side window in need of replacement. After Years of Use, These “Fuzzies” Often Are Worn Down. As an industry leader in providing the most complete product line combined with best-in-class quality, ACI strives to provide exact-fit products, ensuring the highest value for customers.Septem| By Paul Riccioli, Jr.
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