Glass and Window Assembly

Installed the re-chromed/polished original vent window assemblies.  All of the windows in the car were disassembled, and chrome parts were re-chromed while stainless parts were polished.  These things look like new again, reassembled with their original Car Lite glass.

Vent window assembly and original division bar.  The original division bar chrome bead was also polished. 

Vent window parts below before assembly and riveting the weatherstrip to the stainless vertical bar.

Now below, after riveting, before window and frame insertion.

 

 

Interestingly, the original glass in this convertible is not tinted.  Note the absence of "Sun X" in the logo.  This vent window glass was manufactured January 1964, months before the start of Mustang production. The date of the windows on the car range from this date on up to May 1964.

 

Driver side vent window dated 4E, May 1964. (above)

 

Close up of the left hand windshield frame showing the original windshield stainless retainer clips.  All of the original retainers were cleaned up and reinstalled precisely following the procedure in the factory assembly manual shown below.  Many restorers gob these things and the whole windshield opening with bedding sealant. The manual is very clear on how much should be used, identified by item D in the drawing - pretty close to what I actually did. Getting too much of this goop up under the clip can create an unnecessary mess and interfere with the installation of the windshield trim and gasket.  Holding off on final adjustment of the window tracks and vent window frames until the windshield is installed along with all of the trim and weatherstrip around it.

I found and purchased a NOS windshield gasket for the original Car Lite windshield install.  This windshield has no tint and no banding at the top.  Difficult at this time to find a reproduction without tinting or banding.  Fortunately, I have an original so that is not a concern.  Pictures to come after the gasket arrives.

 The side widows were restored and turned out great.  The original stainless trim was removed and polished then reinstalled with new window setting tape.  Tracks and all parts were thoroughly cleaned before reassembly and installation. 

A hair dryer helps to soften the window setting tape on cold mornings in the shop which also helps to get it to stick to the window surface.

This corner can be problematic on re-installation of the trim, but some restrained cutting on the inside corners helps the fit.

The stainless trim was cleaned thoroughly inside before reassembly.  Failure to do so can cause the trim to not seat properly and cause fit/finish and operational issues later.

Just to be sure that the trim is seated properly I took some measurements before disassembly and here I am checking after.  Perfect!

Original black phosphate screws hold the stainless trim to the lower window channel helping to secure the window glass in place and completing all of the window assembly that can be done prior to installation in the door.