| Gene's40 | -- 02-14-2026 @ 6:44 PM |
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My '40 cpe vent door glass has de-laminated. What reader methods should I try to remove the glass in one piece so my local glass company can use it as a pattern ? I have door glass setting rubber material left over from my Model A restoration project. Gene Talley
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| carcrazy | -- 02-14-2026 @ 8:47 PM |
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You might want to contact Sanders Reproduction Glass for the information you need to remove the vent window glass from your 1940 Ford. They have many patterns on hand to provide the glass piece with the correct dimensions for your car. https://www.sandersreproglass.com/ This message was edited by carcrazy on 2-14-26 @ 8:48 PM
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| kubes40 | -- 02-15-2026 @ 2:48 PM |
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Gene, I'm not quite certain the glass can be removed with the vent installed in the door. I'd suggest you remove it. Set the glass with frame on your bench. It may be easier if a helper holds the glass down a bit. With a piece of hardwood placed against the frame, tap with a hammer. Start at an end. You'll notice the glass loosen from the frame. Work your way around. Do not attempt to loosen up any particular area all at once. Installing is easier yet. Get the correct thickness of glass setting tape and place it around the edge of the glass. Be certain the frame is cleaned out quite well. Squirt some glass cleaner in the frame for lubrication. Glass cleaner works the best in my opinion as it dries and won't create suds later on. Tap the edge of the frame over the glass. Again, work your way around to seat it completely. Don't attempt to seat any one area all at once. To determine setting tape thickness, measure the frame inside diameter. Subtract the thickness of the glass. Then divide that result in half. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| 51504bat | -- 02-16-2026 @ 5:19 AM |
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Per my glass guy, never use WD40 only glass cleaner when installing the glass/setting tape ______________ No signature
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| kubes40 | -- 02-16-2026 @ 6:11 AM |
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51504bat, Your glass guy is spot on. WD40 is NOT a lubricant. To this day, I can't understand why so many use it as a lubricant. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| 51504bat | -- 02-16-2026 @ 8:29 AM |
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And, it's not the best choice for a rust penetrant either. PB Blaster, Kroil or my go to, 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone. JMO ______________ No signature This message was edited by 51504bat on 2-16-26 @ 8:29 AM
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| Gene's40 | -- 02-16-2026 @ 6:04 PM |
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Thanks everyone for sharing the tips ! Gene Talley
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| TomO | -- 02-22-2026 @ 5:18 PM |
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Here is a link showing how to remove and 8install glass in a 1940 Ford http://vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_glassinstall-40-46_pg1.htm Tom
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