RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 Unlike my pristine m.i.a oem windows, both of my replacement quarter windows have broken lower hinges. Before I break some tinted glass, is there a trick to remove the frame without doing any damage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 Well, I found an article by Mustang and Ford's 360 that might work. Damn google search brought up a ton of unrelated crap I had to sift through. http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/paint-body/mump-0606-1969-ford-mustang-window-frame/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 Didn't they use the same glue as the glue in glass? Maybe some paint thinner on the glue to loosen it up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted September 19, 2017 To me it looks like an article on how to break your quarter window glass! I wouldn't to that. The hammer and block of wood isn't bad but have another person hold the glass with their hands. Have some foam or padding of some kind below it in case the glass slips out of their hands. The quarter glass will slowly come out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted September 19, 2017 Looks about right - hit it with the crappiest hammer in North America and use your carburetor to catch whatever falls off. Kidding aside, I'm with 1969_Mach1, lay the glass on a towel horizontally on the work bench and tap sideways. I'd probably try some chemical, heat, and/or razor knife experiments, too. Good luck, let us know what works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted September 19, 2017 I would keep the hammer and block away. I've now done 4 pairs of qtr glass for people and the easiest way is with a mini butane torch. I run the torch up and down the chrome piece (never heat up any one spot for too long). Wear leather gloves while doing this.....keep checking and tugging the chrome piece until it falls off. I know it sounds scary but just make sure you get even heat on the chrome piece and you can't go wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted September 19, 2017 This is how i take them off ,but i have someone hold the glass while i knock the trim off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 19, 2017 Thanks guys, I do appreciate the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 23, 2017 Well well well, look what came in the box with the new frames today. Instructions advising you use a torch on the chrome frame till it becomes loose. Huh, go figure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted September 23, 2017 13 hours ago, RPM said: Well well well, look what came in the box with the new frames today. Instructions advising you use a torch on the chrome frame till it becomes loose. Huh, go figure. Ha! ;) good find! 13 hours ago, RPM said: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted September 23, 2017 I would use a heat gun before i wluld put a flafe to it ,mine always came off with a block of wood and a mallet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 On 9/18/2017 at 4:17 PM, Caseyrhe said: Didn't they use the same glue as the glue in glass? Does anyone know what adhesive was used? Looking at the original piece doesn't reveal much evidence of any glue. My 2 windows certainly didn't use the glue in door glass adhesive. Whatever was used hadn't failed in 48 years, as these were in for long haul. As usual, my goggle search turned up everything but an answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 It is a tape type sealer ,your local glass shop should have it in the cork type and the black type Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 Thanks Jim. Is it a 2 sided tape that goes between both the gasket and frame and the gasket and glass? Test fitting the 3 pieces reveals there is not much free play in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 It is kind of like a tar / rubber and is sticky on both sides Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted September 27, 2017 Spray the channel with any brand of release agent and let it set, they will practically fall off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted September 27, 2017 Thanks Rich, that's exactly what I used. The release agent bottle said Propane on the side :) 1 Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 LOL, always use the black setting tape, looks much nicer than the cork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted October 1, 2017 Mine had a rubber strip that wrapped around the edge of the glass, no adhesive whatsoever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted October 3, 2017 That would be correct. I spray glass cleaner on the tape then pound it on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites