69 Mach 1 Quarter Glass Frame R&R

[RPM 1,190]

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?

[RPM 1,190]

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/

 

 

 

[Caseyrhe 650]

Didn't  they use the same glue as the glue in glass? Maybe some paint thinner on the glue to loosen it up?

[1969_Mach1 333]

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.

[69RavenConv 286]

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.

[Raven R code 281]

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.

[Ridge Runner 1,112]

This is how i take them off ,but i have someone hold the glass while i knock the trim off

[RPM 1,190]

 Thanks guys,  I do appreciate the help. 

[RPM 1,190]

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. 

 

 

[Raven R code 281]

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:

 

 

[Ridge Runner 1,112]

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 

[RPM 1,190]

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. 

[Ridge Runner 1,112]

It is a tape type sealer ,your local glass shop should have it in the cork type and the black type

[RPM 1,190]

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. 

[Ridge Runner 1,112]

It is kind of like a tar / rubber and is sticky on both sides 

[mustangstofear 608]

Spray the  channel  with any brand of  release agent and let it set, they will practically  fall off.

[RPM 1,190]

Thanks Rich, that's exactly what I used.  The release agent bottle said Propane on the side :)

[mustangstofear 608]

LOL, always  use the black setting  tape, looks much  nicer than the  cork. 

[jmlay 80]

Mine had a rubber strip that wrapped around the edge of the glass, no adhesive whatsoever. 

[mustangstofear 608]

That would be correct. I spray glass cleaner on the tape then pound it on.