Window Channel on 49 CONV - Arrgh.

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
I know we have been down this road before, but I am stuck. The channel I got from Restoration Specialties fits in the divider bar, but is too tight and feel that the window is going to bind.



I know that this channel seems to be different in later models and years, so can someone please tell me what they used, and where they got there channel for the windows of a 49 Comm Conv????? I am referrein got the channel that guides the front of the door glass.



thanks

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  • Aaron D. IL
    Aaron D. IL Senior Contributor
    If you mean the channel between the door class and the wing/vent window. I ended up takeing the original piece in one of my Hudsons and actually getting a piece of material (either felt or or something else) and stripping the old stuff off the original metal piece and waxing one side of the material with soap and putting glue on the other side and recovering the channel. Then reinstalling it...seems to work just fine. The rest of my window channel was from Restoration Specialties.
  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    Hello Dennis, I am glad that you asked about the Channeling. I bought a window channeling business a few months ago. I have the channeling that you need, for Conv. and Hollywood. The set ie $25.00 plus shipping. I have sold two sets to Al Saferen (SP?) and a set to Bill Albright. My Home (Business) phone is (562) 947-5864. I have most Channeling for American cars/trucks. No web site! Yet! VicTor Zamora
  • russmaas
    russmaas Senior Contributor
    Victor I need two sets also and left you a message at your phone

    Thanks

    Russ Maas
  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    Thanks Russ, I will put the sets in the mail this Friday. Send a check when you rec. them, add postage! VicTor
  • dave s
    dave s Senior Contributor, Moderator
    Victor, I also need 2 sets, one for Nick's 48 and a replacement set for shelf.. I emailed you yesterday, but got no response.
  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    Hello Dave, sorry I didn't check my home email ( thez@verizon.net ) . I will send the channeling out this Friday. I am at my day job now , so will check my email tonight. Thanks VicTor
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Victor



    My friend... get me some pictures and contact information... the INQUIRING HUDSON Owner looks for these tips at my website and so far I have nothing to offer from Vics Channeling.....



    Looking forward to posting your products....

    Happy Holidays....



    Ken and my Bestest Friend!
  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    Hello Ken, I am proud and honored that you asked for info on my new Business, Vic's Automotive Widow Channeling. From the above post from Dennis, I have received requests for 8 sets of the division bars for the Convt's and Hollywoods at $25.00 each. Have one set left and will check next week for purchasing of more channeling. I have made up window channeling kits for the '48 - '54 Hudson sedans for $135.00 plus postage. Business Phone (562) 947-5864 and email , thez@verizon.net Thanks VicTor Zamora
  • Unknown
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    VicTor Z wrote:
    Hello Ken, I am proud and honored that you asked for info on my new Business, Vic's Automotive Widow Channeling. From the above post from Dennis, I have received requests for 8 sets of the division bars for the Convt's and Hollywoods at $25.00 each. Have one set left and will check next week for purchasing of more channeling. I have made up window channeling kits for the '48 - '54 Hudson sedans for $135.00 plus postage. Business Phone (562) 947-5864 and email , thez@verizon.net Thanks VicTor Zamora



    Hey Vic ?? I know the 1929 Hudson window rubber and what ever else is in there (never had it apart yet) is not as popular as the newer Hudsons But would you know who would have these items for the 29s ? If you do not would you be interested in making some replacement kits for "ME" them ? Thanks, Your neighbor and fellow electric utility worker friend :), Ron
  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    Hello Neighbor and Utility Worker. I will be glad to go to your home and see if I can come up with some window ruber/channeling for the '29. Call my home phone (562) 947-5864 and we can set a time for me go to your home in Long Beach.

    Thanks VicTor Z
  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    Dennis , Russ, Paul and Al. Your order is in the Mail. Thank you all for your business. Merry Christmas. VicTor Z
  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    Dennis, Russ, Paul and Al. Yesterday I went to see Bill Albright and borrowed a convt. window and the channel that the division bar fits in. It's a real tight fit; so I pealed back the felt and removed the rubber on the bar, than put the felt back in place. Than, placed Division Bar in the channel. The window slides snug. VicTor Z
  • EssexAdv
    EssexAdv Expert Adviser, Member
    Victor, did you get my email?

    Thanks
  • VicTor Z
    VicTor Z Senior Contributor
    Mr. President, Essex Adv. and Fellow H ET er! Yes I did rec. your Email . I have one set left. Dennis is working on his channeling and it is a tight fit . I am going to wait, to see what Dennis thinks, if the channeling will work. I will call Al Saffrahn to see how his channeling worked out. Will post when I get more info. VicTor Z
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    I had the same problem on a 54 Hollywood. and I am fairly sure I passed the solution on to Dennis or posted here on the board. I had several guys tell me the sedan divider channel was the same.. It's AIN'T believe me. Just to explain what's going on for those that don't have a Hollywood or Conv. The conv and hollywood door glass has a stainless steel frame around the entire glass. The leading edge if the window frame has a blade that runs in the divider bar that is thinner than the glass. AND the divider bar is thinner than the sedan version. Therefore a special channel run is required that not only is thinner in it's outside width but also thinner in it's inside width.

    So here's what I did....I used a razor blade and removed most of the outer rubber coating from the new channel. Being careful to not remove the portion that will be exposed. It was very easy to peal off. I then placed an aluminum strap into the channel.The strap thickness was aproximately the same thickness of the blade on the window frame. (The divider bar was out of the car, on a bench.) I used a mallet to drive the channel into the divider bar by driving the aluminum strap. I didn't need any adhesive. it is a tight fit. If you try to drive the channel in by it's self, it will distort and make the opening narrower and make it unuseable. After a generous spray of silicone, the window frame blade slid with little interference. Hope this helps.

    Disclamer... It worked for ME...

    Merry Christmas! Dave W.
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