[tdskip]

Hi guys - I have a '69 with the glue-in window system. My car came with the window loose and the fittings where it attaches pretty much dipped in some sort of glue.

I have stripped the glue out to a point where the window fits int the channel but it isn't even when it is rolled up. By not even I mean the back of the window (closest to the rear of the car) is higher than the front of the window (closest to the front). When the window is rolled up it is at a strong rake and the top of the window will make contact with the body/roof of the car before the front is up enough to seal the window opening.

Am I missing an adjustment somewhere? Still a newbie, thanks in advance for the help!

Edit - I have a manual (non-power) window Coupe if that matters.

 

[green1965]

From what I've seen usually a window that does not roll up evenly will have a broken or missing roller.
Check for that.
The window should be glued in properly for it to operate correctly though.

 

[tdskip]

From what I've seen usually a window that does not roll up evenly will have a broken or missing roller.
Check for that.
The window should be glued in properly for it to operate correctly though.

Hi - thanks for the fast response. The roller is the, well, roller that the track fits on to I assume. My rear one is OK - let me double check the front one.

I did confirm that the rear track goes up faster than the front one there by resulting in the window having a goofy rake.

Thanks!

 

[tdskip]

Well - found and I think fixed one issue. The front roller was attached the track that the window fits into so tightly that it was not letting the track move freely. Fixed that but the front of the track is still lower than the rear.

Is there a way to adjust the relative height between the front and rear tracks?

 

[green1965]

I've done some adjusting on 69 windows but I'll leave that question to someone who can tell you exactly.

 

[tdskip]

Oh wait - is this supposed to be bent like this?

 

[eldog]

That is no Bueno. Should be fairly straight. Are the window brackets glued to the glass in the right locations?

 

[tdskip]

Fortunately I speak French ;-)

Will start looking for a replacement one.

Thanks for the confirmation.

Have a good weekend guys.

 

[tdskip]

Good morning, hope everyone had a nice Easter.

Does anyone know what year regulators swap out? That is - what other year cars should I be looking for that will give me a direct and correct replacement regulator?

Thanks!

 

[tdskip]

Oh wait - I forgot we are dealing with a ridiculously well supported car here.

Are the new ones any good? $65 new one from Dorman?

 

[SA70coupe]

The Doorman products are in the bargain basket, but often are serviceable. You would need to compare it side by side against a Ford factory item to make your own mind up. Window regulators are rarely seen by an owner, but require accurate assembly, strong components, and quality heat treatment to provide a long service life. It is, on the other hand, not really an essential item, and that may sway your choice and price point.

Another choice is a used factory item. West Coast Cougar Parts has a good stock of factory parts for most every cougar or mustang.

Here is a post from another forum with some good pictures of the adjustment points for the 69 windows. It should help you fine tuning the glass. Some of the small parts have a big effect on window glass. Usually the plastic inserts are shot, and should be replaced in any window restoration.

help with window adjustment - 1969-70 Technical Forum - 69stang.com and 1969stang.com The 1969 and 1970 Mustang Supersite

I also recommend some you tube clips from West Coast Cougar on windows. It will give you confidence to do your own work, and provide some tips as to what might be wrong with your windows/regulators.

 

[tdskip]

The Doorman products are in the bargain basket, but often are serviceable. You would need to compare it side by side against a Ford factory item to make your own mind up. Window regulators are rarely seen by an owner, but require accurate assembly, strong components, and quality heat treatment to provide a long service life. It is, on the other hand, not really an essential item, and that may sway your choice and price point.

Another choice is a used factory item. West Coast Cougar Parts has a good stock of factory parts for most every cougar or mustang.

Here is a post from another forum with some good pictures of the adjustment points for the 69 windows. It should help you fine tuning the glass. Some of the small parts have a big effect on window glass. Usually the plastic inserts are shot, and should be replaced in any window restoration.

help with window adjustment - 1969-70 Technical Forum - 69stang.com and 1969stang.com The 1969 and 1970 Mustang Supersite

I also recommend some you tube clips from West Coast Cougar on windows. It will give you confidence to do your own work, and provide some tips as to what might be wrong with your windows/regulators.

Thank you for the extremely helpful response - very much appreciated.

 

[tdskip]

Just to provide this for other people who may find this thread in the future.

Emailed WCCC and received back a response almost right away, they linked to the exact part available via their online catalog. Basically same price as Dorman one but used OEM in good condition,. Ordered from them since OEM is usually best and I wanted to support their business for being so helpful and posting execllent reference videos like the one referenced here.

Thanks guys!

 

[22GT]

The exact placement of the brackets is critical. You'll also want the glue channels in the brackets to be very clean, I use a die grinder to be sure. I also wrap a cord at each end of the slot (as Ford did) to assure the bracket is centered and square on the glass.

 

[tdskip]

Thank you, for this and all the other help you are quite generous with.

 

[tdskip]

Good morning - the replacement part from WWCC is in hand.

Any tips on swapping the parts out, any been there and done that coaching to pass along.

 

[tdskip]

Hi - pulled the old one out and put the "new" one in. Window works properly now.

Check out how badly bent the old one was! How the heck does that happen?

 

[rpm]

This is an excellent how to video from WCCC.

 

[green1965]

This is an excellent how to video from WCCC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoTKxAwmnCc

THIS was the best side window video I have ever seen.
Lots of excellent tips.
Thanks for posting.

 

[tdskip]

Nice people to do business with too.