Josh Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Well this morning when popping my car into the garage, for no particular reason to my knowledge the drivers door glass exploded into my lap. Two questions 1. does anyone else have any experience with imploding windows?2. does anyone have a drivers side glass for a herald anywhere in Birmingham?Now for the good bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I had one explode on my Coupe once as we arrived at a show. The glass was loose in it's runner though and we were trying to relocate it at the time having driven to the show with windows down, not using much force though.A weakness in the glass is likely to emanate from a chipped or otherwise damaged area. Favourite weak spot is the front top corner, the glass often chips here if it hits the top of the runner when fully wound up,Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LED Brown Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Have you upset anyone lately? Lady friend? Motor trader? Bloke in the pub? Just check there's not a bullet embedded in the far wall! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Wait - it actually caught fire? I would have liked to have seen that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Same thing happened to my Herald in 1973. The idiot main dealer who replaced the glass left all the broken glass in the bottom of the door. It took me ages to vacuum it all out.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 This is not as uncommon as some would think. As Bill said any week spot, chip or small crack can cause this. Most often it's the outside temp. Very cold glass can become brittle (older more so) and the shock of closing will cause this. Add all of this, if window is hard to roll up and is binding in the tracks. If the rear of the window was slightly tilted inward, striking the B post could have put just enough pressure to bend the glass. Pict shows most of the missing glass is at the top rear.In your case I would take the outer weather strip off about 1/2 way. The clips if needed to put back are easy to obtain.Broken Glass, I am still finding small bits of broken glass everywhere in my Dolly form the windshield misshap on the 09 10CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G8HSV Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Maybe its 'cos the glass is not supported all the way round like most cars are and this can cause more stress ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 One reason I never use the glass to close the door instead use the handle or solid part of the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt306 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I think i have some old glass think it might be a drivers door too. I am in Bewdley depends how much you need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hi, thanks for the reply's, i managed to get a glass of ebay for £25 so not too bad, just trying to fit it today and its proving to be quite the brain teaser, any suggestions on what might make it a little easier?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I am no expert. When I put the door glass in my resto project, I found if I tilted the vent frame forward at the top and then put the inner weather strip in first, then put the outer on about 1/2 way from the front, the glass would angle in. Then you have room the clip the rest of the outer weatherstrip on. Worst part is getting the two metal channels on the bottom of the glass passed the weatherstrip. 2ed hardest is putting the two little round retainers on the arms inside the door. If you understand this I hope it helps. Assume their is a better way.In your case I would take the outer weather strip about 1/2 way off from the rear. If needed the clips and tool are easy to get from most vendors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgeman Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Don't leave that tape on too long as it WILL screw up your paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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