Antonnick Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On my Herald 13/60 of 1970 I have, amongst many other things done a lot of work on the doors. They still do not really close properly without violence; the gaps are awful but at least are now rust free and painted nicely inside and out- even the glass seals, inside and out are like new but....... I have had to be continually replacing on my drivers side ( left side) the glass because it slips out of the channel when winding down. There is a bit of a tight spot about one third down and that is the problem. Both slide rails have new linings fitted. I have just now used some talc on the rails to allow the glass to slide better. Hopefully anyway. The rubber which fits into the holding channel is difficult to get right but works OK on the RHS so why not on the left? I did notice when dismantling everything that previous owner(s) had smeared silikon to the rubber, presumably to stop the glass sliding out so I assume it is not particulary my incompetence but has anyone got any better ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 If the bottom rail is in good condition (they rarely are) then a new bit of rubber sheet, bicycle or car inner tube is good, and clamp it to the bottom of the glass in a few places with mole-grips. should stay put. if that fails stick it in place with tiger seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 The vertical runners can get bent or misaligned and cause stiff spots, or the inserts in them can get sticky. I replaced mine on the Vitesse with new ones in a hairy material, and the windows are so much smoother and easier now. There are no tight spots any more. With that, even a bad condition bottom rail would work. Otherwise, what thescrapman said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonnick Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thanks for the tips. I do not understand the methodology of the mole grips - you cannot leave them in place.....? The rubber is standard new. I also thought about the vertical runners being straight enough and I did inspect them for straightness before and indeed have installed the new glide linings in the rails - from Woolies I think. I think I will try to glue the glass to the rubber seal , the next time it slips out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Grips are just to nip the bottom a bit, clamp it in 3 or 4 places, you can set it so it just squashes the metal in a bit compressing the rubber, but does not shatter glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonnick Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 ah Kapito, thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I stuck mine in with tiger seal, I also used tiger seal to stick. The rear wing strips on and the rear chrome trim, on my GT6 mk3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonnick Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just to tidy up the thread - I have used windscreen sealant instead of the rubber strip and it seems to be holding well...so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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