Body / Glass: 54 Champion Wagon door glass removal

[kerrismith]

The drivers side door glass in my wagon is stuck inside the door. We've removed all of the weatherstripping channel and everything that we can. It appears to be stuck on the mechanism channel. I know there are clips holding it in and they are rusted solid. It also is hard to reach. Is there a trick or advice?

[rockne10]

Must presume you do not have the Shop Manual? Reprints of the '53-'54 Shop Manual are available from many of our Studebaker vendors, and often show up on Ebay and such.
The only "trick" I'm aware of is to have the help of someone with skinny hands and determination to remove the clips that hold the window to the lift regulator. Replacement clips are available.

[Mike Van Veghten]

A bright flashlight (called "torch's today) will help, along with laying so that you can see "up" from the rectangle hole in the bottom of the door and down from the window channel.

I don't recall the exact details, but I had one of mine out three or four times a coupla years back trying to get the "helper" (flat wound) spring right.
Yes, you need to release the two attachment locations from the bottom channel, to the ends of each of the two arms. Then...it's a wiggle it up, till you get it out thing..!

DO NOT drop the window after you get it loose from the arms. You may not only save from a broken window, but also from a broken finger..!

And yes, as mentioned, the manual pictures are helpful.


Mike

[RadioRoy]

The body parts catalog will be a big help also.

[raidmagic]

I recently bought a 54 wagon, this is in my future as the drivers glass is cracked. Post up some pics of yours when you get a chance.