I am replacing the passenger window on my 1955 ford and when I remove the door handle and window crank those clips that hold them on go flying. Fortunately I found them but is there a way to catch them thanks

Ive taken the handles off my 54 a number of times and never had them do that. Only thing I can suggest is to put your hand over the fat end of the handle to catch them.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Thank you i will try that but also I am trying to get the passenger side window and vent out so I loosened the track and do I have to take the window regulator out with 3 booltss?

if its a Victoria, no, but you have to take off the outside beltline trim. Not familiar with a regular sedan, but you have to take out the vent window first if I remember correctly (per the shop manual)

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Timmy,

No,you don't have to remove the regulator.You have to remove the screws and the lower nut from the vent window assembly and tilt it out of the way.Then,and here's the hard part,pull the little u-shaped clip halfway off the rollers so that the roller will slip off the stud they're on.It's a little hard to explain,but if you get your fingers in there and feel aound,you'll figure it out.After freeing the rollers,just lift the window up and out.I'm assuming your car is a sedan,not a Victoria.

 

Paul,

Boonville,MO

Okay Paul you are talking about a clip on the roler that goes along the door? and also I have to remove the back one also for that one does the regulator come out or stay in the door thanks

Timmy,

There are a couple of rollers on studs that are attached to the channel that the bottom of the glass fits into.These rollers are held on the studs by a U-shaped clip,that is actually similar to the clips that hold your door handle and window crank.These clips,when pulled out of the roller about 3/8 of an inch will allow the studs to be worked out of the roller.The window can then be lifted out of the door.If you pull the clip all the way out of the roller,the roller falls apart into 4 pieces,but it's easy to reassemble.The regulator stays in the door.There are two of the rollers that must be removed.They roll in channels that are welded to the door.

 

Paul,

Boonville,MO

Thanks Paul for removing the back seat window the regulator stays in also?

Timmy,

Yes the regulator stays in the car just as the door regulator does.It would probably be a good idea to remove the regulators so you can clean them up and lubricate them well.

 

Paul,

Boonville,MO

Thankks Paul for all the help