74 Challenger Door Window Glass

[RDerringer]

I am trying to install the door glass on my '74 Challenger that I didn't have the pleasure of de-installing. I purchased a hardware kit from Classic Industries but need information on the install. There is an outline on the glass that gives an indication that there was a plate near the back portion of the glass, kind of like a 3 x 5 rectangle. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[Challenger RTA]

This might help. Not sure what plate you talking about. Picture?

Parallelism and Primary Seal
(1) Raise window completely.
(2) Loosen screw at belt on upper end of front
track.
(3) Align and set front edge of glass to “A” pillar
and top edge to roof rail weatherstrip creating a
parallelism with weatherstrip locating bead.
(4) Secure upper
In-Out and Secondary Seal
port.
(5) Loosen bottom screws on front track lower sup-
(6) Loosen bottom screw on rear track support.
Push front track lower support. Outboard for inboard
contact at weatherstrip. Allow rear track to create it’s
own plane, parallel to front track.
(7) Secure previously loosened front track lower
support screws.
(8) Secure rear track lower support screws.
(9) Secure front track lower support screws.
If additional alignment to ”A” pillar or roof rail is
necessary, adjust regulator idler arm pivot
rail is
necessary, adjust regulator idler arm pivot bracket
up or down as required and secure.
(10) Secure regulator arm pivot guide to panel. ////////The long and short of this is.! Door hinges good? door gap aliened to quarter panel. and 1/4 window up and back, not to hit door glass on closing! can fine tune rear later. have track loose at all points, Not falling apart! move forward and up to seal. until satisfied. Idea is to have the 2 vertical track parallel when done and leaning in or out the same. bottom track adjustment when moved have a lager range and effect of movement top not as much. You have to study the components to know what each and ever function is.

 

[RDerringer]

Directly under where the 12 pointer arrow ends there is roughly a square where 3 holes are showing. I think that might be a flat plate that I'm missing. The regulator connects to it at the inside portion.

 

[Challenger RTA]

I believe the pictures I posted show that area.

 

[Ronbo73]

I bought a kit from Detroit Muscle Technologies. Check out their website. Lots of stuff that you may need.

Mopar E Body 70-74 Door Window Guide Bracket Gasket Set

 

[RDerringer]

Great information. Thanks,

 

[Ronbo73]

Great information. Thanks,

The post from Challenger RTA about Glass adjustment is what you should follow when installing the door glass. Its from the factory service manual (FSM) and is what I used to get my windows in line. If you don't have a FSM you should get one. They are full of information that you will need to put your baby back together.

If you cant find one for free online you can buy the digital version here. Factory Shop Manuals for Ford, General Motors, Chrysler and Jeep | Detroit Iron I bought a digital copy which allows me to zoom in the page I'm looking at. Getting old....