1939 Buick Special Vent (wing) window removal

[fosbreed1]

Has anyone ever successfully removed the glass from the front vent wing window without first removing the window frame and if so what process did you use?

I want to replace the glass on both vent wing windows on my 39 Special without having to remove the entire vent window assembly.

Thanks in advance !

[Matt Harwood]

You could try heating up the glue holding it in place and try to pull it out of the frame. I seem to recall it's pretty strong and I ended up breaking the glass and chiseling it out with a screwdriver. Basically it comes out the way you think so just use heat and patience on it.

[pont35cpe]

I used 2 small flat blade screw drivers, inserting the blade between the glass and the frame(do this with vent window in the open position)work the blade up/down, which will spread the frame a little, as you work it, the glass will slide on out.

[Gary W]

[Jolly_John]

Ah, yes...when all else fails, consult the shop manual! Now if I could only remember where I last put down my Hinckley Myers B-180 tool. I'm sure it's here in the shop somewhere.  John

Edited January 22 by Jolly_John (see edit history)

[EmTee]

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