MK1 Sliding Window Fit

[kensk77]

I recently acquired a pair of 1960 doors and windows. The doors were bare shells with the glass already removed. I have tried a test fit of the windows using my 1962 fittings (sliding window catch locking runners and upper & lower glass channels).
They are extremely tight to the point of being nearly impossible to slide.
Since I didn't get those parts with the doors I can't compare them with their 1962 counterparts to know if they're the same.
Would appreciate any tips.
thanks,
Brian

[Daz1968]

Have you fitted them with new channels, as these can be a bit tight until worn a bit.

[LarryLebel]

Squeeze closed the ridge between the lower channel with pliers, i.e the middle ridge of the W. Don't squeeze the ridge completely flat that will make the glass too loose.

[Polarsilver]

Try some Silicone Grease .. seems to work for me on new window channels that are tight.

[Peter Laidler]

Or MOLYSLIP did mine, when using mostly new components in the late 80's. Silicon grease will be cleaner and more convenient of course

[olddave]

I had problems with Pheonix channels, the windows hardly moved even with lubrication. Changed to Minispares ones and they were fine.

[kensk77]

thanks everyone...

[Southwest]

They take hours of work to get sliding and fitting nicely.. my mini spares ones are excellent.