Hudson 1948 Commodore, Service Manual

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7. After properly fitting the side rail front rubber, press front of weath-
erstrip and retainer assembly against the sponge rubber and fibre
block and install front screw. Install the balance of the screws and
tighten all screws evenly using a rubber hammer to tap the front
end of the weatherstrip to seat the retainer into the Body Caulking.
DO NOT tighten screws too tight as this will cause distortion in
the sealing
FIGURE 193
the sealing of the weatherstrip. Bend the extending 1" of
caulking around fibre corner block and tuck the caulking
under front header weatherstrip.
8. Carefully trim front end of top side rail front rubber and
header rubber so that a smooth closed joint is obtained.
This is important in correcting water leaks at this point.
9. Raise door windows fully and close door. Inspect weath-
erstrips to make certain that center sealing lip is in con-
tact with the full length of the top window frame, and the
inner sealing lip is turned inward and in full contact with
the inner face of the top window frame. Adjust top
upward or downward at adjusting screw (J), Figure 192,
as necessary to assure an even seal at top of window at
front header to front pillar. Be sure to tighten locknuts on
adjusting screws after adjustments have been completed.
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