Hudson 1948 Commodore, Service Manual

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BODY MANUAL 28
FIGURE 53
WINDSHIELD WEATHERSTRIP
(Models 4D, 5D and 7D)
NOTE: For removal and installation, follow same procedure
as outlined under "Windshield Glass" for Models 1C, 1D,
2C, 2D and 3D, Page 27.
REAR WINDOW REVEAL
MOULDINGS
(All Models 1948 film 1954
Except 1C, 1D, 2C, 2D and 3D)
REMOVAL
1. Remove reveal moulding joint covers, top and bottom.
2. Insert a blunt screw driver under edge of reveal moulding and
pry moulding upward to release the moulding from the
rubber weatherstrip.
FIGURE 54
INSTALLATION
1. Use a stout piece of cord (Mason's chalk line) about
twelve inches longer than necessary to encircle one half
of the window. Lubricate the cord with paraffin or
beeswax.
2. Using a tapered fibre or hardwood wedge pry up the
outer lip of the rubber weatherstrip, Figure 54, and
place the cord under the weatherstrip lip starting at the
top center of the rear window and continuing around
one half of window to bottom center of rear window,
leaving sufficient cord at each end to provide a good
hold for pulling release cord, Figures 55 and 56.
FIGURE 55
3. Place a joint cover on each end of the reveal moulding.
Fit the reveal moulding as close as possible to the con-
tour of the rear window weatherstrip and retain the
moulding in it s approximate installed position by plac-
ing a piece of masking tape on the moulding to glass,
near both ends of the moulding, Figures 55 and 56.
FIGURE 56