Hello Nathan,
I have the window channeling for your sedan. The kit is: Run Channels and beltlines for all four doors and the Division Bars. $155.00 or $215.00 if you want the Run Channels pre-formed . See Attachment! I advertise in the WTN.

Vic Tor,
Thanks so much for the reply and the info! I am brand new to Hudson's as this is my first, and not a lot of experience otherwise.

I'm going to be into the door panel for some other reasons and I was thinking about trying to rebuild it by gluing on new material. But the solution you are proposing might be a much better course of action.

Nathan

Hello Nathan and Welcome! The channel kits we offer are pre-bent. There are several things you need to do while the door panels are off. First, do you have a HUDSON mechanical procedures manual?. If you don't, you need to purchase one. You will find this a priceless tool to assist you. Next, we always clean and vac the complete doors out inside, making sure the drain holes at the bottom are free and clear of anything that will plug them up. More than 50% of the time, the black tar paper noise suppressor is always completely fallen or about falling down. We have never really been successful in re-installing or re-glueing it, just keeps coming off. We usually remove it , scrap any loose off. You can see where the glue was, so try to scrap the majority off. We have been replacing it with the stick on, aluminum faced mat, and found it works very well. You will see in the shop manual the vent window and division bar must be removed to install the new weatherstrip properly. While this is out, you need to replace the division bar. You also need to look at the vent window gaskets, verify they are in good condition, pliable and still soft. We have found just replacing the weatherstrip around the window only resolves part of the problem and if the division bar is not replaced, it still allows the glass to shake and/or be loose, and when closing the doors, can possibly crack the glass. next, clean and lube the window regulator and vent window regulators if equipped-senior models.

Doug,
Thanks so much for the walk through. I am going to print it out and make sure I tick off all the steps and suggestions.

I'm really looking forward to tearing into it, but right now I am having too much fun bombing around in it to have it torn up!

I know I need all new rubber everywhere... That will come with time.

Thanks again for the expert advice and direction,
Nathan

Nathan, we highly recommend having some fun with your car before taking it apart. We also recommend doing restoration and or repairs in steps, trying to enjoy driving the car when/while you are doing this. If you have never restored a car, it can be very overwhelming to completely dismantle it and still keep your enthusiasm and interest! Good luck and look forward to seeing your progress.

Doug is right! Of course, there's something to be said for just getting it done, but that means you need a lot of money all at once. It takes a great deal of organization to take one apart and restore it completely. Should you go that route, be prepared for that. But Doug's advice is probably best for most people.

[quote="Doug Wildrick" post=20967]Nathan, we highly recommend having some fun with your car before taking it apart. We also recommend doing restoration and or repairs in steps, trying to enjoy driving the car when/while you are doing this. If you have never restored a car, it can be very overwhelming to completely dismantle it and still keep your enthusiasm and interest! Good luck and look forward to seeing your progress.
Doug is right. Tear down is easy, putting all the pieces back together takes time and money. Try to enjoy the car by doing one project at a time. This way (keeping the project small) you will also learn about it without getting to far over your head.