Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the mounting of windows in a frame, particularly to the mounting of windows of a vehicle, e.g. an automobile, in the body frame work. The invention provides a window ready to be mounted comprising, along its edges, a first profiled bead of adhesive material, already cured and having the general cross section of an U-profile. This first bead is elastic but not plastically deformable. The first bead comprises in its interior a second bead of plastically deformable not yet cured adhesive material consisting of a substance chemically compatible to the material of the first bead. The second bead, serving as the real adhesive material, is protected from environmental influences e.g. by covering it by a protection foil which is removed just prior to mounting the window.

Abstract: The structure comprises a pair of support elements for the window each of which has an abutment tongue which can be contacted by part of the rear surface of the window, a frame tongue orthogonal to the first and adapted to surround the lateral edge of the window, a guide tongue parallel to the abutment tongue and disposed rearwardly of this, and a connection wall connecting the abutment tongue and the guide tongue together; the structure further includes a pair of guide elements each of which is adapted to guide a corresponding support element during movement of the window, and each of which comprises a pair of parallel guide tongues defining with a base wall, a guide channel for a guide tongue of a corresponding window support element, each of the said guide elements being fixed to a corresponding upright of the door.

Abstract: A device for limiting the extent to which a vehicle door, hinge-mounted to the cab jamb along one side thereof for movement between a closed position and an open position within the surrounding jamb, will flex as a result of an individual hanging from or otherwise pulling downward on a mirror assembly externally mounted to said door.

Abstract: A vehicular window assembly such as a front windshield in the preferred embodiment includes a window panel and a casing molded on a first portion of the peripheral edge of the window panel. A trim strip covers and finishes portions of the periphery of the assembly. The trim strip extends continuously without interruption from the window panel edge to a mounting rib on the casing through a transition area. The trim continues along the casing and is spaced from the window panel edge. When installed, the casing and trim strip fill the space between the window panel and vehicle body to reduce wind noise when the vehicle is moving and improve weather sealing around the window.

Abstract: An edge-encapsulated glazing module for a vehicle has a moulded encapsulation which embodies means to provide a function other than the fitting of the module to a vehicle body. The said means may be means for mounting a lighting unit; conduit means; or a mounting for a vehicle accessory. The lighting unit may be a rear light for the vehicle. The conduit means may comprise electrical leads on an RF lead. Alternatively, the conduit means may comprise a hollow tube for water or air. The vehicle accessory may be a rear view mirror; a licence disc, windscreen wiper or a spoiler.

Abstract: The invention is a backlight assembly which attaches to the roof section to form a convertible top of a vehicle when the roof and the assembly are both in the raised positions. The backlight assembly and the roof section have independent linkage mechanisms which allow each to be positioned independent of the other. The predetermined path of the backlight panel as defined by the linkage mechanism and the guideframe combines both rotational and sliding movements. This is accomplished by initially radically rotating the panel in a counterclockwise manner and then moving the panel along a substantially horizontal plane. When the backlight panel reaches the extreme rearward portion of the guidetracks, the panel is situated in a substantially horizontal position beneath the rear decklid.

Abstract: A window assembly for a vehicle has a frame for connection with vehicle body structure, a fixed window in the frame which is substantially flush with the frame at its exterior, a sliding window moveable between open and closed positions and releasable locks for locking the sliding window in its closed position. The sliding window when moved to its open position is parallel to and behind the fixed window and when moved forward its closed position is also automatically cammed and moved outwardly so as to lie in the same plane and be flush with the fixed window.

Abstract: In a window pane mounting arrangement, there is proposed an improved window moulding which can be neatly fitted to a clearance defined between the edge of the window pane and the peripheral flange of the window opening. The window moulding comprises an elongate band portion adapted to cover the clearance and a leg portion depending from the inboard surface of the band portion and disposed in the clearance. The improvement consists of locating the leg portion closer to the window pane so that the overlying portion of the band which extends from the leg to the window pane is of a nominal extent and thus does not manifest crimping when the moulding is bent through small angles.

Abstract: A glass window installed in a curved window opening of a vehicle by placing along the edge bounding said curved window opening, window-engaging fastening means. A window pane sized to fit into said window opening is flexed from an initial flat configuration into a conforming curvature of said window, while establishing engagement between said flexed window pane and said window-engaging fastening means, to temporarily hold said window pane in said conforming curvature. A weather-sealing adhesive compound placed along the confronting edges of said window pane and window opening to complete a weatherproof installation of said window pane.

Abstract: A front windshield assembly especially suitable for use as part of a truck is disclosed herein. This assembly includes a window plate having a generally rectangular outer circumferential edge section and a single continuous gasket integrally molded in place around the outer circumferential edge of the window plate. The gasket is designed to include squared corners so as to present a distinctly rectangular appearance. In actual embodiment such windows and associated gaskets are joined together to provide an overall windshield assembly which is distinctly rectangular in appearance.

Abstract: A rear quarter window assembly (26) for use with a vehicle convertible top (20) is disclosed as including a first rear quarter window (34) movable between closed and open positions by a window regulator (36) and having a rear edge (38) that is spaced forwardly from the raised convertible top frame (22). A second rear quarter window (40) of the window assembly is mounted on the frame (22) of the convertible top for movement between closed and open positions as the convertible top frame is moved between raised and storage positions. This second rear quarter window (40) has a front edge (42) that seals with the rear edge (38) of the first rear quarter window. A seal (44) provides the sealing between the first and second rear quarter windows (34,40) at their rear and forward edges (38,42).

Abstract: A flush mounting molding of the present invention has a strip-shaped head covering a channel formed between a window frame and a windshield glass of an automobile, and a leg, to be inserted and installed into the channel, having a window frame contacting lip and a windshield glass receiving lip and formed integrally and vertically on the bottom surface of the strip-shaped head. The window frame contacting lip is divided into a plurality of window frame contacting lip members by slits in the longitudinal direction thereof, and the length of the window frame contacting lip members is varied in the direction toward the window frame. Thus, some of the window frame contacting lip members contact with the window frame in approximately perpendicular manner. Accordingly, the flush mounting molding does not come out of the channel. Thus, no defective automobile assembly due to the come-out occurs, and the productivity of the automobile assembly is improved.

Abstract: A novel vehicle window clamp ring and window comprising the same, wherein the clamp ring is located interior of the vehicle wall and wherein a transparent window, including a window frame for mounting of the window, is located exterior of the vehicle wall and clamped in place in such relative location, is disclosed. Instead of the usual window shroud, however, the clamp ring comprises a trim-mounting flange which extends inwardly toward the interior of the vehicle and inwardly toward the center of the window aperture. Upon the flange may be mounted window trim in the form of a molding or the like, which flange or window trim will be visible within the window aperture of an interior upholstery panel which is mounted around the window and against the interior of the vehicle wall, thereby providing a secure and attractive vehicle window area without the necessity of a window shroud.

Abstract: A T-bar roof wherein a bracket is secured to one edge of a glass window using a bolt and a urethane resin adhesive and the bracket is detachably disposed on a roof frame of an automotive vehicle. A quick-drying adhesive is applied to the area between the bracket and the glass window so as to temporarily secure these two members. Thus, it is possible to transport or mount the window glass on a vehicle without waiting for the urethane resin adhesive to set.

Abstract: A double-walled, plastic, structural body panel for motor vehicles, such as a door or tailgate, comprises an outer part and an inner part, both preferably injection-molded of a thermoplastic synthetic material, which are joined together along edge areas. Both the outer edge areas (4) and the inner edge areas (5) have adjacent flat joining areas (7/8 and 9/10, respectively). A web or flange (11 and 12, respectively) extends approximately at right angles to the adjacent flat joining areas. An adhesion coating (6) or an adhesion welding joint is formed at the adjacent flat joining areas.

Abstract: A window seal construction for a sashless type door is disclosed, in which an elongate stopper of resiliently deformable material is arranged outside of a window pane in raised position in a manner to lie on a given way along which the upper edge of the window pane in raised position moves outwardly when a lower pressure area is produced at the outer surface of the vehicle body under high speed cruising of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a window panel on an outer surface of a flanged body panel of an automotive vehicle body is to be used with a curable adhesive. The apparatus utilizes a decorative trim portion adapted to bridge the space between the window panel and the flanged body panel while overlying both the outer surface of the window panel and outer metal frame of the vehicle body. The decorative trim includes a resiliently yieldable stem extruded integrally therewith and extending generally perpendicularly therefrom for insertion into the space between the window panel and the body panel. The stem includes extensions which extend generally radially outwardly therefrom and are adapted to project into the curable adhesive, thereby attaching the decorative trim portion to the vehicle body. A flange on the flanged body portion includes a plurality of holes communicating with the space between the window and the body. A plurality of retaining elements are attached to the inner surface of the flange.

Abstract: A customized roof construction and method of making for changing the appearance of an automobile which has a side window opening wherein a portion of the body of the automobile covers a desired window position in the customized roof which comprises masking a portion of the window while leaving another portion of the window and the portion of the body associated with the window unmasked, applying a deeply tinted transparent panel over the unmasked portion of the window and the portion of the body where it is desired to provide the effect of the desired window, thereafter, applying a roof cap with a window opening corresponding substantially to the area of the tinted panel such as to provide a window having the substantially different configuration from the original window of the automobile with a portion of the window overlying a portion of the body of the automobile.

Abstract: Disclosed is a weather strip comprising: (a) a solid rubber made retainer; (b) a plurality of retainer lips projecting from the inside of the retainer, the retainer lips being arranged to oppose each other and adapted such that the flange of an automobile body is inserted into the space formed by the opposing retainer lips; and (c) a projection which is provided on the end of at least one pair of the retainer lips among the plurality of retainer lips and projects toward the innermost surface of the retainer so as to be pressure-contacted by the flange of the automobile body. The pair of retainer lips having the projection come into contact with each other at the portion where the projections are provided and open gradually toward the open end of the retainer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a convertible top with a top cover over lay type seal between the rear window glass and the convertible top along side and lower edge of the window glass. The convertible top allows the utilization of a substantially rigid back window of a much greater area than previously allowable and provides a novel folding arrangement for storing the back window. The arrangement includes a first link pivotably connected with the vehicle. A trim link pivotally connected with the first link, extends rearwardly, and the trim link has a pivotally connected extension. An upper link is pivotally connected with the first link and the back window. The back window is also pivotally connected with the trim link extension. In a first top position the back window is urged against a lower sealing surface. In a second top position the back window is positioned in a generally vertical position away from the sealing surface. In a third position the back window is stored in the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for securing a motor vehicle windshield has rotatable eccentric members which serve as a means to raise the windshield from an initial installation position into a final position. The eccentric member is arranged on a rotatable spacer which is non-uniform in thickness. This arrangement provides that the gap between the inner windshield surface and the windshield frame can also be adjusted.

Abstract: An improved molded hinge assembly is disclosed and is particularly adapted for pivoted vehicle window applications. The assembly allows for the pivotal mounting of a vehicle window in a window opening in a vehicle body panel while requiring little or no bonding or other affixation of the window gasket or hinge assembly to the outer surface of the window panel. Futhermore, the present invention provides a molded hinge assembly that is relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture and to install in a vehicle window application. Such a hinge assembly can also be manufactured by reaction injection molding techniques from multi-constituent materials, such as urethane, for example, which allows molding at relatively low pressures to prevent or minimize glass breakage and provides for secure bonding and sealing between the window gasket and the window panel.

Abstract: A flexible roof for motor vehicles with convertible tops includes a rigid glass rear window which moves from its normal position of use to a retracted position within the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle as a result of the movement of the roof. Flexible means are provided for connecting the roof to the rear window so as to keep the rear window in its raised position when the flexible roof is in its extended condition. The roof further includes a pair of rear side windows supported by a first arcuate element which forms part of the framework of the roof and which is articulated at its ends to the body of the motor vehicle about a transverse axis. The rear edge of the roof material is connected to a second arcuate element which is also articulated to the front edge of the rear window.

Abstract: An automobile back door structure includes a back door body formed to include a rear window opening and pivotally attached to the rear portion of an automobile body so as to open and close the rear of the vehicle, and a window glass fixedly mounted on the back door body so as to close the rear window opening. The back door body includes outer and inner panels respectively defining outer and inner surfaces of the back door body. The outer and inner panels are joined to each other at positions where their outer peripheries and the rear window opening meet. The outer panel includes an upper portion having the rear window opening formed at the approximate center thereof and including an outer surface on which the window glass is fixedly secured, and a lower portion joined to the upper portion at a lower part thereof located below the window opening and formed to include a recess for a license at the approximate center thereof.

Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a tractor cabin and a manufacturing method therefor. A main transparent plate and side transparent plates are caused to adhere to one another or otherwise become an integral whole, by a substantially transparent filling material, to constitute a gate-shaped front face of the cabin.

Abstract: A window reveal molding includes a C shaped inner member of high durometer plastic material including spaced apart legs which are closer together than the thickness of the window panel so the legs forcibly grip the opposed faces of the window panel. The molding also includes an outer member of low durometer plastic material which is coextruded onto the inner member. The outer member has a C shaped channel portion including legs encapsulating the legs of the inner member and extending beyond into sealing engagement with the window panel. The outer member also has a continuous flexible lip extruded integral therewith and extending therefrom into engagement with either an outer body panel or a recessed portion of a body panel flange when the window panel with the molding attached thereto is installed in the window opening so that the flexible lip bridges across the space between the window panel and the body panel.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a molding covering the edges of a window glass on a vehicle body. The device comprises a molding holding member, a mounting member to be mounted on the vehicle body and flexible large and small arms for integrally coupling the molding member and the mounting member to each other.

Abstract: A manually foldable top for automobile vehicles is disclosed which includes a pivot bracket for installing the top on a vehicle body and further includes a spring assembly operatively attached to a side arm assembly for movement of the foldable top from a closed position to an open position; an arcuate slotted hinge mechanism for moving a back window on the foldable top between an open and a closed position, including a seal for forming a sealed window when the window is in the closed position; a linkage and securing assembly for securing the top to the vehicle body when the top is in the closed position; and, a camming bolt for adjusting the position of the foldable top with respect to the vehicle body.

Abstract: In a rigid lid, associated with the roof opening of an automobile roof surface, in order to achieve low manufacturing tolerances at the lid external dimensions and to simplify manufacture of the lid, the lid plate and the reinforcing frame fitted below it have injection moulded around them a single-piece, peripheral plastics frame, which additionally constitutes an upper bordering frame and carries integrally formed fixing elements for an edge gap sealing member.

Abstract: An applique structure for the external B pillar areas of a four door vehicle is provided. The vehicle structure is one wherein the pair of doors on each side are hingedly mounted at the forward edges and wherein the B pillar areas are defined by the upper door edges. The appliques are adhered to the B pillar area and form a double seal at the juncture therebetween. Additional seals are provided around the periphery of the appliques.

Abstract: A window structure for a vehicle body includes upper and lower frame members, right and left side pillar members and corner members formed integrally with the vehicle body, defining a window opening portion. A projecting edge is integrally formed with the upper and lower frame members, right and left side pillar members and corner members over an entire circumference of the window opening portion. An inner wall is formed at an inner periphery of the peripheral edge of the window opening portion. The inner wall has a groove along the entire circumference thereof. A glass retainer is implanted in the groove. A seal rubber is positioned between the glass retainer and the projecting edge. With such an arrangement, the peripheral edges of the surfaces of a window glass are pressingly clamped between the glass retainer and the projecting edge through the seal rubber, thereby providing sufficient rigidity and mechanical strength against various loads imposed to the window structure.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a glass window for use in motor vehicles which comprises a glass sheet, a glass frame integrally fitted over the peripheral edge of the glass sheet and sealingly mounted on a window frame of a vehicle body, a plurality of support members embedded in the glass frame and supporting the glass sheet and a plurality of retainers each partly embedded in the glass frame and joined to the support member, each retainer having one end secured to the window frame of the vehicle. Each support member is so configurated as to provide a predetermined space between the glass sheet and each corresponding retainer joined to the support member.

Abstract: An improved window assembly of the type that has a molded frame adhesively joined to the flange of the vehicle window opening includes means allowing it to be easily removed without significant damage and with access from only interior of the vehicle, as well as to be reinstalled easily. A cutting wire held in a groove surrounding the location of the adhesive bead has its terminal ends accessible from inside the vehicle. To remove the window, the wires are pulled from the interior of the vehicle, pulling the wire from the retention groove, past a flexible adhesive dam, and cutting completely through the adhesive bead. The window assembly may be combined with removable and reusable mechanical fasteners to both temporarily retain the window assembly as the adhesive cures, and to be reused to reinstall the window after its removal.

Abstract: A frameless turn-up rear window for vehicles, wherein at some distance from its outer edge a metallic profile strip has been fixed all round by cementing onto the inside of the window, which strip has an open side facing the interior of the vehicle and is provided with means of attachment for one or more of those ancillary parts which are commonly used for the proper functioning of the rear window.

Abstract: A clip for positioning an automotive modular window assembly within a body aperture includes a based fixed to the window and a locking leg portion depending from a positioning leg portion extending away from the window from the base, the locking leg portion being arranged angularly with respect to the positioning leg portion and terminating in a curvilinear locking surface, which may be toothed, for a cam-like locking arrangement, with the body aperture periphery.

Abstract: A window glass is supported on a support pin which is in turn installed on a vehicle body. A double-faced adhesive tape is interposed between the support pin and the window glass for temporary attachment of the window glass to the vehicle body. A space is provided between the window glass and the vehicle body and filled with sealant-adhesive for permanent attachment of the window glass to the vehicle body. A corner joint of a window molding has a head portion covering a corner portion of the space and an anchor portion inserted into the space to be secured by the sealant-adhesive to the vehicle body. The anchor portion is L-shaped in cross section so as to cooperate with the head portion to clamp therebetween the window glass for temporary attachment of the corner joint to the vehicle body and the window glass.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a fixed vehicle window includes a retention member, a molding member, and a sealing member. The retention member is secured to an interior portion of a vehicle body for supporting the window glass. The retention member includes a base plate portion secured to the interior portion and a side plate portion extending outward from the base plate poriton, the side plate portion extending between the interior poriton of the vehicle body and the window glass. The retention member also includes a retention plate extending from the side plate portion and aligned along an inner surface of the window glass for limiting movement toward the vehicle body. In addition, a projection plate extends from the side plate portion and terminates along an end surface of the window glass for restricting the window glass from sliding relative to the retention plate portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to suction cups attached to the body of a motor vehicle for positioning the windshield during the hardening of an adhesive between the windshield and the body of the motor vehicle. The suction cups ensure a quick and accurate assembly of the windshield by maintaining a fixed position of the windshield during the hardening of the adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a convertible top and support arrangement for the rear window. The present invention provides a convertible top with a top cover overlay type seal between the glass and cover. In the present invention's preferred embodiment, the window is cantileveredly supported at its rearward end. At its forward end the window is supported via a linkage with a cabled tension stabilizer. The arrangement provides increased stabilizing force with minimum tension in the cable or in the cantilevered support mechanism.

Abstract: A device for fastening a motor vehicle window is detachably connected to the body frame of a motor vehicle. The device is composed of a holding plate attached to the body frame, and a supporting element connected to the holding plate. The lower edge of the window always rests on the supporting element with a relatively large contact area, thereby preventing stress induced breakage. Also included is a control element which adjusts the position of the supporting element relative to the holding plate, thereby allowing the window to be properly positioned along the window plane before fixing it to the body frame by an adhesive.

Abstract: Construction of a door frame in a motor vehicle including a first channel for holding a door weather strip and a second channel contiguous to the first channel on the outboard side for holding a door glass run. The first and the second channels are formed by a continuously bending plate member. A bottom portion of the first channel is a double-ply structure having a rear surface directed toward a compartment and an outer end section. The second channel is formed by a pair of bent extensions extended in two directions, thereby separating each other from the outer end section of the bottom portion. The pair of bent extensions are arc-welded at respective bending corner portions positioned along the outer end section of the bottom portion of the first channel, to integrally connect the pair of bent extensions. The door glass run is mounted along the pair of bent extensions substantially covering and concealing the bending corner portions.

Abstract: A latch apparatus for a fold-down rear vehicle window releasably holds the window in a folded down position opening the rear window opening of the vehicle. The latch apparatus includes a channel member mounted on the vehicle rearward of the rear window of the vehicle. A latch member in the form of a solid body having a slot for releasably engaging one edge of the rear window of the vehicle includes a base portion slidably mounted within the channel member. A biasing spring is mounted within the channel member and is connected to the body for biasing the body towards the front end of the vehicle thereby permitting movement of the body to releasably receive the rear window and to allow pivoting of the rear window when the rear window is in the latched, folded down position and the rear deck lid of the vehicle is raised or lowered.

Abstract: A convertible top for a passenger motor vehicle with a top cover includes a rear wall window formed by a flexible windowpane. In order to provide a rear wall window that responds to the requirements during summer and winter operation, the flexible windowpane is constructed to be removable and interchangeable with a fixed-glass windowpane. The fixed-glass pane is provided at an edge facing the body with plug-in elements which cooperate with receiving and mounting devices arranged on the side of the body. Additionally, the fixed-glass pane is retained at the body by means of at least one disengageable locking mechanism and is connected to adjacent body parts.

Abstract: A clip device for fixing a window glass in a motor vehicle comprises a body side clip secured to the vehicle body at a position adjacent an outer peripheral edge of the window glass, a screw threadably coupled to the body side clip, a clip body fixed to the body side clip by means of the screw and having a forward end portion extending away from the screw for pressing the outer peripheral edge of the window glass, and a retainer tightened and fixed together with the clip body to the body side clip by means of the screw from the outside of the clip body. The forward end portion of the clip body is formed into a thin wall projection, and the forward end portion of said retainer is brought into contact with the outer surface of the forward end portion of the clip body and extends away from the screw and toward the center of the window glass farther than the forward end portion of the body. The window glass is pressed toward the vehicle body by means of the forward end portion of the retainer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle door structure which has an improved outer aesthetic appearance and which can reduce air resistance along the outer surface of a vehicle. The vehicle door structure includes a fastener and a door weather strip. The fastener is fixed on a body side member of the vehicle, and the door weather strip is mounted on the fastener. The door weather strip includes a core portion made of solid rubber and a crust portion made of sponge rubber. The core portion includes an outer recess and the crust portion includes an inner recess and a contact portion. The fastener includes an outer hook inserted into the outer recess of the core portion of the door weather strip and an inner hook inserted into the inner recess of the crust portion of the door weather strip.

Abstract: A vehicle door structure having a door frame on which a door side rear view mirror is mounted by a bracket. The bracket is secured onto both the door side rear view mirror and the door frame. The portion where the bracket is secured onto the door frame, comprises two part. The first part of the bracket is such a part as a fastener is provided to secure the bracket onto the door frame. The second part of the bracket is such a part as the fastener is not provided. The length of the second part of the bracket in the lateral direction of the vehicle is designed to be less than that of the first part.

Abstract: A modular window assembly includes a glass panel with a peripheral molded PVC frame having an undersurface engageable with a pinchweld flange defining a window opening in a vehicle. A plurality of cylindrical, finned PVC studs are integrally molded to the PVC frame undersurface and are alignable with slots through the pinchweld. A central passage extends axially through each stud, most of the way, but not all the way therethrough. The diameter of each stud is slightly larger than each pinchweld slot. A pin in each central passage, when pushed, stretches the studs, decreases their diameter so that they pass through the pinchweld slots. Releasing the pins lets the studs resiliently return to their original shape to retain the window assembly to the vehicle.

Abstract: A sliding window assembly is flush mountable within a window opening in the body of a vehicle and includes a frame nested and sealed within the body. A fixed or stationary window is mounted and sealed within one end of the frame. Opposed top and bottom inwardly curved first and second channel tracks are formed within the frame. A slidable window is mounted and sealed within the frame and aligned with the stationary window. Opposed longitudinally spaced first and second guide pins on the top and bottom of the slidable window extend into the first and second tracks respectively. On retraction of the slidable window, it is positioned upon the interior portion of the vehicle parallel to and spaced inwardly of the stationary window.

Abstract: In the particular embodiment described in the specification, a window pane mounting for a vehicle includes a flange on the vehicle forming a window opening, a cement bead extending between the flange and a window supported in the opening, and a resilient molding mounted on the flange and having a support structure including wire loops embedded in the resilient member joined to wire loops projecting through the cement bead, and a continuous wire joining the portions of the loops projecting through the cement bead so that the cement bead will be severed when the molding is removed from the flange.

Abstract: A quarter-window for a vehicle is hinged to the center pillar of the vehicle by way of a hinge. The center pillar is provided with a holder having a hinge receiving opening and welded to the center pillar. The hinge is inserted into the hinge receiving opening of the holder by moving the window-hinge assembly forwardly with respect to the vehicle body and the hinge is fixed to the center pillar by a bolt from outside the vehicle body at the portion projecting forwardly from the hinge receiving opening. Rearward movement of the window-hinge assembly is limited so that the hinge cannot be withdrawn from the holder even if the bolt is removed from the center pillar.