Jon,
Evidently not all that unusual for the c-channel to be gone. Mine was
removed by the po also. Why would some one do that????
I've yet to find the clips that the 48 -49's used. If you've got any ideas,
I'd like to hear them.
Greg
----- Original Message -----
From: Stkcode <stkcode@yahoo.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Weatherstrip retainer to door
> Hi Mark,
>
> Sounds like your reffering to the c-channel that goes
> along the hole upper and sides of the inside of the
> cab that the door closes into. Mine where spot welded
> but where removed when I got the truck. I can see
> where the previous owner ripped it out. I'm probably
> going to have to try to make one now since mine are
> gone (this is unusal). Someone mentioned that 47 -49
> series where held in with clips and screws...if
> so...then I hope I can find one of those. The factory
> assembly manual refers to them as being welding in as
> well. I would try to rivet it in...its clean and
> quick with minimal work. You could weld it or use
> screws but screws are ok but kind of a pain in the A$$
> trying to keep them on the end of the screw driver
> while screwing them in. With welding, this metal is
> not very thick, be careful...also you might have a
> head on that weld when your done. When you put your
> weatherstripping back in that head might rip it up.
> Personnally, I'm just going to rivet mine all the way
> on in. All three ways work and should be fine as the
> holding the weight...just my opinion.
>
> Good luck which ever way you choose,
> Jon
> Mod 53 3100
> stkcode@yahoo.com
>
> --- "Mark A. Self" <mark.self@verizon.net> wrote:
> > This channel is apparently spot welded in place. At
> > least 2 of my spot weld
> > s are broken. What is a way to repair this? Would
> > JB weld be strong
> > enough?
> >
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> > '55 1st 5 window 3100
> > Redlands, CA
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