If you have the original channels, reuse the metal clips (install them on
the new channel in the same position) that are attached to it every 10
inches *or so*. It's hard to bend out the crimp on the clip, so I drilled a
centering hole in them and fastened them to the channel with a shallow head
pop rivet. Countersink the felt material so that the rivet head will not
scrape the window frame. The channel with then pop into place in the door
frame. I thought I saw the clips offered new in some vendors catalog, but
remember an email from several years back saying they were junk. The nice
things about the clips is the ease of installation/removal.
As far as the curves go, it's likely your reproduction does not have the
bends pre-formed. Do not cut it into pieces as it was meant to be
continuous. You need to be patient and carefully (and using the original
ones if you have them) bend the radius by hand (there are three small and
one large one). The accordion style of the channel will contract making for
a nice finish, if done evenly. Use the window frame (out of the door) as a
pattern. It took me awhile to get things just right, but the better you
pre-form the channel, the better it looks installed. Once one side is done,
use it as a pattern for the other, realizing that the clips need to mirrored
(if you use them). Note that the clips have to be installed correctly
position-wise in relation to the bends, otherwise the clips land in a
position in the door frame that will not work.
Good luck.
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Coopet" <markc@greatlakeseng.com>
To: "'OLE-CHEVY-TRUCKS'" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 7:50 AM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Replacing side window run channel
> Wayne -
>
> I used the 3M Super weather-strip adhesive to attach the channel to the
> door frame and electrical tape it stretches a bit, but make for a tight
> hold until dry - I have had no problems since.
>
>
> Mark (52 GMC 1/2 ton)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Craig
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 8:04 AM
> To: OLE-CHEVY-TRUCKS
> Subject: [oletrucks] Replacing side window run channel
>
> I'm trying to figure out how to install the side window run channels
> (the
> U-shaped pieces that are installed on the inside perimeter of the doors
> that
> the window glass is enclosed by). The run channels that I ordered are
> just
> one long length. I would like to know the best way to install this
> channel,
> especially around the curves of the door frame at the top of the doors.
> Do you
> have to cut this channel into separate pieces and how is the best way to
> attach the run to the inside of the door window opening? Glue,small
> screws?
> I'm in the process of converting my 53's 2 piece windows to one
> piece. I
> ordered the 1 piece side window kit from "Vintage Glass" .I am
> installing this
> glass without the metal frames. I've got the window run guides installed
> inside the front of the doors, and the one piece side glass seems to fit
> nicely into the run guides. (I installed the U shaped run channels
> inside the
> run guides to check for proper fit)
> Does anyone have any tips on the best way to install the run channel
> onto
> the door frame?
>
> Thanks,
> Wayne (53 1/2 ton)
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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