Window felt install question

[forestb]

Probably length and the bend in the back might be different

[Asshat]

New ones just came in, hopefully they will fit.

New ones have the smaller clip.

[forestb]

I hope that they work 4 you. I wonder if it is possible to make your own clips somehow Or relocate the existing ones

['63GENIII]

Cant wait to see how these work for you. I hated mine going in and still hate them every time I roll the windows up.

[The Rocknrod]

I bent the mounting tabs on the doors outward a bit in hopes of when the window roles up the lower window frame won't be trying to push the fuzzes up/out.

[nsb29]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I bent the mounting tabs on the doors outward a bit in hopes of when the window roles up the lower window frame won't be trying to push the fuzzes up/out.

I did the same thing after buying four different sets from different companies I found very little difference But by bending the tabs out word and grinding down the edge of the channel so it wasn’t so blunt has worked pretty well I feel a little bump as the channel makes contact But all in all works pretty well If I ever do another one I believe the window channels favor the outside of the door and I would look into seeing if that could be corrected

[Asshat]

The ones I purchased from Rubber the Right Way did seem to be better quality. However, the window channel still hits the bottom of these. I think the only way to completely eliminate this would be to use a piece of rubber extruded in an L shape. I also don’t see how the felt keeps water out. I should have taken some pictures and video of the window before I disassembled it. Would be nice if someone could post a pic or video of a factory setup - there’s gotta be a few out there that have never been touched.

[forestb]

I have been told they are not meant to keep water out of the door but rather to keep the window from rattling. The holes in the bottom of the door let the water out.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by Asshat

...Would be nice if someone could post a pic or video of a factory setup - there’s gotta be a few out there that have never been touched.

Stock from another thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7955933

[forestb]

Originally Posted by Asshat

The ones I purchased from Rubber the Right Way did seem to be better quality. However, the window channel still hits the bottom of these. I think the only way to completely eliminate this would be to use a piece of rubber extruded in an L shape. I also don’t see how the felt keeps water out. I should have taken some pictures and video of the window before I disassembled it. Would be nice if someone could post a pic or video of a factory setup - there’s gotta be a few out there that have never been touched.

Do you have a photo of what you’re first set look like installed? That is the one with the larger clip

[blacknwhitedog]

I just did these on my 64....royal pain in the ... however i did figure out that if you remove the rubber bumper inside the door it allows the window to go down a wee bit further, allowing a little more clearance to get the felts snapped in, and yes they do go behind the rubber channel, at least that's how I did mine.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by blacknwhitedog

I just did these on my 64....royal pain in the ... however i did figure out that if you remove the rubber bumper inside the door it allows the window to go down a wee bit further, allowing a little more clearance to get the felts snapped in, and yes they do go behind the rubber channel, at least that's how I did mine.

Rubber bumper inside the door? Where is that located? I might have missed that on mine.
I just found an older door model than mine, doesnt show where it goes though.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Rubber bumper inside the door? Where is that located? I might have missed that on mine.

I would like to know too.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by Asshat

I would like to know too.

I know there's a stop bar that doesn't allow the glass to lower any more that that. I wonder if a rubber piece goes there? Or as usual am I just over thinking this?
Anyone near their truck that can look down the inside of the door and see if it has a hole in it? Maybe for a push on rubber bumper?

[The Rocknrod]

Not adrressed but this is a pretty good video I just watched. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYA9pLr-ZlY

[forestb]

That’s interesting because I did notice that after I had my electric windows installed they go down about .5” below the the window frame but before that they stopped flush with the frame. I wonder where the rubber bumpers attach.

[blacknwhitedog]

There is a metal stop bar halfway down the inside of the door. If there is only a hole there the rubber pad is missing. Mine were still there albeit very dry and rotten. Nonetheless with that rubber bumper removed it gives you another 1/4 inch of play. Still difficult, but manageable and maybe 50% less colorful language.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by blacknwhitedog

There is a metal stop bar halfway down the inside of the door. If there is only a hole there the rubber pad is missing. Mine were still there albeit very dry and rotten. Nonetheless with that rubber bumper removed it gives you another 1/4 inch of play. Still difficult, but manageable and maybe 50% less colorful language.

So there was a rubber piece there.

[forestb]

Originally Posted by blacknwhitedog

There is a metal stop bar halfway down the inside of the door. If there is only a hole there the rubber pad is missing. Mine were still there albeit very dry and rotten. Nonetheless with that rubber bumper removed it gives you another 1/4 inch of play. Still difficult, but manageable and maybe 50% less colorful language.

Is the mettle bar part of the door structure or connected to the channel that the vent window is connected to or maybe the mettle channel that connects to the rear part of the door that the felt channel runs through.

[blacknwhitedog]

Originally Posted by forestb

Is the mettle bar part of the door structure or connected to the channel that the vent window is connected to or maybe the mettle channel that connects to the rear part of the door that the felt channel runs through.

Its part of the door structure, spot welded in.

[Sevens]

I'm glad to see this thread. I was going to be posting some of these same questions soon..

I'm patiently waiting for my parts to come in from GMC Paul's truck parts (I just ordered them this weekend). Once they get here, I will be reloading both of my new (to me) doors.

[nsb29]

I left my glass sitting loose in the bottom of the door until the felts were in then I installed the glass and then the vent window

[The Rocknrod]

And here it is, right out of the assembly manual:

[forestb]

Does anyone know that size and type of head the 2 bolts that hold the window channel to the tract that the little plastic wheels run through.

[The Rocknrod]

Saw this on Steele Rubber Website (3742359):
https://www.steelerubber.com/multi-p...per-33-0459-42