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Lurayfarmer · 04-03-2015, 01:31 AM

My Sierra Grande has the original aluminum sliding back glass. Seal appears to be good. The problem - it takes terrific force to slide the two pieces of glass in their channels. I can't see anything obvious that would cause this. Ideas?

swamp rat · 04-03-2015, 02:20 AM

Maybe an old dryed out window molding or crap in the slide channels?

**special-K** · 04-03-2015, 06:36 AM

Mine get the same way. The channel fuzzy gets worn and hard. I suppose some build-up on the aluminum along with grit in channel. I've never replaced the channel guide material. Some sort of lube, not oil but something that will soften and moisten the rubber would help. You might could spread the channel a skosh, but be careful so you don't end up with a rattling window. Mine got so tight the channel guide pulled out and it rattled something fierce. I still have it, but I pulled it and replace the whole deal with a better one I had

yuccales · 04-03-2015, 07:03 AM

Try some silicone spray. Made mine slide much better.

Andy4639 · 04-03-2015, 07:54 AM

Yes I spray mine with silcon spray every summer. I spray the window channels to to help them go up and down.

brown7373 · 04-03-2015, 09:31 AM

I was just ready to post a question about the top trim level 1972 GMC when I saw your post. I was driving the other day and saw a pickup identical to mine, except it was a GMC, not a Chevy. Same color, same seat vinyl, same options, same rear slider window. So it, and yours is a Sierra Grande compared to my Cheyenne.

My slider hardly moved too. I sprayed the tracks with silicone spray, and worked it back and forth, then sprayed a little more. After a little bit, it now slides pretty well. I had looked into replacing the rubber in the channels, but at that time, I couldn't find anyone who made the right stuff. But mine works fine now, as is.

Lurayfarmer · 04-03-2015, 10:34 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I'll give the silicone spray a try. I don't want to go with a replacement window because I like the bright finish on the original.

I've driven this truck for a few weeks. While it needs some electrical TLC due to some "handyman work" (lots of Scotchlock connectors), it drives great. The power of that 402 with a big fat Edelbrock on it is amazing.

kcsa75 · 04-03-2015, 11:25 AM

I was going to suggest silicone as well. These windows are fairly easy to take apart -- just a couple screws if I remember correctly -- and you can replace the felt in the channel.

04-03-2015, 01:31 AM	#1
Lurayfarmer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Luray, VA Posts: 73	Sliding Back Window My Sierra Grande has the original aluminum sliding back glass. Seal appears to be good. The problem - it takes terrific force to slide the two pieces of glass in their channels. I can't see anything obvious that would cause this. Ideas? __________________ Bill Shenandoah Valley of Va 1972 GMC 2500 Sierra Grande 402, Custom Camper Package

04-03-2015, 02:20 AM	#2
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Sliding Back Window Maybe an old dryed out window molding or crap in the slide channels? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

04-03-2015, 06:36 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Sliding Back Window Mine get the same way. The channel fuzzy gets worn and hard. I suppose some build-up on the aluminum along with grit in channel. I've never replaced the channel guide material. Some sort of lube, not oil but something that will soften and moisten the rubber would help. You might could spread the channel a skosh, but be careful so you don't end up with a rattling window. Mine got so tight the channel guide pulled out and it rattled something fierce. I still have it, but I pulled it and replace the whole deal with a better one I had __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-03-2015, 07:03 AM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,641	Re: Sliding Back Window Try some silicone spray. Made mine slide much better.

04-03-2015, 07:54 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Sliding Back Window Yes I spray mine with silcon spray every summer. I spray the window channels to to help them go up and down. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-03-2015, 09:31 AM	#6
brown7373 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 430	Re: Sliding Back Window I was just ready to post a question about the top trim level 1972 GMC when I saw your post. I was driving the other day and saw a pickup identical to mine, except it was a GMC, not a Chevy. Same color, same seat vinyl, same options, same rear slider window. So it, and yours is a Sierra Grande compared to my Cheyenne. My slider hardly moved too. I sprayed the tracks with silicone spray, and worked it back and forth, then sprayed a little more. After a little bit, it now slides pretty well. I had looked into replacing the rubber in the channels, but at that time, I couldn't find anyone who made the right stuff. But mine works fine now, as is. Last edited by brown7373; 04-03-2015 at 09:32 AM. Reason: sppell

04-03-2015, 10:34 AM	#7
Lurayfarmer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Luray, VA Posts: 73	Re: Sliding Back Window Thanks for all the replies. I'll give the silicone spray a try. I don't want to go with a replacement window because I like the bright finish on the original. I've driven this truck for a few weeks. While it needs some electrical TLC due to some "handyman work" (lots of Scotchlock connectors), it drives great. The power of that 402 with a big fat Edelbrock on it is amazing. __________________ Bill Shenandoah Valley of Va 1972 GMC 2500 Sierra Grande 402, Custom Camper Package

04-03-2015, 11:25 AM	#8
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Sliding Back Window I was going to suggest silicone as well. These windows are fairly easy to take apart -- just a couple screws if I remember correctly -- and you can replace the felt in the channel. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*



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