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skip99 03-09-2021 02:00 PM
Window channel
 
Looking for window channel, what size? So, converted doors to single glass with no metal trim on glass, glass is 1/4”, appears i need 5/8 window channel to fit in metal channel, but what height? And type? Dont want it too tight or sloppy...
51 chevy truck,

youngrodder 03-12-2021 11:57 AM
Re: Window channel
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by skip99 (Post 8891646)
Looking for window channel, what size? So, converted doors to single glass with no metal trim on glass, glass is 1/4”, appears i need 5/8 window channel to fit in metal channel, but what height? And type? Dont want it too tight or sloppy...
51 chevy truck,
Skip

You must have not kept my PM from several years ago where I revealed my source for my narrow window channel. I reached out to that contact before Covid and he was semi retired. I have scoured the net and even ordered some incorrect channel in my search for a source. I still have a scrap piece left from my last build.

I have one more supplier I need to call to check the dimensions with. The pictures look the same.

Once I validate this is the correct stuff, I will share my info.

Thanks
Marc

skip99 03-14-2021 06:32 PM
Re: Window channel
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by youngrodder (Post 8892937)
Skip

You must have not kept my PM from several years ago where I revealed my source for my narrow window channel. I reached out to that contact before Covid and he was semi retired. I have scoured the net and even ordered some incorrect channel in my search for a source. I still have a scrap piece left from my last build.

I have one more supplier I need to call to check the dimensions with. The pictures look the same.

Once I validate this is the correct stuff, I will share my info.

Thanks

Marc
I also found some, maybe, gotta wait for a few samples, so, ill show you mine if you show me yours,

youngrodder 03-15-2021 08:19 AM
Re: Window channel
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by skip99 (Post 8894222)
I also found some, maybe, gotta wait for a few samples, so, ill show you mine if you show me yours,
Sounds good. Shipping is stupid expensive. Experience speaking. I ordered the wrong stuff and it would have cost more to ship back than the stuff was worth.

Marc

mr48chev 03-15-2021 01:15 PM
Re: Window channel
 
Someone shows the 3/4 wide for 1/4 inch glass channel but searching for it didn't bring it up the other day.

Experience on my buddy's truck showed that frameless laminated glass in a 47/50 can break pretty easily if someone slams the door though. When I stretch my doors I plan to have tempered glass made for the doors.

youngrodder 04-06-2021 02:06 PM
Re: Window channel
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by skip99 (Post 8894222)
I also found some, maybe, gotta wait for a few samples, so, ill show you mine if you show me yours,
Skip

Did you get anywhere with your samples? I have a few coming from Steele Rubber. Hopefully one of them matches the old sample I have..

Marc

skip99 04-09-2021 01:33 PM
Re: Window channel
 
Found some universal at a shop, heave to see if he can order more

youngrodder 04-09-2021 01:59 PM
Re: Window channel
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by skip99 (Post 8905957)
Found some universal at a shop, heave to see if he can order more
Skip

OK let me know if you can order more and I will let you know what I find out out with my samples. They should show up next week.

Thanks
Marc


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