Truckandcarshop Window Sweeps--Too long? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gferris5 · 08-19-2014, 06:28 PM

Hey Folks~
As we all know, the good folks at the repro product manufacturers try hard, but sometimes don't bring their A game.

I went to install new window sweeps (this is the felt inner and rubber outer piece that runs horizontally next to your window). After pulling out the old one gently, I went to put in the one from truckandcarshop, and it is about a quarter inch too long.

Am I supposed to force this thing, or Can I safely trim these things to fit? Has anyone else had this problem? I could see where trimming would cause a problem in terms of holding them in place. At the same time, they are definitely not the same size as the original ones.

CST10 · 08-19-2014, 08:34 PM

I have the same issue. So I haven't even pull the old ones. How do you replace them anyway. Do you have to remove stuff from the door or can you just roll the window down to replace them.

**michael bustamante** · 08-19-2014, 08:45 PM

I have seen on past threads where owners have to trim the rubber right around the vent window

Tinkermc · 08-19-2014, 09:37 PM

Trim 2 fit, roll window all the way down 2 install.

gferris5 · 08-20-2014, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. I will trim to fit.

In case anyone else searches and finds this: the old ones are not that hard to pull out, roll the window down all the way and just use a thin screwdriver and very gently and slowly work them out. Most of my old clips just broke and fell down the door anyway. We'll see how it goes customizing the new ones...

knomadd · 08-20-2014, 01:30 PM

I used some metal shears on mine (not from truck and car shop), and a file to clean up any sharp edges after I cut them. Just be sure to look at where the clips line up before you cut. I had to cut different ends on driver and passenger sides.

BlackedOut67shorty · 08-20-2014, 05:53 PM

I had bad luck with my window sweeps, not sure if they were from the truck shop but mine just fell apart ��

**GMCGrim** · 08-20-2014, 08:11 PM

I had to trim mine also. I used a Dremel with a cut off wheel,worked like a charm. I also thought to myself why can't these parts be made to fit like the originals? It seems like most things that we buy for these trucks from the aftermarket don't fit like the originals.

It's frustrating, because none of this stuff is cheap!

08-19-2014, 06:28 PM	#1
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Truckandcarshop Window Sweeps--Too long? Hey Folks~ As we all know, the good folks at the repro product manufacturers try hard, but sometimes don't bring their A game. I went to install new window sweeps (this is the felt inner and rubber outer piece that runs horizontally next to your window). After pulling out the old one gently, I went to put in the one from truckandcarshop, and it is about a quarter inch too long. Am I supposed to force this thing, or Can I safely trim these things to fit? Has anyone else had this problem? I could see where trimming would cause a problem in terms of holding them in place. At the same time, they are definitely not the same size as the original ones. __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction.

08-19-2014, 08:34 PM	#2
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Truckandcarshop Window Sweeps--Too long? I have the same issue. So I haven't even pull the old ones. How do you replace them anyway. Do you have to remove stuff from the door or can you just roll the window down to replace them. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

08-19-2014, 08:45 PM	#3
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Truckandcarshop Window Sweeps--Too long? I have seen on past threads where owners have to trim the rubber right around the vent window __________________ 1967custom

08-19-2014, 09:37 PM	#4
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Truckandcarshop Window Sweeps--Too long? Trim 2 fit, roll window all the way down 2 install.

08-20-2014, 01:06 PM	#5
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Re: Truckandcarshop Window Sweeps--Too long? Thanks for the replies everyone. I will trim to fit. In case anyone else searches and finds this: the old ones are not that hard to pull out, roll the window down all the way and just use a thin screwdriver and very gently and slowly work them out. Most of my old clips just broke and fell down the door anyway. We'll see how it goes customizing the new ones... __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction.

08-20-2014, 01:30 PM	#6
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Truckandcarshop Window Sweeps--Too long? I used some metal shears on mine (not from truck and car shop), and a file to clean up any sharp edges after I cut them. Just be sure to look at where the clips line up before you cut. I had to cut different ends on driver and passenger sides. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby) Last edited by knomadd; 08-20-2014 at 05:56 PM.

08-20-2014, 05:53 PM	#7
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: Truckandcarshop Window Sweeps--Too long? I had bad luck with my window sweeps, not sure if they were from the truck shop but mine just fell apart �� __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

08-20-2014, 08:11 PM	#8
GMCGrim Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 207	Re: Truckandcarshop Window Sweeps--Too long? I had to trim mine also. I used a Dremel with a cut off wheel,worked like a charm. I also thought to myself why can't these parts be made to fit like the originals? It seems like most things that we buy for these trucks from the aftermarket don't fit like the originals. It's frustrating, because none of this stuff is cheap!

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