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Mike Bradbury · 03-15-2010, 11:56 AM

I was at the "big three" swap meet in San Diego a couple of weekends ago and bought some window trim that I have been needing for the truck. It is the rainy season here now and wanted to keep the water from getting inside the door, since the original was all rotted out.

I was disappointed to find that the new was just about as effective as the old rotted stuff. It did not come close to contacting the window, and let the water just roll in. I am looking for the type that actually contacts the window and seals the water out, not just stops the rattles. Does any one know where I can get some of the good trim?

The felt that surrounds the window in the channel was fine and installed easy, but the inside and outside rubber and felt where you rest your arm were not what I wanted. I was looking for the scrubbers that look more like a windshield wiper and contact the window in an upwards radius and prevent the rain from soaking the inside of the door.

cdowns · 03-15-2010, 03:32 PM

door windows aint water tight thats why the general put drains in the bottom of the door

Sinister · 03-15-2010, 03:48 PM

Some of the seals are better quality then others. Classic Heartbeat has some good ones. If it's a pre '72 the door might have spread a little bit as well.

AirSpeed · 03-15-2010, 08:19 PM

For my 69 C10 I bought some from Classic Parts, the inside is made with the felt, the outside has the rubber wiper type trim. It doesnt really rub against the window very tight but it seems to last longer the the felt on the outside. I check the drains every once in a while, you would be surprised how much stuff builds up in the bottom and plugs up the holes!
Aaron

vexvader · 03-18-2010, 12:17 AM

I bought mine from LMC and they work Great!!! No leaks.

Vex

Sinister · 03-18-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vexvader

I bought mine from LMC and they work Great!!! No leaks.

Vex

I had some from LMC, but they didn't last in the SoCal sunshine. Cracked pretty quickly. The stuff I got from Wes is pretty nice in comparison.

03-15-2010, 11:56 AM	#1
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Window trim I was at the "big three" swap meet in San Diego a couple of weekends ago and bought some window trim that I have been needing for the truck. It is the rainy season here now and wanted to keep the water from getting inside the door, since the original was all rotted out. I was disappointed to find that the new was just about as effective as the old rotted stuff. It did not come close to contacting the window, and let the water just roll in. I am looking for the type that actually contacts the window and seals the water out, not just stops the rattles. Does any one know where I can get some of the good trim? The felt that surrounds the window in the channel was fine and installed easy, but the inside and outside rubber and felt where you rest your arm were not what I wanted. I was looking for the scrubbers that look more like a windshield wiper and contact the window in an upwards radius and prevent the rain from soaking the inside of the door. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

03-15-2010, 03:32 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Window trim door windows aint water tight thats why the general put drains in the bottom of the door __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-15-2010, 03:48 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Window trim Some of the seals are better quality then others. Classic Heartbeat has some good ones. If it's a pre '72 the door might have spread a little bit as well. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

03-15-2010, 08:19 PM	#4
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Window trim For my 69 C10 I bought some from Classic Parts, the inside is made with the felt, the outside has the rubber wiper type trim. It doesnt really rub against the window very tight but it seems to last longer the the felt on the outside. I check the drains every once in a while, you would be surprised how much stuff builds up in the bottom and plugs up the holes! Aaron

03-18-2010, 12:17 AM	#5
vexvader 1967 C10 SWB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 136	Re: Window trim I bought mine from LMC and they work Great!!! No leaks. Vex __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3867053



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