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-sean- · 11-10-2011, 05:52 PM

I got the idea of changing out my felts (again) when I saw what Kieth did with his on Project: Ginger.
We both had the same issue, horrible quality with our reproduction parts. He discovered that Steele Rubber Products had some nice parts, bought them and had great success with them. So of course, I had to have some too.
After seeing the cost on the Steele Rubber Products web site I decided to do a little research to see if I could find them a little cheaper, here is what I found out. When Keith received his, he noticed right away that the box had come from PUI. I knew that PUI was not manufacturing them so I looked around a little more. The only company I could find actually producing them here in the US is a company in Arkansas called Repops who only sells to select venders.
Turns out that Classic Industries is one of them and sells the parts for a great price and in two flavors, stainless bead and chrome bead, I got the chrome. Hope this helps guys.

blkcorvair · 11-10-2011, 05:55 PM

Thanks for sharing this!

dfwright · 11-10-2011, 05:56 PM

Very nice!

bollybib · 11-10-2011, 06:57 PM

Thanks for researching this. I just added these to my list of gottahave parts.

I prefer using terms like "repro" or "reproduction". Repop sounds like recycled popcorn to me.

lil hoodlum · 11-10-2011, 07:36 PM

I also have to thank you for this information.

I've recently taken my old ones out during painting of my truck and the old ones were LM?s. I didn't care much for them and am needing to replace mine. I didn't want to put some other crummy ones in!

And made in the USA! How great is that?

Keith

**leddzepp** · 11-10-2011, 06:31 PM

"repop" is a generic term i use for anything aftermarket....however the actual company puts out high quality parts. they make a lot of stuff and i like all of their products.
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flashed · 11-11-2011, 12:15 AM

May I ask how much they cost as that is one of the last parts I need to finish my truck.

Zoomin · 11-11-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

May I ask how much they cost as that is one of the last parts I need to finish my truck.

Click the links in his first post: stainless bead and chrome bead
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jondancer · 11-11-2011, 12:36 AM

Thanks, I need those.
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dougo · 11-11-2011, 01:46 AM

Thanks for this info.... this is also on my list of parts needed.

domeier · 11-11-2011, 01:53 AM

What's the problem with the "brand x" felts? Are they too tight on the window? I have I-don't-know-what-brand repro felts on my truck, and the driver's side is so tight it ruined the window regulator.

**lolife99** · 11-11-2011, 06:50 AM

Great info!
I know where I will be buying my next set.
Thanks for doing all the "leg work" to help everyone save a few bucks.

72BlckButy · 11-11-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Great info!
I know where I will be buying my next set.
Thanks for doing all the "leg work" to help everyone save a few bucks.

x2

Do you remember the overall cost of the new felts?

Or do you have a link to the items?

**70cst** · 11-11-2011, 09:42 AM

Good info thanks...

**70cst** · 11-11-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

x2

Do you remember the overall cost of the new felts?

Or do you have a link to the items?

Just for you ...

https://secure.steelerubber.com/search_frameset.php

72BlckButy · 11-11-2011, 10:01 AM

Thanks D!

**Tim Christian** · 11-11-2011, 10:10 AM

Guys you do not want to order their black bead outter ones or you will not be happy just the SS or Chrome bead ones Also they are a lot of places cheaper than Steele on these. Same brand name Repops

72BlckButy · 11-11-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Guys you do not want to order their black bead outter ones or you will not be happy just the SS or Chrome bead ones Also they are a lot of places cheaper than Steele on these. Same brand name Repops

Any specific sites or vendors Tim?

**special-K** · 11-11-2011, 10:22 AM

I believe what Sean is saying is that Steele sells the same part for more money and he did the leg work to find a cheaper source with links provided:
http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/cr1103.html
http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/cr1073.html
Everything you need to know is there. My question is why would the chrome be more than the stainless? Is it chrome plated stainless? Stainless "always" costs more than chromed steel. The descriptions are both the same with no specific information.

-sean- · 11-11-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I believe what Sean is saying is that Steele sells the same part for more money and he did the leg work to find a cheaper source with links provided:
http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/cr1103.html
http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/cr1073.html
Everything you need to know is there. My question is why would the chrome be more than the stainless? Is it chrome plated stainless? Stainless "always" costs more than chromed steel. The descriptions are both the same with no specific information.

You are correct, that is why I posted this... roughly half the price of anyone else I could find selling the same product.
The chrome are stainless also, thus the cost difference.

EDIT:Also, I mentioned Classic Industries because they actually stock the parts and I had mine in two days after ordering. Not the case with some of the other venders that I contacted.

mbgmike · 11-11-2011, 08:49 PM

We sell the Repops brand. They are made in Arkansas. We also sell just about every brand made. Just whatever the customer wants.

jondancer · 12-29-2011, 12:00 AM

Are these the ones LMC sells?
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**GMCPaul** · 12-29-2011, 06:32 AM

Sean from looking at your pictures it appears you could improve the sealing & the anti-rattle aspects of these beltlines ( anti-rattles) even better by removing the vent window so you can repair the strap that connects the inner door & outer door skin together as there appears to be a gap at the base of your vent window in your pic. When the metal strap breaks from age/corrosoin & wear created by opening & closing the vent window it allows the door to spread apart at the top decreasing the effectiveness of the beltlines & seals. We also carry the Re-Pops brand & Precision brands which are 100% identical and I believe are made by Re-Pops for Precision. Both come with a lifetime warranty.
GMCPaul

**Hart_Rod** · 12-29-2011, 10:54 AM

Good information!

flashed · 12-29-2011, 11:06 AM

I like Pauls attention to details and they are great to deal with.

11-10-2011, 05:52 PM	#1
-sean- Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 484	Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! I got the idea of changing out my felts (again) when I saw what Kieth did with his on Project: Ginger. We both had the same issue, horrible quality with our reproduction parts. He discovered that Steele Rubber Products had some nice parts, bought them and had great success with them. So of course, I had to have some too. After seeing the cost on the Steele Rubber Products web site I decided to do a little research to see if I could find them a little cheaper, here is what I found out. When Keith received his, he noticed right away that the box had come from PUI. I knew that PUI was not manufacturing them so I looked around a little more. The only company I could find actually producing them here in the US is a company in Arkansas called Repops who only sells to select venders. Turns out that Classic Industries is one of them and sells the parts for a great price and in two flavors, stainless bead and chrome bead, I got the chrome. Hope this helps guys. Attached Images

11-10-2011, 05:55 PM	#2
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! Thanks for sharing this!

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dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! Very nice! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

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bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! Thanks for researching this. I just added these to my list of gottahave parts. I prefer using terms like "repro" or "reproduction". Repop sounds like recycled popcorn to me. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

11-10-2011, 07:36 PM	#5
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! I also have to thank you for this information. I've recently taken my old ones out during painting of my truck and the old ones were LM?s. I didn't care much for them and am needing to replace mine. I didn't want to put some other crummy ones in! And made in the USA! How great is that? Keith

11-10-2011, 06:31 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! "repop" is a generic term i use for anything aftermarket....however the actual company puts out high quality parts. they make a lot of stuff and i like all of their products. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-11-2011, 12:15 AM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! May I ask how much they cost as that is one of the last parts I need to finish my truck.

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11-11-2011, 01:53 AM	#11
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! What's the problem with the "brand x" felts? Are they too tight on the window? I have I-don't-know-what-brand repro felts on my truck, and the driver's side is so tight it ruined the window regulator.

11-11-2011, 06:50 AM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! Great info! I know where I will be buying my next set. Thanks for doing all the "leg work" to help everyone save a few bucks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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11-11-2011, 10:10 AM	#17
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! Guys you do not want to order their black bead outter ones or you will not be happy just the SS or Chrome bead ones Also they are a lot of places cheaper than Steele on these. Same brand name Repops

11-11-2011, 10:22 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! I believe what Sean is saying is that Steele sells the same part for more money and he did the leg work to find a cheaper source with links provided: http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/cr1103.html http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/cr1073.html Everything you need to know is there. My question is why would the chrome be more than the stainless? Is it chrome plated stainless? Stainless "always" costs more than chromed steel. The descriptions are both the same with no specific information. __________________ "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 ~



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mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! We sell the Repops brand. They are made in Arkansas. We also sell just about every brand made. Just whatever the customer wants.

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GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: Reproduction Window Run Felts... Nice Quality! Sean from looking at your pictures it appears you could improve the sealing & the anti-rattle aspects of these beltlines ( anti-rattles) even better by removing the vent window so you can repair the strap that connects the inner door & outer door skin together as there appears to be a gap at the base of your vent window in your pic. When the metal strap breaks from age/corrosoin & wear created by opening & closing the vent window it allows the door to spread apart at the top decreasing the effectiveness of the beltlines & seals. We also carry the Re-Pops brand & Precision brands which are 100% identical and I believe are made by Re-Pops for Precision. Both come with a lifetime warranty. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

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