Replacing window tracks, felt, etc. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jerrylanejohns · 01-16-2014, 01:28 PM

I've got a 65 Chevy C-10.

I'm getting it repainted inside and out. I also need to replace the window tracks (channel), felt, etc.

Should I remove the windows and other stuff before the new paint job?

Should I install the new stuff before the new paint job?

I want to get a nice paint job, but don't want to damage it trying to install the new window felt, rubber, etc.

It looks like it is going to be challenge to reinstall all of this stuff.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Jerry

duallyjams · 01-16-2014, 02:41 PM

Remove before painting.

**PGSigns** · 01-16-2014, 02:52 PM

Pull it all so the painter can get all the way into the area the felt goes and not have to mask anything. Much cleaner when completed and no chances of a unpainted spot. Do the same thing in the door jams when the do them and remove the door seals, the bumpers and the latch.
Jimmy

01-16-2014, 01:28 PM	#1
jerrylanejohns Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Juliette, Georgia Posts: 10	Replacing window tracks, felt, etc. I've got a 65 Chevy C-10. I'm getting it repainted inside and out. I also need to replace the window tracks (channel), felt, etc. Should I remove the windows and other stuff before the new paint job? Should I install the new stuff before the new paint job? I want to get a nice paint job, but don't want to damage it trying to install the new window felt, rubber, etc. It looks like it is going to be challenge to reinstall all of this stuff. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Jerry

01-16-2014, 02:41 PM	#2
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Replacing window tracks, felt, etc. Remove before painting. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-16-2014, 02:52 PM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Replacing window tracks, felt, etc. Pull it all so the painter can get all the way into the area the felt goes and not have to mask anything. Much cleaner when completed and no chances of a unpainted spot. Do the same thing in the door jams when the do them and remove the door seals, the bumpers and the latch. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

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