Brothers one piece window install

[67C10BUB]

Anyone installed the Brother's one piece window kit? I bought the whole power window kit from C20-67_N_MO and it should be here around Monday. Anyone have any tips for the install. I heard that putting window adhesive in the lower sash works better than the stuff included in the kit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[lolife99]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437850

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...20INSTALLATION

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...n/viewall.html

[lolife99]

QUote from another board:

Pros:
#1. A very updated good looking side window.

#2. My electric window regulators work much easier and smoother with the larger window. I think this is because of the added side window area against the felt.

#3. The instructions are very thorough and extremely easy to follow. I and Cody did the second window in about 3 hours. Like I said at the beginning we have some experience of the inside of those doors.

Cons:
#1. The added pieces of the kit especially the corner pieces are what a backyard mechanic would install, This is an expensive kit that should be factory looking when completed. I will have to do a couple of Modifications to make this kit look closer to factory instead of the “bolt on” that it is.

#2. The way the forward channel meets the upper forward door where the wing window used to set is another weak spot.

#3. The replacement window felts and rubber have the front portion just setting in the door not mounted to anything.

#4. The inner window channels not being attached at the top leaves future problems and “Could” be the reason the window rattles in a partially opened closed position.

In conclusion:

I would not recommend this kit to someone that has no experience in modifying.

I, knowing what I know now "would not" have purchased this kit only due to the needed modifications

[67C10BUB]

Thanks for the info Lolife. I had already read all of those threads/articles, but it is nice to have them in one place. I was hoping someone had some more recent info on the install, since Brother's supposedly "improved" their kit, from what I have heard.

[Jamie @ BROTHERS]

@67C10BUB - I have installed many of these kits in the past and would be glad to walk you through it. If you need any instructions, tech help or tips and tricks give me a call.

Jamie@Brotherstrucks.com
(800)977-2767

[C20-67_N_MO]

67C10BUB - You need to share some pictures of your window installation.

Would love to see it all put together and working.

Good luck!

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by Jamie@Brotherstrucks

@67C10BUB - I have installed many of these kits in the past and would be glad to walk you through it. If you need any instructions, tech help or tips and tricks give me a call.

Jamie@Brotherstrucks.com
(800)977-2767

That would be great, thanks. I have heard some horror stories about the kit on here and I have heard others say they love it. I am just wondering what the difference is. I'll be calling you for sure.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

67C10BUB - You need to share some pictures of your window installation.

Would love to see it all put together and working.

Good luck!

I will. Thanks for the new windows. I can't wait to be rid of the whistling sound on the freeway.

[funkytechmonkey]

I am going to do this as well for my truck with the power windows. I would love to hear/see more feedback on these. Keep us updated.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by funkytechmonkey

I am going to do this as well for my truck with the power windows. I would love to hear/see more feedback on these. Keep us updated.

I certainly will. Looks like a whole day process...FUN!!!

[67C10BUB]

Well, I spent all day on just the passenger side and I am having a few issues.
1. The black rubber tape they give you to hold the glass in the sash just falls apart before you even get the glass seated in there. I used 3M Windo-Weld to hold it in there and it seems to have done the trick.
2. The check link hits the front track even though I cut it down, just as the instructions showed (all the way down to the welds). Tomorrow I am going to have to take the door back off, grind the check link WAY down and then weld it back together (since the rivets are going to be ground off).

[67C10BUB]

Here are the completed pics. This is not an easy process, so if you don't have some fab skills I would not recommend it. I also included pics of the power door lock actuator mounting and the drag link (keeps the door from swinging open too far) after it was modified for clearance.

[Jamie @ BROTHERS]

The door check link hitting the front channel is normally due to the nylon bushing that check link rides in has a predetermined path from early years of wear. The other thing we have encountered is that the check link rivet is in a slightly more forward position causing it to hit even though you have it ground down correctly.

Fix: run a piece of emery cloth through with the check link to smooth out the nylon. This will take the grove out that was wore in from past movement.

Rivet to far out in the check link, drill a hole in the check link further back weld or rivet back together.

If you have any further questions feel free to call, email or PM me.
thank you,
Jamie
800-977-2767
Jamie@brotherstrucks.com

[C20-67_N_MO]

Any updates?

You should have it all installed by now, right?

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Any updates?

You should have it all installed by now, right?

Yes, I am done. See the pics above. After it is all said and done, I really like the new windows. They look great, are much quieter than stock, and are much more secure than stock (harder to break into than the vent windows).
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[C20-67_N_MO]

Opps my bad.

Glad you got it all installed and working correctly.

[-sean-]

Any other pros/cons in your opinion regarding the kit? I'm considering the Brothers and the OPP one piece kits, they both appear to have some draw backs. The Brothers are a hell of a deal right now, almost $200 cheaper.

[Last_Paladin]

Did you get the window scrapers to follow the contours of your door? Near the old vent window opening?

[KevsClassics]

Originally Posted by 67C10BUB

Here are the completed pics. This is not an easy process, so if you don't have some fab skills I would not recommend it. I also included pics of the power door lock actuator mounting and the drag link (keeps the door from swinging open too far) after it was modified for clearance.

That looks SWWEEEET!
Hey, Speaking of Brothers, . I know they throw the Best Chevy GMC Truck Show Ever!!! Next one July 8th 2012
Check out this thread about who's going. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=520878