Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jobe72 · 09-01-2010, 05:39 PM

I recently replaced the felt and rubber on the main windows in my 72 GMC
Now it is really difficult to roll up my windows. It seems the felt channel is pinched where it goes from the window frame into the main door assembly.

Any thoughts or tips? Thanks.

Andy4639 · 09-01-2010, 06:06 PM

I had to spray mine down every so often with silicon spray to make it work.

gkesseru · 09-01-2010, 06:19 PM

I spayed right into the rubber track with Armor All and it got a lot easier

OARNGESI · 09-01-2010, 06:26 PM

I had this problem the window chanel in the driverside door didnt go completely in and it made the window hard to go up and dowm

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-01-2010, 07:46 PM

I had a problem with the outside window seals, (the rubber parts). I installed the deluxe seals with the chrome beading and the rubber is very thick and stiff.

I ended up trimming the rubber back to fix the problem.

Jim

Jobe72 · 09-01-2010, 08:28 PM

Yes I installed the deluxe ones as well. I'll try some lube before I start trimming.

Thanks for the help

jondancer · 04-22-2014, 02:25 AM

I also hAd this happen, where do you spray the lube?

74baggedbug · 04-29-2014, 10:57 PM

I just replaced my glass and having the same problem now .. I'll try the armorall before I start trimming

**jeffahart** · 04-30-2014, 12:05 AM

You really need to cram the felt in that channel transition good and not use a straight line at transition but make it sort of step at the transition. Also make sure the wind wing is fully seated loosen the screws and press it up and over. I had some trouble with my wind wing not all the way seated too and it put pressure on the opposing channel. All those little things add up.

09-01-2010, 05:39 PM	#1
Jobe72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 299	Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up I recently replaced the felt and rubber on the main windows in my 72 GMC Now it is really difficult to roll up my windows. It seems the felt channel is pinched where it goes from the window frame into the main door assembly. Any thoughts or tips? Thanks. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra LWB (Aquafresh) 1962 Cadillac Convertible 1962 Cadillac Sedan project

09-01-2010, 06:06 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up I had to spray mine down every so often with silicon spray to make it work. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-01-2010, 06:19 PM	#3
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up I spayed right into the rubber track with Armor All and it got a lot easier __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

09-01-2010, 06:26 PM	#4
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up I had this problem the window chanel in the driverside door didnt go completely in and it made the window hard to go up and dowm __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

09-01-2010, 07:46 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up I had a problem with the outside window seals, (the rubber parts). I installed the deluxe seals with the chrome beading and the rubber is very thick and stiff. I ended up trimming the rubber back to fix the problem. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

09-01-2010, 08:28 PM	#6
Jobe72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 299	Re: Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up Yes I installed the deluxe ones as well. I'll try some lube before I start trimming. Thanks for the help __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra LWB (Aquafresh) 1962 Cadillac Convertible 1962 Cadillac Sedan project

04-22-2014, 02:25 AM	#7
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up I also hAd this happen, where do you spray the lube?

04-29-2014, 10:57 PM	#8
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up I just replaced my glass and having the same problem now .. I'll try the armorall before I start trimming

04-30-2014, 12:05 AM	#9
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,906	Re: Replaced window felts/rubber...now hard to roll up You really need to cram the felt in that channel transition good and not use a straight line at transition but make it sort of step at the transition. Also make sure the wind wing is fully seated loosen the screws and press it up and over. I had some trouble with my wind wing not all the way seated too and it put pressure on the opposing channel. All those little things add up.

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