ECE Window Felt question...chrome beads? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shiner2001 · 02-02-2011, 06:46 AM

While redoing my door panels and window regulators, I am replacing my inner and outer wipes/felts as well. Looking at ECE's site, they offer two for the 72, one for $29 and another for $39 listed as "w/ chrome beads." Can anyone enlighten me as to what exactly that means? Any pictures would be fantastic as well. Thanks guys!

For what it's worth, the felt set on LMC's site lists at $29, but there is no "chrome bead" option.

eightbanger · 02-02-2011, 11:31 AM

I believe that just means that they come with a strip of bright work along the entire length of the seal where it meets the door.....please correct me if i'm wrong someone.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-02-2011, 11:59 AM

The chrome bead is a staunless steel bead that runs along the top of the inner fuzzy only. They dress up the look of that area. They were not a stock option if you were wondering about that. WES

ECE · 02-02-2011, 12:35 PM

Both pieces actually have the chome bead, and yes it is actually stainless. The chrome bead on them makes them stiffer and not so flimsy when you are installing them. As you all know they are not the easiest part to install on fresh paint. Also note that they do need to be trimmed to fit and there is a left and right.

shiner2001 · 02-03-2011, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

The chrome bead is a staunless steel bead that runs along the top of the inner fuzzy only. They dress up the look of that area. They were not a stock option if you were wondering about that. WES

Do you happen to have a picture of one installed?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-03-2011, 06:22 AM

I don't have a picture of the chrome beaded seals but I did install some on my son's truck. They look nice but on the set I installed the rubber is too thick and it causes real issues with rolling the windows up and down. I had to trim the rubber just to get the windows where they could be rolled up and down as the thick rubber puts a lot of pressure on the glass.

Jim

**John Fabris** · 02-03-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ECE

Both pieces actually have the chome bead, and yes it is actually stainless. The chrome bead on them makes them stiffer and not so flimsy when you are installing them. As you all know they are not the easiest part to install on fresh paint. Also note that they do need to be trimmed to fit and there is a left and right.

Hey guys! (ECE) welcome!!!!!

BB72CHEVKT · 02-03-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ECE

Both pieces actually have the chome bead, and yes it is actually stainless. The chrome bead on them makes them stiffer and not so flimsy when you are installing them. As you all know they are not the easiest part to install on fresh paint. Also note that they do need to be trimmed to fit and there is a left and right.

Glad to see you guys finally showed up for the party. Waiting to install my ECE 4/6 drop etc...

shiner2001 · 02-03-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Glad to see you guys finally showed up for the party. Waiting to instally my ECE 4/6 drop etc...

Hideaway, small world. I drove over to Lindale yesterday. And I'm also waiting to finish my drop (front) and front end rebuild. Time to order some window felts, too!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-03-2011, 03:07 PM

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Do you happen to have a picture of one installed?

I am sorry but I don't. WES

**RenoKeene** · 02-03-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ECE

Both pieces actually have the chome bead, and yes it is actually stainless. The chrome bead on them makes them stiffer and not so flimsy when you are installing them. As you all know they are not the easiest part to install on fresh paint. Also note that they do need to be trimmed to fit and there is a left and right.

Welcome ECE. Not a premium member?

OldSkool71 · 02-03-2011, 08:39 PM

I have them on my truck....definately spruce up the looks...if you don't have any other trim...I would go with the ones without...but if you have side mouldings...window trim...it definately goes together well...

02-02-2011, 06:46 AM	#1
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	ECE Window Felt question...chrome beads? While redoing my door panels and window regulators, I am replacing my inner and outer wipes/felts as well. Looking at ECE's site, they offer two for the 72, one for $29 and another for $39 listed as "w/ chrome beads." Can anyone enlighten me as to what exactly that means? Any pictures would be fantastic as well. Thanks guys! For what it's worth, the felt set on LMC's site lists at $29, but there is no "chrome bead" option. __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

02-02-2011, 11:31 AM	#2
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: ECE Window Felt question...chrome beads? I believe that just means that they come with a strip of bright work along the entire length of the seal where it meets the door.....please correct me if i'm wrong someone. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

02-02-2011, 11:59 AM	#3
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02-02-2011, 12:35 PM	#4
ECE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FRESNO, CA. Posts: 5	Re: ECE Window Felt question...chrome beads? Both pieces actually have the chome bead, and yes it is actually stainless. The chrome bead on them makes them stiffer and not so flimsy when you are installing them. As you all know they are not the easiest part to install on fresh paint. Also note that they do need to be trimmed to fit and there is a left and right.

02-03-2011, 06:22 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: ECE Window Felt question...chrome beads? I don't have a picture of the chrome beaded seals but I did install some on my son's truck. They look nice but on the set I installed the rubber is too thick and it causes real issues with rolling the windows up and down. I had to trim the rubber just to get the windows where they could be rolled up and down as the thick rubber puts a lot of pressure on the glass. 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

02-03-2011, 08:39 PM	#12
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: ECE Window Felt question...chrome beads? I have them on my truck....definately spruce up the looks...if you don't have any other trim...I would go with the ones without...but if you have side mouldings...window trim...it definately goes together well... __________________ -Ron-

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