Window felt weatherstrip (beltline weatherstrip)

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by forestb

I don't think the photos is of the actual product. It says it might not be and the clips are completely wrong.

Oh, too bad though.

[nsb29]

I got a complete set from brothers no issues got a set of fuzzy's from LMC for something else and they suck, im sending them back and ordering from brothers

[forestb]

Does the top mettle bead sit above the edge of the window? Do you know what brand they are?

Originally Posted by nsb29

I got a complete set from brothers no issues got a set of fuzzy's from LMC for something else and they suck, im sending them back and ordering from brothers

[nsb29]

yes they did but I don't know what brand will have a set In 4 or5 days will let you know when they get hear

[clarsen]

I have the same issue. Ordered the complete window kit (side and vent) from LMC. Everything went together fairly easy until i tried to roll up the window. There is another thread on the subject where someone spread the door frame inside the channel to create a taper. I think im going to give that a try on the other door to see if it works.

[RBW]

Originally Posted by nsb29

I got a complete set from brothers no issues got a set of fuzzy's from LMC for something else and they suck, im sending them back and ordering from brothers

I see them on the Brother's site for $29.99, but it doesn't say if this is for one or both doors. Do you know?

[nsb29]

Originally Posted by RBW

I see them on the Brother's site for $29.99, but it doesn't say if this is for one or both doors. Do you know?

both doors 4 pieces

[theastronaut]

We own a glass shop that specializes in older cars/trucks. A lot of times we make our own inner/outer wipes if we can't get the right parts. We also don't always use the supplied clips, but instead take them off and use #4 screws, 3/8" long with a countersunk head. We position the felt, clamp it in place, and drill a 5/64" pilot hole. The screw heads bury deep enough into the felt that you don't have to worry about the head of the screw scratching or breaking the glass. This lets you position the felt where you want it instead of relying on the clips to locate it. I just did this with my '66 C10 and it worked great; it actually pulls the felt tighter against the door so that there's more room for the bottom channel to fit between the felt and the glass is easier to roll up all the way. The channel fitting between the felt is normal on these trucks, but the felt has to be tight against the door and can't be to thick or else the channel won't fit. The holes that the clips fit into are usually messed up on these trucks as the bottom edge around the hole is really flimsy, so screws are usually a better way of fastening them.

I might be able to get the owner here to make a small batch of properly fitting inner/outer wipes within the next few weeks. They have a stainless bead that won't fade over time and we have jigs to properly shape them. We can also supply the correct screws if you prefer to use screws instead of clips.

Link to the screws we use:

http://www.dixied.com/product3979.html

[RBW]

[QUOTE=theastronaut;7761011]
I might be able to get the owner here to make a small batch of properly fitting inner/outer wipes within the next few weeks. They have a stainless bead that won't fade over time and we have jigs to properly shape them. We can also supply the correct screws if you prefer to use screws instead of clips.

Link to the screws we use:


I'd definitely be interested in seeing a set.
Thanks,
Randy

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

... so that there's more room for the bottom channel to fit between the felt and the glass is easier to roll up all the way. The channel fitting between the felt is normal on these trucks, but the felt ...

I haven't got my glass yet, but on this issue - could you buy like 1/4" or so taller glass and have it installed?

[DPowers]

I might be able to get the owner here to make a small batch of properly fitting inner/outer wipes within the next few weeks. They have a stainless bead that won't fade over time and we have jigs to properly shape them. We can also supply the correct screws if you prefer to use screws instead of clips.

I would be interested in a couple of sets.

[andyh1956]

I don't understand the screw fastening you are describing. If the screws go into the same lip as the clips used to go into then how do you get a driver in the gap to set the screw? Do the screws go into both inner & outer flanges the clips used to go into? How do you drill the holes for the screws?
Thanks.

[nsb29]

I might be able to get the owner here to make a small batch of properly fitting inner/outer wipes within the next few weeks. They have a stainless bead that won't fade over time and we have jigs to properly shape them. We can also supply the correct screws if you prefer to use screws instead of


I would like a set if that works out

[forestb]

I would be interested also. How do you drill the holes and screw in the screws inside such a thin channel? I would need them for a 60-63 though.

Originally Posted by theastronaut

We own a glass shop that specializes in older cars/trucks. A lot of times we make our own inner/outer wipes if we can't get the right parts. We also don't always use the supplied clips, but instead take them off and use #4 screws, 3/8" long with a countersunk head. We position the felt, clamp it in place, and drill a 5/64" pilot hole. The screw heads bury deep enough into the felt that you don't have to worry about the head of the screw scratching or breaking the glass. This lets you position the felt where you want it instead of relying on the clips to locate it. I just did this with my '66 C10 and it worked great; it actually pulls the felt tighter against the door so that there's more room for the bottom channel to fit between the felt and the glass is easier to roll up all the way. The channel fitting between the felt is normal on these trucks, but the felt has to be tight against the door and can't be to thick or else the channel won't fit. The holes that the clips fit into are usually messed up on these trucks as the bottom edge around the hole is really flimsy, so screws are usually a better way of fastening them.

I might be able to get the owner here to make a small batch of properly fitting inner/outer wipes within the next few weeks. They have a stainless bead that won't fade over time and we have jigs to properly shape them. We can also supply the correct screws if you prefer to use screws instead of clips.

Link to the screws we use:

http://www.dixied.com/product3979.html

[andyh1956]

Originally Posted by forestb

I would be interested also. How do you drill the holes and screw in the screws inside such a thin channel? I would need them for a 60-63 though.

My question xactly!

[Chevystep]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

We own a glass shop that specializes in older cars/trucks. A lot of times we make our own inner/outer wipes if we can't get the right parts. We also don't always use the supplied clips, but instead take them off and use #4 screws, 3/8" long with a countersunk head. We position the felt, clamp it in place, and drill a 5/64" pilot hole. The screw heads bury deep enough into the felt that you don't have to worry about the head of the screw scratching or breaking the glass. This lets you position the felt where you want it instead of relying on the clips to locate it. I just did this with my '66 C10 and it worked great; it actually pulls the felt tighter against the door so that there's more room for the bottom channel to fit between the felt and the glass is easier to roll up all the way. The channel fitting between the felt is normal on these trucks, but the felt has to be tight against the door and can't be to thick or else the channel won't fit. The holes that the clips fit into are usually messed up on these trucks as the bottom edge around the hole is really flimsy, so screws are usually a better way of fastening them.

I might be able to get the owner here to make a small batch of properly fitting inner/outer wipes within the next few weeks. They have a stainless bead that won't fade over time and we have jigs to properly shape them. We can also supply the correct screws if you prefer to use screws instead of clips.

Link to the screws we use:

http://www.dixied.com/product3979.html

This is kind of the idea I was thinking of in an earlier post. In fact, have you tried using the plastic body fasteners that have the rings of plastic on them? I was thinking if you have a good piece of late model beltline weatherstrip with the felt inside and the rubber squeegee that even went out over the top door edge, you could locate the factory door fastener holes, drill the weatherstrip accordingly and press in the fastener. With the plastic head it wouldn't ever mar the glass and would probably stay in place for a while...

[Chevystep]

And got a picture of what your 66 window strip looks like? Thanks!

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

...
I might be able to get the owner here to make a small batch of properly fitting inner/outer wipes within the next few weeks. They have a stainless bead that won't fade over time and we have jigs to properly shape them. ...

Me 23.

[Heater63]

My 63, I just installed all Precision door rubber and fuzzies, I think I got from GMCPauls. the wiper fuzzies are all black, no stainless bead trim. They fit perfect, the curve end slides between the rear channel and door frame no problem, the clips snapped right in firmly, plenty of room for the glass. Piece of cake and a quality part.

[reed62]

Originally Posted by nsb29

I got a complete set from brothers no issues got a set of fuzzy's from LMC for something else and they suck, im sending them back and ordering from brothers

I agree....the LMC fuzzies are pretty crappy and the clips are way cheaper and low quality. I ended up slightly bending the lower edges of the door where they attach away from the window opening....this helped angle the bottom edges of the fuzzies away from the glass. I still have to give the window crank a little more oomph at the very top in order for it to close all the way, but it is far better than it was before I did my bending.

[Chevystep]

Trying to revive this beltline weatherstrip thread. Recently picked up some free samples of beltline weatherstrip from Rubber the Right Way website.
https://www.rubbertherightway.com/wi...s-9418-ctg.htm
Selected these examples to see if they would somehow work for our window sweeps. Here’s some picts of the profiles I picked out, trying to get something with a little overlap over the window opening outer edge as well as enough “length” to be able to fasten them to the window thru the existing clip slots or even newly drilled ones. Be nice to actually have an outer with rubber/felt to squeegee the window on the way down and an inner to give some anti rattle support. Take a look and maybe come up with some ideas for attachment? The first 3 profiles are kind of short on the door edge face, while the last two are longer, and could reach the original clip slots, but the sweep is pretty long into the window slot.

[Chevystep]

And here’s the last one on the outside edge...

Maybe they can be “bolted” in with black nylon screws/bolts? The heads on the inside against the weatherstrip, and wouldn’t mar the glass or even touch it that much?