Did GM ever use stainless trim on window sweeps (see pics)? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 12-04-2011, 06:12 PM

Just installed all new door weatherstrip on my green K10 (thanks GMC Pauls) with sweeps that have stainless trim (see pic). With an eye now toward the K20 build I'm curious to know if GM ever made sweeps with stainless trim as the NOS set I bought lacks the trim. Both are Cheyennes and the K20 doesn't have sweeps with trim as you can see in the pic but the K10 sweeps had disappeared long ago. No luck on a board search of prior related posts. Thanks, Pete

68panelman · 12-04-2011, 06:28 PM

My 68' and 70' trucks are originals, they have no chrome strip. My 72' k-20 custom deluxe had them only on the inside anti rattle felt.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-04-2011, 06:36 PM

Thanks for the follow-up. Both my Cheyennes have only black metal on the inner felt fuzzies, no stainless and I suspect the fuzzies are original. Puzzling. Anyone else have stainless OEM sweeps or seen NOS sweeps with stainless trim?

Sport/Truck · 12-04-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Just installed all new door weatherstrip on my green K10 (thanks GMC Pauls) with sweeps that have stainless trim (see pic). With an eye now toward the K20 build I'm curious to know if GM ever made sweeps with stainless trim as the NOS set I bought lacks the trim. Both are Cheyennes and the K20 doesn't have sweeps with trim as you can see in the pic but the K10 sweeps had disappeared long ago. No luck on a board search of prior related posts. Thanks, Pete

I just checked mine on the Serra Grande and no chrome....
I have new felt to put on, maybe I can contact you for pointers?
Dean

**DeadheadNM** · 12-04-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

I just checked mine on the Serra Grande and no chrome....
I have new felt to put on, maybe I can contact you for pointers?
Dean

Absolutely! Send a PM whenever you're ready for the install and thanks for the follow-up. Pete

**Tim Christian** · 12-04-2011, 06:59 PM

I say no but on the repops the stainless/chrome bead are the only ones I have found that goes aganist the glass nice like they should the black bead ones are short and don't touch the glass correct or at least when I was selling parts that how they were.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-04-2011, 07:03 PM

Good to know. I like the look of the stainless trim. The aftermarket brand I got was "Repop" and I believe they are US made.

bollybib · 12-04-2011, 09:12 PM

I was wonderin about this, too. Mine are all black and probably original. Does anyone know of a vendor that sells decent replacements black only ???

12-04-2011, 06:12 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,382	Did GM ever use stainless trim on window sweeps (see pics)? Just installed all new door weatherstrip on my green K10 (thanks GMC Pauls) with sweeps that have stainless trim (see pic). With an eye now toward the K20 build I'm curious to know if GM ever made sweeps with stainless trim as the NOS set I bought lacks the trim. Both are Cheyennes and the K20 doesn't have sweeps with trim as you can see in the pic but the K10 sweeps had disappeared long ago. No luck on a board search of prior related posts. Thanks, Pete Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-04-2011, 06:28 PM	#2
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: Did GM ever use stainless trim on window sweeps (see pics)? My 68' and 70' trucks are originals, they have no chrome strip. My 72' k-20 custom deluxe had them only on the inside anti rattle felt.

12-04-2011, 06:36 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,382	Re: Did GM ever use stainless trim on window sweeps (see pics)? Thanks for the follow-up. Both my Cheyennes have only black metal on the inner felt fuzzies, no stainless and I suspect the fuzzies are original. Puzzling. Anyone else have stainless OEM sweeps or seen NOS sweeps with stainless trim? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-04-2011, 06:59 PM	#6
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Did GM ever use stainless trim on window sweeps (see pics)? I say no but on the repops the stainless/chrome bead are the only ones I have found that goes aganist the glass nice like they should the black bead ones are short and don't touch the glass correct or at least when I was selling parts that how they were.

12-04-2011, 07:03 PM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,382	Re: Did GM ever use stainless trim on window sweeps (see pics)? Good to know. I like the look of the stainless trim. The aftermarket brand I got was "Repop" and I believe they are US made. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-04-2011, 09:12 PM	#8
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Did GM ever use stainless trim on window sweeps (see pics)? I was wonderin about this, too. Mine are all black and probably original. Does anyone know of a vendor that sells decent replacements black only ??? __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911



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