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69c10stepside · 08-20-2003, 06:24 PM

Where is the best place to go for information on this? Thanks, Frank

oldtrucknut · 08-20-2003, 07:06 PM

I bought my kit from Brothers. The kit worked real well except for the inside felt strip clips did not line up right with the door. I was able to rig it to where it looks decent but not perfect as I like things. Maybe someone else here can comment on that if they have had that same problem. One more thing is that I don't see anyway of drilling a hole that is required on the front of the door, without taking it all the way off. My truck was in the process of being built when I put the window kit in, so the doors were already off. Good luck, you will be pleased with the "clean" looking results.

69c10stepside · 08-20-2003, 09:55 PM

Does Brothers have a website? Thanks for your reply!

Frank

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-20-2003, 09:58 PM

Maybe steve at brother's will be online.. If you post a brother's question he usally reply's..

Jeff M. · 08-20-2003, 11:19 PM

Oldtrucknut I drilled the hole from the inside of the door. With the regulator out, I was able to get a 3/8" drill in there. Drilled through the channel with a small bit then removed the channel and used the proper sized bit.

A.P. · 08-21-2003, 05:23 AM

http://www.BrothersTrucks.com/

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 08-21-2003, 09:00 AM

You can call us tollfree 1 866 755 6772 for info also as we sell and install them. oldtrucknut are you sure you had the seals on the correct side? the clips are different for right and left.

oldtrucknut · 08-21-2003, 06:03 PM

Hey Brother's man,

Yes, I am absolutely sure about those clips being off. I called when I was installing them just to make sure everything was right. I can't remember what was said during the conversation, but I remember that the rep did not have just the felts to swap with me. So, I decided it would probably be easier to "make them work" If you have any other solutions or suggestions email me at rt3386@aol.com. I thank you for your concern.

oldtrucknut · 08-21-2003, 06:07 PM

Mothertruckers,

OOPS!

I am sorry, I thought you were with brothers. I did not even look at the name.

lotik · 08-21-2003, 07:41 PM

i have had bad luck with my one piece setup. the window is wobbly even with the anti rattlers in the door. i have to push it out for it to stay in the channel. i was very dissapointed at the cost for what i got. i think i could have made the couple pieces that came with it. except for the glass and new rubbbers, you have to modify all your original stuff. i think i will stick with the vent next time.

Steve @ BROTHERS · 08-22-2003, 12:26 PM

oldtrucknut: Sounds like you've already made a small mod to the felts that's working for you, but I'll offer anyway... if you want to try and swap some different felts into your truck, I'd gladly send you a set at no charge. Originally, we installed the clips by hand and inconsistancy was a factor, so we did away with that method. We've been using a jig to position clips in our One-Piece Window Felts sets for the past few years and have had virtually no problems. Let me know.

lotik: The problems you have described can be remedied easily. Please contact BROTHERS Customer Service and we will help you to correct your "wobbles".

oldtrucknut · 08-22-2003, 03:48 PM

Hey Steve,

Thanks for your offer to make those window felts right. I will email you right now. It is good to see that there are still companies out there that go out of their way to take care of a customer!

Thanks again.

08-20-2003, 06:24 PM	#1
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Info on one piece window setups.. Where is the best place to go for information on this? Thanks, Frank __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

08-20-2003, 07:06 PM	#2
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	I bought my kit from Brothers. The kit worked real well except for the inside felt strip clips did not line up right with the door. I was able to rig it to where it looks decent but not perfect as I like things. Maybe someone else here can comment on that if they have had that same problem. One more thing is that I don't see anyway of drilling a hole that is required on the front of the door, without taking it all the way off. My truck was in the process of being built when I put the window kit in, so the doors were already off. Good luck, you will be pleased with the "clean" looking results. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

08-20-2003, 09:55 PM	#3
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	Does Brothers have a website? Thanks for your reply! Frank __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

08-20-2003, 09:58 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Maybe steve at brother's will be online.. If you post a brother's question he usally reply's.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-20-2003, 11:19 PM	#5
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 486	Oldtrucknut I drilled the hole from the inside of the door. With the regulator out, I was able to get a 3/8" drill in there. Drilled through the channel with a small bit then removed the channel and used the proper sized bit. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

08-21-2003, 05:23 AM	#6
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	http://www.BrothersTrucks.com/

08-21-2003, 09:00 AM	#7
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	You can call us tollfree 1 866 755 6772 for info also as we sell and install them. oldtrucknut are you sure you had the seals on the correct side? the clips are different for right and left. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

08-21-2003, 06:03 PM	#8
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	Hey Brother's man, Yes, I am absolutely sure about those clips being off. I called when I was installing them just to make sure everything was right. I can't remember what was said during the conversation, but I remember that the rep did not have just the felts to swap with me. So, I decided it would probably be easier to "make them work" If you have any other solutions or suggestions email me at rt3386@aol.com. I thank you for your concern. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

08-21-2003, 06:07 PM	#9
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	Mothertruckers, OOPS! I am sorry, I thought you were with brothers. I did not even look at the name. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

08-21-2003, 07:41 PM	#10
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	i have had bad luck with my one piece setup. the window is wobbly even with the anti rattlers in the door. i have to push it out for it to stay in the channel. i was very dissapointed at the cost for what i got. i think i could have made the couple pieces that came with it. except for the glass and new rubbbers, you have to modify all your original stuff. i think i will stick with the vent next time. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

08-22-2003, 12:26 PM	#11
Steve @ BROTHERS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 48	BROTHERS 1967-72 One-Piece Windows oldtrucknut: Sounds like you've already made a small mod to the felts that's working for you, but I'll offer anyway... if you want to try and swap some different felts into your truck, I'd gladly send you a set at no charge. Originally, we installed the clips by hand and inconsistancy was a factor, so we did away with that method. We've been using a jig to position clips in our One-Piece Window Felts sets for the past few years and have had virtually no problems. Let me know. lotik: The problems you have described can be remedied easily. Please contact BROTHERS Customer Service and we will help you to correct your "wobbles". __________________ Steve Flanders BROTHERS Toll Free 800-977-2767 Local Phone 951-808-9790 Email Steve@BrothersTrucks.com Last edited by Steve @ BROTHERS; 08-22-2003 at 12:46 PM.

08-22-2003, 03:48 PM	#12
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	Hey Steve, Thanks for your offer to make those window felts right. I will email you right now. It is good to see that there are still companies out there that go out of their way to take care of a customer! Thanks again. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182



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