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davepl · 03-05-2015, 07:44 PM

I have two questions about sliders (read window). I picked one up, I think it's an original. It's silver, appears to be aluminum. Most aftermarket ones are black.

The questions are:

1) Can I retain my stainless molding in the weatherstripping? I've heard that it's been done, was perhaps always done for high model GMCs but not Chevrolets, and so on. But no matter what was correct, does it work? It'd look a lot nicer than just big black weatherstripping.

1a) Is it the same weatherstripping? Mine's brand new, just installed for a standard glass (non-slider). If so, what are the odds I can re-use mine? Or do they invariably get wrecked during removal?

2) Any chance someone can take a picture of the edge of an installed one so I can get an idea of how much it covers (how many sins it conceals!).

The slider I bought has a couple of rough spots. I imagine you could TIG it up with aluminum, grind it down, polish it out, and so on. I'd hate to go to all of that work and then find out later "Hey dummy, you know you can't see that part, right?"

Thanks!
Dave

**Blue/72** · 03-05-2015, 08:06 PM

Yes you can keep the stainless trim, not sure about the seal, and it covers up almost all the seal, so most all the face is visible.

**special-K** · 03-05-2015, 09:24 PM

GM never did it on anything. the sliders were installed post production on the factory lot by a vendor. I had a slider put in a Cheyenne and the trim wouldn't fit in right in the lower corners, but wasn't awful. All sliders were mill finish aluminum till the '80s, factory or aftermarket.

Andy4639 · 03-06-2015, 11:19 AM

I put mine in. I bought new rubber and installed it. Sorry we are at the beach this weekend so all I have is what I have on the computer.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-07-2015, 01:44 AM

Dave the answers to 1 and 1a are yes. I don't have pics of corners at moment but here is a pic of my OEM slider with trim installed - from what I understand GM did not include the trim with factory sliders.

brown7373 · 03-07-2015, 12:03 PM

It is the same rubber seal, but it must be the correct year and the one for the stainless trim. It installs the same as for a glass window.

03-05-2015, 07:44 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Installed slider picture questions I have two questions about sliders (read window). I picked one up, I think it's an original. It's silver, appears to be aluminum. Most aftermarket ones are black. The questions are: 1) Can I retain my stainless molding in the weatherstripping? I've heard that it's been done, was perhaps always done for high model GMCs but not Chevrolets, and so on. But no matter what was correct, does it work? It'd look a lot nicer than just big black weatherstripping. 1a) Is it the same weatherstripping? Mine's brand new, just installed for a standard glass (non-slider). If so, what are the odds I can re-use mine? Or do they invariably get wrecked during removal? 2) Any chance someone can take a picture of the edge of an installed one so I can get an idea of how much it covers (how many sins it conceals!). The slider I bought has a couple of rough spots. I imagine you could TIG it up with aluminum, grind it down, polish it out, and so on. I'd hate to go to all of that work and then find out later "Hey dummy, you know you can't see that part, right?" Thanks! Dave __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

03-05-2015, 08:06 PM	#2
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,381	Re: Installed slider picture questions Yes you can keep the stainless trim, not sure about the seal, and it covers up almost all the seal, so most all the face is visible. __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

03-05-2015, 09:24 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Installed slider picture questions GM never did it on anything. the sliders were installed post production on the factory lot by a vendor. I had a slider put in a Cheyenne and the trim wouldn't fit in right in the lower corners, but wasn't awful. All sliders were mill finish aluminum till the '80s, factory or aftermarket. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-06-2015, 11:19 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Installed slider picture questions I put mine in. I bought new rubber and installed it. Sorry we are at the beach this weekend so all I have is what I have on the computer. __________________ 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.

03-07-2015, 01:44 AM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Installed slider picture questions Dave the answers to 1 and 1a are yes. I don't have pics of corners at moment but here is a pic of my OEM slider with trim installed - from what I understand GM did not include the trim with factory sliders. 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

03-07-2015, 12:03 PM	#6
brown7373 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 430	Re: Installed slider picture questions It is the same rubber seal, but it must be the correct year and the one for the stainless trim. It installs the same as for a glass window. Attached Images



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