Door Window Sweeps install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lethal Tendencies · 10-26-2021, 10:56 AM

I am replacing the door window sweeps on my '68. They are gone so I have no reference to see how they mount. I see the metal slots cut in door panel. The new sweeps have hooks that obviously go into the slots. My question is do the hooks just latch in or do you have to bend them somehow?
Thanks for any help

**geunther** · 10-26-2021, 11:26 AM

No bending required. Just slide em in. Spring pressure keeps em there.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-26-2021, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Tendencies

I am replacing the door window sweeps on my '68. They are gone so I have no reference to see how they mount. I see the metal slots cut in door panel. The new sweeps have hooks that obviously go into the slots. My question is do the hooks just latch in or do you have to bend them somehow?
Thanks for any help

Be aware there are left and rights. Make sure they line up perfect before you push them in they Will Bend if your not careful.

Ask me how I know this LOL

Lethal Tendencies · 10-26-2021, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by geunther

No bending required. Just slide em in. Spring pressure keeps em there.

Great thanks. Is it possible to install without removing the inner door panel ?

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-26-2021, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Tendencies

Great thanks. Is it possible to install without removing the inner door panel ?

Yes you can. Brothers has a good video on U Tube on doing this

Lethal Tendencies · 10-26-2021, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Yes you can. Brothers has a good video on U Tube on doing this

Thanks I will check that out

**Thealien** · 10-26-2021, 01:35 PM

When pushing try only pushing just above the clips, less chance of bending. Kind of need to work it all at the same time. If you clip a couple of the clips all the way in it wants to bend to get the next clip started. Watch the video and take your time. I have ruined an NOS set trying to rush it.

Lethal Tendencies · 10-26-2021, 01:53 PM

Thanks Thealien

**pjmoreland** · 10-26-2021, 04:37 PM

The overall length of my window sweeps was too long, so I had to trim them slightly to get them to fit. Modify the length, if needed, before you install.

10-26-2021, 10:56 AM	#1
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Door Window Sweeps install I am replacing the door window sweeps on my '68. They are gone so I have no reference to see how they mount. I see the metal slots cut in door panel. The new sweeps have hooks that obviously go into the slots. My question is do the hooks just latch in or do you have to bend them somehow? Thanks for any help

10-26-2021, 11:26 AM	#2
geunther Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 740	Re: Door Window Sweeps install No bending required. Just slide em in. Spring pressure keeps em there.

10-26-2021, 01:35 PM	#7
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Door Window Sweeps install When pushing try only pushing just above the clips, less chance of bending. Kind of need to work it all at the same time. If you clip a couple of the clips all the way in it wants to bend to get the next clip started. Watch the video and take your time. I have ruined an NOS set trying to rush it. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

10-26-2021, 01:53 PM	#8
Lethal Tendencies Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: hebron, illinois Posts: 139	Re: Door Window Sweeps install Thanks Thealien

10-26-2021, 04:37 PM	#9
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,011	Re: Door Window Sweeps install The overall length of my window sweeps was too long, so I had to trim them slightly to get them to fit. Modify the length, if needed, before you install.



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