Window felt weatherstrip (beltline weatherstrip)

[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!

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by andyh1956

My question xactly!

Me too.

[nsb29]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Me too.

me 3

[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

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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.

[Heater63]

Wait! I thought they were perfect, but just discovered the glass channel is hitting the outside fuzzy and binding up. Apollo, stand by while we work the problem....