Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 07-16-2011, 09:34 AM

Im out of town and hanging at a buds house. I cant post pictures but I will when I get home. We went to replace his inner and outer window sweeps with some that he bought from LMC. I should have checked them before I pulled the old ones out. When we went to snap in the first new OUTER one we noticed that there is absolutely NO lip on the outer part of the outer sweep. The original one has about a 1/8th inch lip on the outside that is supposed to drape or somewhat seal or roll over the edge of the door. These do NOT. They have NO LIP AT ALL. Now it would not normally be an issue but we have a paint/tape line from the last paint job that we really need to hide.

1)Does anyone know if any vendors sell these sweeps that are correct replacements with a lip on both sides of the outer sweep

2) or...Does anyone have a good condition used original outer sweep. We need the passengers side but will take both sides.

Sammy · 07-16-2011, 05:04 PM

I think I know what your talking about. If I'm right the ones I got from GMC Pauls had that. Can you take a pic?

72freak · 07-16-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

I think I know what your talking about. If I'm right the ones I got from GMC Pauls had that. Can you take a pic?

Im out of town and hanging at a buds house. I cant post pictures but I will when I get home.

jjtackleberry · 07-16-2011, 09:36 PM

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usmcchevy · 07-16-2011, 09:40 PM

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IndyRich · 07-17-2011, 01:11 AM

Had the same issue with LMC wipes. I found some NOS. I think next time I'm at a parts yard I will look at and measure wipes from other cars/trucks. Would be great to find wipes that have a 1/4 to 3/8 lip for more water sealing to keep water out of the door.

I don't even drive in the rain...but just for washing the truck!

*slimone757* · 07-17-2011, 01:17 AM

got these from brothers.

trucks dirty and has over spray but it the some overlap over the door.

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=REP0772

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-17-2011, 01:26 AM

I am not in the shop right now to take pictures, but our sweeps are correct. WES

72freak · 07-17-2011, 07:52 PM

Here are some close ups of the old one and the LMC one. The outer lip of the outer sweep is 1/2 the size of the original one. I neew sweeps with a large outer lip as wide or wider than the old one.

**leddzepp** · 07-17-2011, 08:06 PM

LMC's are horrible to say the least. Before joining this board I bought NOS ones on ebay, and they of course fit like a glove, but were very pricey. Seeing that Wes and GMCPaul carry the correct ones, I will buy from one of them next time.

elf w/capital T · 07-17-2011, 10:02 PM

Hmm, good to know
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IndyRich · 07-17-2011, 11:07 PM

Great to know....One of the great things about our trucks is the wide array of parts....and that they are improved.

eurospec1 · 07-18-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyRich

Great to know....One of the great things about our trucks is the wide array of parts....and that they are improved.

I look at it the other way, that it is terrible that so many people sell parts that are not correect...

Lee H · 07-18-2011, 06:10 PM

I got a set from GMC Paul's last fall and they seemed to be quite close to the originals. One side will not stay locked down but that may be due to the door. I bought the channels, sweeps, and rubber seals, all seemed very good quality.
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07-16-2011, 09:34 AM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! Im out of town and hanging at a buds house. I cant post pictures but I will when I get home. We went to replace his inner and outer window sweeps with some that he bought from LMC. I should have checked them before I pulled the old ones out. When we went to snap in the first new OUTER one we noticed that there is absolutely NO lip on the outer part of the outer sweep. The original one has about a 1/8th inch lip on the outside that is supposed to drape or somewhat seal or roll over the edge of the door. These do NOT. They have NO LIP AT ALL. Now it would not normally be an issue but we have a paint/tape line from the last paint job that we really need to hide. 1)Does anyone know if any vendors sell these sweeps that are correct replacements with a lip on both sides of the outer sweep 2) or...Does anyone have a good condition used original outer sweep. We need the passengers side but will take both sides. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

07-16-2011, 05:04 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! I think I know what your talking about. If I'm right the ones I got from GMC Pauls had that. Can you take a pic? __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-16-2011, 09:36 PM	#4
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! Subscribe __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

07-17-2011, 01:11 AM	#6
IndyRich Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 372	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! Had the same issue with LMC wipes. I found some NOS. I think next time I'm at a parts yard I will look at and measure wipes from other cars/trucks. Would be great to find wipes that have a 1/4 to 3/8 lip for more water sealing to keep water out of the door. I don't even drive in the rain...but just for washing the truck!

07-17-2011, 01:17 AM	#7
slimone757 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: riverside ca Posts: 27	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! got these from brothers. trucks dirty and has over spray but it the some overlap over the door. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=REP0772

07-17-2011, 01:26 AM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! I am not in the shop right now to take pictures, but our sweeps are correct. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-17-2011, 07:52 PM	#9
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! Here are some close ups of the old one and the LMC one. The outer lip of the outer sweep is 1/2 the size of the original one. I neew sweeps with a large outer lip as wide or wider than the old one. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

07-17-2011, 08:06 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! LMC's are horrible to say the least. Before joining this board I bought NOS ones on ebay, and they of course fit like a glove, but were very pricey. Seeing that Wes and GMCPaul carry the correct ones, I will buy from one of them next time. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

07-17-2011, 10:02 PM	#11
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! Hmm, good to know Posted via Mobile Device

07-17-2011, 11:07 PM	#12
IndyRich Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 372	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! Great to know....One of the great things about our trucks is the wide array of parts....and that they are improved.

07-18-2011, 06:10 PM	#14
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: Window sweep issue...who has good ones? Help needed! I got a set from GMC Paul's last fall and they seemed to be quite close to the originals. One side will not stay locked down but that may be due to the door. I bought the channels, sweeps, and rubber seals, all seemed very good quality. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703



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