47-55.1 Outer Window Sweeps - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MiraclePieCo · 03-25-2019, 08:17 PM

Talking about the rubber flaps that slide in a slot inside the door window opening to seal and wipe your side windows and prevent rattling.

I've replaced these on a couple of AD trucks, always with extreme difficulty - or in the case of my current panel truck I wasn't able to get them in at all. I thought, no way were factory assemblymen going through this much hassle to install these! Now I find that many vendors are selling generic extruded rubber seals that bear no resemblance to originals. What many are selling has a T-shaped base. When I chiseled my old rubbers out, they had a Y-shaped base.

I did some research and found that Classic Parts sells the original-style y-shaped seal (part #03-711 Outer Rubber Window Seals). And at $5.95 it's not like they're expensive. I bought some and they slip right in effortlessly. If you're replacing your window sweeps do yourself a favor and get this type.

Below is a photo profile of the original style, Classic Parts style, and the generic style that most places sell. Notice how huge the t-style base is; no way will it fit in the door slot without extreme measures!

Volfandt · 03-25-2019, 10:03 PM

I bought a set from Classic Parts for my 49 about 6 yrs ago and I second that they fit & work.

**mr48chev** · 03-25-2019, 10:34 PM

Thanks, that is one to put in the notes for later. I wish I could find bulk lengths of both the inner and outer though.

MARTINSR · 03-26-2019, 01:06 AM

Thank you, just placed my order.

Brian

jbarron · 03-26-2019, 09:03 AM

Too late for me.
I sanded the T shaped ones down to the Y shape.
Not fun.

The rubber cowl vent and side vents are too thick also and require modification.

Matt_50 · 03-26-2019, 09:07 AM

Mine looked like the ones on the right. Real pain to put in and I needed to trim a little. Are they wider?

MiraclePieCo · 03-26-2019, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt_50

Mine looked like the ones on the right. Real pain to put in and I needed to trim a little. Are they wider?

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Originally Posted by jbarron

Too late for me.
I sanded the T shaped ones down to the Y shape.
Not fun.

Yes, painstakingly trim the T-shape ones, then slice your fingers trying to force them in - been there, done that. It was a real relief to get the other y-shaped style.

Dan Bowles · 04-12-2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jbarron

Too late for me.
I sanded the T shaped ones down to the Y shape.
Not fun.

The rubber cowl vent and side vents are too thick also and require modification.

Who did you get yours from? I used Classic Parts and no issues. Of course, no original to compare to so there was that! I may be fat, dumb, and happy. And wrong!

MARTINSR · 04-12-2019, 11:28 AM

I just received mine that I ordered the day that thread was posted about these. They had an issue with the other part I ordered (the pair of little pieces that go over the ends top of and bottom of the center inner windshield moulding) so I just got them. This is from Classic Parts of America and the part number is 03-711 and only $5.95 for the pair.

You probably already got them but I thought I would let you know. The rubber I am comparing it with is an original I got out of one of my doors. it's not flawless, but damn close as long as it's not to big sticking out where it hits the glass that is.

Brian

03-25-2019, 08:17 PM	#1
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Outer Window Sweeps Talking about the rubber flaps that slide in a slot inside the door window opening to seal and wipe your side windows and prevent rattling. I've replaced these on a couple of AD trucks, always with extreme difficulty - or in the case of my current panel truck I wasn't able to get them in at all. I thought, no way were factory assemblymen going through this much hassle to install these! Now I find that many vendors are selling generic extruded rubber seals that bear no resemblance to originals. What many are selling has a T-shaped base. When I chiseled my old rubbers out, they had a Y-shaped base. I did some research and found that Classic Parts sells the original-style y-shaped seal (part #03-711 Outer Rubber Window Seals). And at $5.95 it's not like they're expensive. I bought some and they slip right in effortlessly. If you're replacing your window sweeps do yourself a favor and get this type. Below is a photo profile of the original style, Classic Parts style, and the generic style that most places sell. Notice how huge the t-style base is; no way will it fit in the door slot without extreme measures! Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

03-25-2019, 10:03 PM	#2
Volfandt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 87	Re: Outer Window Sweeps I bought a set from Classic Parts for my 49 about 6 yrs ago and I second that they fit & work.

03-25-2019, 10:34 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Outer Window Sweeps Thanks, that is one to put in the notes for later. I wish I could find bulk lengths of both the inner and outer though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-26-2019, 01:06 AM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Outer Window Sweeps Thank you, just placed my order. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

03-26-2019, 09:03 AM	#5
jbarron Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 167	Re: Outer Window Sweeps Too late for me. I sanded the T shaped ones down to the Y shape. Not fun. The rubber cowl vent and side vents are too thick also and require modification. __________________ '72 3/4 Cheyenne Super 402/TH400 Gear Vendors '72 3/4 Cheyenne Super 350/200R4 '50 1/2 Chevy 3 Window

03-26-2019, 09:07 AM	#6
Matt_50 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Joshua, Texas. Posts: 1,303	Re: Outer Window Sweeps Mine looked like the ones on the right. Real pain to put in and I needed to trim a little. Are they wider? __________________ 1950 Build

04-12-2019, 11:28 AM	#9
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Outer Window Sweeps I just received mine that I ordered the day that thread was posted about these. They had an issue with the other part I ordered (the pair of little pieces that go over the ends top of and bottom of the center inner windshield moulding) so I just got them. This is from Classic Parts of America and the part number is 03-711 and only $5.95 for the pair. You probably already got them but I thought I would let you know. The rubber I am comparing it with is an original I got out of one of my doors. it's not flawless, but damn close as long as it's not to big sticking out where it hits the glass that is. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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