Convert to '49 cab windlace retainer in a '47 cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

47AD · 05-11-2016, 12:22 AM

Just wondering if anyone with a '47 - early '49 AD pickup had installed the cab door windlace retainers used on the '49 and later cabs? The '47 - early '49 retainers screw on and can be hard to find in good shape. Mine are sort of okay but not perfect and I was considering ordering/installing the later model type retainers that allowed the weatherstrip to slide in.

Dan

MARTINSR · 05-11-2016, 01:14 AM

It would be simple, I think they sell it repro right? Just screw it in where the holes already are from the earlier moulding, easy peasy I would think.

Brian

dwcsr · 05-11-2016, 11:10 AM

would also have to do the rocker rubber and retainer, the 49 up channels are spot welded on, using screws makes it very difficult to slide the rubber down the channels. You could possibly use a truss head which has an almost flat head.

**mr48chev** · 05-11-2016, 02:29 PM

That would be the main issue with screws or pop rivets, having the rubber getting hung up on them. The head of a small diameter pop rivet may not stick up as much though.

47AD · 05-11-2016, 10:53 PM

It would be great if someone would remake the '47 - early '49 retainers to keep the originality but I do think the later style looks better plus reproductions are available. Since my truck will not be a pure restoration, I wouldn't mind making the change-over at this point and spot welding would be my first choice.

05-11-2016, 12:22 AM	#1
47AD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Payette, Id Posts: 32	Convert to '49 cab windlace retainer in a '47 cab? Just wondering if anyone with a '47 - early '49 AD pickup had installed the cab door windlace retainers used on the '49 and later cabs? The '47 - early '49 retainers screw on and can be hard to find in good shape. Mine are sort of okay but not perfect and I was considering ordering/installing the later model type retainers that allowed the weatherstrip to slide in. Dan __________________ 1947 AD 3100

05-11-2016, 01:14 AM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Convert to '49 cab windlace retainer in a '47 cab? It would be simple, I think they sell it repro right? Just screw it in where the holes already are from the earlier moulding, easy peasy I would think. 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"

05-11-2016, 11:10 AM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Convert to '49 cab windlace retainer in a '47 cab? would also have to do the rocker rubber and retainer, the 49 up channels are spot welded on, using screws makes it very difficult to slide the rubber down the channels. You could possibly use a truss head which has an almost flat head.

05-11-2016, 02:29 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Convert to '49 cab windlace retainer in a '47 cab? That would be the main issue with screws or pop rivets, having the rubber getting hung up on them. The head of a small diameter pop rivet may not stick up as much 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.

05-11-2016, 10:53 PM	#5
47AD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Payette, Id Posts: 32	Re: Convert to '49 cab windlace retainer in a '47 cab? It would be great if someone would remake the '47 - early '49 retainers to keep the originality but I do think the later style looks better plus reproductions are available. Since my truck will not be a pure restoration, I wouldn't mind making the change-over at this point and spot welding would be my first choice. __________________ 1947 AD 3100

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