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**truckdude239** · 04-24-2011, 09:03 AM

anyone know a step by step install for the window felt?

PanelDeland · 04-24-2011, 09:13 AM

The one that goes around the top and back just pushes in.I used a little dab of weatherstrip adhesive to keep it from moving/sliding down.The one that goes on the back of the wing window is a little more complicated,Remove the wing window and look in the track.It has some rivets holding it in.I drilled them out then just pulled it loose with a pair of needle nose pliers.I cleaned the track well then put the new one in place and drilled it for new rivets.That is where a little ingenuity came in.My rivet gun would not fit into the channel.The heads of the rivets need to go on the felt side of it.I finally figured out to cut a short piece of copper tubing and put over the pin of the rivet.This made it where I could seat the rivet in the bottom of the channel and rivet it tight.I have never done the rubbers on the vent window but understand they are a pain.
When you finish,use some spray silicone on the felts and work the windows up and down a few times.The silicone will make it work much smoother than if it were dry.

todd99 · 04-24-2011, 10:14 AM

The Chiltons manual has a pretty good description.

When I did mine instead of re-riveting I just used weather strip adhesive to glue it back in. Also after installation the windows were a little stiff to go up and down so I put a little bit of bearing grease in the tracks and now they are smooth as silk.

**leddzepp** · 04-24-2011, 10:22 AM

Are you talking about the window channel felt....or the window sweeps?

If it is the channel felt, they got you covered above. If it is the inner/outer sweeps you are talking about, they have small clips that hold them to the door. Roll the window down and you can use a screwdriver to carefully pry them up and out. To install a new one, line it up straight and pop in each clip on the door. In all likelihood, you will destroy the old ones coming out. That is ok, just be careful not to damage/bend the slots in the door that retain them.

**truckdude239** · 04-24-2011, 10:34 AM

What is the sweeps
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todd99 · 04-24-2011, 10:44 AM

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todd99 · 04-24-2011, 10:54 AM

ttt

**leddzepp** · 04-24-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckdude239

What is the sweeps
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The inner and outer pieces that sandwich the window in the door. The inner sweep is a "fuzzy" The outer sweep is rubber.

todd99 · 04-24-2011, 10:58 AM

aaa

todd99 · 04-24-2011, 11:01 AM

last one

**truckdude239** · 04-10-2020, 03:32 PM

Hard to believe I asked this in 2011 and was googling how to do this because I've yet to do it and my own post came up I've finally had enough of the windows rattling

04-24-2011, 09:03 AM	#1
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04-24-2011, 09:13 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: window felt install? The one that goes around the top and back just pushes in.I used a little dab of weatherstrip adhesive to keep it from moving/sliding down.The one that goes on the back of the wing window is a little more complicated,Remove the wing window and look in the track.It has some rivets holding it in.I drilled them out then just pulled it loose with a pair of needle nose pliers.I cleaned the track well then put the new one in place and drilled it for new rivets.That is where a little ingenuity came in.My rivet gun would not fit into the channel.The heads of the rivets need to go on the felt side of it.I finally figured out to cut a short piece of copper tubing and put over the pin of the rivet.This made it where I could seat the rivet in the bottom of the channel and rivet it tight.I have never done the rubbers on the vent window but understand they are a pain. When you finish,use some spray silicone on the felts and work the windows up and down a few times.The silicone will make it work much smoother than if it were dry. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-24-2011, 10:14 AM	#3
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: window felt install? The Chiltons manual has a pretty good description. When I did mine instead of re-riveting I just used weather strip adhesive to glue it back in. Also after installation the windows were a little stiff to go up and down so I put a little bit of bearing grease in the tracks and now they are smooth as silk. __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

04-24-2011, 10:22 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,046	Re: window felt install? Are you talking about the window channel felt....or the window sweeps? If it is the channel felt, they got you covered above. If it is the inner/outer sweeps you are talking about, they have small clips that hold them to the door. Roll the window down and you can use a screwdriver to carefully pry them up and out. To install a new one, line it up straight and pop in each clip on the door. In all likelihood, you will destroy the old ones coming out. That is ok, just be careful not to damage/bend the slots in the door that retain them. __________________ 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 RIP FleetsidePaul

04-24-2011, 10:34 AM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: window felt install? What is the sweeps Posted via Mobile Device __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

04-24-2011, 10:44 AM	#6
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: window felt install? ... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

04-24-2011, 10:54 AM	#7
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04-24-2011, 10:58 AM	#9
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: window felt install? aaa Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

04-24-2011, 11:01 AM	#10
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04-10-2020, 03:32 PM	#11
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: window felt install? Hard to believe I asked this in 2011 and was googling how to do this because I've yet to do it and my own post came up I've finally had enough of the windows rattling __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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