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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 36 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 36 | I do not know what the strip is actually called but it was fastened using HEAVY metal staples to the inside door window frame on my 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton PU. It has a felt piece that keeps the window snug and keeps it from rattling.
After buying an after market strip, I can not figure out how to attach the new piece. I do not know of a staple gun THAT big and powerful to reattach the new strip.
Any suggestions or work-a-rounds?
Thanks!
Richie West
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 | On my 50 I drilled very small holes through the weatherstrip and window trim and used some very small flathead sheetmetal screws my hardware store had. About 4 or 5 per window.Also used a little 3M weatherstrip adhesive. I used some masking tape wrapped around the whole shebang to keep everything lined up while I drilled and screwed.Once installed you can't see them. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 15 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 15 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 | Boy, I totally forgot about that project. About ten years ago I did exactly the same as what you, brjr51, did. Tiny screws heads become hidden once they snug down into the felt material.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | My kit included a drill bit and staples ... drill the holes, place the staples in and bend them over - by hand, I guess.
I haven't installed mine yet because I'm going to cover the mouldings with vinyl first ... and then install the felt strips.
Should I forget about attempting the staples and use screws instead??? It sure sounds easier!
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 | Alan,
Yes, I would forget staples. I believe once in place you can torque the screws in a lot further than the staples. The key is to make sure they go way down into the felt so that you don't have any chance of scratching either the window frame or glass.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | Thanks, man. I was skeptical about those staples to begin with -- not being tight enough, too difficult to line up, etc. These groups are priceless! 
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | Hey! I installed mine today, using the small sheet-metal screws ... it worked perfectly! And now, when I get around to covering the mouldings with vinyl, it'll be a cinch to remove and replace the felt strips! THANKS!
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | |
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