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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 4 | Getting ready to install my new windless channel. My question is, can I use screws for attachment and what size / type?
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Mike | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | windlace - door opening weatherstripDo you have the channel retainers (grooved retainers) or the screw-in retainers? Most likely you have channel/grooved retainers? No screws were used. If you are going to screw them in - the choice of size is whatever works and looks right to you. If someone posts a reply who used screws in the channel/grooved retainers, please post links to photos. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | I used these to reattach a section of channel on my 50 ...#8 x 1/2 inch | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | windlace -
If someone posts a reply who used screws in the channel/grooved retainers, please post links to photos. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 |
Yes - if it works, go with it.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | I also found screws on the passenger side lower cowl Those slotted screw must of installed prior to the early 70s ...pic.. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 | Does anyone have a source for the flat retainers that install with screws?
All I have is a series of screw holes around the door openings in the cab.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | These are listed for 48. Don't know if they will work on your 47? ...link... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | These are listed for 48. Don't know if they will work on your 47? ...link...That is a misrepresentation of what they are selling. Those are c-channel retainers for mid '49 through '55 first series. Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Classic Parts has the windlace channel guides almost properly dated - 1949-1955st: Left Side door opening Right Side door opening | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Are the 47's diffrent?
Exposed screws ? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 | Are the 47's diffrent?
Exposed screws ? Yes, see the first paragraph of the 1947 Truck Shop Manual. Tim's first post had a good diagram that shows the differences between the 47/48 through 49/54 windlace retainers.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 44 | so what im getting here is you have to use the later channel type
or fab your own for the early trucks | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 | jacksun,
The holes for mounting the windlace channel on the 47 through early 49 are threaded. It's my understanding the late 49 through 54 windlace channels are welded in place.
It's possible to make your own windlace channels that resemble the 47 thru early 49; however, that could be quite a project.
I was able to find windlace channels for my 47 in the "Truck Parts Wanted" forum. They are out there and some are in pretty good shape too! | | |
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