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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 96 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 96 | I'm installing glass and gaskets in most of the windows of my 1954 gmc and I'm not sure how to secure the new window channels in the doors. The old channel has clips stuck to it somehow. Do I need to reuse the clips on the new channel? Here's a picture to try and help explain. [IMG]http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o546/Adam_Jerstad/Mobile%20Uploads/0804172146.jpg[/IMG]
Last edited by AdamK1500; 08/05/2017 9:43 PM.
1954 GMC 350-27
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Adam, in the end I have used some emblem/weather stripping adhesive and some real small sheet metal screws in strategic places like the corners and have never had a problem......... I'm not sure now days but there use to be a vendor that had the "real deal". | | | | | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 96 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 96 | That seems like an easier solution. Maybe I'll try and find the brackets. If they're cheap it might be worth a shot.
1954 GMC 350-27
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | I did the same thing.
There are places where theres 2 layers of sheet metal in the frame.
I used small black metal metal assembly screws like in vcr and camcorders.
Drilled and tapped holes.
Worked well and invisible.
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | The aftermarket brackets are not made of the same kind of steel as the originals and are therefore difficult to make usable. Another issue is that it is difficult to attach the brackets to the channels. They have two prongs on them which are installed like a staple.
It is also difficult to reuse the original brackets because the metal is stiff and brittle, making it hard to straighten the prongs out.
It is much easier to hold the channels in place with tiny self-tapping screws, and you only need a few of them to keep the channels in place.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 96 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 96 | Thanks for the input! That's the route I'll go, and hopefully the truck will be weather tight soon!
1954 GMC 350-27
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