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| | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | I'm curious. I just noticed these breaks in the windlace channels on my '54 ... and these mysterious screw holes that sit in the breaks. Does anyone have any idea what the reason for these are?? See Here
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Nice question Alan. I do not know what the holes are for but the breaks in the channel are minimize the length of channel you have to pull the windlace through during installation. Check out the Factory Assembly Manual, if you have one, for door windlace.
Maybe the FAM has info about the holes?
Tim | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 427 | Do your self a favor before installing the windlace. Cut a piece off the end of it (about an inch) and use it to slide thru the channel. This will help you find any tight spots, you can then open those spots up making the install much easier.
Start by sliding the wind lace thru the upper retainer, leaving enough to go down the front and back. Then do the fore mentioned. Use soapy water to help it slide thru, especially past the dash, that's the hardest part.
Yes, your fingers will have cramps so a pair of pliers will help pull as you push with the other hand.
Good Luck,
Wilbur | | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,271 | I was fortunate ... my channels were all very nice! I installed new windlace and then, a week or two later, removed it because my truck is going to paint. I also masked the channels so they don't get painted!
But seeing those screw holes in the same places, and over both doors, sure makes me curious!
PS - I don't see anything at all about windlace in the FAM.
~~ Alan Horvath 1954 Chevy PickupSinging his praises in thePassing Lane | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Section 1; Sheet 11.00
No indication of what the holes are for.
Soap and/or oil-based lubricants might affect the rubber over time; a water-based lubricant might be a better choice for use with rubber. | | |
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