Can you get the window channel rubbers new with the moulded part at the top? Or do you need to scavenge some decent ones from the old rubbers?
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cutting a roof off a four door is NOT a convertible.....
65 Parisienne convertible.one of 49 built for RHD export market,402BBC, T400, 2500 stally, posi rear, upgraded brakes with front discs, FUEL FAST efi custom built by me.
Any of the rubber weatherstrip pieces for the windows should be available repro Phillip. Are you taking about the pieces that seal the top of the 1/4 glass and door glass?
I got window fuzzies and door weatherstrips for my Grande Parisienne a few years back from NOS Reproductions but I think they quit selling weatherstrips since then.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
If you're referring to the triangle shaped piece that screws on to the top of the channel, the aftermarket strips do not come with it. I've had no luck finding these.
Sorry I don't have a pic, but I believe it is common on all, although not sure about 4 doors.
It's a molded piece seated at the top of the forward window track and held in with a screw inside the track. Basically, it takes up the gap at the top where the top edge of the glass is cut at an angle.
Lame image, ...it's the black triangle shaped part.
Hard top as well at least in 65. I'm sure I changed those front run channels in the hardtop about 25 years ago. I don't recall reusing the existing top piece. Pretty sure it was all 1 piece on the repro part. This would have been a Soft Seal part as I think that was all that was available then. I can take a look and see what is on it and compare to the convert, it is original I'm sure.
Hard top as well at least in 65. I'm sure I changed those front run channels in the hardtop about 25 years ago. I don't recall reusing the existing top piece. Pretty sure it was all 1 piece on the repro part. This would have been a Soft Seal part as I think that was all that was available then. I can take a look and see what is on it and compare to the convert, it is original I'm sure.
You did well then,... I only got the felt 'U' shaped strip and reused the old molded tip, Carl, if you happen to locate that part # or by chance find any, I will gladly take a couple.
Any chance those plastic guides (as in the other post) are available?
-- Edited by 1965CS on Monday 18th of December 2017 12:50:46 PM
cutting a roof off a four door is NOT a convertible.....
65 Parisienne convertible.one of 49 built for RHD export market,402BBC, T400, 2500 stally, posi rear, upgraded brakes with front discs, FUEL FAST efi custom built by me.
cutting a roof off a four door is NOT a convertible.....
65 Parisienne convertible.one of 49 built for RHD export market,402BBC, T400, 2500 stally, posi rear, upgraded brakes with front discs, FUEL FAST efi custom built by me.
Sounds like it from the description Phill. Just got in from checking mine, and yes my replacements have the molded bumper on the end. I even took out the screw to make sure lol.
Here's what I did this afternoon. Installed the window runner channels on a front door for a 64 A body convertible. Can't believe that it would be any different than a B body convertible.
Pics show old vs new
then the new one installed
Here's the packaging to show the manufacturer
Also just a hint but the screw that helps hold the top rubber into the channel does more than just hold the rubber in. It is an integral part of the window framing. Small part but it is crucial.
And as a bonus I learnt how to insert the pics in between lines of text. Productive afternoon.
-- Edited by norontcan on Wednesday 20th of December 2017 04:56:46 PM
Thanks guys, looks like they are available!. Next challenge if you choose to accept it is the rear window channel felt in the front door.. the ones discussed herre are the front run channel. Looking at the rear window run channel, it appears to be integral to the channel. Is it removable?
cutting a roof off a four door is NOT a convertible.....
65 Parisienne convertible.one of 49 built for RHD export market,402BBC, T400, 2500 stally, posi rear, upgraded brakes with front discs, FUEL FAST efi custom built by me.
This is just a fuzzy U-shaped insert in the steel channel if I have it right. I think the idea is to keep the window from rattling when it's down. Can't really see any other purpose other than I guess it's a guide when the window goes up and down in the steel.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
This is just a fuzzy U-shaped insert in the steel channel if I have it right. I think the idea is to keep the window from rattling when it's down. Can't really see any other purpose other than I guess it's a guide when the window goes up and down in the steel.
If it is the rear vertical channel, not sure if the felt is removable or available, and it serves as the rear slide for the glass. On mine, there is an adjustable steel tab mounted to the back of window frame that runs inside this channel. Being a somewhat friction slide, I have pondered the idea of somehow fabricating a roller assemebly for less restriction......
Don't remember what was in there, pretty sure I didn't have to change anything it was " good enough"
I do recall on another build Dad and I did we had to fix up some guides like this and we used self stick Velcro, just the fuzzy side, worked well.
You should also be able to buy it " by the foot " from SpaeNaur in Kitchener. In fact I'm thinking I need it for my 64 Beaumont SD. On the A body there is a plate attached to the bottom of the bottom window frame that runs up and down in this channel. Should be the same on a B body.
This is just a fuzzy U-shaped insert in the steel channel if I have it right. I think the idea is to keep the window from rattling when it's down. Can't really see any other purpose other than I guess it's a guide when the window goes up and down in the steel.
If it is the rear vertical channel, not sure if the felt is removable or available, and it serves as the rear slide for the glass. On mine, there is an adjustable steel tab mounted to the back of window frame that runs inside this channel. Being a somewhat friction slide, I have pondered the idea of somehow fabricating a roller assemebly for less restriction......
Upon removal and inspection, you are correct. Almost like felt was on the sheet metal then was formed. No replacing that! It ill have to do. I think its for smooth operation and antirattle to an extent.
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cutting a roof off a four door is NOT a convertible.....
65 Parisienne convertible.one of 49 built for RHD export market,402BBC, T400, 2500 stally, posi rear, upgraded brakes with front discs, FUEL FAST efi custom built by me.