64' Window Channel Sweepers

[TallJohn]

I'm putting together my door panels from Clarke's, and just wondering about the window felts install. On the rear windows I attached the felts with small screws that do not interfere  or scrape the glass. Just wondering if anyone has a different method for the install before I do the same with the fronts. Thanks.

[alini]

The outside felts are held in with screws.   The inner ones are staples from the factory

[petelempert]

Alini is right. I thought I'd be clever and tried small aluminum rivets. Figured the rivets would be snug, low profile and wouldn't rust. Big mistake. So tight the window would barely go up and luckily I avoided scratching the glass. Had to undo it all and redo with screws and staples. Live and learn. PRL
 

[JZRIV]

I have always used JB Weld to attach sweeps on 66-67s.

[TallJohn]

Thanks guys . I think I will go with the screws like I did on the rears. Thanks.

[RivNut]

2 hours ago, JZRIV said:

I have always used JB Weld to attach sweeps on 66-67s.

What's involved in removing them if necessary (besides buying a new set)? 

[60FlatTop]

Blackened screws and black wire for the staples make the best appearance. When I look at a car critically I always walk right up to the window and look down at the fur strips. The shiny screws, sometimes even flat heads, shiny pop rivets, loose glass, gaps, and  overspray are very common. I took a buyer to an auction once and told him we would look at the fur strips to gauge attention to detail on cars he was interested in. We sure saved a lot of time.

 

It's hard (expensive) to make them nice.

Bernie