1946-1948 Chrysler window channels

[christianad1156]

I got my hands on an immaculate set of NOS window channels for my '48 Windsor Sedan.  I'm talking about the metal piece with rollers that the door window glass sits in and the regulator moves the channel up and down.  They're so nice that I feel bad using them.  

 

That got me thinking, is anybody reproducing them?  My search didn't turn up anything at the usual places (which is why I was forced to find a pricey NOS set).  

 

I've seen some reproduction portions of the channel with out the roller brackets...are folks mixing and matching and welding them together or something?  I can't be the first person to need to window channels.

 

Christian

[christianad1156]

Here is an example of what I'm talking about from Steele...also called a Sash.  Maybe all of their products are specific fit for certain models but I haven't found any reproductions for the 46-48 Chryslers yet.

 

https://www.steelerubber.com/steel-sash-channel-20-3049-58

[JACK M]

I had so much trouble with that roller set up that I went away from them.

My car is modified so installing electric windows turned out to be easier than working with old worn-out rollers and tracks.

The glass guy that originally cut and installed all of my glass turned out to be all talk about his talents as his finished work did not reflect his bragging.

He delivered the job so cobbled that I had to redo most of it. I would have been happier had he just admitted that he was over his head.

[Joe Cocuzza]

I have a bunch of these from parts cars.

[christianad1156]

Joe, it turns out that one of the channels I got is not a perfect fit.  I'm in need of a front left channel if you have one.  I'll PM you.

 

Christian