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239al · 01-23-2012, 11:34 PM

I need to replace the window glass channels and the "cat whiskers" on my '47 convertible. Any tricks, suggestions, or general how-to information on the subject? Any suggestions on a reliable source? Thanks.
Al M.

paul2748 · 01-24-2012, 08:39 PM

Try Restoration Specialties and Supply in PA. When I was putting together my 48, they had the correct fitting channel strips. 814-467-9842. They may have the cat whiskers too.

32phil · 01-24-2012, 11:02 PM

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I replaced a set of whiskers a few years ago. I put some black weather stip adhesive on the garnish and then used a bit of wire from my mig welder and used it to replace the staples. I clamped them together overnight. The black goo held like a vise along with the wire.

01-23-2012, 11:34 PM	#1
239al Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	Glass Channel Replacement On '47 Convt. I need to replace the window glass channels and the "cat whiskers" on my '47 convertible. Any tricks, suggestions, or general how-to information on the subject? Any suggestions on a reliable source? Thanks. Al M.

01-24-2012, 08:39 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Glass Channel Replacement On '47 Convt. Try Restoration Specialties and Supply in PA. When I was putting together my 48, they had the correct fitting channel strips. 814-467-9842. They may have the cat whiskers too.

01-24-2012, 11:02 PM	#3
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 936	Re: Glass Channel Replacement On '47 Convt. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I replaced a set of whiskers a few years ago. I put some black weather stip adhesive on the garnish and then used a bit of wire from my mig welder and used it to replace the staples. I clamped them together overnight. The black goo held like a vise along with the wire.