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02-18-2011, 01:16 PM | #21 |
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Re: Bad reproduction window channel kit?
My, friend just got his window channel kits a few days ago,We opened the box yesterday and inspected the felts, in almost all of the tight inside corners the material had allready started to pull away showing the threads of fabric being over streched from the metal frame. I agree with dick, I believe the fuzzies used by these companies are not meant to be bent in such a drastic manner,maybe they need to re-look this component and see if the fuzzies could be assembled with an elastic type cloth?? Oh, and by the way neither box had any type of instructions??
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02-18-2011, 01:29 PM | #22 | |
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02-18-2011, 08:05 PM | #23 |
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Re: Bad reproduction window channel kit?
We’ve put a ton of research into each one of our window channel kits. We were the first to hand laminate the proper fuzz type pile into the deep metal “U” channels that go inside the door for 1934-40. In 1932 and 1933 the front channel is molded rubber with a smooth cloth material glued on. The upper glass edge of the door in 1933 is sponge rubber molded to the deep “U” channel, we do ours the same way. Some other makers during this time used Velcro material in this area, which is totally wrong. We found the original company that makes the “high-pile fuzzies” around the window openings. This is the same company that supplied Ford from the beginning (yup, they’re still in business). Dick Spadaro was right in his comments about the stress being put in the areas where this material is bent. Early on, we noticed this as well and we add instructions about relieving the cloth in these areas like this:
We have not had any feedback about the material fading before seeing it on this forum, but are checking with the company to see if they have any suggestions. Everything fades in the sun though, decks, house paint, dashboards… you name it. Any other problems, please let us know and we’ll do our best to get it taken care of. Bob |
02-18-2011, 08:24 PM | #24 |
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Thanks for that great bit of info, Bob. I, for one, appreciate it
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02-19-2011, 10:51 AM | #25 |
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thanks everyone for the posts in this matter,especially Bob Drake! I think we are all a little more informed on the process and procedures that go into the glass runs and widow felts.we all can make a better educated choice on who's kits we will buy in the future and some helpful tips to make the installation go a little easier and look a little better.
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02-19-2011, 03:25 PM | #26 |
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06-29-2013, 08:43 PM | #27 |
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I just bought a new kit. Can someone just tell me where they go?? I would like to see a pic or two of where each of the cats whiskers are located.. I figure one is screwed to the body of the door.. Now where does the other one go?? Thanks..
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While I was on the phone with them, they pulled some from stock and looked at them. They swore they were fine. Sent me new ones (free) and when they arrived, they were pulling apart. Plus as noted the clips are crap. I just got new clips from Vintique, they appear to be actual real metal, not tuna can metal, and I've heard they work well. We'll see....
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11-23-2015, 08:10 AM | #29 |
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I just started bending up the stock I got for the moldings on my 39 Std Tudor. The ones I'm using are metal on both edges, rubber behind the felt surface. This task is a real PITA to pull off nice, and I may look at the relief cut idea for the bends, especially the big one at the front. The 90 deg bends in the back aren't too hateful to do but still pretty challenging. Film at 11:00...
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11-23-2015, 05:08 PM | #30 |
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I bought the rear kit for my 39 tudor std from Drake as well. I had some questions and they were helpful when I called. Mine did have the instructions to cut and re-glue if necessary. I used 3M Super 90..I think, where needed. Will verify this tonight. The driver side took me all day. The little staples are a pain in the butt, but are doable. I used a drill with a 1/16 bit to make the holes in the new felt strips.
Thank you to Bob Drake for the info. above. Biggest problem I had was how to get the window back in right. Cant seem to get the post that sticks out of the window track to hook on to anything. Window wants to tip in at the top when it is rolled down. Any help would be much appreciated. Regards, Jeremy |
11-25-2015, 12:39 PM | #31 |
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Has anyone called LaBarron Bonney, or got any from them? Bruce
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03-02-2016, 11:37 PM | #32 |
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Time to order window channel kit for my 36 pickup.
It seems like Bob Drake is the way to go? Definitely won't try anything Vintique..already got a few parts from other suppliers that contained Vintique labels inside and sorely disappointed. |
03-03-2016, 12:04 AM | #33 |
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Has anyone tried the window felt kits from Steele Rubber Co?
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03-03-2016, 10:24 AM | #34 |
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Double check with Drake as most if not all V-8 parts suppliers get these kits from Vintique.
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03-03-2016, 10:31 AM | #35 |
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03-03-2016, 11:01 AM | #36 |
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Re: Bad reproduction window channel kit?
When restoring my coupe, I had these very same problems. Channels from Vintique.
I went online and either here on FB or Early V8 Club, I found a couple of nice gentlemen that sold me spare originals they had. I made the quick decision to buy from them and have never regretted it. The originals are perfect and work correctly. Good luck on getting anything made in China to work very long. |
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03-03-2016, 04:09 PM | #38 |
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I try to avoid Vintique at all costs! I would rather make my own parts than use Vintique.
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