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Randy1944 · 02-18-2017, 02:36 PM

I'm looking for best source for new window channels. What all is involved in installing new ones? I want to install new glass in drivers side of my 39 pickup. I would appreciate any and all suggestions regarding source of materials.
Thanks
Randy

TJ · 02-18-2017, 02:51 PM

I think that most of the parts dealers sell the channel kits from one source and that is Vintique. I think Restoration Specialties also sell some window channel items, but I don't think they sell in kits. Maybe someone else may have better info on them.

41PICUP · 02-18-2017, 02:56 PM

I got mine from Drake.

McCready · 02-18-2017, 04:07 PM

I bought vintique all the mohair fell off the inside I then bought nos ones for the 34

adileo · 02-18-2017, 04:22 PM

Got mine as well as windows at LMC

SofaKing · 02-19-2017, 01:37 PM

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I got mine from drake. I put them in last spring, so far so good. I bought extra screws and clips. I found it to be a straightforward task. Pay attention to the order of assembly and orienting the glass before you drop it through the slot. I put the front edge in first which allows the tapered edge to rotate into the new channel. I also put in the wiper felts last after everything else was done.

Randy1944 · 02-19-2017, 04:43 PM

Thanks SofaKing for the details. Looks as if I will go with Drakes.

02-18-2017, 02:36 PM	#1
Randy1944 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: east Tennessee Posts: 363	New window channels I'm looking for best source for new window channels. What all is involved in installing new ones? I want to install new glass in drivers side of my 39 pickup. I would appreciate any and all suggestions regarding source of materials. Thanks Randy

02-18-2017, 02:51 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,562	Re: New window channels I think that most of the parts dealers sell the channel kits from one source and that is Vintique. I think Restoration Specialties also sell some window channel items, but I don't think they sell in kits. Maybe someone else may have better info on them.

02-18-2017, 02:56 PM	#3
41PICUP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cerrito CA Posts: 338	Re: New window channels I got mine from Drake.

02-18-2017, 04:07 PM	#4
McCready Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: High camp Posts: 29	Re: New window channels I bought vintique all the mohair fell off the inside I then bought nos ones for the 34

02-18-2017, 04:22 PM	#5
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: New window channels Got mine as well as windows at LMC

02-19-2017, 01:37 PM	#6
SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: New window channels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I got mine from drake. I put them in last spring, so far so good. I bought extra screws and clips. I found it to be a straightforward task. Pay attention to the order of assembly and orienting the glass before you drop it through the slot. I put the front edge in first which allows the tapered edge to rotate into the new channel. I also put in the wiper felts last after everything else was done.

02-19-2017, 04:43 PM	#7
Randy1944 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: east Tennessee Posts: 363	Re: New window channels Thanks SofaKing for the details. Looks as if I will go with Drakes.

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