1973-87 Squarebody Side Window Channel/Felt Kit Install

Classic Truck Specialist Dave Welch shows us a step-by-step Install on this Squarebody Window Channel Set (Fuzzies). Lots of good install tips in this video for the DIY guys! These sets come complete with window run channels, division bar felt channels and a complete felt and scraper set. One set does both doors. Excellent quality!
Direct Product Links:
1973-80 Front Window Channel Set
www.holley.com/products/exter...
1981-91 Front Window Channel Set
www.holley.com/products/exter...

[@oldricky]

Congrats! This is the best square body window slides and seals because you explain the DETAILS, especially how to rel eave the clips. Two thumbs up !

[@geoffc7941]

Thanks for doing this video. You do a great job of explaining and showing how each step is done, what to watch out for and what tools are needed. OUTSTANDING!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@mgcains]

With the help of your video, I was able to replace the original window channels and felts on my 1978 Ford Pinto Wagon. No more leaks when it rain! Thank you.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Excellent! Thanks for watching!

[@tonyjenkins2554]

Windows on both sides of my '86 F250 have been waiting for new channel and felt for awhile now. looking for the parts now, and will, hopefully, be doing the work before much longer. Never done this type of stuff before, so, at 67, hope I'm not too old to learn. lol

[@jryer1]

Just got the same kit -- Really appreciate the video and the tips to make things easier! Lot of people refusing to pay new and crazy used car prices, are bringing out their old vehicles and makin'em driveable again - 81 Chevy C20 with utility bed.

[@carthainian]

just did the windows on my 86 c-10 , everything went fairly well, you saved my a lot of headaches and aggravation, thanks!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Our pleasure!

[@PaulSmith-tf9bn]

Well he made that look easy, and I'm in hopes that I can do the same. Thank you this was helpful

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You can do it!

[@davidstepeck2644]

Thank you for a great instructional video!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You are welcome!

[@RobKneislerMusic]

I can't thank you enough for doing this, and am an LMC customer for life - as you can tell by my weekly orders. Learned that silicone spray helped: at least on my 1981 Silverado, you really need to want those seals to slide down the channels. Great piece of advice to roll the window up and reach in to make sure the first side is set before attempting the other side, because the second side is definitely the harder of the two. Discovered that my original door panels didn't have places for the interior clips - they were riveted in at the factory (I assume). So my LMC version won't fit, sadly. Wish I hadn't drilled out the old rivets and removed the piece, but the solution is going to be to reattach the old piece and save the new piece for when I replace the door panels someday. The old ones on the Silverado package had a line of chrome trim at the top and the LMC versions don't, so I'm happy with the result for now.

[@RobKneislerMusic]

Correction - just figured out that my door panels are not original.

[@donaldprichard692]

thank you! great video!

[@driedmudfence8549]

Thank you! I appreciate it very much!

[@csaiz8847]

Thank you! This makes it seem much easier than I thought it would be. I have 1981 C10 that im about to change all my seals out on.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Its not a big deal, you can do it at home!

[@csaiz8847]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV I am also doing the vent window seals. Do you have a video on those as well?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@csaiz8847 Yes! Do a search in our videos for "vent"

[@edelinois]

Great job.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@idontknowwhatimdoing4213]

SO HELPFUL!!! First Bronco project DONE! whoopty whoooooooop!

[@everydaylife1885]

I need to do this so badly on my k10

[@owl1873]

Great video

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks!

[@TT-tu3wr]

Excellent. Thanks

[@diesel1586]

My kit just came today, I’m ready to go

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Good luck with that project!

[@johnlondon8554]

Love you brother. Thanks alot. 👍

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Our pleasure!

[@jeffsmodifications5965]

You make it look so easy i tried soap alittle spray not more than 5inches in the rear ill try powder but it doesn't want to go I have an 1987 G 20 van guess I try with the top but I see 2 screws in the top is that for holding the up seal in then guess do the front first which I didn't try wish you were here lol great video thanks

[@howardlovecraft750]

1st class video.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@WyattMiller-ti6rq]

Ok this was a 10 min job for him... so I should get it in a little over 30min, nice

[@lamron2565]

Looks like the truck is also getting new door seals. I cringed when you shut the door at the end. Good video.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-lk9uo9ni1q]

I could not get the felt to slide down in channel like all these videos say do it! So, I moved to the other side of door where the window channel is bolted to door and removed the bolt so I could pull window away from channel and then pushed felt down with no problem. Is there a reason why no one suggests removing bolt on other side? Did i create an alignment problem or something by doing it this way?

[@P61guy61]

I can’t find the complete window seal kit on your website to fit a 1977 C-10. Is there such on there?

[@skwermotors]

Big up from France sitting in my 1977 K5!! Very clean video. Question : do you have to remove the vent window to change the seal or not?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

If you're asking about the seal in the vent, then yes you need to remove the vent to do the seal. If you're just talking about the seal (felt channel) around the roll-up glass then no, you do not have to remove the vent.

[@eddielambert4168]

When installing the outer piece on the window channel, you said the end of it goes behind the channel of the window? I got it in and the window goes up and down ok. But not sure if the end piece is correct. Can you show closer detail of it? Thanks

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

If you call the shop we can text you a picture so you can see it in detail. 800-977-2767

[@066motocross]

Great videos as usual. Your videos are all awesome. I'm going to be doing this project. My truck is an 83 k10. Do you know if I can reassemble it using 1978 door panels and inside latch? I bought new door panels about 15 years ago for a 78 but the truck ended up being a parts truck when I found the frame cracked and twisted. So I have this 83 now. My door panels are in bad shape. Thanks much for your time and your expertise in these videos they help more than you know

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We're not 100% sure, but if you hold 'em up to the old ones and they look close, they more than likely will swap. GM was really good at making things interchangeable!

[@PrincePolaris]

I'm really hoping this process is similar for a 1988 G20 van because I'm trying this out tomorrow

[@red-can-help]

Hi, I have installed the rubber and my windows are stiff to run up and down is there something to do to make the window running more smoothly?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We recommend either a dry lubricant like graphite or some plain ol' baby powder. They should begin to loosen up pretty quickly with a little use.

[@bobray2381]

I'm gonna get this kit. Do you have the window channel gasket? It's the thin rubber that goes between the metal channel and the glass at the bottom of the glass to hold it in place. I assume to keep it from rattling. LMC calls it "Glass setting rubber"

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We call it glass setting tape. It does not come with this kit, but we do sell it.

[@templewhittington158]

Where does the rear main window guide bolt to the door on a 1977 Chevy c10 driver side door

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

There is one bolt in the door jamb above the latch and another behind the door panel near the bottom.

[@jnstrcklnd]

Hello. Yesterday, I replaced the passenger side power window motor (acdelco) and it worked good until today when I replaced the window channel guide seal and now it struggles and won't go all the way up without me pushing it up. Did I do something wrong or does the seal need to break in or what?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

More than likely the seal needs to break in, the motor and other mechanical parts need lube, your wiring is old and the motor isn't getting full voltage... OR it's a combination of some or all of these.

[@jbsl9586]

Can a one piece kit be used in a door that had 2 piece? my truck is an 86 c10 so I ordered the one piece kit like most websites say but when I pulled my seals they are 2 piece and have another clip in the top towards the vent window.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

It shouldn't be an issue.

[@fortyseven1832]

I ordered this kit but i got two sets for the drivers side.

[@growlingbull]

Did this with an Amazon kit fit nicely but too tight to roll down now 🥲👍

[@billyvanpelt597]

Same problem.

[@FullChokeFowl]

Does the clip go inside or outside at the top of wing glass?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Put it to the inside so it isn't visible from outside.

[@ze_german2921]

I spend 45 min getting the felt to slide down using Silicone spray, then switching to talcum powder. It took me 5min using Car Soap

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Dave likes to use soap and water because he paints a lot and silicone gets all over the place. Basically we say use what you have handy or what works best for you.

[@cnkilts]

Amazing tutorial. Not as scary as I thought it might be.

[@jimkeith8097]

I wish you would do a how to video of changing the outside door handle on a square body C10. I can't find one any place on here.. I have enjoyed your vids and many of your products.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We'll do it the next time we're in the studio. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

This video request is done! Check out our channel for the video. Thanks again for the suggestion!

[@phillipchronister7035]

If I want to do the vent windows at the same time, do the main windows need to be removed?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No, you can remove the vents and rebuild them without removing the main glass.

[@phillipchronister7035]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Thank you!

[@clydehays850]

Where can I get the plastic tool and the hook tool you used in this video? Thanks!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Your local auto parts will have them, they are all Auto Glass tools. You can also find them on Amazon.

[@shawnlawrence4840]

Dave my right door glass separates from the apparatus that carries the glass up and down, what is to be used to attach the glass to that apparatus?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

There's a material called glass setting tape the should be in the channel. Take a look at the 1955-59 side window video we just did and you'll see how the tape is used with some adhesive. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXrNq6qLd9Omp9U

[@shawnlawrence4840]

Is the glue and tape sold by your company?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@shawnlawrence4840 We use it in a kit we build here, so we don't "technically" sell it. However, if you were to call and ask for Alex he could set it up for you. 800-977-2767.

[@javiermunguia3354]

I am looking for these windows channel for my 1990 chevy cavalier z24 v6. The anybody know where l can get it. Please let me know. Thanks.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Try Precision Rubber Products in Washington State.

[@poponachtschnecke]

😭 my window channel won't slide down even though I lived the hell outta it. I was hoping there was more of a trick to it. 😢

[@ethankeith4133]

I put the window channel felt in and now my window won't stay in the window channel. Anybody know why. Please help.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

It's probably an adjustment that needs to be made to the lower attachment position of the vent window. Hard to troubleshoot without seeing it, but that would be a good place to start.

[@coltonjackson4118]

I have the same problem did you ever get it fixed if so how?

[@muffdiver69x]

yeah. .me2. :(

[@VideosByAl]

I replaced felts and rubbers for the big window on my 71 C10 using someone else kit, because I did not now about Brothers Truck Parts. The wind noise continued. Question is, will your One Piece Window Kit eliminate the wind noise ?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We don't have that issue with our kit because of the way our channel completely surrounds the glass.

[@budirving7007]

where do i buy the rubber

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You can get all of it at www.brotherstrucks.com

[@ryanfredrickson832]

Does Brothers actually manufacturer these parts? Are they purchased from an outside vendor?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We manufacture some of our own components and source the rest.

[@ryanfredrickson832]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV thats great you make Some of your own parts! Im asking Because, Ive purchase these exact parts (from some one Else) and the clips that hold these pieces in are the wrong clip. Im going to have to alter my brand new part or buy complete new set with the correct retaining clip.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@ryanfredrickson832 thats one of the reasons we make these videos, so we can test the parta for ourselves and decide what works and what doesn't. Then either manufacture or source the best stuff available. Thanks for watching!

[@TheBeatlesTracks]

I replaced my seals now my window won’t move up or down. To be fair they’re power windows.

[@Awyzard]

Any chance you could do a video on replacing the window that goes in this door? Specifically I am looking to do this to a G30 van, but I think the process would be pretty similar for the vehicle you're working on here.

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We have a couple videos that might be helpful, here's a few links: Link #1 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5rRip2vprB2mrM Link #2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmTahaiKjph7kK8

[@dodeca328]

Nice. Got one for a 1981 GMC Vandura?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

No sir, just trucks for now.

[@muffdiver69x]

you need to market VANS!!!!they're in again DUDE! ;)

[@deigo2629]

Can someone anyone do a video of installing the inside door parts .. lock cylinder, manual window crank internal strike etc ... no one in 50 years has any videos out of the assembly 😢

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

We have that video on our channel already, here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIqkaqOCp5KNors

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Additionally, we have this video of how to remove the door handle if you have a Squarebody: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ2xqa2eor2gqNU

[@deigo2629]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV extremely helpful 👌 thanks so much!!!

[@tomasregalado6124]

ANYONE KNOW WHAT MODEL OR PART NUMBER TO ORDER IT

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You'll have to pick the right one for the year of your truck, but they can be found here on our Website: www.brotherstrucks.com/Side-Window-Seals/products/2317/

[@tokenwhite99]

Steven Van De Woestijne LMC has everything BUT quality. I ordered form them, they sent two different size. When I asked them to make it right, they just ignored the problem. Bottom line DONT order from LMC. They sell substandard products.

[@scooterboy304]

Kinda sucks they fired this guy after holly bought brothers out in January.his videos were very informative and helpful.they should have just kept him so he could still do diy and show off new parts for rhe company.

[@gdc818]

My 1982 k10 rubber seals won’t come out that easy I have to take the vent window out to take the remaining pieces out

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

You should be able to scrape the old seal out with a plastic spatula or a screwdriver

[@gdc818]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV the remaining piece is on the bottom of the vent window channel

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@gdc818 you'll have to reach deep into the door.

[@gdc818]

@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV I took the vent windows out, pretty easy

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

@@gdc818 right on!

[@adrianm1817]

Any videos yet for a 68-72 window channel set ?

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Not yet, but we added it to the list! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

This video request is DONE! Check out our channel for the video. Thanks again for the suggestion!

[@russellclymens]

you make it look ez....wish it was

[@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV]

Changing the felt channels is really easy, less than an hour per door.

[@muffdiver69x]

took me a bit longer,guess I'm just sloooooow.