Roof Rail Channels & Weatherstrip Overview & Install | 70-81 Camaro Coupe

Not many videos on this topic and these roof rails were hard to find for the 2nd Gen until recently. Now you can snag the roof rails in stainless steel for your weatherstrip without issue. This video is a quick overview and install guide for those of you looking for the parts and how everything goes back into place.
Roof Rail Channels & Weatherstrip Overview & Install | 70-81 Camaro Coupe
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[@Lethalgarage]

Polished stainless edge! I promise my brain said that, my mouth said chrome.

[@Mikaboi]

just wanna say thanks for making these videos, almost nobody makes direct explanations with clear instructions and part numbers. I really appreciate it, every time I get stuck you’ve made a video for it.

[@floydhelms44]

When you closed that drivers door, that's made a good sound. The sound of , that's a fit!

[@andrewmoreno9048]

Thank you! Been looking for a video like this forever

[@jimpeeden2004]

Hi, I've had Camaros/2nd gen Zees and I know what those tabs are for on the window trim. When at highway, or higher, speeds the size of the windows causes them to pull out from the car which is a huge distraction and LOTS of wind noise. I found this out when one of my Camaros had rusty tabs and I removed them, BIG mistake! About 90+ the glass was completely up and pulled out about 2 inches, I then fabbed 2 new tabs and never had this problem again. When the glass is 1/4" down the tabs still work and keep the glass in place, the adjustment I used when I worked at a Chevy Dealership was to get the door close to closing with the glass up and bend the tab so it doesn't interfere when the door closes. As for those "wonky" tabs, without them when you wash your car you may get water in, you can always use 3M stripcaulk to fill gaps.

[@steveklingemann9575]

Great instructions! I am using my cleaned-up original metal pieces with new rubber backing tape and new screws. I will take heed using your excellent advise. Thanks! Steve 1972 Camaro Coupe

[@Co-SS]

not too many videos on this on youtube and yours is pretty good on whets involved. Nice.

[@bigmacland]

That door close sounded great. Very nice video,. Well done!

[@brucewilliams9867]

Thanks for the video. Im doing my elco and this helps. I had my 81 camaro painted that color...but yours look waaay better.

[@CCFBGGarage]

I bought my soft seal kit from Hawks third gen, my 91 had the aftermarket t-top and hawks oy sold them, it was a PIA to figure it all out lol, great Video Matt!!

[@paulhewett303]

Great job Kyle!!

[@jasper_colorado]

I never put weather sealer in when I did mine. 2 years still in place nice and tight

[@jakefriesenjake]

I glued in my trunk seal. I have T-Tops, I'll see if I can get away with no glue around the T-Tops and doors. Can always put glue in after. It won't see rain.

[@Ladysman-iz2sg]

Thank u, u helped on my 78 trans am

[@Lethalgarage]

Glad it was helpful

[@0lars]

Awesome vid. Getting ready to install these on my '73.

[@Penn-]

Yo talk about what’s going on with the EPA! We need to get the RPM ACT signed into law!

[@rlagosto]

Thanks for all the videos, QQ I am in the middle of this myself and noticed the same thing you point out at 6:45 that the holes are bigger on the driver side for that channel, it cant be a coincidence, what screws did you use, difference is like from #8 to #14. if you remember let me know or why is that, if anyone knows, I have a type LT so using the extra trim

[@jamesmaloy603]

Was there no sealant applied to the back side of the roof rail stainless before you attached it to the body? Seems like you'd have a huge leak without the sealant.

[@mohsenhassanein681]

Very useful, thank you

[@ryanssites9142]

Car looking good man

[@sampson7941]

Its tough finding the right part. Sometimes you end up with doubles . Things I've gotten from oer are not as quality as original but sometimes you have to settle for what you can find

[@jakefriesenjake]

Oh m g. The amount of crap that was messed up with my build. 81 Z28. Installing both of the side windows ; 3 of brand new white nylon rollers, wouldn't even go into the original gm tracks! The new window roll down handles, wouldn't even slide onto the brand new window regulator shafts! The brand new drivers side outer door handle, and the new link rod, going to the new door latch, the rod was 1/4" to short! Passenger side was a touch long, but easy to bend. Good thing I'm able to just massage these parts to work, instead of just returning.... Qc just ain't what it used to be.

[@yeahnawnaw]

Love the channel and content, motorsports industry getting hit hard by govt overreach would love to see your channel get your subscribers on board with backing the rpm act and what's going on in the industry before it's too late.

[@dannyoliveira4787]

Awesome Matt, 👍🏻

[@tommywright8397]

Great info 👍

[@gg56850]

Usefull video

[@thekehmcrew]

Where did you get the metal connector / retainer pieces? (The ones seen at the 4:58 timemark)

[@Lethalgarage]

They came with the rails

[@tedbeemer2352]

Rub a little Dawn dish soap on the inner rubber seals slide on easy no harm to rubber !

[@chuckdavis7564]

I noticed that the interior sail panels were not installed at time of vertical channel install. Does the sail panel wrap around encompass both the stainless trim and the pinch-welded seam? or does sail panel fit between? Informative video, Thanks

[@johngarcia6847]

Thanks for the video really helped out , do you put adhesive on the weatherstripping??

[@Lethalgarage]

You can if you want

[@johngialanellajr8650]

I wonder if the color of his Camaro is the OEM Shadow Gray, if it is it is very nice. Not many Camaro's in 1970 came with that color. My 1970 SS 396 L-34 is Camaro Gold.

[@Lethalgarage]

It is Shark Grey Metallic

[@luisjapr]

Hello want to do Ls carb 2 Gen. How was hood clearance Did you use fiberglass hood? Thanks

[@Lethalgarage]

No issues with clearance. We used a Chevy intake, 950xp carb and a K&N filter. 2.5” cowl from Anvil Auto

[@bethmckinney7612]

Can u show a pic of weatherstripping from inside looking up at it?

[@Lethalgarage]

@@bethmckinney7612 I can’t post images here. Have a IG account?

[@MrCbell57]

Good job buddy. What color is your car?

[@Lethalgarage]

Shark grey metallic

[@08Took]

What did u use for the bottom window i see u have a rubber Line instead of the original Chrome. U have a link for that or How did u replace the Chrome with the rubber and made ur window sit tight?

[@Lethalgarage]

You talking the upper dirt seal/felts? They make a standard and a premium setup of those.

[@08Took]

@@Lethalgarage i mean from outsite the car u Got the rubber on the bottom of the window. From the side mirror to the Door handel. Usually it’s chrome but urs is rubber or black. I have a link on where to get that. Looks nice

[@jmark7390]

Question in the carbon fibre. Can it be polished?

[@Lethalgarage]

Can Carbon Fiber be polished? The resin coat certainly can, but note it isn’t always as uniform and as thick as clear coat. I always suggest a light polish and have an auto body shop clear the parts.

[@jmark7390]

@@Lethalgarage Thanks, I am looking at a 2014 Z28 that has had its hood finders and doors changed to carbon. Looks good but I was wondering for how long.

[@Lethalgarage]

@@jmark7390 CF will yellow over time, so keep that in mind.

[@jmark7390]

@@Lethalgarage Did not know that. Thanks.

[@stumunroe1]

Where did you buy the roof rails ?

[@Lethalgarage]

All the links in the description

[@olchevy7983]

Where did you get your scale models?

[@Lethalgarage]

They are remote control cars. Just snagged them at a local hobby shop

[@olchevy7983]

@@Lethalgarage cool. Here in Oklahoma I just started watching your channel being iI just picked up a solid rust free 71 coupe. Appreciate the time and details you and your handy cameraman gives. Thanks Kyle.

[@rickster4455]

Doesn't that trim need sealer under it? Water is gonna leak in.

[@Lethalgarage]

Water won’t leak in if the car never sees water. I address this in the video

[@rickster4455]

@@Lethalgarage Then you can't wash it with water?

[@Lethalgarage]

@@rickster4455 waterless wash

[@tedheierman1181]

Great video but those seals don't look anything like the factory one's! And they look like a serious pain when it comes to adjusting the windows to actually seal.

[@Lethalgarage]

Haven’t had any issues