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Starliner

Window Channel Kit question

I got a window seal kit today and it looks good except for 1 thing, the inner seal on mine is attached by big staples but this kit has no fasteners. Anyone run into this?
I tried calling LMC but the recording said that 35 people were in the que.

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC

Sac79

Re: Window Channel Kit question

Are you referring to the seal attached to the door card? If so, I used new staples. You'll probably have to do the same unless someone has a better idea. I used a 2in1 brad nailer. You have to turn the PSI up quite a bit to get the staple through the metal brace in the seal, which for me resulted in a piece of the door card breaking off!

So take care if you use this method...

Rob

Eddy Myrtle '84 F150 300-6, Offenhauser C series intake, Edelbrock 1404(500cfm manual choke), EFI exhaust manifold, HEI dizzy, custom Painless harness, NP 435, NP 208, D44, 8.8"/3.08, 1.5" leveling coils, 265/75/16 tires.
Toyopet (Daily driver) '86 Toyota Pickup

Gary Lewis

Re: Window Channel Kit question

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Yes! The door card will break! Do NOT use staples. Been there, done that, broke the door card/panel.

Instead use pop rivets.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

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grumpin

Re: Window Channel Kit question

I used small screws and nuts.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Danny G

Re: Window Channel Kit question

anyone tried an adhesive to do this?

1986 F-150|Standard Cab|4x2|300Six|C6Transmission w/3.08 rear|Name:TBD
2021 Ranger XLT Super Crew

Starliner

Re: Window Channel Kit question

In reply to this post by Starliner

Yeah I was thinking pop rivets as well.
Maybe glue to insure proper alignment.
Thanks.
Learning the hard way stinks, but sharing the experience likely saved me a door panel.

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC

kramttocs

Re: Window Channel Kit question

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In reply to this post by grumpin

I like this idea. Some small button head stainless bolts and nuts. Limits any risk to the door panel.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

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Starliner

Re: Window Channel Kit question

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I ended up using Gorilla Construction adhesive. Seems like a good bond. I used SEM paint on the door panels.

JOE
1984 F250 HD 2wd auto w/air,
351W, 2bbl, Dana 60 3.73, no EEC