Replacing Window Felts..

Scott wrote:Getting things done on the van that have been sitting for a while. My window felt kit has been sitting for almost five years now, so its about time I get them installed.

I'm putting them into a 68 GMC G1500 and have run up against a wall. Before breaking or bending something I walked away. I thought it would be best to ask those of you who have already been through this.  

My problem is where your arm would rest when the window is down. I can get one felt to snap in, but there isn't enough room to get the second on in place. I think / hope that removing the front window track will allow me to drop the glass forward into the door, which will give me the room I need.

Right now the window regulator is disconnected, and the screws holding the bottom of the front rail / wing window have been removed. But I don't see any screws at the top, and this thing isn't budging.

Is it just cemented into the old hard rubber at the top?

Any suggestions on how to remove it?

Hi Scott,
I had Don snap in those felts. I did not have the strength. I did take the old ones out had to pry them a bit. He was able to roll down the window and he pinched them between his fingers and the door... pop they snapped into the holes. I had tried for a few days with no luck. I tried to pry them in but I was afraid of bending them or breaking the glass which was just below the lip. All you need are mighty strong fingers it seems?!
Also I found a source for the Mohair track material for the side track guides. You just glue the back and set into the track then trim any access material with a razor blade. That was easier than installing the felts. Good luck!

Scott took a few pics hope you can make some sense out of them??
1st one is where the 3 screws at  the top & side of vent window frame(blue tape sorry for Crappy pics)
2nd pic is where the 1 screw for the back track is. Also there is a screw in bottom of door for the track , for a little adjustment of the glass run.
The originals felts(cat whiskers) the end behind glass run(stuff I'm holding out) is smashed or shaved to make room for glass run seal
Also make Sure all your holes for felts line up with holes in door. I had some look like they did, but when I got to last one it was off, then had to pull it out(messed it up)
Scott if you notice I only have the outside felt on my van
Hope this Helps . Any questions just Ask

Scott,
But I bet with some advice from more experienced vanner's … your fingers will get it done. They look just right to me! Don has fingers that have seen the worst. I don't think he can even feel them they are so hard and worked!! Mine, soft and tender, were sore for days and bruised. I think I got one clip to go into the slot in 3 days. Liked your picture!! Grrrrrr

Just did this on an E-100. I'm betting they're the same. Pull the inner door panel and disconnect the regulator arm from the window. That will allow the window to drop down below the level of the felts. I found that I had to install the inner felt first. I lubricated the prongs with grease and used a large flat-head screwdriver as a lever to get them in. I held a piece of wood in the window slot a couple inches in front of or behind the prong I was trying to seat, and held the screwdriver at about a 30 degree angle to the horizontal. That put all the pressure on the prong at one end and the wood strip at the other. That wood strip was about 3/16" thick, but I don't think the thickness is critical.

If your fingers are not "strong" enough to pinch, you might try a long set of needle nose pliers:?: ...jm2c

Btw
Do you have part numbers on what you are using for the window felts?

Scott I got some spares. I'll dig out a few. PM me your info..
Window Fusses (cat whiskers)are a pain aren't they.  The vent window gaskets are a Lot worse (don't ask me how I know)