Replacing the front side window channel kit CHRY32230

[mr. fix it]

Hi
Has anyone replaced the side window weather strip/ guides with this kit CHRY32230?

I don’t want to make a mistake on this
The weather strip looks different than the FSM diagram

I have a 66 Polara Convertible manual windows

 

[Big_John]

That should work with straight glass. It won't work with curved side glass (like a fuselage) .

 

[mr. fix it]

I found that the passenger side is still somewhat intact
Here’s a side by side comparison

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

I used a single hole paper punch and an exacto knife to put the holes in my new ones. Worked great!

 

[mr. fix it]

I used a single hole paper punch and an exacto knife to put the holes in my new ones. Worked great!

Thanks Ross.
Did you cut the external plastic off or is this needed for the guide?

 

[mr. fix it]

The replacement guides look thinner than OEM as well..

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

I don't remember Tom, but whatever I did, it worked. it was years ago.

 

[QQE]

What year car are you working on?
Dave

 

[mr. fix it]

What year car are you working on?
Dave

it's a 66 Polara Convertible Dave.

 

[QQE]

If you look closely your window guides are only u shaped. No wings. The wings may make your windows too tight and may need trimmed off. Just some advice so you don’t tear the new ones up
Dave

 

[Mike66Chryslers]

The new ones use smaller plastic guides that go under the channel run. I think I posted a how-to with pictures here before.

Found a thread with description but no pictures of the process:
^^ Chrysler 300 2 door glass guides

 

[Mike66Chryslers]

If you look closely your window guides are only u shaped. No wings. The wings may make your windows too tight and may need trimmed off. Just some advice so you don’t tear the new ones up
Dave

The original sliders were larger and had felt covering the part that was supposed to slide in the track. The new sliders are smaller and do not have the felt covering. They should go under the "wings". Do not cut the wings to expose the sliders. I made this mistake once and had to buy another set and do the job over.

 

[mr. fix it]

The original sliders were larger and had felt covering the part that was supposed to slide in the track. The new sliders are smaller and do not have the felt covering. They should go under the "wings". Do not cut the wings to expose the sliders. I made this mistake once and had to buy another set and do the job over.

A day late...

I tried without cutting the felt and they were too tight trying to run up into the vent window channel in my opinion.
I did cut out the channel and hope this will work.
I only have one good original channel guides & pin out of 4
I'll post an update if it is a total failure...

 

[QQE]

Those larger guides need to be made. I will try to find a sample and see what I can do

 

[Ross Wooldridge]

Those larger guides need to be made. I will try to find a sample and see what I can do

That'd be excellent! Please keep us posted!

 

[mr. fix it]

Those larger guides need to be made. I will try to find a sample and see what I can do

I have a good sample.