Outer Window Sweeps
12-04-2004, 03:46 PM
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Car: 84 Z28 Convertible 2 Seater
Engine: Dart Little-M SBC 400
Transmission: Pro-built Automatics 700R4
Axle/Gears: Strange Engineering 3:73
Outer Window Sweeps
I just bought a pair of these outer sweeps and have a question on how to install them. The orginal sweeps have a plastic rivet which will break off when removing the old sweeps. What is the correct method to install replacement outer door sweeps?
here is a picture of the door trim and sweep felt that will have to be removed and replace.
here is a picture of the door trim and sweep felt that will have to be removed and replace.
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dude the holes for mine didnt even line up i had to drill the holes farther down i was so pissed.. and like it got alittle bend in it ..i hate them sweep things
12-05-2004, 08:57 AM
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Car: 84 Z28 Convertible 2 Seater
Engine: Dart Little-M SBC 400
Transmission: Pro-built Automatics 700R4
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Originally posted by crazy3rdgen
dude the holes for mine didnt even line up i had to drill the holes farther down i was so pissed.. and like it got alittle bend in it ..i hate them sweep things
dude the holes for mine didnt even line up i had to drill the holes farther down i was so pissed.. and like it got alittle bend in it ..i hate them sweep things
I will check later and see if I wil have any problems.
Thanks
12-05-2004, 09:17 AM
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Car: 2002 SS
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im not sure i'll have to ask my dad.. im sure if i find out that he bought the wrong ones by accident that i'll buy new ones later on when i get to it.. just cause im **** and everything has to be perfect lol : ) i'll find out later tho
12-05-2004, 09:27 AM
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Thanks please keep me informed? I dont want that to happen.
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12-05-2004, 11:32 AM
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i just installed mine from A1 auto too and had to redrill a few holes.I use flat screws like the ones that hold the t-top weather stripping frame on.Looks great
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lol same here forum.. and plus why need to put 20 screws back in ? that was retarded i put like what 3 back in lol
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Car: 87 Red/Blk Bird loaded 3.4L & 700R4
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If they are new sweeps and made for the car...I think what gm did is melt the plastic insert pieces so they would widen and hold the sweep to the plastic window sill. If I remember what mine looked like... If that is truely the case you could heat up a flat metal object with a torch and press the plastic shafts that go thru the holes down to hold the sweep
The drill and zip tie method is a simple good idea. I should have thought of that. We tried to use metal rivets and it was a pian. they would not squish flat enough!
The drill and zip tie method is a simple good idea. I should have thought of that. We tried to use metal rivets and it was a pian. they would not squish flat enough!
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