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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Inner window Sweeps

I know I saw a post about this some time back but I can't seem to find it anymore I was wondering if any of you can assist me on ideas about replacing inner wondow sweeps and what methods you used?
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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Well since the search is down I have an idea and need someone with experience to tell me if this will work. I bought some pan head bolts 2 sizes, about 1/4" and 3/8" long, I also bought some nuts, if I use these nuts and bolts will I have any interference in installing them or them causing any interference with anything on the door top?
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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I guess I will keep talking with myself I went ahead and use the smaller nuts, I drilled out the old plastic posts that the sweep was held by, I sanded the studs flush and inserted the nuts into the sweep and sill. The nuts were short enough to catch one thread for the bolt and it seems like a better attachment than stock. I wish my cam didn't die or I would post a pic, the only thing I am a little worried about is the nuts but they barely stick out like a 1/16 of an inch on the inside of the sills so I think I have solved my problem
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Let me post a few pics and let me know what you think. The first one is of the nut on the inside of the sill.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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This one is the pan head screw sitting flush with the inner sweep.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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And here is a top view, sorry about the pics, I just got a new camera yesterday and I am still toying with it.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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I will be putting these on the car as soon as I get my window sweep, do you think I should reattach them to the door panel or leave them unattached. I know it will be easier to take the door panels off but will it look messed up?
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