1974 Chevy Stepside - Window Dressing

A skilled welder, fabricator, and custom classic vehicle builder, Jason swiftly laid down an impenetrable weld.

So that he could install the new window-channel weatherstrip, Mr. Barkley removed the old material.

He performed the same operation with the front window-channel/window-vent assembly.

Reminiscent of the shade-tree mechanic, John began installing the new LMC Truck window felt. The felt is a friction fit--and fits fine, we might add.

Moving along the window channel with methodical precision, John tucked the window felt into position.

As per the instructions in the Haynes Repair Manual, John used chassis grease to lube the window regulator prior to reinstalling the window.

He also liberally applied grease in the channel below the window to enable smooth rotation of the two top window regulator rollers.

After reinstalling the rear window channel, thankfully, the driver-side window was easier to install than it was to take out. Experience is a powerful teacher.

While Jason held the windowpane level, John checked to make sure the window regulator was functioning properly.

In the down position, a correct window installation looks so--before the excess grease is wiped off, that is.

As you might expect, the vent-window assembly also went back in easier than it came out.

John affixed the bolts for the vent-window assembly.

After tightening the three vent-window retainer screws, he was ready to clean up the window and install the new felt that goes on the horizontal outer base of the window channel. One can see the slots where the felt attaches at the base of the window.

Two styles of window base felt are supplied. John matched the slots with the appropriate-style felt and snapped the felt into the window channel's horizontal base.

The same day John insulated his Chevy's cab, he installed the doorframe's weatherstrip. As an added bonus, we'll show how simple this is to accomplish. He removed the window trim panels first. Here, he took out the three-point seatbelt bolt.

By wielding his Stanley cordless electric screwdriver, John also made swift work of removing the A-pillar interior trim panel. Like the other interior panels, they'll be re-dyed black to match the new seat and carpet.

Like the factory door-opening weatherstrip, the LMC weatherstrip is a friction fit. After removing the old component, John adroitly applied the new LMC weatherstrip.

With the body hammer, John applied firm pressure along the entire weatherstrip to make sure the item stayed in place. Installing the friction-fit LMC Truck item took less than a half hour. Look for the next improvement on John Barkley's California Cool Chevy Stepside in an upcoming issue of CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCKS.