M1009 Rear window felt

[paramilusmc]

So I just had my M1009 completely redone, new paint rubber, undercoating, rino lined interior, new appolstry, tuffy box center console, roof rack, rock sliders the works.

In replacing all the rubber I guess i missed a part and need some expert help.

Apparently there is one u shaped channel on each side of the tailgate (inside) that a strip of felt runs through. I need some type of part number or something for this felt. It is used to keep the window from rattling/breaking. It runs vertical on each side of the tailgate. Hugs the rear window glass. Just need the felt not the channels. Any thoughts?

Last things that needs to happen before the truck is ready to be driven again.

 

[Wrench Wench]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/53592-civy-blazer-parts-book.html

Page 18.

6274836 CHANNEL GLASS, RIGHT, Located Inside Gate Shell
470949 LEFT

 

[ida34]

Check LMC truck. I don't think you will find the felt alone.

 

[mistaken1]

So I just had my M1009 completely redone, new paint rubber, undercoating, rino lined interior, new appolstry, tuffy box center console, roof rack, rock sliders the works.

Perhaps they are on another thread I missed but .....

 

[salt6]

LMC Truck Parts - Page 25

 

[TulsaME]

For replacing just the felt, you could try the adhesive backed felt rolls available for a couple of bucks at your favorite hardware store. The rolls maybe too thick in which case you could get a piece of felt at a fabric shop and attach it the frame with spray adhesive. Just a couple of thoughts for you to try.

 

[ranchhopper]

Check the restoration parts books for restoring old cars like lebaron-bonny they supply felt channel in all kinds of widths for redoing old cars.I ordered some trunk weatherstripping for my 40 packard and its the same stuff used on the deuce and five ton doors its much more pliable and the doors open and close much better now after redoing the doors on my bobbed truck yesterday.

 

[grayw0lf]

Good luck!~ I just went down this road, wasted lots of money from companies that supposedly have the right felt. You'll likely end up having to order the whole channels from LMC.

The bottom few inches of the channels are likely rotted anyways.

 

[paramilusmc]

Thanks guys. Pics will come when i actually get the vehicle back.

 

[paramilusmc]

Had to do with the felt attached to the metal brackets from LMC.

 

[ryan77]

I got mine from jc whitney mail order it was fast and a decent price...

 

[Grega]

I went to Menards and bought some felt in the weatherstrip section, cleaned up the old channel and glued it in place. Works great and lot cheaper than buying through LMC.

 

[jooakes]

Quick question

When i got my truck the rear window was in the back seat. Now I need to install it so I got some new wipes inter and outer from lmc, So when I start to install it do i put the wipes in first then try to slide the glass in between them or do you put in the glass then install the wipes?

Reading the other post I think need to get some felts for the sides to before I start .

 

[mistaken1]

You need felt in the channels. If the window has the bottom channel attached you will have to install the wipes after the window is installed.

 

[cjtroutt]

LMC and Classic industries to.

 

[Grega]

I installed the inside seal first, then the window, and after window is in , then the outside wetherstrip. Other wise you cant get the bottom of window bracket in with both seals in. Before you do this make everything is lubed up, especially the window spring, gears roller tracks. This will save you trouble down the road.

 

[chicagodiesel]

Real quick question regarding felt in the channel.

I'm piecing together a new back window for my m1009. I have a tailgate, power regulator/motor, glass, track, etc...

I have just ordered the weatherstripping for the top of the tailgate but was really lost on what if anything went into the channels because the three junkyards and countless Blazers I have looked at have nothing in them. Go figure.

Thanks to this thread and all of you I now know I need felt in those channels. My question is the channel is 3 sided. One side to the front of the truck, one toward the outside, and one to the rear. Does the felt simply go on the outside wall or does it go on all three? I'm all about the adhesive felt (double it up with some spray adhesive in the channel as well), but want to make sure I'm applying it correctly as I never ever want to go looking for this glass again.

Thanks so much.

I'd take a pic, but my channels are just bare metal. Not much to see there.

 

[jimm1009]

Just as a hint, leave the bolts slightly loose for the vertical channels in the talgate. Get your glass in and work it up and down once or twice to align the channels. Not too loose, you just don't want to put the glass in a bind. The holes are a little large to allow some movement for initial alignment.
Then tighten them up once you have all your seals and so forth in place.
You may have to lubricate the glass with some soapy water to get it to move the first few time as those felts can be really tight at first. Don't use grease or vaseline as you want something that will eventually wash out with the rain water or garden hose.
jimm1009

 

[chicagodiesel]

Thanks for the tip jimm1009, I will definitely do that...any hints to adding felt to the channels? Just the outside walls? All three?

Thanks again. I'll let you know how it goes this week and post any useful insights into the process and into installing a power regulator.

I was going to do it this weekend but my lift pump decided to start spraying diesel last night. First things first.

 

[jimm1009]

You can buy the actaul channel with the felt installed. It is the same prduct used for the front window frames in the doors but obviously much shorter.
It is a rubber u-channel with the felt insides all in one piece. You just glue it into the metal channel brackrt or you could probably buy the metal bracket and all ifyours are not worth saving.
I am gong to have to do something to mine soon as well as my tailgate is starting to rust through where the tar-paper is glued in at the factory.
Mine is a used replacement from a GMC Jimmmy that had an electric riser in it and it sure makes a big difference over the old hand crank unit.
http://www.lmctruck.com/chevrolet/ is the website for LMC Truck. Go to the home page, choose Chevy, then Blazer, and then the year range for your truck and then go to page #33. It shows the whole channel assembly just in case you need it.
jimm1009