Re: [AMC-list] glass run channel

[Wrambler <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

After I posted I thought that perhaps when I get to that point I will try and make a form.
Cut some plywood to the correct curve and use Cclamps to draw the channel into shape.
Maybe add a little curve to the form for spring back.

Nice to know someone has made them and it can be done.
I was concerned the channel would self destruct when bent!

The channel can be found on Evilbay if need be or perhaps Peter Stathes can get it also.

Mark Price
Morgantown, WV 26508
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
"I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens!"

----- Original Message -----
From: "tom jennings" <tomj@xxxxxxx>
To: "Rambler AMC, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 12:59:19 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] glass run channel

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 06:41, Wrambler <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Nope
> If you find someone who does pass along the info.
> Near as I can tell it is a do it yourself type project requiring you to
> form a straight piece into a curved piece.
> I want to attempt this at some point, but have been unable to do it at this
> time.
>
> I suspect that once you identify which channel to use, you may be able to
> form the curve by inserting a piece of plywood or plastic tightly into the
> channel to keep it open while forming the curve to match the glass.


I made my own curved channel for my 63 classic more than a decade ago. I
forget dimensions, but I got it from JC Whitney (they do sell the channel,
or did, and it was good quality).

But I did NOT use mark's suggestion to insert something in the channel. Of
course as I bent it the channel would close, and I had to keep opening it. I
don't know why I didn't think to insert wood or aluminum in there.

I wouldn't hesitate to do it again but with 3/8" or whatever aluminum tapped
in there. I used a pair of blocks and a rubber hammer and tapped and fit to
the glass until it was acceptable.
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