how the heck do you install new window fuzzy?, this freakin door is taking longer to assemble than the engine did! Options

[jk76.914]

OK. I got my new front targa seal in finally. I used bubble mix, and with a lot of effort it slid down the side rails into position.

NOW, I'm on the home stretch with the doors. I installed the aluminum channel, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to install the fuzzy weatherstrip. I'm getting real nervous that it has to be installed before the fixed vent window. Say it isn't so!

Any advice????

thanks!
Jim

[IronHillRestorations]

Remove the aluminum channel. The outer fuzzy strip has a metal core, and you can't get it into the aluminum extrusion without removing the aluminum piece. If you look closely at the fuzzy strip there are three holes in it, which line up with the holes that mount the aluminum piece. I've seen very few of the screws that hold the aluminum piece, come out clean and in good condition. There's usually galvanic corrosion from the steel/aluminum/water that eats up the steel screws. They are small and a suitable replacement is hard to find. Make sure the channel that holds the fuzzy strip are good and clean. I clean it with a stainless steel "toothbrush".

Make sure you've got the fuzzy strip oriented correctly, so the screw holes will line up correctly. Lubricate the aluminum piece with soap and water, Ruglyde, or silicone (last choice), and gently slide the fuzzy strip into the aluminum channel, taking care not to rip the cloth edges. Make sure the holes line up so you can re-attach the aluminum piece.

Make sure you get the mounting screws fully seated or they will scratch the door glass.