'61 Biscayne Stroked 348/440c.i. My First Restoration
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Looks like the factory used two pieces on the front channel.
sycsteve
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I found these upper and lower. Was thinking it would be easier to use one piece?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SoffSeal-S...ash=item488dbec6da:g:K3IAAOSwbw1aAwk5&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SoffSeal-S...ash=item488d2c2c02:g:wHQAAOSwvfZaAwoH&vxp=mtr
Maybe they did that to make the window roll up and down easier 
sycsteve
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Maybe they did that to make the window roll up and down easier
Cheaper.
I never have priced any.
Good thing they don't have to be great for a race car.
Good thing they don't have to be great for a race car.
Yes the factory used 2 pieces on 2 doors, 2 door hardtops and convertibles
You buy one piece chrome beaded channels (36 inches long) like these:
Ecklers (need to check that they have the chrome beaded edges on both sides
https://www.lategreatchevy.com/full-size-chevy-vent-window-frame-channels-vertical-1958-1962.html
Here is the same thing at Show Cars Part # 6355 (one channel only -need two) -these have chrome beaded edges
https://www.show-cars.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=6355
Use screws and hex nuts lock washers to replace the rivets in the channels.
close up picture of the ends of the channel and vent window restoration on 62 Hardtop and convertible (almost identical to 2 door sedan) -note the screws in the back side of the vertical channel
sycsteve
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I figured I could do the one piece. I should have waited. Maybe I will send the two piece ones I bought back.
Eckler's has the sedan door window channel on the same page in my catalog I got last week.
I would send it back.
Does it have a chrome bead on both sides like the originals ? Its hard enough to do the vent window rubbers and channel without doing two pieces with a joint in the middle of the felt channel.
I have the screw sizes I used for the chrome beaded felt channel -they are flat headed philips screws that are embedded in the felt of the channel, when they are tightened with the hex nuts. The glass will not hit the heads of the screws.
Check your vent window controls to see if they need repair -the plates on the back of the vent controls can push off the rivets. The rivets are replaced my screws (I have pictures).
Also another thing I learned from trying to use Fargo brand vent window vertical pieces with the C shaped weatherstrip is that this brand does not fit the vent window glass (it leaves a gap on the entire length of the glass. Fargo brand is junk.
This listing from Steele Products of window seals and weatherstrip all in one place helps to review the various parts. I do not see a chrome beaded felt for the vent windows.
https://www.steelerubber.com/search...model=biscayne&style=2-door-sedan-6-passenger
Paul
Does it have a chrome bead on both sides like the originals ? Its hard enough to do the vent window rubbers and channel without doing two pieces with a joint in the middle of the felt channel.
I have the screw sizes I used for the chrome beaded felt channel -they are flat headed philips screws that are embedded in the felt of the channel, when they are tightened with the hex nuts. The glass will not hit the heads of the screws.
Check your vent window controls to see if they need repair -the plates on the back of the vent controls can push off the rivets. The rivets are replaced my screws (I have pictures).
Also another thing I learned from trying to use Fargo brand vent window vertical pieces with the C shaped weatherstrip is that this brand does not fit the vent window glass (it leaves a gap on the entire length of the glass. Fargo brand is junk.
This listing from Steele Products of window seals and weatherstrip all in one place helps to review the various parts. I do not see a chrome beaded felt for the vent windows.
https://www.steelerubber.com/search...model=biscayne&style=2-door-sedan-6-passenger
Paul
sycsteve
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sycsteve
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These are the vent seals from Steele I was looking at.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-1962-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-1962-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Those should keep that fuel shakin not stirred. 
sycsteve
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Those should keep that fuel shakin not stirred.
I still need one more lol. They are starting to break in a little and sounding better every time I turn it up.
I just about hurt myself putting that box in there. Heavy little thing and had to shoe horn it in there.
Well you can turn it up when your in the seat it would be like a back message.