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Window rear run channel - rivets ?

Jack Parmentier

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Hi,

Installing the rubber felt pieces (AS2001) into the window rear run channel on my '69 Charger, but it did not include rivets... can I use pop-rivets ? Was not sure if the window glass metal channel would interfere if I used them... thanks...

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ap619e.jpg

Drill out the originals.
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OE and reproduction seal
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I have a few rivets around..
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Original, aircraft rivet I used and the way oversize tubulars that came with my seals that I discarded.
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New seals in place, uncut.
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Drill new hole in new seal.
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Insert new rivet.
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Rivet head backed up with an ejector pin/punch same diameter as head and shop head formed with hammer.
ap719h.jpg

Done deal.
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The "smash" rivets that came with my DMT rear channels worked really well.
As long as the fastener is buried well below the felt, anything will work.
Keeping it smooth is the name of the game.
 
Thanks for the help/photos.... unfortunately I just realized I ordered the wrong channel felts (AS2001) for a Charger. ( Doh ! ) These are for a 4Dr. sedan...

Just ordered the correct ones from DMT that include rivets (AS990033) for 2Dr. HT -- that are alot wider.

Seems final assembly on my car resto is taking soooo long. : (
 
Thanks for the help/photos.... unfortunately I just realized I ordered the wrong channel felts (AS2001) for a Charger. ( Doh ! ) These are for a 4Dr. sedan...

Just ordered the correct ones from DMT that include rivets (AS990033) for 2Dr. HT -- that are alot wider.

Seems final assembly on my car resto is taking soooo long. : (
Well if you resell the AS2001's they are correct for anyone here with a post car, 2 door coupe, 68/69/70 Bee's/roadrunners...
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Drill out the originals.
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OE and reproduction seal
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I have a few rivets around..
View attachment 1214309
Original, aircraft rivet I used and the way oversize tubulars that came with my seals that I discarded.
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New seals in place, uncut.
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Drill new hole in new seal.
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Insert new rivet.
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Rivet head backed up with an ejector pin/punch same diameter as head and shop head formed with hammer.
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Done deal.
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Awesome! Thanks!
 
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