What is the name of that strip that sort of wipes the door glass when it goes up and down? One goes on the garnish molding and the other on the top edge of the door skin. Looking for ideas as how to mount it. Previously, I attached them with short #4 wood screws but don't think that is a viable option this time. If I try to glue them on how would I clamp them on until the glue dries? two sided tape is too wide.
Originally on most GM cars they were held on with staples. I have used SS wire and made my own staples which I twisted on the back side to tighten them. I have also seen them held on with counter sunk pop rivets.
On old GM cars they were stapled, then in the 50s they started using special clips...I have used small screws, also. I think modern glass guys use the universal solution, Urethane sealer. ugh.
I use very small wood screws. Bury the heads so they don’t scratch the glass. Drill the correct size hole first. Try your best to keep them straight and level. If using on the garnish moldings you may need to cut them down on the back side. Probably done 50 cars this way. Only had one glass get scratched. On my own coupe. Use clamps to help keep the fuzzy aligned as you go.
I also use contact adhesive. Wedges in the gap between the fuzzy strip and glass to hold them in place as needed
Commonly referred to as cat whiskers. As stated, GM cars mostly had them stapled on. Restoration Specialties sells a bag of 100. Fords in the 50s had clips for the outers, inners stapled. That company also sells the whiskers in bulk lengths as well as specific kits and a variety of clips that were used.
I don't think my T coupe originally came with anything there and am probably overthinking the whole thing anyhow.
A lot of the early cars used rollers on the glass instead of cat whiskers. They were mounted under the window trim so not very visible.
I glued mine in the 41 pickup, I cut up some heater hose I had lying around and used the bits to hold the fuzzies while they dried.
I looked at pics of the 27 T coupe I had, no fuzzies there, and no sign that any had ever been there.
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