Repop Nomad/HT/Convertible door glass channels

[chevynut]

Has anyone used the repop door glass lower channels? I bought some a while ago and they are nowhere near like the stock ones I have. I got them because mine are rusted on bottom, and one of the brackets is broken off. They claim these are all the same for Nomads, Hardtops, and Convertibles. I suspect these are made for Hardtops/convertibles and supposedly will work on the Nomads.

First of all, the channels are wider than the stock ones. They are a little shorter, and the brackets aren't in the same place.

I am wondering if the length and bracket location is a big deal or not, and whether the new repop glass-setting rubber is made thicker to fit the wider channels.

Anyone know?

[chevynut]

Looks like Danchuk says the HT/Conv ones are different:

http://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=1012
http://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=1013

But Ecklers says they're the same:

http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-door-glass-lower-metal-setting-channels-2-door-hardtop-nomad-and-convertible-1955-1957.html

Mine have PN 36-33 on them, which is Eckler's part number, but I didn't buy them from Ecklers. I think these came from Mr. Nomad and they don't have the roller guides on them like Eckler's shows.

Just trying to get my parts together. :)

[rockytopper R.I.P 5-13-2017]

I have been told that these parts are unique to nomads. You may want to fabricate your on. I know You have the skill set lol.

[chevynut]

I'm not making parts that cost $22. I'm not quite as crazy as Robert. :) :)

[rockytopper R.I.P 5-13-2017]

They don't make them for nomads so you might want to apologize to Robert and take notes lol.

[LEE T]

I have used them on a nomad without a problem. There is no set size glass setting tape, you just have to see what size you need for any particular job. There are 3 or 4 different sizes.

[chevynut]

They don't make them for nomads so you might want to apologize to Robert and take notes lol.

Did you look at the links I provided above? Danchuk has a specific part just for Nomads.

[chevynut]

I have used them on a nomad without a problem. There is no set size glass setting tape, you just have to see what size you need for any particular job. There are 3 or 4 different sizes.

Thanks Lee. What is "glass setting tape"? There is a glass setting rubber channel that's supposed to be used to set the glass in these. Do you use the "tape" with these rubber channels?

http://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx?Item=844

"The glass setting channel is an absolute must when installing glass. With this important part, glass can be safely and securely pressure-fitted into the glass metal channel. One set per car required. Danchuk # 844 will work on any 1955-1957 classic Chevy Nomad. Made in the USA."
http://www.danchuk.com/images//Large%5C844_l.jpg

[LEE T]

After checking the parts list for that nomad I did, it looks like the lower channel I used was a used hardtop part I had laying around, so I don't know about the reproduction. The glass setting tape information is for when you do the window chrome.

[Bihili]

The glass setting tape is for when you do the window chrome.

Ditto. Used the tape on my hardtop chrome. Just remove excess with a knife.