Supplier for correct 56-62 Window runs with white threads

[Ian G.]

Hi folks,

Does anyone know who the supplier is for the correct window runs with felt & white threads for 1956-62 cars?
I bought a set from Keen Parts, but the part is actually the replacement style without white threads, and may well operate better but incorrect. I informed them they should update their website and will be returning them.

Most vendors seem to only offer the replacement style except one... I see RPI Designs sells them for a good chunk of change and wondering if anyone knows if they are the manufacturer or they may be available elsewhere?

https://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx/1956-1962-c1-corvette-window-run-correct-front/

Pics of the original-style and replacement window runs
white threaded window run.jpgwindow run replacement.jpg

[Dan B.]

Re: Supplier for correct 56-62 Window runs with white threads

Unfortunately, it appears the runs with the white stitching have been discontinued. The ones Corvette Central used to sell were excellent, I think they were the supplier. RPI shows them as discontinued as well. Perhaps you might be able to find some new old stock.

[Ian G.]

Re: Supplier for correct 56-62 Window runs with white threads

Thanks Dan. Hmm wonder if I can take some black felt and stitch them myself then glue them into a repro stainless window run... does anyone have an original and can check the stitch length?

[Dan B.]

Re: Supplier for correct 56-62 Window runs with white threads

Ian, I have the white stitched older CC reproductions and they measure 1/8 inch for the stitch with a 1/16 spacing between stiches

[Gary C.]

Re: Supplier for correct 56-62 Window runs with white threads

Ian,

Dr. Rebuild lists them http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/DR5362C.PDF

Good luck,

Gary
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[Ian G.]

Re: Supplier for correct 56-62 Window runs with white threads

Thanks Dan.
Hey Gary, I got my hopes up, but by my reading they are the same as others. He says "Are White stitches really worth an extra fourty (sic) bucks?"

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[Carl R.]

Re: Supplier for correct 56-62 Window runs with white threads

Hello Ian, I have a (62) and needed the same thing done for mine. take your originals and send them off to Restoration Specialties, 1 814-467-9842. They will rebuild your old ones or make new ones for you with the white thread in them. This is what I did and they worked out just great. One of the problems with the other after market ones out there is that the width of the channel is only 3/8 of an inch, and it needs to be 5/8 of an inch wide to go around the window glass chrome molding. The window glass in my car slides up and down very easy with the ones that RS did for me.

[Ian G.]

Re: Supplier for correct 56-62 Window runs with white threads

Thanks carl, these guys seem like the ticket! Their catalog is amazing