You're my hero! I didn't even know it was called a window sweep. Bought an 85 Regal a few months back and my driver side window sweep got so bad it just fell inside the door so I think it's about time to replace em lol. Thanks for the video!
@Classic Gbody Garage In another year or two, I'll be headed south to find a couple complete Monte's, up here in Michigan they are very expensive and/or rusted badly, I'd love to take a tour! I'll be uploading some videos this summer of my 93 s10 for the first time, hope you get to check it out
@@sbckev2287 DO NOT WAIT a couple years Kev... prices are at 'stupid' currently and quickly headed for 'f*ckin' RIDICULOUS' at breakneck speed! Great for sellers tho buyers will be putting out a ton more cash by then. Best of luck and Happy New Year!
Just did this for my 81 cutlass and it fixed all my problems. Rattling is gone and now shuts solid. Thanks again Brian. Keep them videos coming. Regards from your mate in Australia
Ty for showing your process for the inners, most how-to's only explain the outers! Kicking myself for not thinking of that cut-off screw trick to hold 'em on
Great job! Very informative. Working on car for 40+ years never did that yet glad you showed me how to do that. I'll put a set on my 78 cutlass. Thanks
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@Classic Gbody Garage have you done any videos on 307 intake manifold gaskets? Starting to peel into my 86 regal and you videos have helped alot. Especially the tps replacement on the quadrajet.
@@ClassicGBodyGarage I"ve needed my window sweeps replaced for years, never knew how, or who, to get them from. Trust me we'll be keeping you busy lol, as these G bodies age, we'll all be learning from you!
The sweeps aren't designed to keep the glass stable. There a couple of adjustable rubs there. You put em right where you want them. I believe I even put a piece of carpet in there too....no scraping. Enjoy your channel. (78 Grand Prix)
The window guides is what you are referring to, so the guides and inner and outer sweeps all work together to keep the glass stable. You can't rely on just one or the other. The guides need to push against something and that is the out sweep. The inner helps keep things tight. Keep your guides as is and remove the sweeps on your 78 GP and tell me if the glass becomes loose...I am certain it will be. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Thanks, I will be tackling mine this spring. You said make sure the windows are put back on the tracks, if the they fall off. Is that difficult to do, if they come off the track?
My window rattles like a snake when I hit a bump and/or shut the door, and the driver's side goes up and down funny, passenger side goes up slow as a turtle. Gonna take the panel off and hopefully fix all of that at once. Thanks for the multi purpose video. 😎
I have an 85 El Camino with a custom pearl white paint, a fuel injected LT-1 from a Corvette with 4 speed auto overdrive and a Buick Grand National rear diff. That's my little hot rod. I want to replace the chrome trim that runs over the door. I see they are available but are they difficult to install and remove the old ones without scratching the paint? I also want to replace the electric window motors as they run slow so when I do that i might as well replace the sweeps while I'm at it. Thanks for the great tips.
Sounds sweet! You can remove the trim with a plastic trim remover tool and also the trim screws to the door on either end so make sure you remove those first.
Question? I have an 85mcss and an 87mcss t top parts car and most places i look they have different part# for 87-88 doors is the only difference in the 85 and 87 is where the side mirrors bolt on only difference i can see or is there something else love the videos and thanks in advance!
Now I know what the differences are in the reveal and non reveal moulding are!...thanks bro!...hey bro do you have the window glass mounting hardware for a 82 cutlass supreme brougham someone busted the glass out of mine and all of the mounts are rusted together with glass meshed in between them!...
Nice video. I was looking for some info on this before I do the outer weatherstrips I have here for my 82 Cutlass. Just did TH250 trans pump inner and outer seals that was a lot of fun LOL. I liked your GBody dash video. I did practically the same thing except the speedo was shot and I was able to get a Sun Speedo in there. Fuel gauge quit recently ( over " F " issue ) and the ground was redone by the trunk so I may pull the dash out again. Just to check contacts. Nice Channel here. Subscribed and I'll check your sponsor some time. Peace Out
My first car as a kid was an 1981 monte carlo, In 2001 I bought a new monte carlo, traded it in in 03 and got an ss, traded the 03 in in 06 got another ss.
I need to do this on my two A bodies.....I have the stuff here, just have not gotten around to it yet....1982 Ciera Brougham two door, and a 1990 Ciera International two door....
Hi Brian great video. Quick question, Where would you look for a rear bumper for a 79 Grand Prix? Also, do you know if a cutlass or regal bumper would fit? I don’t have one so anything would be better than nothing. Thanks
any Gbody bumper will bolt up as the frames are the same. Regarding where to find...Classic Gbody Garage FaceBook page, FaceBook market place, ebay, craigslist, junkyard etc.
Hi Brian thanks for this video i just installed my sweeps. Now im looking to replace my roof rail seals, they come up the A pillar and across the roof then down the quarter pillar. It looks like originally there was a track that screwed on the body and the rubber seal attaches to the track? Im missing everything. Can you point me in the right direction for replacement parts for this? Thank you.
I got an 85 Monte Carlo. Base model with the 305 V8. Column shift with ac. Power steering pump bracket broke off so I got a new pump and a new aftermarket bracket. After installing the belt, it seemed very loose. So I replaced the old worn out belt. New belt is even more loose then the old belt. Seems like other brackets are giving other people the same problem. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Classic GBody Garage, I found an original bracket and attached the bracket to the new pump. I have all the brackets but I need the correct bolts. Do I have to buy the bolts individually? Do they sell a set of these bolts?
Do you know where can I get the sweeps for a cutlas supreme 87 with reveal moulding? I been looking but they all say not for the car with the reveal molding
Great video as always Brian, but what kills me is when guys say all you need is " a small allen wrench" just any allen wrench will do as long as its small im guessing? lol just giving you a hard time brother, hahaha
Nothing at all will get power out of that engine unless you do a complete rebuild with different internals to bring up compression, cam, ported heads, 4 barrel, ignition, exhaust etc. Save your money and do a V8 swap. That 3.8 was built for economy.
I need yo know a few thing for my project..... is a 1997 Ford ranger and i want to swap a 302 v8 with a T5 manual trans..... i hope you can help me....
I have a 78 Cutlass 5 speed and an 80 need sweeps for both. Don't see cutlass Parts at Dixie Know any dealers that cover my cars and years. Seems pretty hard to find parts for these years of cutlass
These should be the same as the 78-80 Cutlass. I matched them up and looked identical but didn't swap any out yet. Call Dixie and ask. Tell them Classic Gbody Garage sent you and you will get 10% off.
I would love to know what part number that is. I have a buick Regal GN and it has the aluminum (painted black) top outside trim piece on the car. I ordered the belt sweeps from RA. I ordered the 'black bead'. I now know that is the WRONG outer piece. None of these guys can mark their parts with a description to identify the version they are selling.
I have a 85 Cutty I gave a full Tune up to and Red top battery replaced. Starter and Alternator replaaced too. Car still has Problem starting what might it be?
Hard time cranking, as in cranking slow? Or just doesn't start? Battery cables possibly or could be fuel related. I can't really say without hearing it.
After watching this video, i removed the window stop and I still wasnt able to get to the other hidden screws. The power window didnt go down any lower. What do I do now.
It’s best to use the 9/32 screws it comes stock with cause if your window stops rolling down and you have to replace the sweep down the road you won’t be able to get to those Phillips with the window there but you would be able to get to the 9/32 screws I had this problem before
Hey, on an 80 Cutlass with 14×7 rims, the 2 stock tire sizes are 195/75r14 & 205/75r14. I can't find raised lettered tires in either one of these sizes. Do you know of a compatible raised lettered tire size that would replace either stock tire size for the car?
This is by far THE BEST video I have seen. I am a female, and this has helped me
Thanks! Glad it helped you out.
This guy is great, no BS, right to the point... much appreciated
You're my hero! I didn't even know it was called a window sweep. Bought an 85 Regal a few months back and my driver side window sweep got so bad it just fell inside the door so I think it's about time to replace em lol. Thanks for the video!
Contact Dixie!
@Classic Gbody Garage In another year or two, I'll be headed south to find a couple complete Monte's, up here in Michigan they are very expensive and/or rusted badly, I'd love to take a tour! I'll be uploading some videos this summer of my 93 s10 for the first time, hope you get to check it out
@@sbckev2287 DO NOT WAIT a couple years Kev... prices are at 'stupid' currently and quickly headed for 'f*ckin' RIDICULOUS' at breakneck speed! Great for sellers tho buyers will be putting out a ton more cash by then. Best of luck and Happy New Year!
This video helped me a lot i hope your still doing videos I'll be looking forward for more thanks brother!!
I need to do this to my cutlass, a long with everything else 😆
Gbodyparts.com has everything
Let me know man when you do that to cutlass I’m needing to do the same. I have a 1984 supreme
It's okay....just sell it me
Just did this for my 81 cutlass and it fixed all my problems. Rattling is gone and now shuts solid. Thanks again Brian. Keep them videos coming. Regards from your mate in Australia
I need to do this to my 86 Monte Carlo so this is so helpful thank you!
I came here for a different reason, but now I'm replacing my window sweeps... Thank you for the super detailed instructions!
Glad I could help!
Great job with the B-roll 👍
Thanks man! Takes time!
Ty for showing your process for the inners, most how-to's only explain the outers! Kicking myself for not thinking of that cut-off screw trick to hold 'em on
No problem. You can also use flush rivets.
Just picked up an '86 Pontiac Grand Prix, I would say in great condition. Definately need these.
Merry Christmas neighbor.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Great job! Very informative. Working on car for 40+ years never did that yet glad you showed me how to do that. I'll put a set on my 78 cutlass. Thanks
Nice! Thanks for watching!
This is the best g body channel out there. Very good details!!!
Thank you!
thank you for your reply. Some minor reengineering and the 86 monty Carlo sweeps will work perfectly. Time to speak with Dixie. Thanks again.
YES... THANKS BRIAN
Thanks for watching!
I'm literally doing this on my 88 MC this weekend........just after I go check out and 86 cutlass salon for sale near by. Perfect timing for a video!!
Love Salons! Thanks for watching!
Perfect timing for this video. On my list of things to do next week.
Hell yeah!
Wow the Monte is coming out nice
Thanks!
It would be awesome if you did a video about the full cutlass doors they have finally started reproducing!
Good helpful video, definitely gives & makes g body owners do it themselves. Keep those g body cars & videos going. 👍🏽
Thanks!
@@ClassicGBodyGarage I have a 1979 buick regal hardtop coupe and I was wondering if you know if the thin window sweeps you showed will fit.
amazing thanks your explanation is just perfect dial in to the product,thanks great explanations.
Glad it was helpful!
I have a custom 86 Monte, I've been looking for these thanks for the heads up.
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Classic GBody Garage I have a 1981 Malibu sedan. Is this considered a gbody? If so what drivetrain would you recommend to replace the stock v6 with?
@Classic Gbody Garage have you done any videos on 307 intake manifold gaskets? Starting to peel into my 86 regal and you videos have helped alot. Especially the tps replacement on the quadrajet.
What size tires do you recommend for the front and back. I want bf goodrench t/a to give the car a more aggressive look. I got 14 inch size rims.
@@chiefsmakaho9882 Yeah Malibus are Gbodys. You can swap in any SBC or LS in there.
@@andresramirez3681 Always a fan of 235-60-14
Awesome I have a Pontiac station wagon I'm restoring so glad to see this video I've ordered my sweeps & I think I can replace them myself
Been waiting for some videos on el cos
I don't own one or I would make some. Either way the process is the same.
There really all asembeled the same
On my ever increasing "to do" list.
Thank you for this video, you are my go-to resource since i own a 1986 buick regal.
I hope to continue that!
@@ClassicGBodyGarage I"ve needed my window sweeps replaced for years, never knew how, or who, to get them from. Trust me we'll be keeping you busy lol, as these G bodies age, we'll all be learning from you!
Thanks for watching! Yeah I hope this video will help you out.
Thanks for this informative video!
Glad it was helpful!
Definitely need to do this to my regal
awesome video, very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
The sweeps aren't designed to keep the glass stable. There a couple of adjustable rubs there. You put em right where you want them. I believe I even put a piece of carpet in there too....no scraping. Enjoy your channel. (78 Grand Prix)
The window guides is what you are referring to, so the guides and inner and outer sweeps all work together to keep the glass stable. You can't rely on just one or the other. The guides need to push against something and that is the out sweep. The inner helps keep things tight. Keep your guides as is and remove the sweeps on your 78 GP and tell me if the glass becomes loose...I am certain it will be. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Thanks for the video. Gonna swap the ones on my lady’s Caballero this weekend!
Right on!
Thank you for this!!!
No problem 😊
Some replacement sweeps came with staples. is it a certain tool to replace the staples? And not use Screws?
You would have to use an industrial stapler or you can use flush rivets.
Great video Brian :)
Thanks!
Your video is great by any chance do you have a video on replacing cable for driver side mirror for 1985 note Carlo. Thank you again
You are better off replacing the entire mirror.
Thanks, I will be tackling mine this spring. You said make sure the windows are put back on the tracks, if the they fall off. Is that difficult to do, if they come off the track?
Not difficult to put back on. The slide wheel may come out of the vertical track but just put it back in through the bottom if it does
Thank you.
My window rattles like a snake when I hit a bump and/or shut the door, and the driver's side goes up and down funny, passenger side goes up slow as a turtle. Gonna take the panel off and hopefully fix all of that at once. Thanks for the multi purpose video. 😎
Thats why I make these videos!
Thank you for this. Do you know how to remove the little side window trim on the rear?
Side window trim on the rear?? Not sure what you mean.
@Classic GBody Garage the chrome trim on the side window in the back seat.
Tank's for sharing
You bet!
I have an 1984 El Camino. I need to replace all of the rubber around the window and body area. Love to see a video about that or any tips. Thank you.
Thanks for the suggestion
I have an 85 El Camino with a custom pearl white paint, a fuel injected LT-1 from a Corvette with 4 speed auto overdrive and a Buick Grand National rear diff. That's my little hot rod. I want to replace the chrome trim that runs over the door. I see they are available but are they difficult to install and remove the old ones without scratching the paint? I also want to replace the electric window motors as they run slow so when I do that i might as well replace the sweeps while I'm at it. Thanks for the great tips.
Sounds sweet! You can remove the trim with a plastic trim remover tool and also the trim screws to the door on either end so make sure you remove those first.
@@ClassicGBodyGarage Thank you very much, I love your channel, so informative for the "G" body.
Question? I have an 85mcss and an 87mcss t top parts car and most places i look they have different part# for 87-88 doors is the only difference in the 85 and 87 is where the side mirrors bolt on only difference i can see or is there something else love the videos and thanks in advance!
Just the mirror location
whats up brian? miss watching your videos hope all is well.
Thanks. More coming eventually.
Had a CL when i was 22 and a SS at 24 and i want another one but i will keep this time
Will be selling this one
Now I know what the differences are in the reveal and non reveal moulding are!...thanks bro!...hey bro do you have the window glass mounting hardware for a 82 cutlass supreme brougham someone busted the glass out of mine and all of the mounts are rusted together with glass meshed in between them!...
where can i find some for a 1979 cutlass supreme need inner as well
Nice video. I was looking for some info on this before I do the outer weatherstrips I have here for my 82 Cutlass. Just did TH250 trans pump inner and outer seals that was a lot of fun LOL.
I liked your GBody dash video. I did practically the same thing except the speedo was shot and I was able to get a Sun Speedo in there. Fuel gauge quit recently ( over " F " issue ) and the ground was redone by the trunk so I may pull the dash out again. Just to check contacts. Nice Channel here. Subscribed and I'll check your sponsor some time. Peace Out
I appreciate you watching my videos and glad they are helping you out! Thanks for subscribing. Much more to come!
Hey do you have a video on how to remove the trim that protects your door from shopping carts.
Man I gotta get my gbody back on the road
I am here to help!
My first car as a kid was an 1981 monte carlo, In 2001 I bought a new monte carlo, traded it in in 03 and got an ss, traded the 03 in in 06 got another ss.
First job I done on my 85 gp 👍
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Should do a video on how to put the window back on track/fix stuck power windows on g-body’s
If they come off the track there is an issue with the track and needs to be replaced.
I need to do this on my two A bodies.....I have the stuff here, just have not gotten around to it yet....1982 Ciera Brougham two door, and a 1990 Ciera International two door....
Subbed. But where do I get the wide window sweeps? Mines are beat up from Hail.
The sweeps are all the same, you are referring to the molding which you need to hunt down from ebay or Classic Gbody Garage on Facebook
Great video… and to think I was going to pay someone to do this 😂
Thats what my videos are for! Help you out!
Where can I get sweeps for my 1984 hurst olds?or will the ones for a monte fit ?
Dixie Restoration sells them. Contact them directly. Tell them Classic Gbody Garage Sent you. Save 10% using code CGBG
I have 84 El Camino My son pulled the dash and all the wiring I was wondering if you had a video for routing the wires back in so it will fit?
I do not have any wire routing vids. Lay out the harness and you should be able to see where things fall into place
Hi Brian great video. Quick question, Where would you look for a rear bumper for a 79 Grand Prix? Also, do you know if a cutlass or regal bumper would fit? I don’t have one so anything would be better than nothing. Thanks
any Gbody bumper will bolt up as the frames are the same. Regarding where to find...Classic Gbody Garage FaceBook page, FaceBook market place, ebay, craigslist, junkyard etc.
Great video , Do you still ill have any of those cars for sale? Or a t tops roof?
All sold
Hi Brian thanks for this video i just installed my sweeps. Now im looking to replace my roof rail seals, they come up the A pillar and across the roof then down the quarter pillar. It looks like originally there was a track that screwed on the body and the rubber seal attaches to the track? Im missing everything. Can you point me in the right direction for replacement parts for this? Thank you.
I have tracks. email me at classicgbodygarage@gmail.com
Have an 83 and 84 cutless sitting in my yard under tarps, my pops has been saying that we would rebuild them for over 10 years now.
Start on them yourself.
Any company similar to Dixie doing replacement parts for the Olds Cutlas line?
gbodyparts
great vid . one of the weak spots on the g body is the window mechanism and trim peice
Would this be the same/similar process for an '88 Pontiac SunBIRD, GT Turbo F1 convertible?
I got an 85 Monte Carlo. Base model with the 305 V8. Column shift with ac. Power steering pump bracket broke off so I got a new pump and a new aftermarket bracket. After installing the belt, it seemed very loose. So I replaced the old worn out belt. New belt is even more loose then the old belt. Seems like other brackets are giving other people the same problem. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Find an original bracket and make sure the belt is correct.
Classic GBody Garage, I found an original bracket and attached the bracket to the new pump. I have all the brackets but I need the correct bolts. Do I have to buy the bolts individually? Do they sell a set of these bolts?
Do you know where can I get the sweeps for a cutlas supreme 87 with reveal moulding? I been looking but they all say not for the car with the reveal molding
Aman! I can not find them anywhere either.
3rd one here with no luck on replacement parts for my 83' Cutlass Brougham..
contact Dixie Restoration directly. I believe they have them
Any chance i can get a link of where to order these parts?
Great video as always Brian, but what kills me is when guys say all you need is " a small allen wrench" just any allen wrench will do as long as its small im guessing? lol just giving you a hard time brother, hahaha
Also the screws for the handle strap are missing do you know what size I can’t find them anywhere thanks
They are large phillips head sheet metal screws. Hardware store would have them.
I got a 80 cutlass supreme brougham with 3.8 v6 watts the best way of getting a good amount of power any insite?
Nothing at all will get power out of that engine unless you do a complete rebuild with different internals to bring up compression, cam, ported heads, 4 barrel, ignition, exhaust etc. Save your money and do a V8 swap. That 3.8 was built for economy.
Find a turbo 3.8 engine
I need yo know a few thing for my project..... is a 1997 Ford ranger and i want to swap a 302 v8 with a T5 manual trans..... i hope you can help me....
I suggest you join any Ford Ranger pages on facebook or forums.
Great do some videos on a 1984 el camino
If I owned one I would.
Where go you window sweeps for 93 cadillac eldorado 4.6 coupe?
what would the number of labor hours be on this operation? About? thanks!
Maybe 3 hours
can you install t top weather stripping and t top panels
does this also work with a chevy caprice 1983? please write me am from switzerland restoring my caprice
Do you ever have any G bodies for sale ?
Yep, I sell on Instagram, link in description.
Hello, where can I buy the outer sweep belt without the chrome for an 1980 Monte Carlo? Thanks.
I have a 78 Cutlass 5 speed and an 80 need sweeps for both. Don't see cutlass Parts at Dixie Know any dealers that cover my cars and years. Seems pretty hard to find parts for these years of cutlass
These should be the same as the 78-80 Cutlass. I matched them up and looked identical but didn't swap any out yet. Call Dixie and ask. Tell them Classic Gbody Garage sent you and you will get 10% off.
Might of missed it but I don't see any parts for a Buick Regal on Dixie page.
They should be updating it but they told me they have Buick Regal Sweeps. Contact them.
I have a 1983 buick regal and i was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction to find an under carriage cover "skid plate"
I need help brother my 81 Cutlass has a factory sunroof but is missing the seal all the way around how do I replace and where do I find it???
gbodyparts dot com
Cool video could u do more videos on grand national. Would you ever sell it ?
Yes I will do more on the GN soon! I can't sell it because Pull A Part owns it.
I took off the bolt like you said but my window still won’t go down far enough to reach one of the bolts what do I do ?
Not sure why it won't go down because thats the only thing stopping it.
I would love to know what part number that is. I have a buick Regal GN and it has the aluminum (painted black) top outside trim piece on the car. I ordered the belt sweeps from RA. I ordered the 'black bead'. I now know that is the WRONG outer piece. None of these guys can mark their parts with a description to identify the version they are selling.
I have a 85 Cutty I gave a full Tune up to and Red top battery replaced. Starter and Alternator replaaced too. Car still has Problem starting what might it be?
Hard time cranking, as in cranking slow? Or just doesn't start? Battery cables possibly or could be fuel related. I can't really say without hearing it.
If you have a email or messenger I can send you a video of what it's not doing.
Now I know I won’t be replacing mine myself!
why not, its not hard
Would you happen to have a set of driver/passenger bucket seat tracks for sale?
Yes, Email me at classicgbodygarage@gmail.com
I can not get the back of the window down enough to get to the last screw. Any suggestions?
What’s the part number or link for the skinny chrome window sweeps
Check out the Dixie Restoration Site
After watching this video, i removed the window stop and I still wasnt able to get to the other hidden screws. The power window didnt go down any lower. What do I do now.
Where can I find that chrome piece on the door side
I need a set for my 1987 Olds Cutlass. Are they the same as the montes?
Contact Dixie as they have Cutlass/Regals available.
It’s best to use the 9/32 screws it comes stock with cause if your window stops rolling down and you have to replace the sweep down the road you won’t be able to get to those Phillips with the window there but you would be able to get to the 9/32 screws I had this problem before
OK thanks
Hey, on an 80 Cutlass with 14×7 rims, the 2 stock tire sizes are 195/75r14 & 205/75r14. I can't find raised lettered tires in either one of these sizes. Do you know of a compatible raised lettered tire size that would replace either stock tire size for the car?
I run 235/60/14 RWL on my cars.
@@ClassicGBodyGarage Awesome. Thanks for the reply.
Hi Brian can i use rivets? dont want to use screws.
Yeah you can, i do mention that in the video. Use flush rivets