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By Tough55 - 17 Years Ago
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Anyone with experience with Tee-Bird Products complete Felt Kit? They claim the glass runs are prebent with all clips installed. I've never done this job on any car. All input on how to do it or shortcuts appreciated. Thanks~~~~Ron My car is a 1955 Ford Customline Tudor!!!
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By paul2748 - 17 Years Ago
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I really can't help, but I had to redo the glass runs on my 54 Victoria. I had to strip the metal part of the old lining and relined these with a product called moleskin that I got from Tee-Bird. The metal part was not replaceable, you had to use the old ones. I don't know if a two or four door sedan are any different in this respect. I didn't have to replace the horizontal whiskers. Can you post a picture of what you got from them?
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By PWH42 - 17 Years Ago
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I replaced all of them on my 56 Tudor with kits I got from Mac's.They are probably the same kit as T-Bird's.It was not a terribly hard job to do.I don't know any short cuts.Just take your time and be careful.You do have to remove the windows.If you have a shop manual,it's a lot easier.They are easily bent out of shape.They don't fit as well as the originals,but are OK. Good Luck
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By Tough55 - 17 Years Ago
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I haven't purchased anything as of now!!!! I'm looking for input on where to purchase and quality of kit. I'd like to find someone that has purchased Tee-Bird Products felt kit for their '55 2-door sedan and let me know how it fit and looks.~~~~Ron
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By PF Arcand - 17 Years Ago
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Tough; Other places you might get what you need are Dennis Carpenter Repro in N.C. or Concours Parts in Nevada. I don't know how difficult it is on a 55 to replace the whiskers strips, but on a 57 it usually requires a different attachment method, as Ford used a stapled setup which is almost impossible to duplicate... I don't know if the following helps & some would consider it "hokey", but for small difficult access areas, I cleaned the area well & used the fuzzy side of black Hook & Loop (Velcro) stick on strips, cut to size..
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By paul2748 - 17 Years Ago
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For my 48 Ford, I attached the horizontal strips with # 4 flat head screws. As was mentioned, trying to use the staples was a real pain. Later, when I redid the car, I replaced the fuzzy strips on the outside of the window with the modern rubber type that I got from Restoration Specialties. Much better looking in MHO
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By Tough55 - 17 Years Ago
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Thanks to all for responding. After much research and communications with Tee-Bird Products, I decided to go with their complete kit for front windows and rear quarter windows. I want the Stainless Bead on all my parts. I think it adds a good look!!!! I'll be ordering the kit next week. I'll be out of town for awhile but will post when I finish the job. I'd like to put a picture of my '55 everytime I post....How do I do that???? Tough-55
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By 56-Vicky - 17 Years Ago
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Go to "Control Panel" at the top of this page, then click on "Edit Signature" on the bottom left. You can create a signature and include a pic if you like.
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By Tough55 - 17 Years Ago
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Andrew: Thanks for the info!!! I added a Signature with a Smiley, but everytime I try to add a picture of my car from my saved picture album an error occurs and says it can't complete the request. Tough '55~~~~Ron
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By AusHepCat63 - 17 Years Ago
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G,day from Aus, with regards to attaching a picture to your signature box, after much trying, cursing and crying...What worked for me was after loading your photos into the "photo bucket" program I just simply copy and pasted the photo in the spaces provided. Hope this helps. 
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By Tough55 - 17 Years Ago
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What's the "Photo Bucket Program"? How do I find it????~~~~~~~ Ron
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By Tough55 - 17 Years Ago
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I found the site for "Photo Bucket" and registered. I uploaded a pic but now am trying to figure how to get it on this site~~~~~~~~Ron
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By AusHepCat63 - 17 Years Ago
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Type the word "photobucket" in your search engine (Google, ect ). You'll have to sign up, but it's free.. See how you go with that, if I can do it anyone can. All the best,
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By Tough55 - 17 Years Ago
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WOW!!!!! I got the pic..........now how do I shrink it?????~~~Ron
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By AusHepCat63 - 17 Years Ago
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Hi Ron, after you've pasted the picture, I think if you put your curser (pointer) on the edge of your picture and hold the left button of your mouse you should be able to adjust the picture.
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By Tough55 - 17 Years Ago
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After fooling with changing the size of the picture, I finally got a smaller version. Not as clear as original but will have to do for now!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ron
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By paul2748 - 17 Years Ago
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Tough55 - The best way to take a picture of a car is out in the open, preferably on a bright but overcast sky. This is what a professional photographer who specializes in cars told me. Don't take it in a shaded area.
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By Tough55 - 17 Years Ago
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Mission accomplished!!!! Ordered complete felt/anti-rattler kit (pre-bent with clips) and vent window rubbers from T-Bird Products in PA. Everything fit just fine with a little tweeking in the corners of the window channels with a wooden dowel. As far as my skills....that's the only way I would do a car (pre-bent & clips installed). I can't imagine a 6' straight piece of window channel and try and get the right bends and clip installation holes lined up. It took me about 16 hours total working 3 days. My friend says it is a labor of love....Would I do it for someone else~~~~~~~NO!!!!!. You just about have to roll a window down to shut the doors. No more rattles or air leaks. It was well worth the time and money ($375.00). See ya on the boulevard~~~~~Ron 
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