31 Coupe window side channels

[modelafish]

I've been fussing with this for literally decades, but only found out about the channels with the riveted hooks a few years back. Finally got a set from Brattons. They have hooks on both ends, which matches the metal channels on the car. I read in a post from 5 years ago, that the originals were stretched into place. These don't stretch. If they did, they would be a perfect fit. So what does everyone do? Do you bend the tabs, and then try to bend them back ? It seems that they would stretch a little and fit if one could get enough leverage, but I haven't figured out the right angle yet.

 

[Brentwood Bob]

Bend top tab to install, then snug to fit. Doing a 34 ccpu with similiar channels I think.
Also read where pop rivets have been used.

 

[modelafish]

Bend top tab to install, then snug to fit. Doing a 34 ccpu with similiar channels I think.
Also read where pop rivets have been used.

Thanks Bob. I was uncertain how much I could bend the tabs, but a little persuading with some needle nose pliers got the job done. And the windows work better than they ever have. (except for the fact that one got cracked while it was out.....)