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Window Channel.

I replaced mine a couple years ago with Rovers North, Vermont parts, however!: Since I am also a Citroen SM owner, I am also on the 2CV/Citroen mailing list and there has recently been a thread on this subject. It seems that a version of window channel is commonly available at marine supply stores since many pleasure boats have sliding windows. It's allegedly inexpensive and, here's the good part, the base material is aluminium rather than steel! I haven't had a chance yet to stop by a marine store to check it out and see if it's the right size so, if anyone does, please let us know.

Cheers, Randall, email: rthomas@postoffice.ptd.net (Randall B. Thomas) [11/'95]

I recently replaced the window channels in my Series III. I went to the local glass company and had them order stainless steel channels with nylon runners. Has polypropelene (sp) 'hairs' to prevent window rattle. The channels come in eight foot sections (sorry - don't know metric equivalent) and can be bought in single and dual track versions. Simple to cut to length with a fine tooth blade hacksaw. Stuff is a little expensive - $100 used for enough to do full door top and bottom of the back windows - but its definitely worth it. Just a side note, the glass slides too well now. Get partial to full window closure when I 'accelerate' (G) into traffic.

I have to apologize - I forgot to get the name of the wholesaler. If someone is interested, E-Mail me back and I'll get the name after the weekend.

Regards,

Larry, email: smithla@arngrc-emh2.army.mil (Larry Smith) [11/'95]