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By 55 GLASS TOP - 7 Years Ago
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Hello again as everyone knows the Windows on the 1956 ford are trimmed with fuzzies that are stapled in, can I get some ideas from some of the guys who have installed new seals as to how to get the staple tight . Does anyone make a pair of pliers or maybe a modified vise grip to set the staple. Thanks for any info
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By DryLakesRacer - 7 Years Ago
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I bought new ones for mine. I marked and drilled holes in the "fuzzies" to match the holes in the window trim; the staples came with the ones I bought. I used needle nose pliers to "roll" the staples in holding them tight with another pair, Some rolled inside and some I rolled outside. when I needed a few extra I made them from a paper clip. They are hidden in the fuzz. Takes a little time but I didn't have the $10 million dollar press Henry had.
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By 55 GLASS TOP - 7 Years Ago
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Yup that's the way I am doing it I just wished there was another way
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By DryLakesRacer - 7 Years Ago
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be happy there are only 8....
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By MoonShadow - 7 Years Ago
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There are some out there that have mounting tabs on them. I'm not sure who had them but it was one of the bigger suppliers like Mac's or Dennis Carpenter.
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By Gene Purser - 7 Years Ago
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years ago when I built my '40 coupe street rod I tossed the staples and used a small, short recessed flathead sheet metal screw to attach the window anti-rattlers. They bury themselves in the fuzzie like the staple does. 
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By MoonShadow - 7 Years Ago
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Black rivets would work too.
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By 55 GLASS TOP - 7 Years Ago
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I guess those are both options but i think it would scratch the glass going up and down over the long term
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By Kahuna - 7 Years Ago
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There is a better way. The "fuzzies" on my car (56 Vic) are glued in.
I will get the name tomorrow. It is a body shop item. Works great
Jim
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By Dave V - 7 Years Ago
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Glued mine also with high tach weatherstrip adhesive.
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By Kahuna - 7 Years Ago
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Yes, Dave
That is what I used
Jim
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By DryLakesRacer - 7 Years Ago
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Mine were glued on the ends when I did my restore.. Now they are not.
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By 55 GLASS TOP - 7 Years Ago
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Does that mean the glue failed to hold ?
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