[JB84Biarritz]

Needing to replace my inner AND outer window sweeps. I see Fairchild makes the outers but do not see an inner set. Any body else performed this replacement and with what mfg?

 

[Phoenixx]

I do not own but this might help..

I see Fairchild has it on their site and so does carid. but.

Here is a link showing a 1984 Biarritz outer set

https://www.caddydaddy.com/shop-par...es-reproduction-free-shipping-in-the-usa.html

Here is a complete set for the 1984 Eldorado convertible

https://www.caddydaddy.com/shop-par...es-reproduction-free-shipping-in-the-usa.html

Though they may look the same and the Fairchild shows the same part for the convertible. Will the inners on the convertible set work?

 

[JB84Biarritz]

Thanks for the links but I’m looking for a 4 piece set to do inside and out of both windows. Anyone do this replacement and have any advice ?

 

[Drbrown]

I have never done my '84 Bra. The length of my inside rubber sweep (not chrome trim) is 46-1/2' long and the outside is another 3-1/2" longer. Can't tell for sure but the shape of the inner and outer rubber sweeps about the same.

My thought is go to a local/regional reputable auto glass company and see if they can replace the rubber sweeps. If they don't have or can't get the correct shapes .... my idea .... If the inner and outer shapes are the same and you bought 4 outer's they might be able to use the rubber portion and attach them to your existing metal trims.

 

[smokuspollutus]

I had attempted this but ended up having to admit defeat. Make sure you buy sweeps listed for an Eldorado Biarritz (even if it means convertible). I made the mistake of buying for a 79-85 Eldorado coupe and the ones I was sent were the right size but the holes were all wrong. No way to drill new holes either and still have it sit right.

To my knowledge the inner sweeps are only available used. Usually the interior sweeps have nothing wrong with them though? They're stapled to the door panel.

 

[DB2Guy]

GM part numbers
Outer RH 3071500
Outer LH 3071501

Inner 3071498

The outer ones I found on eBay. I tried searching several other sites for the inner and none were found.

 

[bgarrett4917]

Hi, I replaced the window seals on my 1983 Eldo Biarritz from Caddy Daddy and they fit perfectly. The biggest paid was to detach part of the window so I could access the screws for the seal, but the seal itself was just held on by regular screws. No more ugly cracks!

 

[JB84Biarritz]

Thanks for all of the feedback. I’m wondering how the ones manufactured by Fairchild fit for a Biarritz hardtop.

 

[JB84Biarritz]

I ordered and received the outer strips for Biarritz but looks like I will have to remove the door panel to access the screws that attach it. Still searching for inners as mine are cracked pretty bad. ( And just cracked a little more with screwdriver attempting to access screws for outer)

 

[JB84Biarritz]

Well thanks to Smokus I got the door panel off just to realize the strips do not fit. I ordered the Biarritz Fairchild brand part number KG2180 from Am Auto Parts and none of the holes line up. Guess I will try the hardtop ones and see.

 

[JB84Biarritz]

@smokuspollutus do the convertible ones work for the hardtop Biarritz? Ordered some that were for coupe and specified Biarritz but did not work.

 

[smokuspollutus]

@smokuspollutus do the convertible ones work for the hardtop Biarritz? Ordered some that were for coupe and specified Biarritz but did not work.

JB, I ended up putting my old ones back on. They weren't really in bad shape, just figured I'd change them while I had the panel off. Sorry. Others have mentioned that they were able to find replacements that work-maybe just a different vendor? The difference between the coupe and convertible will likely be in the rear window sweeps.

 

[JB84Biarritz]

@smokuspollutus i ordered the covertible set off of eBay from a company called repops and they worked! Came with interior sweeps and staples for attachment. Completed driver side and looks so much better!

 

[smokuspollutus]

@smokuspollutus i ordered the covertible set off of eBay from a company called repops and they worked! Came with interior sweeps and staples for attachment. Completed driver side and looks so much better!

Good to know JB, thanks!