Difference in door window sweeps? Limited/non-limited?

[neat]

I've got an 87 Limited, that is a chrome delete car. I desperately need a set of outer window sweeps. The limited cars carry a different part number sweep than the standard cars, but now I am hearing rumors that the chrome delete option might call for yet another sweep.

What are the differences in the sweeps? Anyone know for sure?

 

[Jimn8or]

I don't know what the differences are for certain, other than chrome or black out style. I did however just install the black ones on my car that fit perfect. They were GM parts, off eBay, advertised as 'GN' parts.
HTH
Jim

 

[neat]

Did you have to take the window glass out to install them? It looks to me like they screw or rivet onto the door.

 

[Jimn8or]

In a perfect world yes...in a real world no. They are held in by short philips screws. The ones in the center of the window are the most difficult. I found that with the upper door panel removed and a 'Z' shaped 'screwdriver' [you know, the $2 ones with a slot on one end and a philips on the other] you could just get in there to back them out...installing them was a little more frustrating. Now you have the lower panel off so you can sweep the bottom of the door with a magnet for all the screws you dropped while attempting to install them It's doable, but be in a good mood when you start 'cause you aint gonna be in one by the time you get 'em done. Jim

 

[neat]

Thanks. The Buick I am working on has no sweeps, so I don't know how they install as I never took the old ones off. On the bright side, there aren't any old ones to remove, lol.

I'll check ebay for some.

Thanks!