I had a similar problem with a 1960 Oldsmobile. I went to "National Fabric" in Kansas City, KS to get replacement channels but, they didn't have the exact same size that I needed. The counter man then suggested what he had seen done before by other guys who had the same problem. He had in stock - lengths of what I would call "Industrial Strength Velcro". The idea is to use the "LOOP" part of the Velcro and glue that into the inner thee sides of the steel window channel. The glass would then roll up and down inside the Velcro. This Velcro was not like the type you would buy at Walmart or some other retail store - the "loops" are very big and when you mock up an assembly of steel window channel, Velcro and glass - you will see that the Velcro cushions the glass nicely. The cost of the Velcro is very reasonable. I can not vouch for the longevity of this arrangement but, if replacement channels aren't made anymore then what else is there to do??? Hope this helps!!! BluesBrothersBuicks
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