has anyone else had issues with this:
i have purchased new windows,
new weather strips (inner and outer)
http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/Ford%20Escort%201968-75%20MK%201.htm
new clips for the weather strips
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Outer-Weather-Strip-Clips-MK1-Escort-RS-2000-Mexico-TC-/180650081297?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a0f957c11&_uhb=1
new bailey channels 
 
so basically everything is new. 
 
Once all fitted i get cant stop the weather strip clips from rubbing the windows, this isnt idea as they are sharp metal on the new glass, and id like to use the windows. 
 
Has anyone had this issue before?
 
 
 

Hi Grant
 
Just did mine last month, once you have pushed the rubber into the clips you should be able to embed the claws in the rubber and fold them back in to clear the window.
 
Graeme 

hi graeme, 
 
its the top square bits of the clips that are rubbing not the claws, 
does this make sense?
 i tried to bend these back but being strong metal clips had no luck
 
Glenn

Sorry "Glenn"
 
I just checked mine and tried to get a photo but door trims are on so couldn't. If the rubber is pushed down enough into the clips the "lip" on the outer side contacting the door should force the window side of lip flatter to hold the window away from the clips. My clips are the original ones so maybe they are not as stiff. I have a second RS at work I'll see if I can get a photo tomorrow.
 
BTW did you have any wiring looms that fit the EFI gear?
 
Graeme

Thanks graeme, 
 
no mine are as far dont as i can get them, this makes the top part of the clip stick toward the inside of the car and scrtch the window, 
 
ill get some pics soon, mine are same as mk1 windows as well so possibly different, 
 
as for the efi gear, i sent you everything i got, so sorry cant help on that, 
hows the car progressing anyway?

Car is painted, on the road and full rego, will be doing the 5 speed and efi in the next month or so. Must get round to starting a thread. Been slack. :-)
 
Cheers

I had this issue with the local reproduction outer weather seals. (mine were from Rare Spares). If you look at your old originals you will see little molded recesses where the clips sit and give extra clearance. I persisted with the local and had to trim the upper most portion of my clips to gain clearance from the glass but I was never really happy with the molded curve at the rear of the window opening and finally bought some from 'East Kent' that had the correct profile, correct molded curve and the molded clip recesses for added clearance from the glass. 
SFE

SFE
I had this issue with the local reproduction outer weather seals. (mine were from Rare Spares). If you look at your old originals you will see little molded recesses where the clips sit and give extra clearance. I persisted with the local and had to trim the upper most portion of my clips to gain clearance from the glass but I was never really happy with the molded curve at the rear of the window opening and finally bought some from 'East Kent' that had the correct profile, correct molded curve and the molded clip recesses for added clearance from the glass. 
SFE

Yep thats whats happening, looks like ill chase some new weather strips...
 
damn rare spares stuff is junk

Glenn
 
I got mine from Yesterford in Melbourne