I must be mentally challanged. I want to make sure I don't bend, break or crack anything around the windshield. I need to remove the front windsheild to send the car to the body shop. How to I remove the stainless steel pillar trim on the sides? I have the trim removal tool; however, all the threads I have read seem to be for the hardtop trim. Is it the same method? I have not tried any method yet, and don't want to screw it up. I apologize if I asked this question before; if anyone has some photos of the process, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your patience. Len
Len, I went through the same process, the pillar pieces are held on by screws. You have to take the trim with the weatherstrip in it off then you will see the screws for the pillar pieces. It sure is nice having other people going through the same trials and tribulations. Rob
Interested party. So the exterior stainless trim pieces on either side of the windshield have screws that retain them? Using the trim removal tool will not remove these pieces at all? How about the stainless trim piece that runs along the top of the windshield? How is that one removed? I have a new vinyl strip that attaches to the top of the windshield frame and need to remove those trim pieces to get it installed. I'm with you '71 stage, I need further info and help before I screw something up.
I'll take another look at the weatherstipping tonight. I only remember seeing one small screw at the top. Does the weatherstripping just pop off? Or should I just throw a rock through the windshield and save myself the anxiety of breaking it later? I have to have all the glass removed by this weekend. They are coming to pick up the car next week to fix the quarter panels and such so I can take her off the frame. I know my limitations, bodywork would be one of them. I'll post some photos when they get it going. Should only take them a couple of weeks to fix. Len
You have to remove the weatherstripping on the pillars completely, if it's old you will likely destroy it so plan on getting new. There will be two pieces of trim to remove, the one that the weather strip fits in then the pillar trim, it's screwed and sealed together. The screws are small and tend to strip so be ready to drill.
Len; Success, I got all the trim off and have the windshield loose and ready to come out. Just came in for lunch. While I am at it. What is the easiest way to remove the rear quarter windows? Do I need to get the special tool? That is the last thing I have to remove before they pick the car up next week. Len
FYI - All that trim around the front glass it stainless ....my Buddy does metal polishing and you would not believe how mint they came out......like a mirror finish. Just something else to think about while its apart and before it goes back together
Hi Len - If you want I can get you in touch with him, but I was just offering the idea of polishing up the stainless steel trim pieces before you put them back on. Probably be cheaper for you to find a local metal polisher
Thanks. I will definately have the trim polished before I put it back on. I may end up doing it myself. Thanks again. Len