windshield trim

[michael bucklew]

this is a gap on the left side upper windshield trim. this is the original trim. --car never wrecked/original owner---. right side fit ok. what can I do to fix this problem????????

 

[Challenger RTA]

It might be a clip is broke or missing.

 

[Xcudame]

You realize it probably left the factory with a similar gap. Quality control back in the late 60sand early 70s wasn't the greatest.

Not the greatest solution, but the only thing I can think of with out taking anything apart is to get a syringe with a big needle (think the one the doctor pokes you with and inject some two part epoxy (always soft and pliable) under the vinyl in that spot. Others may have better solutions.

 

[heminut]

Both of my Cudas had/have ill fitting corners like that.

 

[sixpactogo]

It is possible the stainless molding was not bent properly to start with. Maybe try to find another molding to lay on top to test whether it is the molding or the W/S opening.

 

[michael bucklew]

It might be a clip is broke or missing.

all factory clips in place---thanks

 

[michael bucklew]

Both of my Cudas had/have ill fitting corners like that.

believe that

 

[michael bucklew]

It might be a clip is broke or missing.

all factory coils in place--thanks

 

[michael bucklew]

You realize it probably left the factory with a similar gap. Quality control back in the late 60sand early 70s wasn't the greatest.

Not the greatest solution, but the only thing I can think of with out taking anything apart is to get a syringe with a big needle (think the one the doctor pokes you with and inject some two part epoxy (always soft and pliable) under the vinyl in that spot. Others may have better solutions.

tend to agree with factory QC

 

[michael bucklew]

tend to agree with factory QC. maybe a bit of white silicone??

 

[Sal C]

Probably not the answer you want to hear but there's really just one fix... It's why during the build you fit everything before body and paint...

 

[michael bucklew]

It might be a clip is broke or missing.

all factory clips in place

 

[michael bucklew]

Probably not the answer you want to hear but there's really just one fix... It's why during the build you fit everything before body and paint...

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took car apart in the 90s. can not remember this problem.. would have never thought that this problem existed... often wondered why there was wads of windshield goop on the trim when I took it off the shelf to clean

 

[michael bucklew]

It is possible the stainless molding was not bent properly to start with. Maybe try to find another molding to lay on top to test whether it is the molding or the W/S opening.

mirrored right side with left... both have the same bend

 

[Xcudame]

It could be that there was more putty on left side from the factory. Since it's together, and it's only $30, I'd give something like this a try:

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Fix...mBDjivbUG57G9Xnb7XWiswqHpBveu-xRoCLPwQAvD_BwE

 

[michael bucklew]

It could be that there was more putty on left side from the factory. Since it's together, and it's only $30, I'd give something like this a try:

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Fix...mBDjivbUG57G9Xnb7XWiswqHpBveu-xRoCLPwQAvD_BwE

would have to lift vinyl top to start with. right side is all metal--checked--. got toe a factory QA problem

 

[michael bucklew]

Both of my Cudas had/have ill fitting corners like that.

did you do anything to fix the problem

 

[heminut]

did you do anything to fix the problem

No, as Sal C said above, the time to fix it is before paint. Unfortunately, I didn't have that done.

 

[michael bucklew]

No, as Sal C said above, the time to fix it is before paint. Unfortunately, I didn't have that done.

I am in the same boat--never thought to take a look