77-79 Exterior Windshield Trim - Just glued on?

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7879Tbird
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77-79 Exterior Windshield Trim - Just glued on?

Post by 7879Tbird »

Picked up a new project, a 79 T-top. Whoever replaced the windshield sometime in the 90s didn't seat the top trim piece just right and from the drivers side to the passengers side it goes from almost flush to the glass to about 1/4" away.

I know on the quarter panel window trim on the back, there are tabs that push through the sealant. Are there similar tabs on the windshield trim?

Ideally Id like to pop these off, plane the sealant and glue them back in place. Is that a sound strategy?

Thoughts? Tips?

Thanks.
marbro79
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Re: 77-79 Exterior Windshield Trim - Just glued on?

Post by marbro79 »

I'm pretty sure the windshield trim uses small square clips that are attached to the trim and secured to the windshield frame, which has small round protruding rivets for the clip to attach to. You may just need a few more clips to secure tightly.
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