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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Okay... did a quick search and didn't locate much. Most of the clips which hold the rear window trim on my '79 are broken. Is there a feasible way to replace these without removing the rear window?

The rear window is sealed just fine with no leaks. Would be a shame to have to take the whole damn thing out just to replace those stupid clips.
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Maybe this Longhorn fan can shed some light...If you can dig out the urethane from around the clips, you might be able to remove them. They were designed to go in before the glass....HOOK-EM HORNS!!!
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Chumpzilla
Okay... did a quick search and didn't locate much. Most of the clips which hold the rear window trim on my '79 are broken. Is there a feasible way to replace these without removing the rear window?

The rear window is sealed just fine with no leaks. Would be a shame to have to take the whole damn thing out just to replace those stupid clips.
You can get new plastic clips from your local auto glass company. If the rivited heads that these clips attach to are gone, the glass will probably have to be removed to put the new pins in, and then re-installed.
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