Windshield corner molding replacement
Drifting
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From: VetteMOD
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
You will have to remove the windshield or have someone do it. You will also have to remove the trim. It takes some time but it's worthwhile. This is an excellent writeup on it:
http://www.speakeasy.org/~pws/Corvette.htm
http://www.speakeasy.org/~pws/Corvette.htm
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Northeast Ohio
2 screws on the front and one on the end (outside). Pry easy with a screwdriver and should pop right out. Just bought some new ones from Corvette Central and they were not cheap!!! BUt they were nice. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
Are the t-top alignment pin inserts in this corner moulding available aftermarket or from GM? I think they are nylon. I'd like to rechrome mine, but not sure it would be wise without replacing those pin inserts. I assume they are replaceable. Any guidance/advice appreciated. BTW, mine are already out, just on the fence on which direction to take.
Team Owner
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Originally Posted by Red 69
Are the t-top alignment pin inserts in this corner moulding available aftermarket or from GM? I think they are nylon. I'd like to rechrome mine, but not sure it would be wise without replacing those pin inserts. I assume they are replaceable. Any guidance/advice appreciated. BTW, mine are already out, just on the fence on which direction to take.
Save your original moldings and have them rechromed. If you have to buy new, try to get NOS. I've bought at least one repro molding, and it's quality is poor.
I replaced my moldings (removing the windshield) about 20 years ago. Now they ready to be replaced/rechromed. Anyone have any ideas as to how to install these in such a way that they can be removed without removing the windshield?????
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by 68/70Vette
I'm pretty sure the nylon inserts are available from some of the Corvette part vendors. They look easy to replace.
Save your original moldings and have them rechromed. If you have to buy new, try to get NOS. I've bought at least one repro molding, and it's quality is poor.
I replaced my moldings (removing the windshield) about 20 years ago. Now they ready to be replaced/rechromed. Anyone have any ideas as to how to install these in such a way that they can be removed without removing the windshield?????
Save your original moldings and have them rechromed. If you have to buy new, try to get NOS. I've bought at least one repro molding, and it's quality is poor.
I replaced my moldings (removing the windshield) about 20 years ago. Now they ready to be replaced/rechromed. Anyone have any ideas as to how to install these in such a way that they can be removed without removing the windshield?????
I just bought a new pair from Trim Parts $140/pr.
They are very nice quality, but they do not conform to original.
The finish on originals where it shows inside the car has a pebbly
finish, where the new repops are all smooth shiny chrome.
Not a bad thing ... just not NCRS, if that's what you're into.
Oh yeah ... and the front screw holes are tapped for a (I think #8)
screw ... but I guess yo ucould still drive the self-tapping screws in there.
I'm using stainless machine screws.
Two screws in the front, one on the end, and two in the back.
I did purchase one of the original left-over GM moldings that were
available. Due to the aged molds, this has rough spots on the top
surface - but it is original. I'm gonna hold onto it until some nut
wants to pay top dollar for original.
I also have three sets of pitted ones ... worthy of repair/rechrome someday.
Don't throw the old ones out ... one man's garbage ...
Last edited by NHvette; Oct 14, 2005 at 12:18 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Northeast Ohio
Originally Posted by NHvette
I just bought a new pair from Trim Parts $140/pr.
They are very nice quality, but they do not conform to original.
The finish on originals where it shows inside the car has a pebbly
finish, where the new repops are all smooth shiny chrome.
Not a bad thing ... just not NCRS, if that's what you're into.
Oh yeah ... and the front screw holes are tapped for a (I think #8)
screw ... but I guess yo ucould still drive the self-tapping screws in there.
I'm using stainless machine screws.
Two screws in the front, one on the end, and two in the back.
I did purchase one of the original left-over GM moldings that were
available. Due to the aged molds, this has rough spots on the top
surface - but it is original. I'm gonna hold onto it until some nut
wants to pay top dollar for original.
I also have three sets of pitted ones ... worthy of repair/rechrome someday.
Don't throw the old ones out ... one man's garbage ...
They are very nice quality, but they do not conform to original.
The finish on originals where it shows inside the car has a pebbly
finish, where the new repops are all smooth shiny chrome.
Not a bad thing ... just not NCRS, if that's what you're into.
Oh yeah ... and the front screw holes are tapped for a (I think #8)
screw ... but I guess yo ucould still drive the self-tapping screws in there.
I'm using stainless machine screws.
Two screws in the front, one on the end, and two in the back.
I did purchase one of the original left-over GM moldings that were
available. Due to the aged molds, this has rough spots on the top
surface - but it is original. I'm gonna hold onto it until some nut
wants to pay top dollar for original.
I also have three sets of pitted ones ... worthy of repair/rechrome someday.
Don't throw the old ones out ... one man's garbage ...
I like my new ones from Trim Parts. Way nicer than the other reprod. ones. Also, you can't get driver side any more NOS. they are discontinued. FYI.
Last edited by dboz; Oct 14, 2005 at 08:56 PM.
