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Sep 15, 2009 | 11:29 AM

glo

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windshield header corner moulding

I have a 77 vette I need to get these moulding off so I can get them rechrome .How do they come off? I see the 2 screws took them out but nothing moves .

Sep 15, 2009 | 11:37 AM

zwede

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You mean the top moldings that the t-tops mount to? The windshield has to be out for those to be removed.

Sep 15, 2009 | 11:49 AM

MakoShark72

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Originally Posted by glo

I have a 77 vette I need to get these moulding off so I can get them rechrome .How do they come off? I see the 2 screws took them out but nothing moves .

On my 72, there are 2 or 3 sheet metal screws that are UNDER the windshield, they screw in from the FRONT, into the windshield frame. It is almost IMPOSSIBLE to get them out without cracking the windshield. I know as it cost me a new windshield!!

I dont know about the 77, but I suspect it is the same.

The windshield almost certainly has to come out.

Rob

Sep 15, 2009 | 01:48 PM

glo

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Yes the ones for t top.I will be forgetting that project for awhile .Thanks for the info

Sep 15, 2009 | 01:55 PM

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Yep, the W/S has to come out. I didnt think I needed a set too bad, but when my W/S was out I found out it was the time to replace them.

Sep 15, 2009 | 04:24 PM

Alan 71

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Hi G,
Here's a picture so you know what to look for when you get ready to take it off someday. You can see the 2 screws Rob mentioned between the trim clips.
Regards,
Alan