Chrome plating_windshield header molding
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
good info thanks I just bought some 8-32 screws today
Mine has four 8-32 screws per molding piece; two aft and two forward. The two forward screws are the issue with windshield installed. Molding 'ear' inserts into center stainless piece and center stainless has 6 U-nuts on aft side to secure to header bar. The '68 appears unique in that the forward edge of center stainless is secured by upper stainless trim. I believe factory and most restorers use sealant where molding ear inserts into center stainless piece. Hope that clear.
Quote was from Atlas Chrome Plating in Houston. I received a cheaper quote from a place in CA but its electroless.
v/r,
Rob
Quote was from Atlas Chrome Plating in Houston. I received a cheaper quote from a place in CA but its electroless.
v/r,
Rob
I say yes you want to seal the joint you describe. If you look at the windshield sheet metal frame, there is a pocket under the upper corner molding that does not drain and collects water. Bad design I say, so we do what we can.
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Racer
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