Trim Tool
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: whitman massachusetts
Trim Tool
Getting ready to tackle bodywork on my 1971 roadster project car. Have read info on windshield trim removal, in order to inspect how much damage windshield frame has suffered. Checked my local parts stores(Autozone, Advanced) and nobody seems to know about the tool needed to free the hidden clips behind the stainless trim. Where is the best place to get the correct tool for the C-3 trim. Any info is appreciated.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: charlotte north carolina
if you're refering to the top trim piece, it slides off in an upward direction. use a chisel resting on a wide, thin piece of wood(such as a square of 1/4" plywood to distribute the force) and work it off, the clips are probably rusty, so some pb blaster might help.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Airdrie Alberta
this may help.. same idea with the trim clips
http://www.buickperformance.com/glassremove.htm
My trim fit tight against the glass so it was tough getting the clips off. I was not saving my glass so i could be a little rougher with it.
If you are keeping your glass, go slow, it is easy to crack.
http://www.buickperformance.com/glassremove.htm
My trim fit tight against the glass so it was tough getting the clips off. I was not saving my glass so i could be a little rougher with it.
If you are keeping your glass, go slow, it is easy to crack.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi WW,
I believe you'll find the a-pillar trim needs to come off first. The clips are holding the long thin piece of ss trim. I used a PLASTIC putty knife to very carefully start lifting that ss trim from each end by sliding the blade between the glass and the lip on the ss trim, and working the trim out of the clips. CAREFULLY!
Regards,
Alan
I believe you'll find the a-pillar trim needs to come off first. The clips are holding the long thin piece of ss trim. I used a PLASTIC putty knife to very carefully start lifting that ss trim from each end by sliding the blade between the glass and the lip on the ss trim, and working the trim out of the clips. CAREFULLY!
Regards,
Alan
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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I can't believe they don't have the tool.. maybe if you print this off and show them what it looks like a bell will go off.
Here is a picture of it and this may give you a good idea how this tool works.
Willcox
Here is a picture of it and this may give you a good idea how this tool works.
Willcox
