Windshield door hinge weather strip
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Windshield door hinge weather strip
Replacing the weather strip on my 1968 coupe. Removing the old one that runs from the windshield header corner down to the door hinge and ran into a problem. The lower part of the rubber thats by the hinge appears to be held on by one screw which I removed but I still cant get he strip off. This is the "hard" part of the strip bythe hinge. Is it held on by somethng else or just glue....I didnt want to start prying it and screw something else up.
Also whats the trick on removing the corner header piece? This is the chrome piece that the t top pins into on the front corners. It has one screw that I can see but is anything else but glue holding it?
Also whats the trick on removing the corner header piece? This is the chrome piece that the t top pins into on the front corners. It has one screw that I can see but is anything else but glue holding it?
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I think there are 2 screws holding that piece of weather strip.
The corner piece is also held in place with a screw that is ONLY accessible with the windshield removed. Yeah, I know... great design.
The corner piece is also held in place with a screw that is ONLY accessible with the windshield removed. Yeah, I know... great design.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Replacing the weather strip on my 1968 coupe. Removing the old one that runs from the windshield header corner down to the door hinge and ran into a problem. The lower part of the rubber thats by the hinge appears to be held on by one screw which I removed but I still cant get he strip off. This is the "hard" part of the strip bythe hinge. Is it held on by somethng else or just glue....I didnt want to start prying it and screw something else up.
Also whats the trick on removing the corner header piece? This is the chrome piece that the t top pins into on the front corners. It has one screw that I can see but is anything else but glue holding it?
Also whats the trick on removing the corner header piece? This is the chrome piece that the t top pins into on the front corners. It has one screw that I can see but is anything else but glue holding it?
There are two screws in the lower pillar weatherstrip. You'll need to go digging.
On the upper chrome corner... You have to be real careful, but you can remove these from the car without removing the windshield. You'll need to cut the heads off the screws that are between the chrome header and the windshield. Sounds easy, but finding a screw and then getting it in there is the next hardest trick. It is best if you remove the windshield to replace these.
You'll also have to loosen up the T trim molding to allow the corners to come out.
Willcox
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Hi,
I agree with Willcox and their method BUT I don't think it's worth the chance. Even a tiny 'nick' in the edge of the windshield from a tool can lead to crack right then or later when driving over a pot hole or rr tracks.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a picture of the 2 weatherstrip screw holes on my 71. I'm not sure if your 68's will be in the same location, but this may give you an idea where to look.
I agree with Willcox and their method BUT I don't think it's worth the chance. Even a tiny 'nick' in the edge of the windshield from a tool can lead to crack right then or later when driving over a pot hole or rr tracks.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a picture of the 2 weatherstrip screw holes on my 71. I'm not sure if your 68's will be in the same location, but this may give you an idea where to look.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
not for the squeamish for sure.. But ever have an employee put a windshield in and forget to put the headers in... . makes your mind work in mysterious ways for sure.. 
and yes it happened.. 
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Hi W,
Yes!! I believe that has happened!
Sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
My understanding is the older the windshield is the more careful you have to be. The fellow who I talk to at my local salvage yard says they get about 1/2 the windshields, they try, out in one piece.
Regards,
Alan
Yes!! I believe that has happened!
Sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
My understanding is the older the windshield is the more careful you have to be. The fellow who I talk to at my local salvage yard says they get about 1/2 the windshields, they try, out in one piece.
Regards,
Alan
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
It can be hard that's for sure. Patience is the key to getting them out on on piece but that is if they are held in with the adhesive. I got my 70 out without issue but it is a very slow process. If the windshield is glued in with the urethane.. it probably isn't coming out.
Ernie
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From: charlotte north carolina
instead of using screws to replace the header molding(keeping the windshield in place), make a few studs out of #8 machine screws. then just screw the studs in place, and with a few tries, you can get the studs just long enough to allow a nut to be inserted between the edge of the glass and the end of the stud. easier than removing the glass.
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Hi O,
The a-pillar ss trim and weatherstrip retainer is screwed into the windshield frame.
The long, thin, ss top piece is held on with clips that grasp a tongue on the rear of the ss strip.
The large ss header trim is screwed in place, and also has a flange that clips over the front edge o the windshield frame.
The sides need to be off before the long thin piece can be removed, and the long thin piece needs to be off before the large piece can be removed.
You need to lift very carefully working from both side toward the middle to lift the long thin piece free from the clips. I use a plastic paint scraper and protect the glass VERY well.
As Mike said, the AIM is your friend!
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
The a-pillar ss trim and weatherstrip retainer is screwed into the windshield frame.
The long, thin, ss top piece is held on with clips that grasp a tongue on the rear of the ss strip.
The large ss header trim is screwed in place, and also has a flange that clips over the front edge o the windshield frame.
The sides need to be off before the long thin piece can be removed, and the long thin piece needs to be off before the large piece can be removed.
You need to lift very carefully working from both side toward the middle to lift the long thin piece free from the clips. I use a plastic paint scraper and protect the glass VERY well.
As Mike said, the AIM is your friend!
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
