Installing 80 Corvette Windshield Trim
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From: Layton, UT
Installing 80 Corvette Windshield Trim
Hello all! Does anyone know of a write up for re-installing the windshield trim moldings? I'm not sure what kind of sealants/caulks to use, etc. I really don't want it leaking again. I have the Assembly Manual, purchased from Willcox, however I'm still not quite sure how it's done. One specific question, do the T Molding and the upper windshield molding both snap into the clips? I thought it was just the upper windshield molding but the assembly manual indicates otherwise. Any pics would be appreciated. Thanks
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The Moldings have nothing to due with sealing the Windshield and are only held on by the clips. If the Clips are rusted out replacements can be installed. There are two ways to install the Windshield it self. Tape and glue. The Car left St Luis with Tape but most use Glue today since all modern cars are done way and that's what glass shops do all day long. When doing tape you do a dry run and install the glass and trim and see how bad everything fits. Then You can shim the glass and start bending the clips and moldings till You get it looking OK. With Glue You just go for it, lay a heavy bead of glue and install the glass and trim as fast as You can and hope that You can bend trim and move the glass around before the glue sets up.
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Instructor
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 245
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From: Layton, UT
The Moldings have nothing to due with sealing the Windshield and are only held on by the clips. If the Clips are rusted out replacements can be installed. There are two ways to install the Windshield it self. Tape and glue. The Car left St Luis with Tape but most use Glue today since all modern cars are done way and that's what glass shops do all day long. When doing tape you do a dry run and install the glass and trim and see how bad everything fits. Then You can shim the glass and start bending the clips and moldings till You get it looking OK. With Glue You just go for it, lay a heavy bead of glue and install the glass and trim as fast as You can and hope that You can bend trim and move the glass around before the glue sets up.
