T-Top Chrome Trim Removal
Any special advise on the chrome trim removal from a T-Top?.
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Were you referring to the T-Tops or trim on the T-Bar?
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From a t-top panel itself the way I read it....:lurk::lurk:
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t-top themselves.
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I just did mine. I used a small piece of hardwood to tap it off, go evenly from side to side and it comes right off pretty easily.
I assume you know those little corner pieces that join the front to the sides are riveted to the top and have to be drilled out as well as the side trim. |
Hi,
Just wondering.... if you need to 'tap' the front piece off, how do you get it back on without scraping the new paint? Regards, Alan |
Originally Posted by Alan 71
(Post 1575029176)
Hi,
Just wondering.... if you need to 'tap' the front piece off, how do you get it back on without scraping the new paint? Regards, Alan The front of the chrom strip is a little bell mouthed so the front edge actually does not contact the paint. The strip is held in place by some small protrusions like teeth inside the top edge of the strip. When you tap it off you can see the marks they make in the fiberglass. I reinstalled mine by carefully aligning the strip with the leading edge and also the corner where the strip makes the curve, then "Banging" it with the heel of my hand. Some people told me to use a rubber hammer but I was afraid of putting a dent in it. Worked fine for me, no marks in the paint and the teeth regrabbed the fiberglass no problem. |
Hi TG,
O.K. Nice explaination. I'm going to be looking at roof panels without their front trim installed to see what you've described. Thanks! Regards, Alan |
Originally Posted by TopGunn
(Post 1575031267)
Yes...precisely the thing that kept me awake at night while my car was being painted! I was pretty worried about it installing the trim back on but it works out fine.
The front of the chrom strip is a little bell mouthed so the front edge actually does not contact the paint. The strip is held in place by some small protrusions like teeth inside the top edge of the strip. When you tap it off you can see the marks they make in the fiberglass. I reinstalled mine by carefully aligning the strip with the leading edge and also the corner where the strip makes the curve, then "Banging" it with the heel of my hand. Some people told me to use a rubber hammer but I was afraid of putting a dent in it. Worked fine for me, no marks in the paint and the teeth regrabbed the fiberglass no problem. |
Trim at T-Top Center, with Holes!!!
Inspecting my car today I noticed bunch of holes at the end of the chrome center trim on the T-Top.
Do these holes belong there ???? (have no idea what they are for); What is the part common name - trying to find a replacement, cannot locate at vendors.... Regards, http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pict...ictureid=60129 |
I've searched for one in the past and I don't believe they're available...
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Originally Posted by samuk
(Post 1575040023)
Inspecting my car today I noticed bunch of holes at the end of the chrome center trim on the T-Top.
Do these holes belong there ???? (have no idea what they are for); What is the part common name - trying to find a replacement, cannot locate at vendors.... Regards, http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pict...ictureid=60129 Nice Bright Blue interior. |
Are you referring to the holes at the end, on the left side of this picture?
My 70 has the same holes. Seems to be factory. |
Interesting...my 77 doesn't have the holes.
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I Have this piece on a shelf in my storage area....let me have a look and see what it has for holes. If memory serves there are holes on the outer edge to hold the piece in place with pop rivits (??).....your holes appear to be inboard further.
Is it possible "Bubba" was there drilling screw in to hold the part down tighter? dodosmike |
BBCorv70 = Yes the holes on the left side of the center trim, someone drilled them (maybe to hold a CB Antenna);
Dodosmike = just the holes there, no bolts; |
nope those holes are not factory... I don't think anyone makes these components as a replacement.
Sully |
Hi,
I agree that the large trim piece shouldn't have those holes and also that it isn't being reproduced. Because it's ss, the originals can be polished if they're in pretty good condition. The 2 pieces on the halo are chrome and can thus be re-plated. Regards, Alan http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...9/IMG_0010.jpg |
:eek:Sorry but I have to disagree.
Mine is a 70, this one may be as well. Author didn't say. I find it highly unlikely somebody has drilled holes in mine in the exact locations as in his photo. I'd guess a design change eliminated them in later builds. Anyway, if they bother you, you may be able to find replacements without. I removed mine a few days ago. Preparing to deal with some windshield frame issues. Taking some photos, shot a few of the trim while I was in the garage. Here's what mine looks like. Always possible Bubba worked on mine as well, never know. Seems a bit coincidental... http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/a...c/DSC01546.jpg |
Hi BB,
I still believe there were no holes there in original trim pieces. The General did some lousy work, but look at the sloppiness of those holes compared to the other screw and rivet holes in that large trim piece. Regards, Alan |
Originally Posted by Alan 71
(Post 1575061104)
Hi BB,
I still believe there were no holes there in original trim pieces. The General did some lousy work, but look at the sloppiness of those holes compared to the other screw and rivet holes in that large trim piece. Regards, Alan You may be right.... May also be I was poking in this area years ago. I've owned this car for a long time. Seem to recall poking around those holes, wondered what were for. I may have actually caused the lifting you see in the picture. Would have been many years ago if I were the culprit... Anyway.... If I get a chance I may have a look at a 69 or a 68. If the holes are not present, for me that would be string evidence that for some reason people bored holes in the trim. For what purpose I don't know. Maybe some sort of antenna? CB radios were a fad in the early to mid 70's.. I bought the car in 1983.. Seems coincidental the other fellow and I would have holes in the same spot.. Stranger things have happened. If the holes are not present in earlier models I doubt GM would introduce them, then remove them. Bottom line, the OP can find used trim on eBay without holes if he wishes. Think they were asking for $90 each or something in that ball park. |
Hi BB,
I'm sort of thinking C-B radio too. I sometimes see rear bumpers with 2 holes dilled in them of that size and spacing. Regards, Alan |
Mine is a 69...
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OK, either the holes were factory and were eliminated sometime in mid 70 or 71, OR someone drilled holes in both of our trims for reasons unknown. Maybe a CB radio antenna?
I may have buggered the holes in mine, poking around. I've had this car for many years, don't recall what I may have done when I was driving it pretty regularly, before even thinking about cleaning it up. I may look at other 68, 69, or 70's as I get a chance. Alan may be right though, could be some common hack.. TBD |
Hi,
Here's a picture of the birdcge in that area. It didn't change in the 68-72 model years... there's nothing for the 2 holes to do unless they're drilled after delivery. Regards, Alan http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...589/IMG-54.jpg |
Originally Posted by Alan 71
(Post 1575070600)
Hi,
Here's a picture of the birdcge in that area. It didn't change in the 68-72 model years... there's nothing for the 2 holes to do unless they're drilled after delivery. Regards, Alan http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...589/IMG-54.jpg Yup, same with mine. No idea why the factory would put the holes there unless there was a design change. Quite possible the holes were drilled by former owners. Seems strange the holes are so similarly placed, the OPs photo and mine, unless it was for some common accessory. Maybe a CB antenna as you suggested. I'll be dropping by the local Corvette shop in a few weeks. They have some early C3s there. I may take a look out of curiousity. |
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