• When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Rear window Chrome and Sail molding

R

Rockylguy

Well-Known Member
Local time
9:18 PM
Joined
Mar 17, 2016
Messages
102
Reaction score
108
Location
Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland
How do you remove the rear window chrome trim and the sail trim pieces from 67 Coronet? I managed to remove the windshield chrome but can't get the rear window trim to release from the clips. Is there a special tool or trick to this?

P1060118.JPG
 
I used one of these to release the clips.

https://www.rakuten.com/shop/beachaudio/product/5020248/?scid=pla_google_beachaudio&rmatt=tsid:1012713|cid:925429614|agid:44930605183|tid:pla-308254134645|crid:219968117959|nw:g|rnd:9163457932035091641|dvc:c|adp:1o8|mt:|loc:9025810&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItJqdlqTO2AIVjbrACh1qQAcNEAQYCCABEgJR-PD_BwE

It's possible that if your rear glass has been out before, they may have run urethane sealer around the channel before reinstalling the trim. The guy who replaced my rear glass did this on mine I was unhappy to see when I picked it up. Didn't know much I could do about it at that point so I went ahead and installed the trim. It will be fun the next time it has to come off. I will probably take a heat gun and apply some heat under the trim in an effort to soften it.

The C-pillar chrome strip is secured by studs that are nutted on the inside. The inside rear window trip needs to be removed and the headliner loosened around the lower area of the pillar to get access to the trim nuts.
 
Thanks. I have a trim removal kit but not the tool your showing. I did a search but didn't find any useful information except that sometimes the stainless trim around the window is a PITA to remove without damaging it. I was hoping not to have to tinker with the headliner but suspected that I may have to! Thanks again.
 
Easy to damage, so don't get excited and take your time.. Same idea as your ws but they always seemed more difficult... As said above, maybe glued in.. Take a putty knife and lift up GENTLY and see if you can tell if there is caulking holding them.
Backin the day we used a long flat blade ( very small tip) screwdriver to release the back moldings... You could also lift the chrome with a putty knife ( again not too far and don't bend it) to be able to see the clips and then take a removal tool to unclip them....
 
There are other type window clip release tools available - that's the one I'm most familiar with. The tool has to reach past the weatherstriping and catch the clip and pull it back slightly to release it from the window trim. But if you have the front out you have probably seen what you're dealing with.
 
AR67GTX said:
There are other type window clip release tools available - that's the one I'm most familiar with. The tool has to reach past the weatherstriping and catch the clip and pull it back slightly to release it from the window trim. But if you have the front out you have probably seen what you're dealing with.
Click to expand...
Correct, and you have to pry ( way to strong a word for this) up on the chrome as you hold the clip with your clip tool.... Careful, it bends really easily
 
Rockylguy said:
How do you remove the rear window chrome trim and the sail trim pieces from 67 Coronet? I managed to remove the windshield chrome but can't get the rear window trim to release from the clips. Is there a special tool or trick to this?

View attachment 558199
Click to expand...
The sail trim pieces have 2 nuts on the inside
 
Thanks everyone. I'll get at the window trim tomorrow morning and as for the sail trim pieces, that will wait. I wanted to remove the chrome around the rear window and windshield first to assess the condition of the metal in preparation for restoration. I will create a thread in the restoration forum to document the progress.
 
Rockylguy said:
Thanks everyone. I'll get at the window trim tomorrow morning and as for the sail trim pieces, that will wait. I wanted to remove the chrome around the rear window and windshield first to assess the condition of the metal in preparation for restoration. I will create a thread in the restoration forum to document the progress.
Click to expand...
My window trim was on since the day my car was born wasn’t to bad to pull off all my lower corners had a pretty good amount of rust i had to cut out and repair
 
Moparstyle said:
My window trim was on since the day my car was born wasn’t to bad to pull off all my lower corners had a pretty good amount of rust i had to cut out and repair
Click to expand...
No weepholes for the water to escape... Just sits and rusts....
 
Yep - mine had some rust in the corners - particularly on the pass side. I chipped and ground it down to solid metal and couldn't find any sign of breakthrough so I coated it with POR15 since I wasn't planning to get into body and paint work at that time.
 
joe smith said:
No weepholes for the water to escape... Just sits and rusts....
Click to expand...
Moparstyle said:
My window trim was on since the day my car was born wasn’t to bad to pull off all my lower corners had a pretty good amount of rust i had to cut out and repair
Click to expand...
Got the trim off and after scraping and cleaning out rust in the lower corners, I have a small hole in the drivers side. I will post pics in the restoration forum.
 
Rockylguy said:
Got the trim off and after scraping and cleaning out rust in the lower corners, I have a small hole in the drivers side. I will post pics in the restoration forum.
Click to expand...
I had holes in all 4 corners wasnt to big of a pain to fix just make sure you get all the rust out and check the underside my biggest rust spots on my 66 was the window corners the ends of the drip rails and the outer sail panel trim took a bit of work but i got it all fixed
 
Moparstyle said:
I had holes in all 4 corners wasnt to big of a pain to fix just make sure you get all the rust out and check the underside my biggest rust spots on my 66 was the window corners the ends of the drip rails and the outer sail panel trim took a bit of work but i got it all fixed
Click to expand...
Just ran water along the bottom of the rear window and discovered a leak in the passenger side lower corner. I taped off both sides and blasted the area with glass beads to remove the rust and clean the area. You can see where the problem is and not too hard to fix.

P1060131.JPG
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Hardware question - 2dr Hardtop Interior Rear Window Trim
Replies
2
Views
710
copper67sat
copper67sat
dodge68charger
Front/Rear Window Trim Clip Differences?
Replies
10
Views
1K
QuebecRollin
QuebecRollin
6
68-70 charger rear window opening dimensions
Replies
2
Views
894
69Y2383
6
nbbcrh
WTB WTB 1967 B-body 2dr. Hardtop rear panels chrome trim
Replies
6
Views
555
nbbcrh
nbbcrh
HAHNAGON
Anyone have detailed pictures or INSTRUCTIONS ON 68-70 CHARGER INNER SAIL PANEL INSTALL OR REAR WINDOW INTERIOR TRIM/MOLDING?
Replies
5
Views
3K
69 Charger
69 Charger
Auto Transport Service
Back
Top