Rear Window Trim

[68goldrunner]

Hello all,

Im trying to remove the stainless rear window trim from my 1968 Road Runner. I have the tool and removed the front window trim with no problem. I can't seem to hook the clips on the rear window trim. Does anyone have any tips?

Thx
Brad

 

[71airgrabberRR]

I wrote up a "How To" and posted it on another members resto thread here on FBBO.

Here is the link.

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopar...-Runner/page3&highlight=window+chrome+removal


Go down to Post #42

Hope it helps.

 

[68goldrunner]

Thanks airgrabber. I'll try again on my next days off. It was strange because I had no problem with the front window. I'll take any advice you have on removing the glass too. I tried to pay someone to do the work but they saw the car and got scared. I've tried all the glass places in town and can't get any to work on the car.

Thx

 

[71airgrabberRR]

Sometimes the sticky adhesive that is caulked around the rubber weatherstripping will bond itself to the chrome. When it does, this causes the chrome to be a lot harder to remove. You can use the chrome tool in a similar fashion like a knife to cut the caulking away from the chrome. Just slide the tool under the chrome and slide it along the entire length of the chrome piece. It will take some work but it can be done. However you will have to take extra care not to bend of otherwise damage the chrome as you pull / lift the chrome away from the glass.

As far as removing the back glass goes, here is how I have had success in the past;

Chances are if the original window seal and glass are still in the car, I'll bet the rear seal is very hard. Once the chrome is off, take a utility razor knife and start cutting away at the rubber. You will have to remove the interior window reveal moldings too. Then cut away the rubber seal from the interior of the car too.

Get someone to help you and gently push against the glass a little at a time.

Don't try to force it or you will break the glass.

You will have to buy a new window seal, but you will probably want to anyhow to help prevent a future water leak.

You might even be able to find a YouTube video too.

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But I would strongly recommend trying to find an "old school" glass man if you possibly can. It's worth the money to have someone else install the glass if you can.

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They will know all of the little tricks of the trade. I have only been able to install one windshield without breaking it. (One that takes a rubber weather strip that is)

On the 71 and up B bodies and all E body cars the glass is easy since they are held in with a butyl tape round type adhesive material and don't use a gasket.

 

[68goldrunner]

Awesome thank you. I appreciate your time. Gonna be a few days before I can get to it. Around here I haven't found the old school glass guy. I'll check back in a few and update with progress...hopefully.

 

[68goldrunner]

Thanks for the advice. I finally got the rear window trim off. It was PIA but now it's off. I think I've convinced a glass company to help me remove the windows now that the trim has been taken off.