Stainless reinstall

[Jhn824]

Hey guys...im about to reinstall the stainless on my 65 Belvedere HT...the three layers of stainless (drip rail, stainless that holds the window weatherstrip and the interior "headliner trim") is there an order that these must be reinstalled?

 

[493 Mike]

Hey guys...im about to reinstall the stainless on my 65 Belvedere HT...the three layers of stainless (drip rail, stainless that holds the window weatherstrip and the interior "headliner trim") is there an order that these must be reinstalled?

The piece that holds the weather strip has a strip of thin foam between it and the roof. It is adjustable in and out and it is trial by fire to get it in the sweet spot. Is the glass adjusted properly? If so it will help get the position correct. What are you doing for the weather strip? Is it new or used? I believe Steel Rubber is the only proper fitting manufacturer. It should have a molded in bend where the roof angles. Mine wasn't Steel and had no bend. I cut the strip and rejoined it to get a better fit in the angled area. I think I installed the roof gutter stainless first, it's been several years. You should get more info from others on this site.
Use lots of masking tape to protect that roof paint! It may help to contact Joe Suchy for advice, he's in Fairburn GA.
Mike

 

[Jhn824]

Yes I know Joe well...I bought my weatherstrip from him. I dont have windows in right now...im thinking it may go together from the outside in...drip rail then weatherstrip stainless (i have new foam) then interior stainlesss???

 

[493 Mike]

Yes I know Joe well...I bought my weatherstrip from him. I dont have windows in right now...im thinking it may go together from the outside in...drip rail then weatherstrip stainless (i have new foam) then interior stainlesss???

Do you mean chrome trim? Mine was so rusty I cleaned it up and painted it. Rechrome was quoted to me as about $95 per piece! That was 15 years ago.
Mike