C1 Window Post Tabs

[Steve Westphal]

As I get ready to paint and chrome my '56, I am curious about the "infamous" broken tabs on the window posts. Since I haven't disassembled it yet, I do not know what shape they are in. Is there any method of removing them that will spare the tabs in the event that they aren't broken?

[Roy B.]

Re: C1 Window Post Tabs

Using a rubber mallet remove it evenly , don't pry it from the top area or bottom.

[Calvin M.]

Re: C1 Window Post Tabs

Steve, I just lifted the complete windshield assembly from my '57 and had no problem with the tabs. I think most are broken when the assembly is rocked back and forth to break the seal. Try to go straight up.

[Richard E.]

Re: C1 Window Post Tabs

Cal - Likewise on my 62 recently. You need to be equally careful on re-install and not over tighten those tab studs, AND make sure that the rubber fill strip(s) under each post are there as required. Regards, Dick

[Mike E.]

Re: C1 Window Post Tabs

Tabs are SELDOM broken by removal/installation of windshieldframe--they are almost always broken by a shrunken soft top being clamped down trying to make it stretch and clamp both on the windshield header and on the deck lid.