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Re: 69 Windshield Header Molding & Corners
Pat, I believe the corners have three screws...two along the inside of the header and one on the outside end.
Once you are sure you have all the screws out, be aware these trim parts will not just "pop off". The birdcage header cavity under the trim is filled with a foam seal and sealing compound that tends to cement the trim parts in position. A little gentle persuasion may be necessary to start the trim moving...start with the more substantial corner. Be careful not to bend the thin center molding. -
Re: 69 Windshield Header Molding & Corners
Thanks ChuckComment
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Caution....
That 'third' screw holding the corner moldings on is on the front side and it was installed BEFORE the windshield glass went in. On most cars, it's pretty darn hard to get a screwdriver on it with the windshield glass installed and you won't be the first guy who's cracked his windshield trying to get the screw out/in via the 'big hammer' method with the glass in place.... Here's hoping you get lucky!Comment
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Re: Caution....
Thanks Jack. I looked everywhere for that third screw. This explains why I can't find it. I guess the windshield has to come off.
Is it possible to remove the center molding without removing the end pieces?
Thanks,
PatComment
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??? We Must Have A... ???
A "fayhlyuh to cuhmunikate". The "third screw" I'm talking about may be under the weatherstrip retainer and the pillar post trim molding, but it's nowhere close to the windshield. It's to the rear of the flange that separates the the windshield recess from the weatherstrip mounting area. I'm pretty sure I had all the trim off before the windshield came out. It makes no sense that the factory would have installed the windshield after this trim was installed.Comment
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Re: ??? We Must Have A... ???
I believe ya'll be right Chuck. It has been a while since I have had one apart, but like you, I think the 3rd screw is under the weatherstripDick WhittingtonComment
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The AIM shows where the front side screw is....
but, it's a '*****' to get out with the glass in place! The shaft of your screwdriver is typically a smack dab interference against the top edge of the glass....Comment
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Uncle Jack Is Right As Usual...Sort Of...
Pat, Jack's "caution" is well taken, but not entirely because of the screw in the end. There are actually FIVE SCREWS...the two chrome plated screws inside, two on the front above the windshield glass (under the reveal molding), and one on the end under the weatherstrip. I only remembered three screws because I have re-installed my corners for body work using only the two inside and the screw on the end.
If you remove the reveal molding, another "caution" is in order: the reveal molding is a thin, narrow piece of trim that is easily bent to worthlessness. Be careful removing it; it can be removed without damage if you proceed slowly and carefully.
If you get to the point of removing those two front screws, a phillips screw driver with a small diameter shaft may work without damaging the glass. However, those screws are typically rusted in place, making "camming out" likely with a small screwdriver. Experiencing ignorance as bliss, I must have removed mine without damaging the windshield; the windshield was to be discarded anyway. There are several screws in that area. Counting from the (right) windshield corner, I believe the first and third screws are the ones securing the corner trim, and I believe the second attaches a reveal molding clip.
When you go back with the trim, you will find sealing details in the Assembly Instruction Manual (For 70, it's UPC1, Sheet F10/F11.Comment
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Re: Uncle Jack Is Right As Usual...Sort Of...
Thanks for all the feedback. I will proceed with a lot of caution.Comment
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