64 hardtop repair

[Patrick C.]

I have a dent in the trim on my 64 hardtop above the drivers window. I would like to remove the trim piece and have it repaired. I was hoping someone could give me some pointers on how to remove this piece? Do I have to remove the rubeer molding that is attached to the trim piece to get to the screws? After you remove the screws how to you remove the trim from the front and rear trim pieces without damaging the pieces? Any help would be appreciated.

[Joe R.]

Re: 64 hardtop repair

Patrick,

Here are a couple of pics of the molding on the RH. May give you an idea of what you are up against. Yes, the rubber will have to be removed as the screws are under the weatherstrip.

JR

[Patrick C.]

Re: 64 hardtop repair

Patrick,

Here are a couple of pics of the molding on the RH. May give you an idea of what you are up against. Yes, the rubber will have to be removed as the screws are under the weatherstrip.

JR

Thanks Joe

The picture is very helpful. Is it difficult to work the ends out from the front header and rear trim pieces? I was thinking I would also remove the rear corner piece which would make removing it easier?

Pat

[Joe R.]

Re: 64 hardtop repair

Patrick,

Just remove the rear corner piece which should be easy and after taking off the weatherstrip and removing the screws the piece should pull out nicely. Usually there is a large amount of sealant under the strip so it will take some firm pulling to free it from the fiberglass shell.

Good luck,

JR

[Patrick C.]

Re: 64 hardtop repair

Patrick,

Just remove the rear corner piece which should be easy and after taking off the weatherstrip and removing the screws the piece should pull out nicely. Usually there is a large amount of sealant under the strip so it will take some firm pulling to free it from the fiberglass shell.

Good



JR

Thanks Joe

i will give it a shot. Any recomendation on who could take the dent out and polish that piece of trim. Im in Tulsa.