T-Top Chrome Molding

[Les G.]

What is the best way to remove the T-Top Chrome moldings on a 1971.

[Steve W.]

Re: T-Top Chrome Molding

Remove all screws and use the platic trim removal tools (gently) you can get these at most auto parts stores or online.

[Edward J.]

Re: T-Top Chrome Molding

Les, I heard alot about the removel of those mouldings for repainting the car, Myself, I left them in place because of what happens when reinstalling them on a freshly painted car. they will tend to remove the paint on the re-install. if you do a careful job of taping you will not be able to see a parting line. Its a tight fit around the top. Good luck Ed

[Monte M.]

Re: T-Top Chrome Molding

Les,
I took the front portion off and left the piece that is over the door glass alone.

There is a rivet that holds the piece on that is over the door glass. If you choose to remove that piece, you will have to drill that rivet out. The problem doing this is, the butt of the rivet will be rattling around inside your T-Top if you do not address it.

I bought a car years ago that had the rivet rattling around in it. To resolve my issue, I got a tube of white glue and squirted in the rivet hole, and then rattled the rivet butt around until it found its way into the glue. I let it sit over night, and no more rattle.

Just food for thought.

Monte