Re: Windshield trim installation

Posted by HH56 On 2015/2/3 15:01:26

You didn't mention the year but if it is a V8 and you are using one of Steele's gaskets, my best advice is to stock up on tranquilizers and swear words. I do believe the repro gaskets are softer than originals & do not have the strength to hold the molding as the originals did.

The procedure is in the SM and for the most part works well on the long straighter pieces. Where I had issues was on the two side pieces. The rubber did not have the strength to hold around the curves and particularly at the top corners. On those side pieces I finally had to resort to tape and adhesive starting with a dab at the bottom. Once that was held I was able to walk it around the curve and then up with the rubber holding. Needed a bit more tape and adhesive to hold the top corners.

IIRC, BigKev has a few photos and info in his project blog on how he did his 54 so that might give some insight if you have one of the earlier models.