Re: 1955 super clipper windshield trim

Posted by d c On 2018/4/12 18:18:04

The grove in the rubber and the 3 overlap clips are the only things to hold the trim. I assume the 3 clips still have the posts on them and were not broken off by the one who removed the trim? This very often happens when people are unaware that the interior trim must be removed to get to the retainers on the posts. I would also suggest that you check for the windshield sitting too low in the opening. If so those retainers shown on the service bulletin may, or may not rectify the issue. First verify the trim is the proper/ original shape. That it was not kinked, warped, or sprung when removed. The pinch weld in the opening must be in good condition and the opening unaltered. If this is verified,the procedure is this - take the windshield trim and hold it up to the vehicle on the roof line and the "A" pillars and the lower corners. The trim was manufactured to have its outer edge exactly follow the rolled lip edge on the body opening. When you hold the trim up aligning its outer edge to follow the body- carefully inspect and compare the trims rolled inner lip with the groove in the rubber weatherstrip. I think you will find it is a long way off. If the groove in the rubber is lower than the trim on top and to the inside on the pillars as I suspect then the shield is not in proper position and you will see the lower outside corners are way off line too and the trim will never stay in. Also , the trim edge which gets roped into the rubber must be a full fold. A crisp 180deg fold and in good condition. I suspect the auxiliary clips may push the shield in slightly on the bottom but will not lift the glass into its required position. The glass will need to be raised and held up approximately 3/16-1/4. When this is done you will see the trim now lines up with the slit and can now be roped in and will stay in place. A glass professional advised 2 ways to accomplish this. And my experience was that all wind noise and leaks at the upper corners of the 1955 windshield were gone. This is a process that will take much time and determination. The posts may be reattached to the stainless with proper techniques and materials also. Good luck.