Packard Forum Index » Post-War (1946-54)

Topic: Inside windshield molding

Bottom

Previous Topic

Next Topic Register To Post

Todd W. White

Inside windshield molding

Just can't stay away

I've searched for an answer to this but can't find it in the forums, probably because I don't know the right terminology, so please forgive if this has already been asked and answered.

I'm about to have my windshield glass replaced on my 1949 22nd-series DeLuxe 8 Touring Sedan. The gentleman who is going to do the work is an older fellow who has been a professional at it for many years. However, because of our location, he has not seen many Packards in recent years. I am going to print off the service manual instructions for the replacement of the windshield glass, and all of the other glasses well, but I have a question that I can't seem to find in the service manual.

As I look at the windshield glass from the inside, I notice that, underneath the metal trim, there is what appears to be some kind of cloth gasket, for want of a better term. When he takes the trim off to remove the glass and the old gasket and external stainless trim, does that brown cloth gasket come off with the inner molding and go back on with it, or does he need to have a new set of the cloth gaskets, along with the new rubber gaskets, in order to install everything correctly?

Thanks for your help.

Posted on: Yesterday 23:59

Todd W. White
Sapulpa, Okla.
1949 2262 DeLuxe Eight Touring Sedan

53 Cavalier

Re: Inside windshield molding

Home away from home

My 53 didn't have anything like what you're describing, not much help I know. If you have a picture that may help someone recognize what you're referring to. Maybe it's something that was added after production?

Posted on: Today 16:00

Todd W. White

Re: Inside windshield molding

Just can't stay away

Pics of what I am asking about.

Attach file:

20241014_161434.jpg (3,092.19 KB)

20241014_161438.jpg (3,079.84 KB)

20241014_161443.jpg (2,012.30 KB)

Posted on: Today 16:16

Todd W. White
Sapulpa, Okla.
1949 2262 DeLuxe Eight Touring Sedan

HH56

Re: Inside windshield molding

Forum Ambassador

That is a finish welting or sometimes called upholstery piping and if you are careful with removal of the molding, the old stuff can be reused although you may need to tape or glue it on the inside of the molding to keep it in place when reinstalling. If it is damaged, new can be found although maybe not in the exact same color and texture as the original. If you cannot find the color needed an upholsterer can male new by sewing fabric or vinyl over a 1/8" plastic core if you buy a length of material in the proper color. That may take a few days though so you would need to plan ahead.

As 53 Cavalier pointed out new is always better but the original color and texture may be hard to find even if you buy material and have it made. Amazon has some possibilities in upholstery piping although the holding flange or tail in the upholstery product is somewhat narrower than the original welting so it may be harder to glue or tape to the molding while installing. Some of the online retail upholstery supply houses may also have something. You could also go to a local upholstery place and see if they could check with one of their wholesale only suppliers who would possibly have a better or different selection..

Posted on: Today 16:44

Howard