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Offline GS Bill

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Exterior Window Trim Reveal Moldings
« on: March 23, 2021, 10:53:32 AM »
Hi all,
i posted a question yesterday in a thread that was a few years old and didn't see a response.
I have a 2 door hard top that i am replacing the windshield because it is cracked and i need to remove and reinstall the back glass because it leaks like a sieve.  The question is where can i find the clips that retain the moldings?  i saw in the old thread that NAPA carries the front clip but i don't know if the rear glass uses the same clips.  I cannot find the info anywhere.  Anyone have an idea?

Thanks  Bill

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Re: Exterior Window Trim Reveal Moldings
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2021, 11:10:20 AM »
My 65 skylark were the same,front and rear. Purchased them from a local parts store that sells body shop supplies. Napa has them too.
Lay some masking tape around the outer edge of the window, then use a sharpie marker to draw a mark where the center of each clip is located. When you install the trim firmly press down at each mark. I've seen guys pound on the trim with a rubber mallet and dent the trim.
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Re: Exterior Window Trim Reveal Moldings
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2021, 12:01:03 PM »
Thanks!
This is the PN listed in the previous thread.  Balkamp BK6651943.  Do you remember what you used?

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Re: Exterior Window Trim Reveal Moldings
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2021, 04:55:37 PM »
 Take one of your originals to a Napa or a parts store that carries paint supplies. I don't have a number from my store. I do remember they were 37 cents each. That was September of 2020.
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Re: Exterior Window Trim Reveal Moldings
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2021, 05:27:37 AM »
COURTESY CALL! I dont get over here to often these days but if its any help, this is the go-to guy for the window trim clips. A box of something like 20 clips was a few bucks. Hope this helps. You should read my thred about the "Secret experimental 1964 GX 455" around page 55 where theres a major discussion about the window trim.  Good luck! Bill in TR

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Re: Exterior Window Trim Reveal Moldings
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2021, 09:30:48 AM »
Auveco is a major supplier of various clips and fasteners. I've purchased from the local auto body supply store.
Here's their catalog section of glass trim clips:
https://onlinecatalog.auveco.com/Auveco-Catalog/401/
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