Just installed my windshield yesterday, but I did remember my top and side stainless trim was bent so I ordered new parts and reused the bottom piece.
Man, what a nightmare the upper parts are. The top outside corners are about 1/2" away from the body due to lack of proper curvature.
I pulled the originals out and spent a couple hours tapping out the dents and reshaping then using a flat file to start the polishing process.
What a difference in fitment!
Are WS trim pieces one of those items that need to be put in the "use originals only" category?
BTW, I had a chance to prefit my repro rears and they are perfect.
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1995 GT convertible - Laser Red
1995 GT convertible - Black (Son's ride)
1966 GT Fastback under restoration- Code T Red
with White LeMans stripes.
Just installed my windshield yesterday, but I did remember my top and side stainless trim was bent so I ordered new parts and reused the bottom piece.
Man, what a nightmare the upper parts are. The top outside corners are about 1/2" away from the body due to lack of proper curvature.
I pulled the originals out and spent a couple hours tapping out the dents and reshaping then using a flat file to start the polishing process.
What a difference in fitment!
Are WS trim pieces one of those items that need to be put in the "use originals only" category?
BTW, I had a chance to prefit my repro rears and they are perfect.
From what I have read repro stainless trim does not fit very well and is very thin so
it will bend/dent very easy.
I had a original set straightened and polished up by a chrome shop with excellent results.
Did you ever take a look at the side trim for the front windshield? I have to use 1 repro piece, and it looks like the bottom of the side pieces won't match the OEM bottom piece. Did you ever notice that?
Are WS trim pieces one of those items that need to be put in the "use originals only" category?
Yes
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Originally Posted by 65fastback6
From what I have read repro stainless trim does not fit very well and is very thin so
it will bend/dent very easy.
I had a original set straightened and polished up by a chrome shop with excellent results.
Man, what a nightmare the upper parts are. The top outside corners are about 1/2" away from the body due to lack of proper curvature.
Hmmm… Makes me wonder if there's a tool problem or your were damaged. I've installed these with no problem, other than being really careful since they are softer than OEM.
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front window trim
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Originally Posted by ScottsGT
Just installed my windshield yesterday, but I did remember my top and side stainless trim was bent so I ordered new parts and reused the bottom piece.
Man, what a nightmare the upper parts are. The top outside corners are about 1/2" away from the body due to lack of proper curvature.
I pulled the originals out and spent a couple hours tapping out the dents and reshaping then using a flat file to start the polishing process.
What a difference in fitment!
Are WS trim pieces one of those items that need to be put in the "use originals only" category?
BTW, I had a chance to prefit my repro rears and they are perfect.
Same here had to polish and reuse the originals
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"If it aint broke, dont fix it"
Repop trim=garbage. Have your OE trim polished. Many places can even remove dents and dings from trim too...
I saw a video of Chip Foose showing how to do this with a set of punches, chisels and miniature dollys. So I dug through the tool box and came up with my own.
I think I even impressed myself with my results.
And yes, the rears fit real good, but bent easily.
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1995 GT convertible - Laser Red
1995 GT convertible - Black (Son's ride)
1966 GT Fastback under restoration- Code T Red
with White LeMans stripes.
Just installed my windshield yesterday, but I did remember my top and side stainless trim was bent so I ordered new parts and reused the bottom piece.
Man, what a nightmare the upper parts are. The top outside corners are about 1/2" away from the body due to lack of proper curvature.
I pulled the originals out and spent a couple hours tapping out the dents and reshaping then using a flat file to start the polishing process.
What a difference in fitment!
Are WS trim pieces one of those items that need to be put in the "use originals only" category?
BTW, I had a chance to prefit my repro rears and they are perfect.
Mine was so bad, I had the windshield guy glue it down... Going to be a huge problem if I ever have to replace it, but could not get it right without glue...
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Hmmm… Makes me wonder if there's a tool problem or your were damaged. I've installed these with no problem, other than being really careful since they are softer than OEM.
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Reproduction windshield trim issues
