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removal of windshield trim and molding

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DNA DOA

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Hey everyone this is my Dad's 67 fastback Mustang. He is the original order and we have decided to do a complete restoration. It is completly stock with matching numbes. I need to start tearing this mustang down but first I need to know how to remove all of this old and hard to replace chrome molding around the windows and windshield.

I have done this before on a few fox body Mustangs and even have the proper tool that splits like a tuning fork with curved edges and that works great on the fox mustangs but not sure if is the right way to go about removing these. Any pointer would be great. Will be taking lots of pics during the process so stayed tuned.

Thanks.






 

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Fstbk

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I did a search on youtube and found a great video demonstrating exactly this and it helped me greatly, I would suggest a search there.
 

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Awesome project to have! I used the blue painters tape on both front and back glass and laid it down up close to the trim. The tool I used is the arrow-head shaped pry bar. You guys also might want to spray off the glass with lots of water to get any bedded in dirt or debris that will jam up the trim clips from popping off properly.
 

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I searched and found the vids, thanks. I will spray the trim out and get rid of the small particles. Good tip.
 
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The arrow headed tool is the right one. Just go slow and try not to bend that molding. From what I've heard, the repo stuff is not very good.

For the drip rail molding, I used a old-style can opener with electrial tape wrapped around it to prevent scratches and pried it up and off. Again - slow and careful with it.
 
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Drip rails - old style can opener with electrical tape wrapped around it.
F/R Window molding - Tool, F/R Glass molding removal tool - C-T3 @ National Parts Depot
 
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