Window chrome trim question

roosterrusek · 07-24-2008

OK, I am in the last stages of my 71 GT bodywork being done. (yes it has taken for-freakin-ever). I was told that I will need to get all new window trim as the old trim was trashed, and that it is needed to hold some gaskets in place. Does this mean I need to get all of that trim for all around the window, or just the door window channel molding?

I am fairly sure that I have seen some GT's that don't have the chrome trim that goes on the upper portion of the door, and I kind of like the look of not having it. I would rather just have to have the door window channel molding.

So, can someone tell me the need/purpose of the door window chrome trim other than just looks? I mean that part that goes up and over where the door/window track is as if I don't have to get that, I won't, I'll just get that lower door window channel molding.

Thanks

Paulie

namba209 · 07-24-2008

The stainless trim around the door windows is just eye candy, except for the lower piece. It holds the rubber window scraper against the window to keep water and other debris from getting down inside the door. The other two trim pieces are held in by the window channel rubber track, and IIRC, a screw in the top rear corner. HTH.

roosterrusek · 07-25-2008

Cool, so all I need to find is the lower door scraper piece. Werd up guys....thanks.

Paulie

Sparky73 · 07-25-2008

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the 2 pieces of trim on the doors connected with a pop-rivit - not a screw? I just took mine off a week ago and I just drilled the center out so the pieces popped off.

Also, what is the easiest way to remove the window rubber/scrapper from the aluminum trim piece? I believe Opel GT Source stocks the rubber, but you have to use your trim. I havn't tried removing it yet because mine are in good shape (minus the rubber) and I didn't want to damage anything.

namba209 · 07-25-2008

Yep, you're right, forgot about that. I put mine back together with a 1/8" (#6) sheetmetal screw, 1/2" long.

07-24-2008	#1 (permalink)
roosterrusek Opeler Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 144	Unanswered: Window chrome trim question OK, I am in the last stages of my 71 GT bodywork being done. (yes it has taken for-freakin-ever). I was told that I will need to get all new window trim as the old trim was trashed, and that it is needed to hold some gaskets in place. Does this mean I need to get all of that trim for all around the window, or just the door window channel molding? I am fairly sure that I have seen some GT's that don't have the chrome trim that goes on the upper portion of the door, and I kind of like the look of not having it. I would rather just have to have the door window channel molding. So, can someone tell me the need/purpose of the door window chrome trim other than just looks? I mean that part that goes up and over where the door/window track is as if I don't have to get that, I won't, I'll just get that lower door window channel molding. Thanks Paulie

07-24-2008	#2 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	The stainless trim around the door windows is just eye candy, except for the lower piece. It holds the rubber window scraper against the window to keep water and other debris from getting down inside the door. The other two trim pieces are held in by the window channel rubber track, and IIRC, a screw in the top rear corner. HTH. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

07-25-2008	#4 (permalink)
Sparky73 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 1,279 Real Name: Jon Provided Answers: 2	Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the 2 pieces of trim on the doors connected with a pop-rivit - not a screw? I just took mine off a week ago and I just drilled the center out so the pieces popped off. Also, what is the easiest way to remove the window rubber/scrapper from the aluminum trim piece? I believe Opel GT Source stocks the rubber, but you have to use your trim. I havn't tried removing it yet because mine are in good shape (minus the rubber) and I didn't want to damage anything. __________________ Current 1970 GT; Under Construction Previous 1969 GT; Street/Strip Project 1969 GT; White with Black Interior, Automatic 1969 GT; Black Parts Car 1969 GT; White Parts Car 1970 GT; Silver with Red Interior 1971 GT; Orange with Black Interior, Turbo 1972 GT; Red Parts Car 1972 GT; Blue with Black Interior 1973 GT; Pearl Blue with Black interior. Full body kit.

07-25-2008	#5 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	Yep, you're right, forgot about that. I put mine back together with a 1/8" (#6) sheetmetal screw, 1/2" long. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

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07-25-2008	#3 (permalink)
roosterrusek Opeler Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 144	Cool, so all I need to find is the lower door scraper piece. Werd up guys....thanks. Paulie

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