[Jarebjr]

I know this question has been asked-I searched the forum and read anything I could on it. But... How do you remove the trim from around the rear window and then reattach it? Which piece comes off first? I noticed some rust around the bottom corners. If the rust does not go through the channel, can I just wire wheel it out and carefully prime and airbrush the paint back in the groove? This is an original paint car and I dont want to do more than necessary to stop the rusting. Thanks for any advice.
John

[a67goatnut]

I do not believe that there is any one piece that is best to remove before another. You need to get a trim removeal tool and slide it between the glass and the trim. I suggest placing a wash cloth or other protection under the tool to save your glass from scratches. Move the tool around until you find a clip they are every 6-8" or so. Get the tool to hook behind the clip and pull gently towards the center of the window. At the same time apply a little lifting pressure under the trim. This will unhook the trim from the clip. Continue this for every clip until the trim can be removed.

Check your repair area and fix as needed.

To reinstall the trim, have all of the clips in place. These are available new at most paint supply stores. They are inexpensive and usually justify replacement. The trim will need to be joined together as you go or at least before an entire piece is completly installed. They simply snap in place behind the clips. reinstall is usually pretty easy. Make sure you have a helping hand to keep that paint in good shape!

Good luck!

Scott

[Jarebjr]

Scott,
Thanks for the help! I was unsure of which direction to put pressure on the tool{towards the center of window}. Also the bottom moulding is very tight to the trunk panel and the window and I cant seem to create any gap that would allow the tool to slip under the moulding. There was caulk all around the moulding and I suspect that maybe some super glue was used also. I just need to go slow and not damage the paint or glass. Does the rear window need to come out to install new clips?
John

[a67goatnut]

You should not have to remove the window to install new clips unless....

Well, a couple things can happen. There are rubber blocks set under the lower edge of the window. I have seen these move out of location which allows the window to slide on the buytl. This would make the window too close to the lower edge of the opening to allow you to install new clips. In this case you would need to remove/reinstall the window. Also, depending on the severity of the rust in the window channel, some of the posts that the clips mount to can be rusted completely off of the car. There are threaded replacement studs that can be used. Either way you repair this, if you do replace the suds, the window need to be removed. Also, I would thank that in most cases the window should be removed to correctly repair rust in this area.

['66 GTO]

Will the removal technique apply to the side windows and vent windows also? I need to replace all the side window trim on my 66 GTO

[engineer]

no, do not use tool on side window trim or vents. completely different attachment method.

['66 GTO]

Can you please explain the method to remove and replace this trim

[A-body]

The beltline trim at the base of the windows is held on with small screws thru the fuzzies, but there is also a screw behind the vent window assy. The vent window assy is easy to remove, but I don't have time to explain it. It would take me longer to explain than to do it. If you don't have a Body by Fisher chassis manual, it is well worth the 25 or 30 dollars it will cost. Look on Ebay, or the major suppliers sell reprints. They are not hard to find, and well worth the cost.
Gary

[A-body]

One other thing. If you have a post car, I have had no luck removing the trim around the windows and post. It is Aluminum, and dents easily.
Good Luck
Gary

['66 GTO]

It is a post car, so I should order replacement trim from Year One or Original parts group at the same time I order the felt wipes
Thanks for the heads up.
Bill

[lcoz31]

66 gto- Don't think they have repro trim , except for 1 , maybe 2 pieces. I took all the trim off my 66 post carefully with a trim removal tool and putty knife. Like the others said, watch for clips and screws, - for example, there is a screw "inside" the car that connects to the rear side window trim . I learned as I went along and got help from this site. If you want, use fine sand paper if needed, and spend many hours in front of a buffing wheel and it really turns out nice.

[winbub]

Bump this thread... with a few questions.
1. For the trim removal tool, is that PY Part Number CA39?
2. LCOZ31, need to polish the pot metal trim from my '66 GTO Post. What type of buffing wheel did you put on your bench grinder?
3. Anyone know of a good place in MD to send out my chrome for polishing?

Thanks, all.
Jeff

[A-body]

winbub
What pieces are you actually taking about. Any pot metal pieces (vent handles, door handles, etc) are chrome plated. Unless you are having them replated, 0000 steel wool and elbow grease is about the best you can do. The trim around the windows and the beltline trim is anodized aluminum, and can be polished, and sprayed with clear, or polished again once a week if you don't clearcoat it. It can also be re-anodized, but finding someone to do that to old metal an be tough. The windshield front and back and most other trim is stainless, and can be polished to look like a mirror. Do a google search on stainless polishing in Maryland, something will come up. You need to know what your pieces are so you cna tell them what you want done.
Good Luck
Gary