[TAKerry]

What process did you use to polish the glass? They look fantastic.

[The Boss]

What was involved in trimming the headliner? Was it as simple as cutting and tucking into a trim piece?

I get that Hurst cut a ton of these when they were new, but I'd have probably left the job to my body guy - you are a brave and talented guy!

[Aus78Formula]

Save your money, just use the roof cuts instead of buying t-top glass!

[77 Canamman]

I installed the headliner. Before the weatherstripping was installed, I marked the opening with a marker, then with an ultra sharp knife, I cut out the headliner. On a first design Hurst Hatch, there is a huge lip on the interior side of the weatherstripping that covers the opening. The headliner is attached to the T Top frames using several small metal spring clips. I have done paint and body jobs for years. I just kept pretending this car was a Sunbird while I took the saws to it. Made it a lot easier.

[The Boss]

That's great!

[Judge273]

Changes it from cool to cooler!

[bs78ta]

Originally Posted by Judge273

Changes it from cool to cooler!

Yeah the drip from the roof . LOL

[77 TRASHCAN]

Is that your classic 67-72 Chevy pickup, also?

[Green Hornet]

Nice job...........

[77 Canamman]

Thank you all.

Trashcan-That is my 1972 Cheyenne Super with factory A/C, 402, TH400, tilt, tach, AM/FM. It was top of the line for its time.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by 77 Canamman

Thank you all.

Trashcan-That is my 1972 Cheyenne Super with factory A/C, 402, TH400, tilt, tach, AM/FM. It was top of the line for its time.

Way Cool!
I have a 67 C10 LWB, getting a 406, disc brakes, looks aweful, but I like it and I have a 68 C10 LWB golden anniv. pickup. 396/TH400?PB/PS/AC in need of complete work over. I'm making progress...

[77 Canamman]

A better pic of the truck:



My 1970 CST Blazer:

[Skip Fix]

One of my local Pontiac buddies has I think a '72 truck maybe a Longhorn edition top of the line with an extra long factory bed. BBC powered.

[77 Canamman]

It was a nice spring day (finally!) I spent the entire day polishing the glass, sanding the metal surround, priming, sanding, repeating several times, then painting with SEM trim paint. After it cured, the top was treated to new Metro weatherstrip, and Phoenix stripe.



RH is next..

[77 Canamman]

[77 Canamman]

Thank you!

[77 Canamman]

https://www.eastwood.com/glass-polis...ches-5658.html

or

https://www.eastwood.com/pro-glass-polishing-kit.html

I used the Eastwood glass polishing kit. The first kit is for deeper scratches that can catch your fingernail. The other kit is for hard water damage, or light scratches. They restore the brillance of the glass. Caution must be used to not polish too much to cause an optical distortion, or crack the glass due to heat buildup. Also, the slurry is very messy. That crap gets slung everywhere!

[77 Canamman]

I have owned this car for two years. It has never gotten wet since that time.

I am well aware of the Hurst Hatches design flaws-mostly centered around leakage. I took every precaution during assembly, and everything that is available new has been replaced. If this was to be treated as a daily driver, I would have never even considered this modification.

[77 Canamman]

You use a drill limited to less than 2000 RPM. Don't stay in one spot too long. The Hursts are laminated much like a windshield.

[Bentwheelbob]

You did a fantastic job executing this modification. My hat is off to you.

I hope you have a great spring, summer and fall enjoying your handywork.