Windshield Stainless Trim Retainer Question
Project is a 71 Dart Swinger. I am trying to finish up the final trimming of the new vinyl top installation. The stainless trim retainer clips along the top of the windshield hold the edge of the vinyl to the pinch weld. As you may expect, many of the original clips were damaged when the windshield trim was removed. I ordered new clips from Classic Industries (p/n MA9867B). The issue is that the replacement clips are taller than the originals. I am afraid that if I use these, the trim will stand proud of the windshield. For those who may have run into this problem, where did you find the correct retainer clips or alternatively, how did you resolve the problem? It is still going to be awhile before the windshield is put back, so I don't want to have to figure out WTF is wrong when I go to install the trim.
The replacement clip is on the left and is noticeably taller than the original. When held in place in the windshield channel, the new one stands much taller above the channel, even where there is no vinyl. Thanks in advance!
Jim
Project is a 71 Dart Swinger. I am trying to finish up the final trimming of the new vinyl top installation. The stainless trim retainer clips along the top of the windshield hold the edge of the vinyl to the pinch weld. As you may expect, many of the original clips were damaged when the windshield trim was removed. I ordered new clips from Classic Industries (p/n MA9867B). The issue is that the replacement clips are taller than the originals. I am afraid that if I use these, the trim will stand proud of the windshield. For those who may have run into this problem, where did you find the correct retainer clips or alternatively, how did you resolve the problem? It is still going to be awhile before the windshield is put back, so I don't want to have to figure out WTF is wrong when I go to install the trim.
The replacement clip is on the left and is noticeably taller than the original. When held in place in the windshield channel, the new one stands much taller above the channel, even where there is no vinyl. Thanks in advance!
Jim