68 barracuda trim removal

[irishracing31]

I have a 68 barracuda that I am trying to disassemble to restore.
I have destroyed several pieces of window trim trying to take if off.
I have purchased a multi piece trim removal tool kit and tried several of them.
No luck. The bottom window trim is now shaped like a circle and the driver drip rail cove could be used for a hockey stick.
How the F#%! do you remove the window (front and rear) trim with out destroying them?
I also need to buy the two mentioned trim pieces, so if anyone knows where I can get them, please let me know.

IR31

 

[1968FormulaS340]

I don't know.... But I will say this... The parts you are destroying are very hard and expensive to replace. If things are not going right, STOP!

 

[sydcuda]

I assume you are using the correct trim removal tool and are very carefully locating the position of the trim clips around the edge of the windscreen before you are exerting pressure, at those locations, with the tool. As I understand, the proper trim removal tool has 2 arms that locate at either side of the clip, so you get consistent and direct pressure at these points and the trim should just pop off the clip. If you dont pry the trim off at the clips you will basically just be bending the trim. The trim should come off fairly readily if done this way - I managed to get my windscreen trim off without damage using a breadknife but of course Im not recommending that method (I just didnt have access to the proper tool).

Drip rail trim should be easy to remove. You could even slide it off the drip rail rearwards (taking care not to scratch the paint in the process).

Hope this helps.

 

[RedFish]

Individual pieces of the rear window trim are rare indeed. Complete sets are seen on ebay . Very expensive though. Have a professional show you how to use the trim tool. Finding clips and picking at them is not the best way.
With the tool held in the correct position you can rip it along and pop the clips like buttons on a shirt. I've never had a prolem removing drip rail trim either. The right rolling twist and slight tug away from the car does the trick.
I'm afraid you will look back and wish you had spent days removing that trim and hired help too. Good luck

 

[Longgone]

The windshield trim tool is shaped like a hammerhead shark. Place the tool flat against the glass and slip the head of the shark under the trim, locating the trim clips by sliding what would be the "eye" of the shark under the edge of a clip. Keep the nose seated and pivot the head, rocking the body right or left to free the trim from the clip.
The drip mold is removed from the bottom only. Remove the corners that are at the junction of the two pieces at the A pillar. Remove by hand if possible but if not a flat screwdriver can be used, from there, put on a good pair of gloves and work the moulding off by lifting it from the bottom and rolling it upward. Again if you have trouble starting it you can use a screwdrivew but don`t go beyond what the corner will cover. There`s a small lip on the bottom of the moulding that retains it. Use nothing but your hands if at all possible when removing it and that`ll prevent beating it up. HTH.

 

[64dart170]

NAPA for the cheap tool!
The technique is to run along under untill you hit a clip. The "T" shaped tool will have a finger under the clip and you will give a slight sideways movement like turning on your kitchen faucet, it will move the clip out of the grove in the underside and you lift that part of the molding off of the clip.
EASY DOES IT !!!!!!!!
Good Luck, Do you need pics of tools & project?
By the way irishracing31, 4 posts sense DEC 06??? We're here to help, just shout it out!

 

[dudeman]

It probably aint the right way but...I used a couple of flatblade screwdrivers and slooooowly and very carefully worked my way up the gutter trim to get it off, worked alright. The other stuff I just used a stiff putty knife and hoped for the best. Everything worked out ok for me. Anyway I saw a set of trim on Ebay last night that should fit the bill.

 

[jhkintx]

Glad to see this thread; I'm in the process of removing the trim from my 70 Swinger. I'm doing good with the vinyl trim but not so with the windshield trim. I have the NAPA tool but dont know how the clips look or function. Anyone have a pic of the trim removed and how the clips attach? Thanks in advance for any and all help.