windshield molding clips, any one install these with out removing windshield? |
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windshield molding clips, any one install these with out removing windshield? |
914Mels |
Dec 6 2021, 12:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: 20-June 11 From: Santee Member No.: 13,221 Region Association: Southern California |
Anyone ever put the trim clips in with the windshield installed?
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Mikey914 |
Dec 6 2021, 12:49 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Haven't found a way to do so. You would be the 1st, but I don't think it's possible.
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Chaznaster |
Dec 6 2021, 06:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 22-November 15 From: Concord, MA Member No.: 19,389 Region Association: North East States |
@914mels if you figure it out, be sure to let us know!
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914Mels |
Dec 6 2021, 07:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: 20-June 11 From: Santee Member No.: 13,221 Region Association: Southern California |
A challenge is born! |
boxster914 |
Dec 6 2021, 09:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 17-September 20 From: NC, USA Member No.: 24,700 Region Association: South East States |
I tried to install two sets of clips on my 71 only to have the trim pieces blow off while driving.
I finally took the car to AutoAtlanta and had them replace the windshield to get the new clips installed. It's been perfect ever since. |
PanelBilly |
Dec 6 2021, 10:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I broke a few of them when I pulled off my trim last week. The trim wasn't sitting flat in a few spots and needed some rework. I'll be trying to replace them without pulling the glass too. If I'm successful, I'll let you know
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Mikey914 |
Dec 7 2021, 12:42 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The only thing that I think would work would be to find some HDPE "chord". Think weed wacker or something like that and use it in place of the pin provided. As long as the prongs are firmly wedged in it will not make a difference if the material is flexible or rigid.
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iankarr |
Dec 7 2021, 12:48 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,512 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I suppose you could scuff up the area and jb weld clips in place, but that would be far from my first choice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Mikey914 |
Dec 7 2021, 12:56 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
No, I think a flexible, but solid "rod" of material may be the best course of action. It will need to be close to the diameter of the existing pin, could be slightly larger as the flexibility may allow for some compression. If a suitable rod cant be found, a slightly larger may be able to be sanded down with a higher grit of sandpaper 1000?
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IronHillRestorations |
Dec 7 2021, 01:44 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,761 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
I don't see it happening. You can't get the fingers of the clip in the hole with the glass in the way and the pin sticking up, let alone drive in the pin.
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914Mels |
Dec 7 2021, 11:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 357 Joined: 20-June 11 From: Santee Member No.: 13,221 Region Association: Southern California |
No, I think a flexible, but solid "rod" of material may be the best course of action. It will need to be close to the diameter of the existing pin, could be slightly larger as the flexibility may allow for some compression. If a suitable rod cant be found, a slightly larger may be able to be sanded down with a higher grit of sandpaper 1000? I'm going to experiment with this idea when I get some time. |
DRPHIL914 |
Dec 8 2021, 08:19 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,808 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
I don't see it happening. You can't get the fingers of the clip in the hole with the glass in the way and the pin sticking up, let alone drive in the pin. No, I think a flexible, but solid "rod" of material may be the best course of action. It will need to be close to the diameter of the existing pin, could be slightly larger as the flexibility may allow for some compression. If a suitable rod cant be found, a slightly larger may be able to be sanded down with a higher grit of sandpaper 1000? I'm going to experiment with this idea when I get some time. @914Mels @ironhillrestorations @Mikey914 i had this issue with breaking some clips while installing the trim after the new windshield was installed after pain a couple years ago, and i was able to replace several of the broken clips. I guess it depends on the space between your windshield and the frame but we were able to carefully put the new clips in and with a bend pic push the pin into the new clip. the pins on mine had enough flex to bend, but i did sand down the tip of the pin and first few mm to slide them into place a bit easier and then push the pin in so it was secure. just dont push against the glass or you will end up replacing a broken windshield. Phil |
PanelBilly |
Dec 8 2021, 08:35 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I guess I might be pulling out the glass then. Last time I did it I broke the windshield.
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larryM |
Dec 9 2021, 02:19 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
i've seen more than a few 914's with the trim simply glued on with silicon, shoe-glue etc -
generally breaking the glass is the end result of trying to get em off kinda depends on how long one plans to keep the car - if it's a BaT flipper, just glue it on! |
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