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Offline Shineycarb

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Stainless windshield trim vendor recommendations?
« on: January 15, 2024, 02:18:13 PM »
Hi everyone
My 68 plain Jane, Wimbledon coupe with I6 is in the paint shop now and I want to replace the stainless windshield and back glass trim; possibly the door rails and 1/4 panel trim too.  There are so many sources & companies that sell these parts.  I was just wondering if anybody had recently purchased these items and could recommend a source for good fitting quality moldings.  Generally I?ve had luck with Scott Drake in the past but it seems lately their parts all come from China and the quality has suffered.
Thanx, Dave

Offline ruppstang

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Re: Stainless windshield trim vendor recommendations?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2024, 02:42:10 PM »
Generally, you are better off repairing original SS moldings. I have heard the new drip rail moldings are not too bad. If your moldings are missing or too bad to repair, I would look for useable originals.

Offline 67gta289

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Re: Stainless windshield trim vendor recommendations?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2024, 03:58:29 PM »
+1 the stainless steel trim is about the most durable part on the car.  I've taken these off cars sitting outside for over 40 years, ones with Fred Flintstone floor pans, and the trim can be made to look like new.  What is your location?  That might help with some suggested places near you that do this as a service.
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Re: Stainless windshield trim vendor recommendations?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2024, 04:29:16 PM »
+1 for above posts. Still probably thousands and thousands of potential donors.
Bob Gaines,Shelby enthusiast, Shelby collector , Shelby concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Offline Shineycarb

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Re: Stainless windshield trim vendor recommendations?
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2024, 06:21:45 PM »
I am in Virginia, about two hours from Richmond. 

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Re: Stainless windshield trim vendor recommendations?
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2024, 08:57:22 PM »
What pieces are you looking for? I have some of them.

Offline Shineycarb

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Re: Stainless windshield trim vendor recommendations?
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2024, 08:53:51 AM »
The rear glass bottom trim piece

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Re: Stainless windshield trim vendor recommendations?
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2024, 08:37:25 PM »
Yes, that one is very easily damaged. I do not think I have a good one of those.

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Re: Stainless windshield trim vendor recommendations?
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2024, 10:56:16 AM »
Thank you for all the replies.  I will try to work with what I have.