I'm looking to remove my back glass on my 64 Impala SS to replace the rubber, does anyone have a resource for a "specific" tool to remove the stainless steel trim around the window? Thanks in advance....
I'm not sure that tool will do it... as I recall that's good for '65 and up trim. The '64 used the molded rubber seals around the front & rear window that had the stainless trim pressed into a groove. Seems like the last time I removed trim like that, I just used a putty knife to carefully pry it out.
I used the same exact "Y" shaped tool shown in the Buick link on my '64 Tempest rear window........you slide it under the molding and pry the spring clip away from the sheet metal...........you'll get the hang of it after awhile..........also use a towel under the tool as suggested.
Should be clips like most other older gms holding the windshield trim in place. What you are looking for a reveal moulding tool, which is available at most auto and paint supply places, like others have described.
What you do is sneak the tool between the glass and trim, and rotate the tools, and the end is suppose to catch and release the clip from the molding, while holding the molding with your other hand, and applying gentle (hopefully) pressure up to help remove it from that clip. Work your way down the molding finding and releasing a clip at a time. Problem is after so many years there may be a lot of dirt and crapola that found its way inside, as well as butyl from the windshield in the groove and surrounding the clips, making them sometimes a chore to locate and release.
Years ago I ran into a 68 cougar, that I am assuming had the glass replaced at one time or moldings messed with. There was so much dang butyl in there, I believe that is how they thought the moldings should be held in. The clips were still there but buried in butyl. Was real fun removing and doing cleanup on that one. Then the owner was a lick knob, and had me squeezing windshield urethane behind them after I installed. and after all the cleaning up of excess buty, because they were able to move when you lifted on them. Well they should be able to move some as they are held on by clips, and to be able to get the removal tool underneath.
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