I have a 1968 Triple black SS and have to get under the Vinyl top to repair some rust. My ? is can you explain exactly how to remove the rear window chrome and the perimiter chrome with out destroying it,Thanks

Your local NAPA store or body shop supply store sells a special tool for removing this trim. By God don't try and use a screw driver or you'll be buying a new back glass! Gentley move the tool up under the trim. When the 'hook' of the tool contacts the clip underneath, work it to release the clip from the trim. There's no good way to describe how to that I can come up with. It will 'SNAP" when it releases. You don't have to use much pressure or twisting action. Just practice with it.

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Triple Black 69 SS 396

Jimmy, Its me SSWANTER i changed my name to Tripleblack68SS Thanks for the info Ill buy that tool,And let you know how it works How cool that we both have a Triple black SS.I just bought it and Ill email you a pic when I get it cleaned up.....Mark

Jimmy what about the perimiter chrome,you know around the bottom of the vinyl top above the rear wheels.

You can access some of from the trunk ( the corner elbows of the vinyl top ), but the rest along the lower edge of the vinyl top that goes towards the passenger window will have to be accessed from the inside of the car. You'll have to remove back seat ( which is easy ) and your rear door panels to access the hardware holding the trim onto the 1/4 panel.

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Dan Orgill

Hey Dan, Is the '68 mldg. attatched to the quarter differently than the '69? On the '69 the mldg. is held on with plastic clips that slide over weld-on studs. The diagonal mldg. @ the 1/4 glass is screwed on from the inside, but it might not be necessary to lift the vinyl that far, and it may not be necessary to remove any interior trim.
Rich

To remove the 1/4 panel trim do this. Open trunk and direct some light (trouble light) toward the front of the car just above the wheel well. Open the door and remove the black plastic vent by removing the two screws. Look inside and you will see 1/4" speed nuts securing the trim. Remove them with a 3/8" ratchet & 1/4" (I think) socket.
You can get the rest from the trunk. Use new speed nuts when you reassemble. They're meant for 1 time use.



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Triple Black 69 SS 396

Is this a great web site or what. Thanks for the info ,Ill let you know how it all works out......Mark