Any Ideas where to get these

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lev8trmn

Discussion Starter · Aug 17, 2009

I have a 72 Chevelle coupe. I'm looking for the upper window channels (Chrome strip facing the outside) that the window weatherstripping fits into. Do aftermarket suppliers carry these or do I have to locate a good used set? Thanks Bob

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lev8trmn

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 17, 2009

deserttaco said:
Bob, I think you are talking about the stainless channel that runs up the A-pillar and goes all the way back past the quarter window. Where the door/quarter glass meet the roof....

This part is not reproduced. You'll have to find some used parts.

Steve

That's exactly the parts i'm talking about. Mine were cleaning up nicely. I was just about done when I came to about 6 dings in the chrome of the last section of the last piece.

I wonder if these can be repaired? Anyone know?? If so, any suggestions of where to get it repaired? I'll post some pictures of the damage later today. Thanks Bob

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lev8trmn

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 17, 2009

robo3 said:
yes they can ! ask me how i know !

i was buffing my perfect ones only to slip and hit the buffer nut ! f#@k . o well, i used a little tool i made to get behind the lip and bend it out then i lightley hammered it down flat then filed it smooth with a jewlers file than 400 grit on a da than 600 by hand then buffed it out ! ding is all gone !!! take your time. ive straightened out some pretty bad stuff before . it just takes time !

Thanks for the incentive. Here are a couple of pictures of the damage. I wish it was just one ding but there are 7 of them the same size on the same piece. I'll be surprised if I get these to disappear. i'll give it a go, I can't make it look any worse I guess. :sad:

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