hi, im building a 68 convertible and i was wondering if anyone knows the sequence to the windshield frame, i didnt take it apart so im a little overwhelmed, i have all the pieces, and it looks like the outer moldings go on first and then the windshield moldings go last, any info would be great. also what holds the side pillar weatherstrip on. is there a channel for that to slide into? if so who sells that i didnt see one in ricks. thanks.

I am about to do this on my 69. It has been a while, but here is what I recall. If I get it wrong, someone will correct me.

The bright pillar moldings are definitely 1st. There should be some non-hardening caulk/sealer on the back of these, and/or on the windshield frame itself. The factory used a white sealer, but I think most of us are using the electrical box sealer you can get a Home Depot. I don't know exactly how much or exactly where the factory put it, but I need to figure that out soon.

There is a stanless channel piece for each side that installs to the back of each of these and holds the window weatherstrip. If you don't have these, you'll have to find them used. They install to the pillar molding with screws and have a double sided weather strip tape in between the two pieces. These can be installed later, but you will need them.

Next would be the header moldings. They fit over the pillar moldings at the top, and also get the same wad of non-hardening sealer on the back and/or the windshield frame.

The remaining moldings around the windshield sort of install all at the same time. Put the lower molding in place, and then put the sides into it but don't clip them down. Fit the upper over the tops of each side, and clip the top and sides down. Then install and tighten all the screws that hold the lower molding on.

it should all make sense when you lay them out on the car, because you'll see what has to fit into what.

thanks a bunch, i hope to tackle that this weekend, should go alright, do u know anyone that has those channels used? i heard they are over $200 new, thats rediculous! thanks again

thanks a bunch, i hope to tackle that this weekend, should go alright, do u know anyone that has those channels used? i heard they are over $200 new, thats rediculous! thanks again

Try Camaro Concepts in Houston (713-365-9000), or Rick's first Generation. They are not yet reproduced for convertibles, but if you can find a set for a coupe you can cut them down for your convertible using a borrowed set of convertible channels as templates. I will be doing the same on my car.