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Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question #1064930 08/29/11 08:05 AM 08/29/11 08:05 AM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	Need some info or maybe someone post a pic of the vinyl top trim retainer(s)on the qrtr panel, where the chrome trim at the base of the top meets the meets the side rear window. I have two holes. I think it should have a metal spring clip that has a stud and a nut installs from inside to retain it... was the other a screw hole which holds a basic trim clip? See arrow in attached pic for location of holes Hardware was absent when I got the car I have the trim clip kit 6800382-6798943-2(1).jpg (417 downloads)

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064931 08/29/11 08:52 AM 08/29/11 08:52 AM
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jbc426 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,277 West Coast, USA	The stainless trim along that lower edge of the vinyl top uses all the same type of clips . They have a nut that screws on from underneath. 6800400-IMG_1638(Large).JPG (441 downloads) 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064932 08/29/11 10:19 AM 08/29/11 10:19 AM
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denfireguy top fuel D Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,822 Colorado	Quote: Need some info or maybe someone post a pic of the vinyl top trim retainer(s)on the qrtr panel, where the chrome trim at the base of the top meets the meets the side rear window. I have two holes. I think it should have a metal spring clip that has a stud and a nut installs from inside to retain it... was the other a screw hole which holds a basic trim clip? See arrow in attached pic for location of holes Hardware was absent when I got the car I have the trim clip kit I only had one hole on the driver's side. The passenger side quarter was relplaced so it had no holes and I had to drill one. I also had to add the studs around the belt line for the nylon clips. I also used the clip kit. Had to take the little ears off the nylon clips or they would stick out from under the trim. Craig 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: denfireguy] #1064933 08/29/11 12:00 PM 08/29/11 12:00 PM
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burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa	1970 had holes drilled into the roof for the metal clips that used a nut on the bottom. By 73 at least there were only 2 of those metal clips used. The rest were plastic. I bought a clip kit but the new plastic clips are a lot softer then the original ones. They don't hold the trim tight to the body. I'm going to drill some holes and use the bolt-on clips for the entire thing.

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: burdar] #1064934 08/29/11 10:40 PM 08/29/11 10:40 PM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	There are also 2 holes each side of center along the back for two more metal clips

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064935 08/29/11 11:57 PM 08/29/11 11:57 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa	On my 73 there were four holes total but only two used the bolt on clips. Two of the four holes used a plastic push in clip. The rest of the retainers were plastic clips that attached to the raised pins.

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: burdar] #1064936 08/30/11 08:34 PM 08/30/11 08:34 PM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	Thanks I have those, I think I may elect for the bolt on ones though. If I recall those clips may have a hole in the center

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064937 08/31/11 12:04 PM 08/31/11 12:04 PM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	Next question. The front windshield molding clips had 2 held on by screw in the upper corners where the factory body work on the pillars was. I had to reconstruct my rear window channel lower corners I do know there were holes, possibly not due to rust so should there be two trim clip screw holes there? https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/download.php?Number=5094713

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064938 09/06/11 08:03 AM 09/06/11 08:03 AM
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Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064939 09/06/11 05:06 PM 09/06/11 05:06 PM
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19cuda73 pro stock Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington	Quote: Next question. The front windshield molding clips had 2 held on by screw in the upper corners where the factory body work on the pillars was. I had to reconstruct my rear window channel lower corners I do know there were holes, possibly not due to rust so should there be two trim clip screw holes there? Here is a shot. Of the upper front wiindow channel holes. They appear to be 1/8 and are about 2 inches down from the upper channel hope this helps Dennis 6813841-IMG00383-20110906-1204.jpg (307 downloads) 1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior) 1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist) 1972 Corvette

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: 19cuda73] #1064940 09/06/11 10:04 PM 09/06/11 10:04 PM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	Thanks Dennis but I need a shot of the rear window channel lower corners..... rivets or screw holes. Is the attached pic right? Nothing missing? Excuse the old trim clip I was eyeballing trim using the old clips 6814290-DSCF0552.JPG (282 downloads)

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064941 09/07/11 12:14 AM 09/07/11 12:14 AM
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19cuda73 pro stock Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington	No worries i checked out the rear channels and found 2 holes per side both about 1/8 in 1 in the lower channel and 1 in the side channel. Let me know if you want dimensions. Dennis 1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior) 1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist) 1972 Corvette

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: 19cuda73] #1064942 09/07/11 12:24 AM 09/07/11 12:24 AM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	Thanks Dennis pics and dimensions would be great. The screw on clips are different and I will look again but I don't think,they were included. The screw holes in the front window channel make more sense they are since they are near the pillar/roof seam. Not sure why the rear channel screw holes especially down low where a leak could occur

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064943 09/07/11 01:20 AM 09/07/11 01:20 AM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	Another unknown. Locates glass? 6814575-DSCF0554.JPG (222 downloads)

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064944 09/07/11 01:34 AM 09/07/11 01:34 AM
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burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa	That is used to space the rear glass.

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: burdar] #1064945 09/07/11 07:57 AM 09/07/11 07:57 AM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	Thanks Burdar, Dennis too

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: UCUDANT] #1064946 09/07/11 01:26 PM 09/07/11 01:26 PM
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19cuda73 pro stock Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington	Quote: Thanks Dennis pics and dimensions would be great. The screw on clips are different and I will look again but I don't think,they were included. I will measure and post pictures tonight. I see the need for the lower holes this helps with the alignment of the glass but are the side holes for the same thing? I only see 2 clips in my fastener kit. 1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior) 1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist) 1972 Corvette

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: 19cuda73] #1064947 09/07/11 05:26 PM 09/07/11 05:26 PM
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19cuda73 pro stock Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington	Quote: Quote: Thanks Dennis pics and dimensions would be great. The screw on clips are different and I will look again but I don't think,they were included. I will measure and post pictures tonight. I see the need for the lower holes this helps with the alignment of the glass but are the side holes for the same thing? I only see 2 clips in my fastener kit. Here is a couple of pics from the rear left side. 002 is the lower channel and 003 is the side channel 6815406-RearWindow002.jpg (253 downloads) 1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior) 1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist) 1972 Corvette

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: 19cuda73] #1064948 09/07/11 05:27 PM 09/07/11 05:27 PM
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19cuda73 pro stock Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington	Does it get the clips on the side too? 6815409-RearWindow003.jpg (231 downloads) 1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior) 1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist) 1972 Corvette

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: 19cuda73] #1064949 09/07/11 10:59 PM 09/07/11 10:59 PM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	So the holes in the bottom are for the glass locators, and the ones in the side should be for clips . I was worried there were factory holes in the corners I repaired, I am missing one rivet so a screw should suffice there

Re: Cuda vinyl top trim retainer question [Re: 19cuda73] #1064950 09/10/11 09:23 AM 09/10/11 09:23 AM
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UCUDANT OP Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,128 New Mexico	Quote: Does it get the clips on the side too? Yup pic of clip

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