Body guys (or not); WWYD?
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09/16/14 02:08 AM
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I have been working on repairing the rust around my rear glass hole on my formerly vinyl topped Challenger. I don't plan to replace the vinyl (most likely, in MY lifetime) but who knows about my heirs? My granddaughter has already put 'dibbs' on it LOL but my question is this: If it was your project with the same game plan, would you leave the trim clip studs on the body? or grind them off. I know there's going to be a snag hazard during washings and such but I can imagine what a PITA it would be to put them back by someone in the future. Obviously its not going to be a restore (by me); Just a *hopefully* nice DD. What would you do? Thanks Scott
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Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD?
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09/16/14 08:51 AM
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A lot of aftermarket trim clip kits have screws. Grind'em off.
I'd say odds are it will not get a top, but it always could. We put a top back on my son's charger.
No matter how responsible he may seem, never give your gun to a monkey! 1970 Coronet Vert 1972 Charger 1974 Satellite Sebring Plus Sundance 2001 Ram 4x4 2002 Intrepid 2006 300C
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Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD?
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09/16/14 01:55 PM
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Scott Carl
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I was regretting not making this a poll at first but I see that it would have been a bit one sided LOL. I think you guys are right in that it will probably never see vinyl again. My late father may be disappointed but as said, its not a full restore like he wanted. Yep it would indeed look unfinished, and they are a real PITA to sand around <chuckle> They're gone on the next round Thanks guys, for the votes of confidence Scott
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Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD?
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09/17/14 01:28 PM
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I personally like the vinyl roof look, it is another detail that many discard but is unique to the vintage of our cars.
reconsider the vinyl, or remove all traces
and if I was doing a full restore, there would be no doubt. But its an expense and headache I simply don't want to mess with now. The money can go into the interior replacement Anyway, its a moot point now, because I ground them off yesterday I will record where they were, however, and put the info with the scrap of vinyl I saved and store inside my Motor's Manual.
Scott
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