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Old 05-26-2014, 02:05 PM
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t-top trim removal

i wish my camera worked...

there's a peice of sheet metal near the weatherstrip, attached with 3 screws, running lengthways (you know, the peice that's always covered in rust)

i need to remove it for painting and cleanup.

i've pulled the screws, but neither side will budge. i've pried on it pretty good, but i dont want to bend it.

question; are there fasteners that i'm missing, or is it just rusted in place?
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Re: t-top trim removal

here be some windows paint to clarify location/design of aforementioned part
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i think i found it, there are two more little screws under the corners of the weatherstripping (i didnt see them at first, since now they're just ***** of rust). i'll have to drill them out.

hoping that whole section lifts off after that, but that's a project for another day.
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It will still take some effort as it should be held on with some weatherstrip adhesive.
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That's the t-top bar. Along with the six screws there will be sealant underneath. This is what it looks like. http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...2dTop-Bar.html
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nice pic thanks!

it sure the hell looked like they were just side trim that'd come off
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