Window trim clip pin install 68-72 A- body GTO, Chevelle, Buick, LeMans, 442
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- Опубликовано: 9 янв 2025
- in this video I install the window trim clip pin. what I ended up doing was measuring the distance from the original panel then installed the pins in the same location. I show you step-by-step how to do it and what part numbers to use. Thanks for watching.
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I’m not a paint/body guy, but I’ve built most of my Chevelle. Body shop has been slow and one thing I need done is the installation of these studs. Watching your video, I’m gaining confidence that I can do this part of the work myself. Maybe if I get them all done he’ll move past it and get the paint done. 🤔. Thanks for making this video.
That is awesome. If you take your time and pre measure everything you should be fine. I'm glad that I can help. All the best
One more question… are the stud screws for the side molding the same as the window trim? (On my ‘68). Google hasn’t helped me on an answer for this.
I have a 68 Chevelle as well. Are you referring to the felt trim for the window glass ? If so there are clips that slide in, they clip in-center. then you have a screw on the outside corners of the trim. I hope this helps
All the best
No, the molding on the lower quarters, doors, and fenders.
You mean the chrome trim? They all get screwed in with little screws
As always very detailed as all your previous postings thank u as always god bless stay safe bro a rare breed indeed we need u
Thanks for the kind words. You stay safe as well. All the best my friend!!
Great information , your videos have been a lot of help as I work on my own 70 gto. Keep them coming!
Awesome, Thank you. I should be sending out my video on my trunk lid adjustment soon. Having a problem adjusting my doors. I think the hinges are wrong have to use a lot of spacers. All the best
Good to know. I just finished re-doing the lower rear window trim to (hopefully) seal a lead I had below the trim. My clips (on my 69 Chevelle) were the elongated ones that slip over the pin and then slide into position. Good luck. Thanks for the follow up.
I'm glad the video helped you. Good to know on some cars they used to different clips. They recommended those clips that I put on for the rear window and the adjustable ones are for the front window. All of the best thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video, I have to reinstall the clips on my 1967 Firebird that I had to put on a new roof, sail panels, and deck piece..
I hope this video helps. Good luck on your Firebird. All the best
Mine came with the studs. It's a Dynacorn panel. I'm installing it this week. Thanks for the great video.
That is awesome. it came with the studs. Saves you a lot of guessing and time. Glad you like the video, all the best.
@@classicrewind2715 When you use the screw studs for mounting the window trim clips, what size drill bit are you using?
@@steelcityrailroad5095 if I'm not mistaken the drill bit size is 3/64. But before you drill any holes, I would try a test piece to make sure that the hole is not too big when you screw those studs in. Let me know how it works out. All the best
Great video, when I did mine I put the tiniest amount of loctite on the screw, not really to lock it but help seal the threads/ hole
Yes, I ended up putting PL premium which is a polyurethane adhesive that Loctite makes.
Just checked my "Fisher Body" 1969 assembly/service manual and it confirms that the clip your showing for the front is actually for the rear (at least for 69 model GM cars.)
They are interchangeable. When I ordered them from OPG they actually came from a Trans Am 78 if I'm not mistaken. That's what the packaging said but the front it's different from the rear. The front has an adjustability space. it has three different locations for you to clip into the stud. I hope this helps. all the best
I was going to go this way with my 69 and my 72 but I am pretty sure I am just going to try to work out flush mount glass. I have not looked into it in years, but I hope the kits are still out there. I do know that the rear window was going to be a miracle to get done.
I was debating to do that as well, flush mounted glass. The problem is you have to weld the Channel all the way around the window frame to accept the glass. My friend did that with his barracuda. It came out fantastic but too much work.
@@classicrewind2715 Yep, I am already planning it. I was going to do a roof skin on my 72 as the windshield pinch weld area is toast, but I am thinking I will just try to use the metal work to make the glass fit properly. I know the rear glass needs to be metal worked in as there was never a flush mount piece for that. I thought about the Fesler glass kit, but there are more law suits than successful builds with their products at this point.
@@sshep7119 I can't remember the name of the company I was going to use. They sold you the metal channel and the glass. My window frame was a decent condition plus I was changing the quarter panels and rear decklid. Decided to use the trim. I am going to paint it flat black
Vary informative thank you i was wondering if you could give me all the mesurments from one end to the other for the pin placment i dont have any thing to go by
What kind of car do you have? I think I have mark's on the old panel that I measured off of. That should give you an idea of how to lay out your pins.
great video, could you show a dimension layout from the left to the right. you didn't show the layout in its entirety across the panel. I was able to see most of the dimensions in various parts of your video
Thank you for the comment. I can't show you the whole layout. I already replaced the panel and got rid of the extra parts. Sorry the only thing I suggest you do is keep going back and referring to the video. All the best. I hope this helps. sorry
I didn’t know the rear window had different clips. I think I ordered the wrong ones. I haven’t put my window back in yet so I’ll have to look.
I know they're different for the 68 and 69 but I think they're the same 64 - 67. You just have to do some research. Sorry I'm not 100% positive if they're all the same. If you find out let me know. Thanks for commenting. All the best
I’m building a 1970 Camaro and I have the same front and rear trim clips. The screws are the correct ones with the sealant already on them. But I don’t know how deep to set them or how many. Think I could just do the 1/2” down all the way around front and rear and kinda match yours on the GTO ? They are all the same depth right ?
The window clips should be the same on the Camaro. Is there any window clips left anywhere in the window Channel.? If You don't have any clips , I would try to Dry fit the window clip and see if you can Mark where the center would be. Let me know how you make out. All the best
@@classicrewind2715 yeah but only on the rear filler panel between the trunk deck lid and the glass. I’ve been researching this and I’m hearing 5/16”,1/2”,and 3/8”. But then also was told to just center them in the channel. Also I’ve learned to not use the tape/seal and to have it glued in. They are saying the trim clips need to be in before they can set the glass but the trim studs must be installed prior to the glass ??? 🤯👈
This has been one of the most frustrating aspects so far in restoring this car. I’ve replaced everything on it. The only original metal is the firewall and the package tray.. the one piece roof from daynacorn doesn’t have the trim studs, the rear quarters from them doesn’t either... It’s been quite the learning experience to say the least. But I’d do it all over again to have a brand new 1970 Camaro setting in the garage if you know how rusty they get. It’s getting down to high prices and slim pickings. LS3 and drivetrain from a 2013 Camaro 2SS installed and that was some extra work. Lemme tell ya. But again worth every bit to have the power and reliably.. but these little hiccups are the most challenging part. For the silly little things you don’t even think of. I’m trying to avoid them.. lol thanks for your reply. God bless.
Yes, I know it is very frustrating working on these cars you don't know what to expect. My buddy built a 68 Camaro. He put custom glass and remove all of the window trim and made it a flush mount. You might consider that if you're going custom on your 70 Camaro. That will eliminate your clips for your window trim. Sorry I couldn't help you any further but you might want to go to a couple Camaro forums and ask them if they know the height of that window clip they might even send you pictures. Let me know how it works out for you. All the best
@@classicrewind2715 thanks again for taking the time to reply. I am a lifetime member of nastyz28 and on Camaros forum's. That's where the depths I mentioned earlier came from. From what I can gather it's looking like it's not really precise. Guys are getting good results at 5/16" depth as well as up to 1/2". The trim has a bit of spring or flexibility in it as far as how deep those studs are installed.
It's just something I don't want to screw up at this stage and would prefer to have a solid depth confirmed by several builders.
I really appreciate your advice and the fact you even replied. I'm thinking about picking up my camera and starting a video series on the car project. I have a FOV drone channel but never thought people would be interested in a base model camaro project. But all the little mountains I've had to climb may certainly have value to others. Such as this little clip/stud dilemma.. lol
You have a blessed day my friend.
Thanks again Jason. I forgot to mention the studs, they stop at a certain point when it hits the metal. There's no other way to explain it. It bottoms out. If you look at the video closely you could see where the thread stops and then it is machined flat. you can't over screw it. As for the video process, it helps when you have to go back to refer to something you've done in the past. I actually refer to a couple of my videos just to freshen my memory how I did something. Thanks again my friend.
Good info thanks
Glad to help..
When the clip is snapped in and the trim isn’t snapped into place yet, how far does the top of the clip extend above the painted surface?
That is a good question. I haven't really looked at that. When I get a chance I will measure it and get back to you. I would suggest you put the clip on one of the studs that is already around the window, That'll give you the dimension you need . All the best
A few studs survived the windshield channel, but I don’t remember if there’s any left in the rear window. I know I have a good reference for the side molding on the door, so I’ll be able to measure those easily. I’ll be looking at that when I get to the shop this afternoon, if the real world of work doesn’t prevent it.
If you watch my video if I'm not mistaken I think it's in the center of the channel where the studs go. you might be able to adjust the clips a little bit but I'm not a hundred percent sure. Not home to check. Work is getting in the way. LOL. All the best
Just looked and the car has most of the original studs along the top of the rear window, so that will help. Thanks again for all this help!
That's great news. Let me know how your project goes. All the best
What size drill bit did you use?
I don't recall it was either 1/32 or 1/16th make sure that it is smaller than your screws threads. I would do a test piece first to make sure it's not loose. that way you would know. All the best. let me know how it works out for you.
The clip you are showing for the "front" are ones used for the "rear" of a 69 Chevelle. The package indicates the ones your showing for the "rear" are for a 71 to 78 !! Maybe they are interchangable .....???
Some of the clips are interchangeable. I just left you a comment on your other question. All the best
You made your marks on that piece of tape, why didn't you just transfer that piece of tape, rather than remeasure everything? Just seems like it would've saved you time and more precise
Thanks for commenting. I still had to measure down with my Square to get the proper height. I wanted to make sure that I was in the right location. The tape wouldn't fit in the channel where I wanted to drill. It would have sat on top and I still would have had to measure down. For me it's easier just to measure. All the best