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Rear window trim gaps

Started by mAdMoPaR, February 27, 2013, 04:15:44 PM

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mAdMoPaR

What kind of spacing am I looking for on the lower rear window corner? I new at this and as you can see I'm having a bit of trouble getting the right angle/ radius at this corner.
Pic of first attempt.

mAdMoPaR

Cut out small piece again and trying to get a fit but holy heck! is it getting harder to shape the right contour now. Any one have a similar pic of a completed corner repair?

JB400

Are you using a tool called a shrinker/stretcher?  Although these cars weren't perfect from the factory, getting one of these tools might be of help.  If not, it's gonna take some patience to get the right shape.  The way a shrinker/stretcher works is you bend up a 90* angle, and then using the tool, it'll bend the radius that you want.  It'll take some practice to get it right, but should get the results you're looking for.

http://www.eastwood.com/metal-fabrication/shrinker-stretcher.html?srccode=mn070100&utm_source=msn&utm_medium=cpc&term=shrinker%20stretcher&utm_campaign=NonBr-Metal%2BFabrication

b5blue

I suggest putting all the trim parts together and then comparing the corners. You can loose track of the corners radius and how it mates to the other sections and that will change what your adjusting for.  :scratchchin: 

mAdMoPaR

Quote from: stroker400 wedge on February 27, 2013, 05:53:29 PM
Are you using a tool called a shrinker/stretcher?  Although these cars weren't perfect from the factory, getting one of these tools might be of help.  If not, it's gonna take some patience to get the right shape.  The way a shrinker/stretcher works is you bend up a 90* angle, and then using the tool, it'll bend the radius that you want.  It'll take some practice to get it right, but should get the results you're looking for.

http://www.eastwood.com/metal-fabrication/shrinker-stretcher.html?srccode=mn070100&utm_source=msn&utm_medium=cpc&term=shrinker%20stretcher&utm_campaign=NonBr-Metal%2BFabrication

Actually have a set (but from HF) and yes it was a big help when making the whole corner. The trouble is more on the sail panel side of the corner.

Just 6T9 CHGR

Also be sure you have the corner trim pieces installed in the right orientation...hard to tell in your pic but the longer end should install along the bottom of the glass :Twocents:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T


mAdMoPaR

Quote from: b5blue on February 27, 2013, 06:31:20 PM
I suggest putting all the trim parts together and then comparing the corners. You can loose track of the corners radius and how it mates to the other sections and that will change what your adjusting for.  :scratchchin: 

Yes, found my corner trim pieces and have been using them (I know should of done that in the first place! :eyes:) to redo the corner.

Now stuck on how much of a gap should I have between the trim and the corner.

mAdMoPaR

Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on February 27, 2013, 07:12:42 PM
Also be sure you have the corner trim pieces installed in the right orientation...hard to tell in your pic but the longer end should install along the bottom of the glass :Twocents:

Did not know that! thanks! I couldn't remember how they went back on.  Would that make a difference?

mAdMoPaR

Hope I'm not confusing the hell out folks. My frustration some reflects on my typing  :laugh:
Maybe this pic will help.

cdr

GET IT CLOSE & use dura glass to fill it in  :Twocents:
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mAdMoPaR

I heard of using dura glass to fill in the imperfections and pinholes after welding, would this be before or after regular body filler?

cdr

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bill440rt

Quote from: cdr on February 27, 2013, 10:12:21 PM
before & on mine the longer end of the corner chrome goes to the top

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,30015.msg329249.html#msg329249


:iagree:
Longer side of the molding is also vertical on mine as well.
Looks like the molding is oriented correctly, MM.

For a minimal gap, I'd just fill it as well. It's not a gap that's gonna see action like a door gap, I don't think by filling the gap it would give you trouble down the road.
:Twocents:
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mAdMoPaR

Great! Thank you gentleman!
I will try again this weekend  :cheers: