Dodge Charger Vinyl Top Repro Check Mouldings Question

[69RTSE]

I need a set of vinyl top check Mouldings for my 1969 Dodge Charger.  It's seems that there are different sets and manufactures out there.  Does anyone have experience with these repops and have a recommended manufacturer. The other option is to get hold of a good original set and have them rechromed.  Any recommendations?

[68 RT]

I bought tehm when they first came out. Can't remember who made them, But they actually fit better thna the originals I took off the car. They are very nice.

[69RTSE]

I've heard some of the current editions are slightly shorter (about an 1/8") to compensate for installing the back glass.  Apparently, the butyl tape the factory used was thinner than what's currently available.  I have no way to verify this, just what someone told me.

[DAY CLONA]

I've heard some of the current editions are slightly shorter (about an 1/8") to compensate for installing the back glass.  Apparently, the butyl tape the factory used was thinner than what's currently available.  I have no way to verify this, just what someone told me.

You can buy window tape in 3 sizes, 1/4/" 5/16/" 3/8"...if the newest one's out there are shorter, it's probably because alloy casting shrinkage wasn't taken into account when the tooling was made



FYI...Gunslinger productions has the nicest repro check mouldings

[69RTSE]

Thanks for the info.  I just went to the gunslinger website.  Their mouldings are 1/8th shorter.  Here's the write up: 

"Our Vinyl Trim separators have several improvements that you cannot see, but they are an advantage when installed on your car. Even with new parts, there is a tendency to over tighten. The outside dimensions of our parts are the same as the original parts, but they are aprox 12% thicker on the inside.  Unlike our competition that make the same parts, the 3 studs are in the correct position to match the holes in the vehicle, plus the studs have gussets at their base for added strength. This makes our parts stronger and less likely to break during installation. When we first made our Vinyl Trim Separators, we encountered several problems. After investigating, we discovered some of the modern gaskets used in the back window were slightly thicker than the original gaskets. This caused a misalignment in the rear window area. It is  most noticeable in the corners where the Vinyl Trim Separators fit. Although our original Vinyl Trim Separators were the same length as the original parts and correct, we made a change to the tooling and made all parts after that 1/8" shorter. This was to compensate for the thickness of the back window gasket. Our Vinyl Trim separators will fit vehicles with the correct gasket as well as the ones that have the incorrect gasket.  The small gap is not noticeable and looks like a factory fit.  Our parts are easy to identify as our name is embossed on the inside"

[bill440rt]

Gunslinger trim here, also.
But, my back glass we set in using urethane to the correct factory height.
The trim fits fine.

[Davtona]

But, my back glass we set in using urethane to the correct factory height.

This thread had me confused me for a while as I don't remember a tape being used on the rear window. I remember more the method you used.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Gunslinger trim here, also.
But, my back glass we set in using urethane to the correct factory height.
The trim fits fine.

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[Troy]

I have several sets from Gunslinger. His were the first. Managed to get a group buy for the site right when they came out.

Troy