Trim for 67 notch info

[USCG CHARGER]

I saw this on the yahoo group! does this make since to anyone? Is it saying that if I want the real chrome trim on my 67 notch then I need to purchase the 68-69 rubber for the windows and drill new holes for new clips so it will fit? Other wise use some fake plastic stuff that only last a few months, but is way cheaper!


67 used a different gasket and different trim than 68-69.

67 used fake "chrome" plastic "locking strips" that tucked into a groove in
the gasket. Snapped-on stainless corner pieces are required to cover the
gaps in the corners.

68-69 used a different gasket, with solid metal stainless trim all around,
held in place by a few dozen screwed-on clips.

So, you have some choices here:

1. Original 67: keep the old gasket (if they can save it), or buy a
replacement 67 gasket from the one outfit that stocks it. Buy the corner
pieces and repro lockstrip from the same outfit. Pro: simple, works. Con:
lockstrip will shrink within months, crack and discolor in a year or two
(just like the original).

2. "CBC" option: use Ramcharger lockstrip instead of the expensive repro 67
lockstrip. Doesn't look quite the same, but is cheap enough that you can
replace it when it cracks (and it will). Still need the gasket and corner
pieces. Ramcharger part # 04467329.

3. Convert to 68-69: the problem here is finding the donor trim (not
available repro). Start with ordering a 68-69 gasket, and a set of repro
molding clips. Use the pattern (attached, and available in the "Files"
section of the BOG site) to drill the holes for the clips while the
windshield is out. Acquire the stainless molding from a 68-69 Barracuda
coupe or fastback (not convertible), or any 68-and-up Dart or Valiant
HARDTOP (not 4dr or 2dr sedan, not Duster or Dart Sport). This will be an
attractive, permanent solution, if not "concours" correct.

The back window is basically the same story, except that obviously you can
only use the trim from a Barracuda fastback. Good luck if you have a
coupe... you're getting into the realm of the ultra-rare...

 

[OneOfMany]

What it's saying is you have 2 options because there are two completely different gasket/trims used. The 67 was unique in that the plastic chrome locking strip requires a different rubber gasket.

1 - To keep it looking more 67 original, options 1 and 2 are two different methods.

2 - To update to 68-69 style you need the new 68/69 style gasket, chrome trim pieces for the 68/69, and the trim retaining clips not used on the 67. To use these you will have to drill the holes to mount the trim clips

Since every 67 I've owned had little to no chrome on these strips, and they are not (to my knowledge) repro'd, options 1 & 2 are alternate solutions to use your existing 67 gasket, or as option 3 says, swap everything to the later version.

Grant