68 & up front winshield lower trim clip locations

[Sedanman]

Does anyone have their glass out and can take a pic from the inside out at the lower long trim clips configuration? I'm swapping my 67 valiant over to 68 & up style trim and only want to drill the holes once and before it's painted. Thanks in advance

 

[Rocky_JS]

You looking for the spacing of the clips? It is not an exacting science though don't over think it. The ends are a lil more critical then the inside since it is one long molding. As far as the height of the clip goes use the other as a guide basically they fit flush with the top of the recess.

http://www.jefframin.org/library/windshieldClips.gif

 

[Sedanman]

yeah,but about 4" from each corner the channel really drops off to about 2" or so instead of the 1/2" or so for the rest of the trim channels

 

[Rocky_JS]

correct, use the other clips to guide you setting the clip height on the lower inside.

 

[Rocky_JS]

these are from a 68 parts car I have. black stuff below the clips is old sealer.

 

[Sedanman]

Thanks Rocky! How many clips are on your lower trim? I went by the rust spots on my trim backs and counted 8.

 

[Rocky_JS]

9 clips on the lower molding

 

[MOBodyman]

The clips along the bottom don't actually fit flush with the cowl, they stick up above it just a bit. I just noticed this Friday when I installed a windshield in a '70 Dart. It doesn't make sense but I guess it has to do with the angle of the stainless molding when installed. It goes on pretty tight.
You can kind of see how they stick up a bit in one of Rocky's pics.
Also, the bottom clips are different from the ones on the sides and top. They are taller.
Dallas

 

[Sedanman]

Taller? I'm guessing it has to do with the thickness of the lower part of the gasjet. I have a bag full of clips from cars I've parted out and most look the same and are used for the top and side trim. Does anyone have a pic of the different ones?