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Re: GT Chrome

To: bruce <mgb1964@cois.on.ca>
Subject: Re: GT Chrome
From: Carl Elliott <grunt2@adelphia.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 10:16:16 -0500
The trim on thr gotters and around the windows is held in by small pop rivits
hidden by the window gaskets, the one on the post at the rear of the door is
held in by small screws. good luck Carl E.

bruce wrote:

>  After two years of off and on effort the GT (69) is almost ready for
> paint. The two years of mostly weekends has been spent doing the familiar
> sills, fenders, dog legs and interior. I do have some questions that I hope
> some of you may be able to help me with.
>
> 1)  I have taken the chrome around the windshield out complete with the
> corkscrew curling. Is there any way to take out small imperfections (dents)
> in the chrome ? A small tree limb fell on the car and there is some
> deforming of the strip. On the same topic now that the chrome is out, how
> do I remove the damaged windshield ? Lastly on this section , I understand
> that the chrome strips are made of (unobtanium) and must be re-used. Tell
> me again that they straighten out ,and can I at least buy a new rubber seal
> that goes around the windshield.
>
> 2) On the face of the rain gutters on each side is a chrome strip. Any
> ideas on how to remove them. Visual inspection doesn't show any attachment
> mechanisms. Also if I screw up can I buy new ones. Lastly how do I get the
> chrome off of top of the doors. Again visual inspection does not give clues.
>
> 3) On an unrelated area where can I buy sebring style front lower valance
> to dress the car up a bit.
>
> Thanks in advance for all your help. This is one great list
>
> Bruce Phillips
>
> 64 roadster
> 69 GT
> 77 roadster


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