ajr2820

How do you remove this from a 72 Supreme? I removed the 3 screws, but it won’t budge. Don’t want to ruin it. Anyone have any tips?

70Post

Post a pic.

Are you really referring to the stainless A-pillar weatherstrip channel??

Hardtop or convert?

ajr2820

I'm referring to the piece that the stainless clips over. I have some A pillar rust to repair. I have to weld in the patch and if I could remove this would make the job easier. It appears to be held on by 3 screws, but won't budge after removing the screws. Will send a pic when I can get one if needed.

70Post

No need for pics yet - I've pulled one of those and it didn't take any cutting, etc from what I remember. There may be chaulk underneath it (b/n the "topside" of that piece and the actual A-pillar metal) that is keeping it well stuck in place.

After talking with another buddy of mine today that has also pulled these....he agrees....the factory chaulk is pretty good stuff and will hold it on fairly stubbornly even after removing the screws. The factory typically chaulked or sealed up a lot of pieces like this to prevent water leaks which would have been a customer service nightmare if they hadn't.

You might try getting under an edge with a very sharp/stiff putty knife and tap on the knife to see if you can start separating it.

ajr2820

Thanks. That's what I thought it might be. I just wanted to be sure before getting too rough with it.

ajr2820

This thing still won't budge. Will putting a little heat to it to soften the putty work?

70Post

It can't hurt to try.

Did you remove the chalking out of the drip rail channel on the top/outside? It's also fairly mean stuff and could be adding to the resistance.