psax42

I can't figure out how to get my chrome on. Any advice appreciated

Junkman

It looks like it goes under the side pieces, so I have to believe that at least one of the side pieces has to be removed first to get the bottom piece installed. Then you put the side piece on. Don't know how the side piece is retained to the body, but start by trying to release all the windshield clips, and see if it comes loose. On some GM cars of that era, I have seen where they used a clip that had a stud on it, that held the molding in place with a nut on the inside of the car on the stud. If that is the case, you might have to disassemble some of the coverings on the inside at the side of the rear window. If it has a stud, make sure to reseal it when you reinstall the side molding, so you don't have any water leaks.

psax42

No bolts on the back of these. I think they snap in but there is a trick to it. Can't figure it out.

Charlie Jones

I didn't know how to do this either . Until i got one of these ;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-OLDSMOB...RYVwiY&vxp=mtr

It covers both body and chassis , and it's a "must have " if you own one of these cars .

5998DownUnder

Mine has the bolts through the bodywork, but these look familiar to something I had on my 59, somewhere, can't remember exactly.


Maybe slide strip along or place over over the two 'tyne' fingers, then when in position snap bottom with a firm push down. Should snap into place.

psax42

trying that but they are not snapping. My mechanic thought there might be a special tool for this.

5998DownUnder

I have a scan from the book for you.


You will have to flip it I could not scan it the other way because of the spine of the book and the scanner lid.


There are a few different styles specified, not sure which is your though.


Hope this helps.

5998DownUnder

Out of curiosity, what is the style of your Olds?


"11", "19" or "37"?

5998DownUnder

Bottom left of page point 3.


Mentions 'pry disengage prongs' installation reverse removal.


I'd try starting from the side and sliding chrome strip along bottom of window collecting each clip.

psax42

As I read this I think these are the inside moldings. I am looking to replace the outside (lower) molding. Thanks for the effort

5998DownUnder

They speak of roof drip scalp mouldings and reveal mouldings which are external.