Re: IML: IML DIGEST

["Tom Scott" <shelbyguy@xxxxxxx>]

Thanx Tony,,,don't know whether I'll attempt to remove the roof trim or not.  The headliner is original and it's in excellent shape.

Are you clear coating your car or going with an original finish?

Tom

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Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 10:21 AM

Subject: Re: IML: IML DIGEST

In a message dated 12/12/2005 14:37:08 GMT Standard Time, mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

Richard,
Very timely email...thanx.  I'm going to start my search for someone to =
paint my 60 this week.  I was wondering how all the trim pieces =
attached, especially the side mouldings.  Do you know whether the roof =
moldings (seperating the roof from the accent panels) are attached with =
nuts or just pins/clips.  I'd hate to remove my headliner unless it's =
absolutely necessary.
Tom

Richard,

 

I have just removed the roof trim on my '61 LeBaron. I think it is almost exacly the same as a '60. All the trim is attached with speed nuts or regular nuts which have to be accessed from inside the roof. Do not attempt to pry any trim off thinking it may be attached by clips.you will only damage it.

 

Unfortunately this means that the headlining must be removed. or at least unglued around the edges and gently pulled towards the centre of the roof. If your lining is a brittle as mine was, you are probably looking at a replacement.

 

If you still plan to go ahead, start with the side windshield mouldings and look out for the hidden screw at the bottom of each side. It is concealed behind the rubber seal.

 

Good luck,

 

Tony V.