Vinyl top questions

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  1. squeal1

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    Ok guys I know it is Sunday (the day of rest) but I could use alittle help with a few questions.....My wifes 75 has a vinyl top and I am wondering what is the best way to remove the glue that held it down originally. My other questions has to do with the trim around the windows. I remember what the clips look like but when we pulled the trim off of my car Dad said things like "you better let me handle that, we don't what to have to go looking for new ones" :16suspect But I am not sure how to release that trim with out screwing it up, and wouldn't you know it he forgot :biglaugh:

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    a CUT off wheel to cut the 4 pillers off even so you can weld the new roof to it :biglaugh:
     
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    Oh look we have a regular comedian on our board.......Looooozaher:lolup:
     
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    Best way to remove the glue is with a DA sander. Yes, you are going to have to repaint where it was, I know of no other way. Removing the trim is not in my memory bank.
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    I found it easier to knock the windows out......then the chrome comes off easy:biglaugh: seems like the way I removed it off of my car was slipping in from the glass side with a pocket screw driver....right or wrong I'm not sure but with a little time I removed mine(y) on a side note I did knock the window out of a parts car (it was cracked) and it was alot easier:huh:
     
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    Thanks guys, got the top off and for the most part got the glue off, found a few holes in the top, but that was kinda to be expected as bad as the old top was in, have 3 of them about half the size of dimes, and probably about 6 more the size of pen heads.......I guess I need to learn how to weld on sheet metal :eek:
     
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    well tonight has proven to be a step forward working on the 75, I got the tool I need to remove the trim and have all the glass out of the car :D.......the only thing that sucks now is I don't have that much left to do where I don't have to spend any money :(
     
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