stainless steel trim around the windshield

[53 stude mod]

I need the narrow stainless steel trim that fits around the windshield. I belive it to be 55 or 57 stude. I want to use it on my 1953 c coupe. I seem to have all the pieces except the passenger side piece. I would consider buying all of the pieces or just that side piece. If they are available with a very good windshield i would also consider buying that also.

thanks anycomments would be useful Cell 570 620 6593
joedipipi@msn.com

[mweiss]

call bill fennessee, 615 662 1350, he will probably have what you need.There are special clips to hold this trim in place, difficult to find.

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[Yanqui84@gmail.com]

I think i might have this from my 57 president parts car but I cant sell it yet until am done with mine just to make sure I don't need it later. I will let you know once am ready maybe you still need it by then.

[S2DSteve]

If you're talking about the stainless attached to the windshield rubber, that would be the same '53 to thru '61, and is fairly easy to find. There was a wider piece used on the hardtops, but I think all the C models used the narrow strips.

If you're talking about the beltline trim under the windshield and on top of the doors, that would be '55 C coupe only.


Steve Hudson
The Dalles, Oregon
1949 "GMOBaker" 1-T Dually (workhorse)
1953 Commander Convertible (show & go)
1953 Champion Starliner (custom/rod project)
1954 Champion Coupe (daily driver)
1960 Hawk (future project?)

[rockne10]

Regal Coupe models used the wide trim as well. It slips in to the rubber before installation; no clips required.

[Studeman]

I NEVER reinstall a used windshield... (unless I know it was a recent change)... Buy a new one. I thought my original windshield in my Hawk was great- until I replaced my wife's Hawk's windshield with a new one.. I always (try to) talk my customers into a new one.
As others have said.. the narrow side trim is the same for all C-bodies 1953-1961. The "wide" strip from the hardtops and GT Hawks are also direct replacements.

Ray


Specializing in Studebaker Restoration

[Jerry Forrester]

quote:[i]Originally posted by Studeman
As others have said.. the narrow side trim is the same for all C-bodies 1953-1961. The "wide" strip from the hardtops and GT Hawks are also direct replacements.Ray

All that is true, but the '55 'C' Presidents and I think all the Regal trim '53-4-5 'C' cps., weather it was a Champion, Commander or President, had the wide SS windshield molding.

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[53 stude mod]

The piece I need is the narrow drivers side piece I don't plan on using the piece below the windshield. Just the parts that fit into the slit in the rubber. Thank you guys for the help and I did receive one email but have not heard back could be due to the holidays. joedipipi@msn.com