Which windshield trim is this?

[ralt12]

http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/Bobphyl/C-K/?action=view&current=Stude-Discs.jpg

All the rest I see have the stainless piece covering the entire A pillar. This one I need...

'53 Commander

[Dwain G.]

The photo is of a Deluxe model. Cars with the trim covering the entire windshield post are Regal Models. Are you asking for part numbers?


Dwain G.

[Dwain G.]

The photo is of a Deluxe model. Cars with the trim covering the entire windshield post are Regal Models. Are you asking for part numbers?


Dwain G.

[ralt12]

That would be very helpful, thanks.

'53 Commander

[ralt12]

That would be very helpful, thanks.

'53 Commander

[Dwain G.]

Okay, first I need to be sure what car you have. Is it a '53 Commander coupe with 'C3' on the firewall body tag?


Dwain G.

[Dwain G.]

Okay, first I need to be sure what car you have. Is it a '53 Commander coupe with 'C3' on the firewall body tag?


Dwain G.

[Roscomacaw]

I'm not sure I understand - you want LIKE what's in the photo OR the type that covers the pillar???[B)]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[Roscomacaw]

I'm not sure I understand - you want LIKE what's in the photo OR the type that covers the pillar???[B)]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[ralt12]

Original body type was C5--see here:

http://nelson-motorsports.com/1953%20Stude.jpg

However, in the process of eliminating a good deal of the trim, like the stainless window surrounds, the windshield piece that covers the A pillar, if used as is, results in both a goofy looking car and a very bad transition from cowl to door--gaps would be very large. I'd like to use the Deluxe trim on the finished product.


'53 Commander

[ralt12]

Original body type was C5--see here:

http://nelson-motorsports.com/1953%20Stude.jpg

However, in the process of eliminating a good deal of the trim, like the stainless window surrounds, the windshield piece that covers the A pillar, if used as is, results in both a goofy looking car and a very bad transition from cowl to door--gaps would be very large. I'd like to use the Deluxe trim on the finished product.


'53 Commander

[Dwain G.]

Well there is a total of eight pieces. The good news is they are all made of stainless and shouldn't be too hard to find used in good condition. My personal preference would be to return to the C5 trim, but then you get into some pot metal that usually isn't in good condition and needs rechroming. And I do agree about the 'look'. I thought I wanted the full windshield trim, with visor, for my Champ truck until I saw one done that way. It needs the door trim also to look right.
Horizontal, upper: 303526
and lower : 303527
Vertical, right : 303536
and left : 303537
Corner, both uppers: 303940
right lower : 303946
left lower: 303947



Dwain G.

[Dwain G.]

Well there is a total of eight pieces. The good news is they are all made of stainless and shouldn't be too hard to find used in good condition. My personal preference would be to return to the C5 trim, but then you get into some pot metal that usually isn't in good condition and needs rechroming. And I do agree about the 'look'. I thought I wanted the full windshield trim, with visor, for my Champ truck until I saw one done that way. It needs the door trim also to look right.
Horizontal, upper: 303526
and lower : 303527
Vertical, right : 303536
and left : 303537
Corner, both uppers: 303940
right lower : 303946
left lower: 303947



Dwain G.

[Roscomacaw]

Of course, you could try to find the stainless side window trim off a 55 coupe. It's ALOT easier to cope with than the pitted pot metal of 53 & 54. Granted, it's not "correct", but I think it looks better than the earlier stuff.

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[Roscomacaw]

Of course, you could try to find the stainless side window trim off a 55 coupe. It's ALOT easier to cope with than the pitted pot metal of 53 & 54. Granted, it's not "correct", but I think it looks better than the earlier stuff.

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe