Chrome trim around windshield

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Dec 2, 2004 | 08:08 PM

SAWDUST

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From: SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

Chrome trim around windshield

Hurricane Charlie and a garage door took the chrome trim around the windshield on my 1986 F 250 pickup. Salvage yards around here don't seem to keep vehicles this old--hard to believe an 86 is old!

Any idea of a place i can get replacement trim for the 1986 F 250?

Thanks for any help.

Dec 2, 2004 | 08:45 PM

mtflat

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I've got 2 parts trucks here and both have the trim. One set is even removed and laying in the cab. PM me with an address - if I can find a box for shipping, its your's for shpg cost.
Tim

Dec 3, 2004 | 05:34 AM

RR4E

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Have fun getting it back in....it can be done, but it's easier to do with the windshield removed. Removed the chrome trim on my 69 before painting, and it took forever to put back in until I finally gave up, removed the shield, and installed it, and then re-installed the windshield once it was in place. It can be done, apparently, but it was beyond me. I tried the rope trick, a bit of grease to "help" it, etc....nothing worked for me. Hopefully you have more patience than I had.

Dec 3, 2004 | 06:53 AM

srercrcr

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Just drive it by an auto glass shop. They'll pop em in quicker than you can drink their cup of coffee.

Dec 3, 2004 | 07:53 AM

fellro86

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Originally Posted by RR4E

the 80's trucks have removable chrome like the cars do, it isn't part of the molding. The windsheild is glued in, and the chrome HAS to be removed to get the windshield out. It is hed by blind clips. I have apeice of mine missing, but the windshiled leaks, so there is no point putting it on until I get the windshield cut out, resealed, then I can put the chrome back on.

Dec 4, 2004 | 09:51 AM

ClydeSDale

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My windshield started dripping on wife's feet ... not good!

Local body shop popped the chrome trim off the top, I sealed the leak and had them replace the chrome ... no problem.

I'm not sure but LMC Truck may have the trim ... might want to request a catalog.
http://www.lmctruck.com/