The Ford Barn

warren va · 08-16-2011, 08:38 PM

I have painted myself into a corner. Have tried for four hours today to install the three items using several different sequences with no success.
I installed the garnish mouldings first and could not get the dash rail or windshield hinge installed. Installed the dash rail then couldn't get the garnish mouldings in place. What am I missing here? I don't want to force them in and destroy my paint job. Will someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks
Warren

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-16-2011, 08:54 PM

First off, I sense you are frustrated but could you tell us what bodystyle & year? Also, did you "test fit" prior to painting to ensure you had clearance necessary? Is the windshield frame/hinge in proper location? Did you test fit with the seal?

bobpo · 08-16-2011, 09:30 PM

I went through this recently and had to do a little grinding on the window garnishes to get them to fit. And as Brent mentioned, I did grind them down prior to painting...(this time...) LOL

warren va · 08-16-2011, 09:31 PM

Sorry Brent; 28 tudor, No ,Yes and Yes

warren va · 08-17-2011, 12:11 PM

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Bob; Thanks for your reply. I went back to the shop this AM and tried the garnish moulding again. I jiggled it around a bit, and it dropped right in place with the winshhield already installed . Amen! Windshield fit with no problem.This is my first Model A restoration and my car was disambled when I purchased it. Brent , I will definately remember to try fit or assemble things before painting on my next project.
I really appreciate the help I have received from everyone here on the barn and the info that is available here.
Warren

08-16-2011, 08:38 PM	#1
warren va Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Shenandoah Valley Va, Posts: 268	Windshield , Garnish moulding and Dash rail ? I have painted myself into a corner. Have tried for four hours today to install the three items using several different sequences with no success. I installed the garnish mouldings first and could not get the dash rail or windshield hinge installed. Installed the dash rail then couldn't get the garnish mouldings in place. What am I missing here? I don't want to force them in and destroy my paint job. Will someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong. Thanks Warren

08-16-2011, 08:54 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 12,248	Re: Windshield , Garnish moulding and Dash rail ? First off, I sense you are frustrated but could you tell us what bodystyle & year? Also, did you "test fit" prior to painting to ensure you had clearance necessary? Is the windshield frame/hinge in proper location? Did you test fit with the seal? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

08-16-2011, 09:30 PM	#3
bobpo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 556	Re: Windshield , Garnish moulding and Dash rail ? I went through this recently and had to do a little grinding on the window garnishes to get them to fit. And as Brent mentioned, I did grind them down prior to painting...(this time...) LOL

08-16-2011, 09:31 PM	#4
warren va Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Shenandoah Valley Va, Posts: 268	Re: Windshield , Garnish moulding and Dash rail ? Sorry Brent; 28 tudor, No ,Yes and Yes

08-17-2011, 12:11 PM	#5
warren va Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid Shenandoah Valley Va, Posts: 268	Re: Windshield , Garnish moulding and Dash rail ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bob; Thanks for your reply. I went back to the shop this AM and tried the garnish moulding again. I jiggled it around a bit, and it dropped right in place with the winshhield already installed . Amen! Windshield fit with no problem.This is my first Model A restoration and my car was disambled when I purchased it. Brent , I will definately remember to try fit or assemble things before painting on my next project. I really appreciate the help I have received from everyone here on the barn and the info that is available here. Warren