This piece is killing me. I'm trying to fit it back against the rear window rubber, but it just doesn't go back far enough to fit the rear deck right. Is it supposed to slide under the rubber? If so, that looks bad to me. I might just trim off the beveled end up against the window rubber if I don't get some good ideas from you all. (And yes the plastic tabs broke, but I have that problem solved - my way)
Mine are metal. I just blasted and repainted them. I was getting ready to install mine this week, as I thought they would be easier to install BEFORE the glass... I really don't like the way the pinch weld transitions into a flat panel in the two lower corners. I hope mine won't leak!
Oh, I'm not saying I'm RIGHT... I just did not remember removing them with the window installed. It just seems easier to get them in without glass and rubber in the way. I guess I was kind of semi-hijacking your thread, looking for an answer/confirmation about installing the trim before the glass. You are a project or so ahead of me, so I am enjoying the fruits of your labour... Your Lessons Learned about gluing the headliner too high inside saved me a world of hurt, as I was heading down that exact path with big binder clips!! I switched to using the OEM door windlace and some spare weatherstripping I had... Maybe a plastic putty knife or bodyfill spreader will help get the gasket out of the way enough to shove the trim in under it? Keep up the great work and documentation of your progress!!
With that, I went out and tried again this evening. Success!! While I had tried a putty knife many times, it never seemed to get the far corner lifted. I put some soap on the knife and everything slid right in place in a few minutes. Here is a final picture. I had plastic studs and some had broke, so I drilled holes and used plastic trim anchors which worked out fine. Doesn't look too bad and it's always something I can easily replace in the future.
Great job! What did you use for a rear package tray? I bought the reproduction one (REM) and it does not have the wrinkle texture like my OEM one did. I am looking at painting it to match my side trim pieces and my rear header, but I tested the paint on the piece I cut out for my rear defogger and I didn't really like the way it looked. Yours looks covered??
I got the package tray from Autokrafters P/N FM116-01 in January. It is not reproduction, but I like it. Good quality. It is a REM model with a wire mesh cover and hidden 6x9 speaker holes under the wire mesh. I cannot find it online, but I think the AK catalog has it. ($54). I can send a more detailed picture if you want.
Mine came from Auto Krafters too (P/N FM-113-01) for $40. I'd love to see some better pictures. Mine looks like something you'd buy from the hardware store...
