TedG

Ironically the JY car I pulled the part from was identical to your photo. Including the green moss growth and color. Outside it appeared as complete but the interior was completely trashed. Hopefully someone can rescue the body parts and glass before it's ultimate demise.

Success removing the junkyard part. Far more difficult then imagined. The donor was an electric window car and found no means to roll it down to better access the removal of the drivers side belt-line stainless part. First removed door panel and all of the nuts and bolts visible in hopes the window could be forced down. No success so instead concentrated on pulling the window up and out of the door. The window glass itself has three holes bored in it to secure it to the track. Difficult to remove them because the bolts are not visible. The trim piece itself had three screws and one holding it down. All rusted requiring a drill to remove. Necessary once free, to pry the part from the window ledge. The car had set in the yard for over thirty years and the trim piece was green with moss and tarnished. Happy to report it cleaned up as new. Certainly worth the effort! Took a little over two hours in total.

I will post the junkyard photos after the visit. It's located in LaSalle, Illinois.

Good information! Thank you so much. Some anxiety about the window under tension being electric but will make an attempt anyway. No way the window will function with power because the junked car has been in the yard forever. It has a layer of green moss growing on it! Should be a fun visit because the lot closed over thirty five years ago. About two hundred 50's and 60's vehicles on site. How cool is that?

Found a junkyard donor car for the belt-line stainless trim part atop of the driver's door window. Going to remove it this coming weekend but would appreciate an assist from anyone knowing the proper method for removal. Both procedure and necessary tools to bring. The car is a 1967 Buick Riviera. Much Appreciated!! Ted

Had a friend that drove his 1928 Model A most everyday during the summer months. His one wish was to have the front tires touch the Atlantic Ocean and the rear tires in the Pacific Ocean with his old car. Unfortunately he took sick and died but we did help fulfill the want. Asked friends that live on both coasts prepare a bottle with ocean water and sand. Brought his old A to the hospice and fulfilled his wish perhaps in a small way while he watched.

Even with the contact spray application the shaft slips out once it enters the headlight area. If i take one finger under the dash and hold it in the headlights will light up.

Thanks! I will give it a try tomorrow.

The headlight switch on my 1931 Chevrolet Independence is defective. The control arm keeps slipping out of the switch assembly. Seeking either a remedy or replacement please. Thanks!

The headlight switch function on my 1931 Chevy Independence is operated by the dash knob to an L shaped shaft that inserts into a slot on the side of the assembly. It has become stiff and as a result the shaft end keeps pulling out of the slot. Any way to free this up or need I source a replacement switch? Seemingly difficult to source a replacement given it's a 91 year old part. Can I retrofit a universal replacement?

Had not occurred to me a battery could test good and still not function due to a bad cell. Wish I had known that before we tore the under dash wiring apart!

It turned out to be a bad cell in a relatively new battery. It had tested fine for voltage but when pressed to deliver it choked. Thanks ALL!

Thank you Bob. always very helpful!

Strange happening yesterday. Started and pulled my 1931 Chevrolet Independence out of the garage and went into the house just briefly. On return, all electrical is gone on the car. Starter, headlights, horn are all deader then a door nail. Had a battery tender on it and it shows the green light full battery charge. I had assumed the starter blew a fuse but that doesn't explain why the entire system is down. What gives?

Seek the stainless trim piece for a 1967 Riviera that sits just below the driver's window. Think it's called a belt-line area. Either a clean dent free used or NOS please. Thanks! Ted

1967 Buick Riviera - Anyone have the driver side stainless belt-line trim piece that sets just below the drivers window? Looking for a clean and dent free example please. TG1956@Yahoo.com / Thanks!

Two coats of hand touch up and somewhat satisfied with the result. New water borne paint is dull in color needing a clear overcoat. Bitter to mask it off and apply or free hand it allowing over spray into the untouched area for blending? Either way apparently I can 48 hours later utilizing a buffing compound to even things out.

Very much appreciated Tom. I'll check it out!

Nothing to lose so I did hand brush prime and paint the blemish this morning. Looks much better then before but the touch-up paint appears darker. Left it to dry for 24 hours and will address it once again. Should I then apply another coat or go directly to the ultra fine grit sandpaper and polish.

My 67 Riviera has a dent in the belt-line stainless trim located just below the driver's window. Anyone provide direction on how to remove it for repair? Also, a shop recommendation near the Chicago area to correct the part please. Thank You! Ted

Seek replacement trim for my 1967 Riviera driver door. The belt-line section that sits just below the window level. Either a NOS part or a clean dent free alternative. The car is free of flaws with this one exception and look forward to the day when I can stop apologizing for it. Thanks! / Ted

Problem is I am a perfectionist. I have owned a number of collector cars and have brought all back to better then average condition at significant cost. If no resolution on the obvious paint blemish on the drivers door will likely spin the car off. Will continue to seek a remedy because the car is way too nice to just give up. Appreciate the assist by all! Thank You.

Sanding was a knee jerk reaction. The previous attempt at repair looked like one of those huge scabs that formed on our knees having fallen off a bike.

Realize given the fact it's a hobby car I have the liberty to experiment with the paint defect. With summer hopefully looming the hope was for a quicker solution. Hope was to show it off without having to apologize for the ugly scar. Tonight I will pray to the old car goddess and make a plea for inspiration! Having had other old cars I already know she is not likely to respond.

Good conversation and much appreciated. Was also told this afternoon an epoxy base coat can be applied over the old finish. Then prime and paint with the new paint blends. Has anyone had an experience with that? In desperation I actually considered a decal or a flag magnet over the blemish. It's about 3.5 inches around in size. Hope it doesn't come to that!