missing window trim / mold

[Vintagemotion]

Just bought my first 911 :-) 1978 SC

All windows have new rubber seals but no trim in the center of the rubber seal.
Now the window leaks to the inside and I need to fix it fast (water on floor boards !!) .

Does anybody has experience or advice on the following:

1. missing center trim being the cause for leaks
2. other sources for water leak to front driver side.
3. Is the original trim plastic or metal (older once lock like chrome on aluminum)
5. low cost alternative to original trim (or surplus for sale?)
6. tips or tool on how to install the trim
6a) can it be installed after windshield is in place already

Thanks

[snbush67]

he he,, ... trim.....er....uh yes

1. without trim you will have gaps because the seal is not expanded.
2. your washer fluid has come disconnected but not likely as the gap shown in the picture is large enough that you are lucky that your windshield is still in place, (don't make any sudden stops)
3. Metal which is easy to bend and deform, some was satin alu and some was black anodized I think going way back some was chrome.
4. oops you forgot four (you should have had a D. instead)
5. the only alternative to trim is your hand. (actually you can put a large guage wire in its place like coaxial cable or similar.
6. use the search button
6a. no, well maybe but it is a hell of a lot easier out.

PS: Welcome to the forum, it looks like someone recently did a respray on your car and left out all the trim, you should find out who did this. It is actually a dangerous situation as if you were to stop suddenly your windshield could go flying out.

I would imagine you didn't get an inspection prior to purchasing this car and initially it doesn't appear as if you are going to escape financial unpleasantness, hopefully I am wrong. At least you have this forum where you can come 24/7 for all your DIY questions.

Good luck,
Shane

[Vintagemotion]

Originally Posted by snbush67

he he,, ... trim.....er....uh yes

1. without trim you will have gaps because the seal is not expanded.
2. your washer fluid has come disconnected but not likely as the gap shown in the picture is large enough that you are lucky that your windshield is still in place, (don't make any sudden stops)
3. Metal which is easy to bend and deform, some was satin alu and some was black anodized I think going way back some was chrome.
4. oops you forgot four (you should have had a D. instead)
5. the only alternative to trim is your hand. (actually you can put a large guage wire in its place like coaxial cable or similar.
6. use the search button
6a. no, well maybe but it is a hell of a lot easier out.

PS: Welcome to the forum, it looks like someone recently did a respray on your car and left out all the trim, you should find out who did this. It is actually a dangerous situation as if you were to stop suddenly your windshield could go flying out.


I would imagine you didn't get an inspection prior to purchasing this car and initially it doesn't appear as if you are going to escape financial unpleasantness, hopefully I am wrong. At least you have this forum where you can come 24/7 for all your DIY questions.

Good luck,
Shane

Thanks for the welcome and answerers! This forum is a fountain of information :-)
I hope it will not be to hard to find some used trim. The next project will be to take of the Whale spoiler and find an original grill for the engine lid.

RJ

[ossiblue]

Shane has covered all your questions, and from the picture, it is obvious why your new seal leaks--major gaps. I might add, however, that you should always use Porsche OEM seals to guarantee proper fit. Though the seals look to be OEM from your post, given your situation, I would suggest you follow up with the PO as to what type of seals were used, or at least let someone familiar with Porsches check them out for you. If the windshields (front and rear) turn out to be aftermarket, buy OEMs and start from there in your corrections.

Welcome to the forum, and be sure to post full pictures of you car--it's one of the "requirements" for particiption in this mutual Porsche Pathology