Rear quarter window frames

[Sicklyscott]

Hi -

I am in the midst of collecting parts for the pop-out conversion on an '80 SC. I have a set of windows but the frames are in poor shape (chrome worn off, pitting, etc.) and I'm trying to figure out how I want to refinish them. Can you help me with these questions?

1. How do the frames come apart? I removed the seal around the outside of the window and see tiny screws, many look very rusty and I'm afraid they'll break.

2. It looks like there's a seal between the glass and the frame. Are these available for replacement?

3. I would have loved to go the chrome route but it's probably going to be very expensive. Has anyone painted thier trim silver? Does it look good? This would be on a black SC with Turbo flares.

Thanks for the help.

-S

[78SCRSMAN]

Remove the tiny screws to disassemble them. They can be a bugger and might require drilling but new ones can be picked up at Ace Hardware.
New seals are available from our host.
If your frames are aluminum, they can be polished and/or re-annodized. If they are brass, they can be re-chromed. Both can be painted. Good prep is the key here. I'd suggest media blasting.

[Sicklyscott]

Thanks 78SCRSMAN. I did a search on my phone last night but didn't see the seal. I see a couple now using my laptop. Is this the right piece?

Pelican Parts - Product Information: 901-543-191-20-M136

[78SCRSMAN]

Yes, those are the inner seals.

[AVDCAV]

Be sitting down when you get chroming prices if you go that route " my cobra
Windshield frame ,,,,, $760.00 plus shipping to and from. It's the size of your forearm
Side bars $215.00 each
Screws X8. $7.00 each
I was like whattttt. Realize this is for show quality But I never expected that much.
And 6 weeks on top of that.