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    1957 Special 4 door rear door window to roof gap

    Hi,
    I was wondering if there are any 1957 Special 4 door owners or gurus out there that could tell me if I am missing some trim. There is 1.5" gap between the top of the rear door glass trim and the roof. I know there needs to be weather stripping, but it just seems too big of a gap even after the door weather strip is installed.
    Would be much appreciated if any 1957 Special 4 door pillarless owners could snap some close up pictures and send it to my email: viroun.sengdara@gmail.com
    Any suggestions or thoughts would be much appreciated.

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    There should be a piece of stainless trim along the lower edge of the roof. Do you have that?
    http://www.oldcarcafe.com/buick/images/1957BuickAd.jpg

    Ray
    Last edited by raycow; 10-25-2012 at 11:44 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by raycow View Post
    There should be a piece of stainless trim along the lower edge of the roof. Do you have that?
    http://www.oldcarcafe.com/buick/images/1957BuickAd.jpg

    Ray
    Hi rayco,
    thanks for the picture. Do you what they call this part? Will try to look for it on ebay.
    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by djleng View Post
    Do you what they call this part?
    Sorry, but I don't know the name for it. You might need to ask someone who is a body expert or has a parts book.

    Ray
    Last edited by raycow; 10-26-2012 at 12:01 AM.

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    I have a '57 Special 4dr. hdtp. for parts. The stainless trim is still on the car. Send a picture of exactly/specifically what you are looking for. If we are talking/thinking the same thing I will have what you need. I DON'T have a camera so I CAN'T take pictures.


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