Mk1 Cortina Windscreen and rear window stainless steel trim replacement

[Ron Baker]

I have a 1966 Mk1 Cortina and I'm attempting to replace-insert the stainless steel trim into the channel of rubber seal. After spending 2 days and many variuos methods I just cannot get the trim into the top corners.
There must be a swifter easier and less frustrating method.

Does anyone know how it was done when the vehicles were being assessembled??
Does anyone know an easy method??

It seems to me as though the trim channel is too narrow.
Unlike the original seals there are no moulded corners to fit the window profile.
It is possible that the rubber seal is a generic for many different Fords?
Any help will be appreciated

Regards
RonB

[wombat2509]

If you don't get any other leads try contacting these people

http://www.cortina-mk1.com/index.php

[foxtrot3]

Hi. The stainless trims were fitted before the screen was put into the car. The plastic strip on later models was put in after the screen wet in. Cheers MD

[LG17]

Foxtrot is right - the trim goes in before the screen is put back.
Fortunately it's a very easy job to remove the screen again and after you've refitted it with the moulds you'll kick yourself!