small help request

[hiball3985]

I am getting ready to install a new rubber molding that goes between the windshield garnish molding and the top of the dash. I did this a few years ago but wasn't happy with the results Can someone please post a picture of how the rubber part terminates at the A pillar on a custom, wagon etc.

[lalessi1]

This is what I did, I believe it is close to correct

[RICH MUISE]

Can't help ya, Jim. Sorry Padded dash and wrapped garnish mouldings made the strip unnecessary.

[hiball3985]

This is what I did, I believe it is close to correct

Thanks Lynn, that looks better then mine.

[59meteor]

Wondering where you bought the new rubber from. I recently remove my inside windshield trim for painting, and the old rubber was rock hard and broke into pieces. Thanks. Sorry, no help on the install.

[hiball3985]

Wondering where you bought the new rubber from. I recently remove my inside windshield trim for painting, and the old rubber was rock hard and broke into pieces. Thanks. Sorry, no help on the install.

https://www.steelerubber.com
There are two different lengths, one for standard and one for air conditioning cars.

[dgasman]

Here?s a picture of mine.

[hiball3985]

Here?s a picture of mine.

Thank you. That looks a little different with a padded dash and the chrome molding strips ?

[RICH MUISE]

Its function has got to be an anti-squeak, right? As I said earlier, I don't see the need for it with a padded dash.........just my 2 cents, but I much prefer the cleaner look without it.

[dgasman]

Yes it was a anti squeak thing, even with a padded dash. Believe it or not but my Ranchero has its original padded dash on it . It?s in very good shape but it did change colors over the years. It was originally a rose color and now it?s brown . I chromed my trim because I like shiny and it was what you did in the late 60s early 70s lol

[hiball3985]

I didn't know about the anti squeak but on a none padded dash it leaves a big ugly gap between the dash and molding.

[terry_208]

Wondering where you bought the new rubber from. I recently remove my inside windshield trim for painting, and the old rubber was rock hard and broke into pieces. Thanks. Sorry, no help on the install.

I ordered one from Dennis Carpenter.  I haven't installed it yet as I'm awaiting a call from the upholsterer.

[SkylinerRon]

FYI, Carpenter repro's just about every rubber piece on 57-58 Fords.  Even for the Skyliners and factory A/C cars.

Ron.

[hiball3985]

Just received mine Friday, so it's on the to do list..

[djfordmanjack]

Jim,
it is definitely an anti squeak and to make up for the gap if the dash pad isnt used. Its interesting though, that mine had it, even though it was also a factory dash pad safety option car. so I'd assume even dashpad cars had the rubber strip(s).
Pretty awkward part to deal with at the a post moldings. all seems like an afterthought as the rubber strip will neither go under the A post molding, nor slip on in any way. Possibly the oem rubber had a molded end to work better in that area. Generally speaking I think the repro rubber is a good fit and material, but those ends are hideous.
Mine looks similar to Lynns.