andy72
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- 1972 mach 1 351 ram air
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Anyone know the purpose of the plastic trim that's on the lower edge of the windshield?
Is it a cushion between the glass edge and the windshield wiper resting brackets?
Mine is brittle/shot.
I see NPD sells it..#03243-1a
Just curious
Being an early Mustang guy, (i've had 4), and current owner of 67 fstbk, this is my first 72 project. Thanks for the explanation. I was wondering if I "have" to replace it...why it is thereThe new thing for the 70's was the hidden windshield wipers. Since the wipers now parked under the windshield, there was no longer a lower chrome windshield molding. The plastic strip was used to dress up and conceal the raw edge of the windshield and give everything a more "Finished" look. Ford didn't get to carried away and just called this a windshield strip. Same one was used on 70/full size Ford, 72/Torino, 71/ Mustang, 70/T-Birds and sister Mercury cars.
Probably nothing more that to make it look better and protect the edge from chipping. They're pretty cheap, just a pain in the a** to fit. I suggest a heat gun or hair dryer to warm it up as you install it. Also take off the wiper stops and if you can, the wiper arms as well. Just makes life easier I found.Being an early Mustang guy, (i've had 4), and current owner of 67 fstbk, this is my first 72 project. Thanks for the explanation. I was wondering if I "have" to replace it...why it is thereThe new thing for the 70's was the hidden windshield wipers. Since the wipers now parked under the windshield, there was no longer a lower chrome windshield molding. The plastic strip was used to dress up and conceal the raw edge of the windshield and give everything a more "Finished" look. Ford didn't get to carried away and just called this a windshield strip. Same one was used on 70/full size Ford, 72/Torino, 71/ Mustang, 70/T-Birds and sister Mercury cars.
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