How to install sail panels on 52-53 rear window

Kdancy

The retainers were totally rusted out. Does anyone have pictures on the retainers used

to attach the rear sail panels?

Kdancy

52 Wasp Sedan

superwasp

Dang.... That's the same car?

ratlee2

Two retainers go in position 3 and 4.

ratlee2

I was unable to locate some for the front windshield trim for my 53 Hornet and ended up using chevy nova rocker trim clips.  They should also fit the rear as well.  

https://restorationpartssource.com/store/rocker-molding-clip-1962-72-nova-kit-oer-details.html

Kdancy

ratlee2 said:

I was unable to locate some for the front windshield trim for my 53 Hornet and ended up using chevy nova rocker trim clips.  They should also fit the rear as well.  

https://restorationpartssource.com/store/rocker-molding-clip-1962-72-nova-kit-oer-details.html

Thanks for the link, I will order those today.

Kdancy

superwasp said:

Dang.... That's the same car?

That was the original car that became a donor for a Texas 52 Pacemaker made in early 52 before they switched to the Wasp name. There are some differences between the two.

Even that desert hudson had rust issues that I had to cut out and weld in panels along with a lot of roof work.

pictures --

52 Wasp assembly    

superwasp

Painstaking work for sure. Is that Symphony Green?

Kdancy

superwasp said:

Painstaking work for sure. Is that Symphony Green?

Three stage Harley Davidson metallic green. Owner picked it. Really pops in the sun.