100+ MPH - thump - tink, tink...GONE

[69MyWay]

So...I'm driving my 69 Camaro home from work yesterday and had just reached the increased speed limit sign and of course...had to air it out a bit.

Pedal to the floor and feeling the roar when something goes...

Thump, thump...tink, tink........

The top windshield stainless went airborne at a hundred'ish mph.

Never saw it in the rear view - have no idea where it landed. Might see it on my home today - but I doubt it is reusable.

Anyway - quick call to NPD and another set on the way.

[ironworks]

We could never keep that window trim on the nova either. But our was at a 1000 foot at about 175mph at the drag strip. If we road a wheelie it would come off sooner. Finally had to ditch the trim.

[Vegas69]

You could go Big Red style. Some retaining plates. It should hold at 125mph though.

[69MyWay]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

You could go Big Red style. Some retaining plates. It should hold at 125mph though.

I'm thinking two strips of 100 mph tape = 200 mph of protection!

[70rs]

Originally Posted by 69MyWay

I'm thinking two strips of 100 mph tape = 200 mph of protection!

^^^^^^^

Sorry to hear about that. Better luck on the next set. Was there any paint damage?

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by 69MyWay

I'm thinking two strips of 100 mph tape = 200 mph of protection!

I like that reasoning.

[SBDave]

Lost mine on the ride home from buying my car. It kept popping loose and I kept pulling over and fixing it. I tried pulling the trim piece off but couldn't get it to come loose and didn't have any proper trim pulling tools. I believe I have an extra trim piece, but I don't want to put anything on until I know how to properly fasten them so it won't happen again. I was just happy that was the only problem I had driving it 3.5 hrs home.

-Dave

[chr2002ca]

This actually brings up a good point. I was thinking about this also when that 208 MPH Cuda lost it's windshield trim on that video clip. Original trim pieces ain't cheap and repairing and re-installing it can be a pain, or even repairing the deep scratches it left on your car as it flew off.

Besides the hold-down clamps or strips of metal or flush-mount glass, are they any other options for keeping the original stainless trim on at high MPH? The clamps/straps take away from the 'street car' look a bit so a more stealthy approach would be preferred. Maybe some extra clips? Adhesive?

[Bow Tie 67]

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

This actually brings up a good point. I was thinking about this also when that 208 MPH Cuda lost it's windshield trim on that video clip. Original trim pieces ain't cheap and repairing and re-installing it can be a pain, or even repairing the deep scratches it left on your car as it flew off.

Besides the hold-down clamps or strips of metal or flush-mount glass, are they any other options for keeping the original stainless trim on at high MPH? The clamps/straps take away from the 'street car' look a bit so a more stealthy approach would be preferred. Maybe some extra clips? Adhesive?

Seal the trim to the window to prevent air from getting under it.

[69MyWay]

Originally Posted by 70rs

^^^^^^^

Sorry to hear about that. Better luck on the next set. Was there any paint damage?

I am afraid to look! I glanced at it yesterday and didn't see anything obvious - so I just went in the house and ordered my new parts.