The MK2 1960 we just got is missing the left and right front rain gutters also called drip moldings that go from B pillar to windshield. Part numbers DB17129 and 28.

We purchased used what appear to be the correct pieces, but they seem to be too small in cross section to allow them to SNAP onto the rain gutter. It seems they would almost have to be deformed to fit instead on just just slightly springing on.

Is there a special tool? Anyone have suggestions as to how to install these without damaging? Or do we have the wrong pieces? Are there 2 different sizes?

Help, and below is photo of parts, items 3 and 4

jjsandsms

 

It's been a long time since I did mine, but I recall having to sort of roll them on. One edge hooked over the body flange and then it rocked up and into place with firm hand pressure. I don't recall it being overly difficult.

 

Same as Jagboi, I recall the top part of the chrome hooking over the gutter on the car and the rest of the section pushing on. You have to start with them well lined up so the curve in the chrome coincides accurately with the flange on the car. I don't think it required more than a thump with my hand at the most difficult places.

 

Is the profile right? Some wrong profile back & front came out of Barratts a few years back. They replaced mine FOC without expecting return & sent their whole stock back to the supplier.

 

They can be a bit of a PITA to fit. It's a long time since I did mine, (1987 !!), but you start at the front bottom and "roll" them round to the underside. If you've got a lot of paint on the gutter edge, it can be awkward. They have to be pretty tight to stay on, the grip comes from very slight opening out as you roll them round.

 

I’ve just done mine. It’s really important to ensure that the front and rear chromes are accurately aligned so that there is a very small gap where they join at the top of the B Pillar. They are then ‘rolled’ on - top to bottom

 

And put an anti-rust compound like Tectyl under them. Slight paint damage is likely during installation.

 

Hi, I am in the process of reassembling a 1963 MK2 Jaguar which I didn't dismantle.

I recently purchased a set of gutter chrome strips and are in the situation as jjsandsms.

I have attempted to fit the new trims, but they do not want to clip onto the gutter.

I compared them to the original damaged strips and noted that the opening of the originals is approximately 10.63 mm while your new ones the opening is approximately 9.56 mm.

Also the profile differs in that both have a hook to go over over the top edge of the gutter and the bottom edge of the new strip also has a hook but the original does not. See the photo.

Does anyone know if there a trick to fitting these new strips so that they clip into place.

I did see a video of a bloke in the UK refitting old trims and he put glue under them and held them in place with bulldog clips while the glue dired.

All ideas welcomed
Seaside Mitch

 

Mitch, With that profile and dimension, I don't think it's possible to fit the replacements that you have. If you know who the supplier is, contact them and complain. To me they look as if they are made to attach over retaining clips/rivets not push over a flange. It's yet another case where repro parts don't match the original.

 

It took me a while to finally fit mine. I did use what I received as new and I did have to deform the piece to get it to "snap" on. I did use a soft rubber hammer covered with cloth to slightly try to snap them in place. If fact it was a two man job. I started at the base of the A pillar and work up the pillar. If one is doing by your self the other end of the trim in flapping around and wanting to unsnap what is installed. I tried tape, to keep it close to in place, but in the end help was needed to keep the piece as close to the flange as possible. Unfortunately, I did end up denting the pieces in a few spots,

That's how I did it, not saying it is the right way, but after a couple of years they are still there. If you watch the jagvette1 videos on YouTube, I think he used some adhesive.

Thanks
jjsandsms

 

It has been a few years since I did mine but I definitely used a rubber mallet in places. I may have some minor dents here and there but mostly they look nice. I did have to use some glue at the tail end of the rear trims to keep them in place. I would walk away and the end would spring out. A little glue solved the problem.

 

I can't get to mine at the moment, but as I recall there should be a small tab on the tail end of the piece over the rear door. It has to be bent over to hold the end in place.

 

Thanks fellas.

A rubber mallet might be the only option, but I really don't want to dent them.

I am still waiting for a response from the supplier and I will let you all know how I get on.