Should I cut this metal out?

[scherp69]

I actually have two questions, the first, as the title says, I'm wondering if I should cut this metal out or if it will be okay. I found a few spot on the windshield channel where it is pitting like this. There are a couple spots that are obvious and need to be cut out. Is there anything that I can use to replace the stock mounting tabs for the chrome trim if I replace a bunch of the metal?

I'm going to cut out this part, but that's the tab I'm talking about.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/P1000644.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/P1000645.jpg

This is what the metal looks like where I'm wondering about.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/P1000646.jpg

I'm also wondering about some rust in the drip rails. I don't plan on smoothing them or I wouldn't be too worried, but I'm wondering what I can do about the bit of rust that's at the bottom since I plan on leaving them. I will be putting sealer back in.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/P1000647.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd68/scherp69/P1000648.jpg

[IndyNova]

I believe they make screws that take the place of those moulding studs, as far as the drip rails, If your going to smooth them, I wouldn't worry too much about it, that's about how mine look, but I've got rust issues on the dash and firewall area.

[NsaneHotrodz]

When in doubt cut it out! lol. Seriously if you don't cut it out you'll be sorry.:cheers:

[elitecustombody]

^ I agree

[PRRC]

Yes, I would remove any rusted arears. As for the trim clip studs. You can use a stud welder to replace them. Just mark the location on the roof panel so you will know were they were in relation to the window channel.
Tim

[scherp69]

Thanks for all the replies guys. My plan was to cut out the ugly metal, but just thought I'd check and see if everyone agreed. As for the tabs, I will likely use these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-68-69-Camaro-moulding-clip-screws-studs-1967-1968-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem563fbd18e8QQitemZ37043 6544744QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries#ht_806wt_1167 as I don't plan on buying a new welder for one car worth of tabs.

[MarkM66]

Yeah, rust holes should be fixed. ;)

Those screw clips work fine. Get a few extra, because they're easy to strip.