I rolled my pagoda last night...

[Leester]

Not sure I will undertake to do this job myself but the documentation of your experience is likely to be very helpful to someone who does - and it might be me, so thank you for your postings. Often times its knowing what didn't work is more important.
One aspect of this restoration that I hope you can post about is installing the trim pieces around that window. When I disassembled my top, I had a lot of difficulty with the horizontal trim strip (can't recall there might have been 2) just underneath the quarter window glass. If you have a chance to document installing that (or those) that would really be helpful, as was this post!.  Thanks in advance. Lee

[johnk]

Lee

I had problems removing the same trim piece thinking that is what was keeping the window  from fitting in the bottom Chanel. Turns out it has no affect and does not need to be removed to install window. I installed
The other side just fine with that piece in.

A recommendation I have is to use caulk behind the trim around the quarter windows rather  than the adhesive strips recommended by gernold. It’s easier to tighten the trim piece closer to the top with caulk leaving more room for the window instal. Gernold suggests using the adhesive strips as they have less of a chance of oozing onto the headliner. However the headliner can be protected easily by just taping it off next to where the trim is to be installed.

[Leester]

Thanks John, that's good to know!

[johnk]

Well the race is on. After a three year hiatus to complete a full house restoration and to resolve five years of honey dues, I am back to finishing my Pagoda. I have two months before PagodaFest to complete the last 5% of the restoration. My daughter is expecting our first grand child in early September, which could affect my ability to make it to Tennessee with a finished car.

My first task at hand is finishing the dash installation including a new heater box cable. Has anyone reading this ever attempted installing the C-clip that goes on the box end of the heater cable? Seems you would have to be a contortionist to get your hand in there and hold the tiny clip at a right angle to the cable post. I tried to find angle pliers for the task but they hold the C-clip top to bottom rather than right to left. 

Any advice is appreciated.

John K

[Iconic]

Oh John, I hope you figure it out or bring the car anyway. 
I recently had the heater box from my car in my hands, but I didn't look that closely at the cable as I was not replacing them.
I look forward to seeing you again at Pagodafest, I'm confident you will make it with you Pagoda.
Take care,
Mark

[johnk]

Thanks Mark!