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Old 12-03-2019, 09:06 PM   #14
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Re: Any last minute advice installing full moldings with all new holes?

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Originally Posted by tdangle View Post
I think what I would do is tape all the molding into place, making sure it is where you want it. Then with the molding taped, put tape on top and bottom of the body where the molding line is. then remove the molding. Now you have upper and lower tape to show where the molding would go. Then drill your holes in the center of the space. Should work.
I think you nailed it, and that's what I have in mind. Here's a nice instruction. Sometime into it he says don't drill until both sides are fitted. He mentions another instruction for the tailgate, but I'm unable to find one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JQYAEa0OGw&t=79s
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