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donthekawguy · 11-17-2012, 03:59 AM

I need to know a few things. Does the spacing of the holes for the clips matter? Also I need to know how many holes to drill in each panel. The line to drill is easy enough. My plan is to take the bed off next spring and take it apart for powder coating, undercoating and line-x. Then new wood and strips, body work and flat black. then put the bed on install the trim and paint in between the trim pieces. I really dont have the space to do the whole truck all at once so I figure one section at a time will work. lol I'm also thinking of making the lower part of the trim shorter so it ends on the bed side just to make it different. Any photo shop gurus out there that could whip up that pic? Flat black short bed shortened trim with lime green paint in between the trim pieces and on the wheels.

Realnoisy · 11-17-2012, 07:42 AM

I had a similar question and Greg63 helped me out. Maybe it will help you. Instead of drilling holes, use adhesive....

I used spacers inside the back of the trim. I 3M'ed the spacer to the trim and then 3M'ed the trim to the truck. I used 1/4" plastic that I gathered from my work as spacers and they worked out well. I put the 3M about every 6" - 8" along the length of the trim.

As for location on the truck, I eyeballed it. I did the front fender first and then the door (so the recessed section at the front edge of the door piece would open without hitting the fender). After that the lower door piece and then the box. Once the lower door piece is attached and parallel to the upper door piece, the box upper and lower follow along from the door.

It's pretty easy once you get into it.

donthekawguy · 11-17-2012, 08:14 AM

Great idea about the tape! I never thought of that.

fleetsidelarry · 11-17-2012, 08:33 AM

there is a thread on this forum with pictures and measurements, taken from the factory assembly manual. it may be in FAQ

rbar · 11-17-2012, 10:31 AM

I posted the factory print for that. I'll have to see if I can find it again.
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rbar · 11-17-2012, 11:35 AM

See if this link helps

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...77#post5142277

11-17-2012, 03:59 AM	#1
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	I want to ad the side trim but... I need to know a few things. Does the spacing of the holes for the clips matter? Also I need to know how many holes to drill in each panel. The line to drill is easy enough. My plan is to take the bed off next spring and take it apart for powder coating, undercoating and line-x. Then new wood and strips, body work and flat black. then put the bed on install the trim and paint in between the trim pieces. I really dont have the space to do the whole truck all at once so I figure one section at a time will work. lol I'm also thinking of making the lower part of the trim shorter so it ends on the bed side just to make it different. Any photo shop gurus out there that could whip up that pic? Flat black short bed shortened trim with lime green paint in between the trim pieces and on the wheels. __________________ 66 shorty Last edited by donthekawguy; 11-17-2012 at 04:14 AM.

11-17-2012, 07:42 AM	#2
Realnoisy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 229	Re: I want to ad the side trim but... I had a similar question and Greg63 helped me out. Maybe it will help you. Instead of drilling holes, use adhesive.... I used spacers inside the back of the trim. I 3M'ed the spacer to the trim and then 3M'ed the trim to the truck. I used 1/4" plastic that I gathered from my work as spacers and they worked out well. I put the 3M about every 6" - 8" along the length of the trim. As for location on the truck, I eyeballed it. I did the front fender first and then the door (so the recessed section at the front edge of the door piece would open without hitting the fender). After that the lower door piece and then the box. Once the lower door piece is attached and parallel to the upper door piece, the box upper and lower follow along from the door. It's pretty easy once you get into it.

11-17-2012, 08:14 AM	#3
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: I want to ad the side trim but... Great idea about the tape! I never thought of that. __________________ 66 shorty

11-17-2012, 08:33 AM	#4
fleetsidelarry Senior Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: shellman bluff, GA Posts: 1,411	Re: I want to ad the side trim but... there is a thread on this forum with pictures and measurements, taken from the factory assembly manual. it may be in FAQ __________________ Larry

11-17-2012, 10:31 AM	#5
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: I want to ad the side trim but... I posted the factory print for that. I'll have to see if I can find it again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

11-17-2012, 11:35 AM	#6
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: I want to ad the side trim but... See if this link helps http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...77#post5142277 __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

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