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landsurvey1 · 08-15-2009, 03:28 PM

Hi guys, is there a way to attach the cab paint divider trim on a cab that has no factory studs/attachments for the clips. Could you drill holes and then set some type of screw to hold the clips in place? Thanks in advance for any help out their.

timzrides · 08-15-2009, 04:15 PM

i've seen small metal screws that held the clips in place work. no problems.

jay_shy · 08-15-2009, 04:25 PM

I am going to try to weld a nail with a similar size head as the the original stud in place. I, however am only missing one stud for some reason. Maybe it will work without replacing it at all.

Jason

**Boog** · 08-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Back when cars still had shiney trim on them they were held on with small nails and plastic clips. When replacement trim was needed it came with small phillips head screws with thread sealer on them. I'd check with a local body shop to see if they might have some left over or can point you to a body parts supply house.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-15-2009, 09:19 PM

Mar-K sells a kit to do this.

**John Fabris** · 08-15-2009, 09:53 PM

Yup, you just get the clips, and measurements from a cab with factory studs (GMCPaul has these measurements) and you just use a #10 sheet metal screw to hold the plastic clip in place. What I did to my 67.

**PICKMUP** · 08-15-2009, 10:13 PM

They make them for welding stud guns---auto body. You do have to strip the area to bare metal to weld them.

westofb · 08-15-2009, 10:42 PM

small rivets work good for attaching trim clips

landsurvey1 · 08-15-2009, 11:14 PM

Thanks again for everyones help. This is a great message board!

08-15-2009, 04:15 PM	#2
timzrides Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 351	Re: Cab paint divider trim ? i've seen small metal screws that held the clips in place work. no problems.

08-15-2009, 04:25 PM	#3
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Cab paint divider trim ? I am going to try to weld a nail with a similar size head as the the original stud in place. I, however am only missing one stud for some reason. Maybe it will work without replacing it at all. Jason

08-15-2009, 05:14 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,118	Re: Cab paint divider trim ? Back when cars still had shiney trim on them they were held on with small nails and plastic clips. When replacement trim was needed it came with small phillips head screws with thread sealer on them. I'd check with a local body shop to see if they might have some left over or can point you to a body parts supply house. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-15-2009, 09:19 PM	#5
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08-15-2009, 09:53 PM	#6
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Cab paint divider trim ? Yup, you just get the clips, and measurements from a cab with factory studs (GMCPaul has these measurements) and you just use a #10 sheet metal screw to hold the plastic clip in place. What I did to my 67. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 08-15-2009 at 09:53 PM.

08-15-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Cab paint divider trim ? Hi guys, is there a way to attach the cab paint divider trim on a cab that has no factory studs/attachments for the clips. Could you drill holes and then set some type of screw to hold the clips in place? Thanks in advance for any help out their.

08-15-2009, 10:13 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: Cab paint divider trim ? They make them for welding stud guns---auto body. You do have to strip the area to bare metal to weld them.

08-15-2009, 10:42 PM	#8
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: Cab paint divider trim ? small rivets work good for attaching trim clips

08-15-2009, 11:14 PM	#9
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: Cab paint divider trim ? Thanks again for everyones help. This is a great message board!



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