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Huggerorange71 · 04-19-2014, 06:16 PM

My 71 has the upper and lower trim. I dislike the trim on my truck and want to remove it. My question is, how do I accomplish this without screwing up the paint or trim?

Jake1971 · 04-19-2014, 06:23 PM

Have you seen this from Harbor Freight? http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-67021.html

SS Tim · 04-19-2014, 06:29 PM

You are aware there are a lot of holes under that trim right?

skorpioskorpio · 04-19-2014, 06:41 PM

I de-trimmed my Jimmy, and had to fill 90 holes.

**leddzepp** · 04-19-2014, 06:54 PM

If you have a 71 the upper bed trim is attached using stick-on clips. The majority of your other clips are screwed in and as other pointed out will leave behind a lot of holes to be filled in.

Huggerorange71 · 04-19-2014, 07:44 PM

Yes ive seen the trim removal sets. I dont have one yet but plan on getting one. I also know there are a LOT of holes under the trim, but im willing to fill them in. Is there any way to do it without the set or should I just wait till next weekend when I can get a trim removal set.

litew8 · 04-19-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange71

Yes ive seen the trim removal sets. I dont have one yet but plan on getting one. I also know there are a LOT of holes under the trim, but im willing to fill them in. Is there any way to do it without the set or should I just wait till next weekend when I can get a trim removal set.

I don't know what your truck looks like, but how do you intend to fill them in without having to paint everything?

**leddzepp** · 04-19-2014, 07:48 PM

Upper front fenders all use screw in clips.

Togan66 · 04-19-2014, 07:51 PM

How wide is the original lower molding... 5 inches?

Huggerorange71 · 04-19-2014, 07:52 PM

Alright thanks, ill just wait till I get that set then and ill take off the rest of the trim.

Huggerorange71 · 04-19-2014, 08:02 PM

Lower trim is 4". PO rattle canned it with orange and its peeling in places. Im planning on repainting it eventually. Until I repaint Ill just gray primer over the welded up holes.

SS Tim · 04-19-2014, 08:31 PM

Was going to suggest masking tape like I've used with a jiggler in the past, but if the paint is peeling it could do more harm than good.

Huggerorange71 · 04-19-2014, 09:33 PM

Thanks tim! I feel like the paint would probably do okay with masking tape as long as I don't peel it off fast like a band aid.

04-19-2014, 06:16 PM	#1
Huggerorange71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 5	Trim removal. My 71 has the upper and lower trim. I dislike the trim on my truck and want to remove it. My question is, how do I accomplish this without screwing up the paint or trim?

04-19-2014, 06:23 PM	#2
Jake1971 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bonnerdale, AR Posts: 699	Re: Trim removal. Have you seen this from Harbor Freight? http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-67021.html __________________ 1971 Bone Stock C10 project "Jake" 1997 Sierra SLT factory short bed "Silver Bullet"

04-19-2014, 06:29 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Trim removal. You are aware there are a lot of holes under that trim right? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-19-2014, 06:41 PM	#4
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Trim removal. I de-trimmed my Jimmy, and had to fill 90 holes.

04-19-2014, 06:54 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,018	Re: Trim removal. If you have a 71 the upper bed trim is attached using stick-on clips. The majority of your other clips are screwed in and as other pointed out will leave behind a lot of holes to be filled in. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

04-19-2014, 07:44 PM	#6
Huggerorange71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 5	Re: Trim removal. Yes ive seen the trim removal sets. I dont have one yet but plan on getting one. I also know there are a LOT of holes under the trim, but im willing to fill them in. Is there any way to do it without the set or should I just wait till next weekend when I can get a trim removal set.

04-19-2014, 07:48 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,018	Re: Trim removal. Upper front fenders all use screw in clips. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

04-19-2014, 07:51 PM	#9
Togan66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wills Point, TX Posts: 39	Re: Trim removal. How wide is the original lower molding... 5 inches?

04-19-2014, 07:52 PM	#10
Huggerorange71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 5	Re: Trim removal. Alright thanks, ill just wait till I get that set then and ill take off the rest of the trim.

04-19-2014, 08:02 PM	#11
Huggerorange71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 5	Re: Trim removal. Lower trim is 4". PO rattle canned it with orange and its peeling in places. Im planning on repainting it eventually. Until I repaint Ill just gray primer over the welded up holes.

04-19-2014, 08:31 PM	#12
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Trim removal. Was going to suggest masking tape like I've used with a jiggler in the past, but if the paint is peeling it could do more harm than good. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-19-2014, 09:33 PM	#13
Huggerorange71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 5	Re: Trim removal. Thanks tim! I feel like the paint would probably do okay with masking tape as long as I don't peel it off fast like a band aid.



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