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07-28-2013, 11:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Laurel, Mt.
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71-72 grill plastic retainer removal
Anyone have any tricks for removing these from the little square holes without breaking the four sided tabs?
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07-29-2013, 01:46 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Bellingham, WA
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Re: 71-72 grill plastic retainer removal
a pair of pliers and lots of patience. thats how i got them out of my 71
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07-29-2013, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: S.W. Chicago, IL.
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Re: 71-72 grill plastic retainer removal
I stuck an awl or skinny punch into the hole, and just pried them out. Not a perfect way, several broke a tab or two.
These retainers are brittle and fragile after 40 years. Don't expect them all to come out intact. I purchased replacements from Classic Parts. |
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07-29-2013, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Laurel, Mt.
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Re: 71-72 grill plastic retainer removal
Thanks guys, looks like I'm just gunna have to be patient. I was surprised to see these still in tact when I pulled the grill yesterday and I was wanting to save them but I guess if I break them I will just order them from Classis Parts
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