'69 side-swiped,trim replace advice needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-22-2007, 10:57 PM

Was parked on the street and somebody sideswiped my truck creasing the trim pieces among other damage (plastic pieces of his car were all over the street,so I get some very slight satisfaction).
I bought the replacement trim,all three pieces,but I was wondering the correct way to get these on there.The little clips are still intact, some are a little bent. Thanks-Brian

longhorn70gmc · 07-22-2007, 11:04 PM

Sorry to hear that. Darn glad to see you still have a truck. The clips are real easy to reinstall on the trim. You can rebend them back or pick up some new ones at PEP-BOYS. I would suggest a fitting and adjust before putting the fasteners on. The trim needs to line up with the edges of the area like fitting to look right. Then when your happy with how it should look then you can install your fasteners. Good Luck and have fun. Longhorns Rule!

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-23-2007, 12:34 PM

Thanks 70gmc. What I couldn't figure was that some of the clips are threaded and don't pop out.Was I supposed to remove the inner fender and the door panel to access the inside and undo some nut? 'Cause I went out there this morning (pre-coffee) and just pried until they broke off. Now I am assuming that the regular press-in ones will work in their place,I'm kinda wondering why they had some that threaded in. And the little wire doesn't seem to do anything.Maybe after a strong coffee it will all make sense.

Do these pics work?all I see is a red X. Thanks-Brian

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-23-2007, 03:37 PM

Also I'm having trouble finding these clips.How do the adhesive ones work? Anybody tried these? thx

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-23-2007, 07:54 PM

Seems like they might fall off in a work environment,in really hot weather. Anybody?

BigMike · 07-24-2007, 01:21 AM

I think as long as the surface is free of any waxes and VERY clean they will have no problem sticking and staying stuck. If you are worried you can always replace the stock tape with 3M Red Double stick tape.

Mike

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-24-2007, 08:06 PM

Thanks Mike,I guess I'll go that route.

07-22-2007, 10:57 PM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	'69 side-swiped,trim replace advice needed Was parked on the street and somebody sideswiped my truck creasing the trim pieces among other damage (plastic pieces of his car were all over the street,so I get some very slight satisfaction). I bought the replacement trim,all three pieces,but I was wondering the correct way to get these on there.The little clips are still intact, some are a little bent. Thanks-Brian __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 07-23-2007 at 10:07 AM.

07-22-2007, 11:04 PM	#2
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: '69 side-swiped,trim replace advice needed Sorry to hear that. Darn glad to see you still have a truck. The clips are real easy to reinstall on the trim. You can rebend them back or pick up some new ones at PEP-BOYS. I would suggest a fitting and adjust before putting the fasteners on. The trim needs to line up with the edges of the area like fitting to look right. Then when your happy with how it should look then you can install your fasteners. Good Luck and have fun. Longhorns Rule! __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

07-23-2007, 12:34 PM	#3
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: '69 side-swiped,trim replace advice needed Thanks 70gmc. What I couldn't figure was that some of the clips are threaded and don't pop out.Was I supposed to remove the inner fender and the door panel to access the inside and undo some nut? 'Cause I went out there this morning (pre-coffee) and just pried until they broke off. Now I am assuming that the regular press-in ones will work in their place,I'm kinda wondering why they had some that threaded in. And the little wire doesn't seem to do anything.Maybe after a strong coffee it will all make sense. Do these pics work?all I see is a red X. Thanks-Brian __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

07-23-2007, 03:37 PM	#4
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: '69 side-swiped,trim replace advice needed Also I'm having trouble finding these clips.How do the adhesive ones work? Anybody tried these? thx __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

07-23-2007, 07:54 PM	#5
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: '69 side-swiped,trim replace advice needed Seems like they might fall off in a work environment,in really hot weather. Anybody? __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

07-24-2007, 01:21 AM	#6
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: '69 side-swiped,trim replace advice needed I think as long as the surface is free of any waxes and VERY clean they will have no problem sticking and staying stuck. If you are worried you can always replace the stock tape with 3M Red Double stick tape. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

07-24-2007, 08:06 PM	#7
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: '69 side-swiped,trim replace advice needed Thanks Mike,I guess I'll go that route. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

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