removing body side molding clips - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*vegaschevy* · 08-06-2009, 12:32 AM

what is the easiest way to get these clips off the side? im trying to get all the clips off and get everything ready to get the sheet metal straight

VanceH · 08-06-2009, 09:03 AM

great question my son is doing the same thing with his

my67chevytruck · 08-06-2009, 09:30 AM

The clips have a nut on the back of them, similar to the nut on a emblem.

you could remove the nut and the clip will then fall off, I guess you could also grind the surface of the clip to remove it and push the remainder through the hole.

UltraBlue71 · 08-06-2009, 09:36 AM

either way works fine, I'd try to save them as you'll need them later.. that is if you dont buy new trim kits

*vegaschevy* · 08-06-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltraBlue71

either way works fine, I'd try to save them as you'll need them later.. that is if you dont buy new trim kits

nope, they are all going in the garbage!

**leddzepp** · 08-06-2009, 10:06 AM

You need to take off your inner fenders to access the nuts to remove the clips on the front fenders. You need to remove the inside door panels to access the nuts on those.

kevmic28 · 08-06-2009, 12:38 PM

I ground mine off. The bolts were rusted on the inside. I dont plan on putting the trim back.

Dynomutt · 08-06-2009, 08:41 PM

I didn't have to take the door panel off on mine. They had a screw in the front, a nut in the back and stick on's in the middle.

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-07-2009, 12:36 AM

vegas, if you are going to just toss them and don't destroy them taking them off, I would be interested in them. Can't ever have enough little parts as spares. Trevor

08-06-2009, 12:32 AM	#1
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	removing body side molding clips what is the easiest way to get these clips off the side? im trying to get all the clips off and get everything ready to get the sheet metal straight

08-06-2009, 09:03 AM	#2
VanceH Loving the Jimmster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Emmett, idaho Posts: 575	Re: removing body side molding clips great question my son is doing the same thing with his

08-06-2009, 09:30 AM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: removing body side molding clips The clips have a nut on the back of them, similar to the nut on a emblem. you could remove the nut and the clip will then fall off, I guess you could also grind the surface of the clip to remove it and push the remainder through the hole. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 08-06-2009 at 09:30 AM.

08-06-2009, 09:36 AM	#4
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: removing body side molding clips either way works fine, I'd try to save them as you'll need them later.. that is if you dont buy new trim kits __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB

08-06-2009, 10:06 AM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: removing body side molding clips You need to take off your inner fenders to access the nuts to remove the clips on the front fenders. You need to remove the inside door panels to access the nuts on those. __________________ 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

08-06-2009, 12:38 PM	#7
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: removing body side molding clips I ground mine off. The bolts were rusted on the inside. I dont plan on putting the trim back.

08-06-2009, 08:41 PM	#8
Dynomutt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 440	Re: removing body side molding clips I didn't have to take the door panel off on mine. They had a screw in the front, a nut in the back and stick on's in the middle. __________________ MARQ Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446194

08-07-2009, 12:36 AM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: removing body side molding clips vegas, if you are going to just toss them and don't destroy them taking them off, I would be interested in them. Can't ever have enough little parts as spares. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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