How Many Of You Get The Trim Off In Good Shape? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RipMeyer · 07-22-2002, 12:45 AM

I had ZERO luck getting the trim off without destroying it.

How bout you?

72Lester · 07-22-2002, 12:51 AM

Same here, just threw mine away today. Makes it easy to decide to go with the clean look :p I just don't know the tricks of getting it off the right way. I got one piece off with almost no damage and that's because I slid my sawzall blade behind it and cut the studs off

RipMeyer · 07-22-2002, 12:53 AM

Whats the proper way to fill those holes? What do you plan on doing?

Blue_71 · 07-22-2002, 01:00 AM

i bought very very good used trimn, so CPNE must have had good luck getting it off

Patrick Sullivan · 07-22-2002, 01:02 AM

I haven't tried the outside trim yet, but I know the cheesy looking chrome headliner trim in the cab didn't come out without breaking every single tab on it.

72Lester · 07-22-2002, 01:07 AM

My truck is a huge Bondobeast so I'm just keeping with the theme to fill those holes. If I was properly equipped I'd probably end up doing some welding and grinding - not sure how the pro's do it

CoryM · 07-22-2002, 01:26 AM

Im not sure how well this will work on these but on other cars where the trim is hold on by plastic clips I use a sharpened scraper and just cut the plastic clips and buy new ones. This is a really good trick for the 2nd gen f-body window trim. Most people just mangle it, mine has no dents at all

. Much easier to spend $5 on new clips.
CoryM

Chevy Punk · 07-22-2002, 01:30 AM

If you are welding them shut, take a copper bar and sandwich it between some wood and put it behind the hole and use it to weld against. You could put a piece of cardboard behind to bondo them and just leave it.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-22-2002, 02:22 AM

There are helpfull tips to removing trim undamaged on my website.

I remove it by pushing it strait down toward the ground, then pulling the bottom free from the clips. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Andy4639 · 07-22-2002, 02:30 AM

The trim I have is in good shape for a complete long bed. Top and bottom peices. I had no trouble taking it off. The nuts on the inside of the doors and others came right off. If anyone is interested in it I can try and take some pics later on in the week

sakohntr · 07-22-2002, 09:57 PM

Headliner trim..... I literally took the air chisel and cut the ceiling out of a rotten cab to get the trim and headliner out without doing any damage. The clips get so brittle even pinching them from the back side causes them to break.... Find nos trim... or throw it all away and glue your headliner in.....

johnnyp · 07-23-2002, 09:38 AM

I took all the trim (upper/lower/tailgate/eyebrows/emblems) off my truck and I didn't mess up a single piece. It's not that hard, it just takes a lot of patience. Click here to see how I did it.

I also got the headliner trim out without breaking the tabs but I wasn't worried about it because a lot of the chrome plating was gone and it needed replacing anyway. I bought reproduction trim from Chevy Duty for $99.95. As far as I can tell it's identical to the original in look and fit. I don't see how you could not use the chrome trim with an original headliner without the tab holes showing. Whether you use the trim or not, you still have to glue the headliner to the top of the cab to keep it from sagging in he middle.

sakohntr · 07-26-2002, 12:00 PM

JohnnyP I put the headliner in a cab that originally came without. Hence no holes.....

07-22-2002, 12:45 AM	#1
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	How Many Of You Get The Trim Off In Good Shape? I had ZERO luck getting the trim off without destroying it. How bout you?

07-22-2002, 12:51 AM	#2
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	Same here, just threw mine away today. Makes it easy to decide to go with the clean look :p I just don't know the tricks of getting it off the right way. I got one piece off with almost no damage and that's because I slid my sawzall blade behind it and cut the studs off __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-22-2002, 01:02 AM	#5
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	I haven't tried the outside trim yet, but I know the cheesy looking chrome headliner trim in the cab didn't come out without breaking every single tab on it. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

07-22-2002, 01:07 AM	#6
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	My truck is a huge Bondobeast so I'm just keeping with the theme to fill those holes. If I was properly equipped I'd probably end up doing some welding and grinding - not sure how the pro's do it __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-22-2002, 01:26 AM	#7
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	Im not sure how well this will work on these but on other cars where the trim is hold on by plastic clips I use a sharpened scraper and just cut the plastic clips and buy new ones. This is a really good trick for the 2nd gen f-body window trim. Most people just mangle it, mine has no dents at all . Much easier to spend $5 on new clips. CoryM __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

07-22-2002, 12:53 AM	#3
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	Whats the proper way to fill those holes? What do you plan on doing?

07-22-2002, 01:30 AM	#8
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	If you are welding them shut, take a copper bar and sandwich it between some wood and put it behind the hole and use it to weld against. You could put a piece of cardboard behind to bondo them and just leave it.

07-22-2002, 02:22 AM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	There are helpfull tips to removing trim undamaged on my website. I remove it by pushing it strait down toward the ground, then pulling the bottom free from the clips. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-22-2002, 02:30 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Trim The trim I have is in good shape for a complete long bed. Top and bottom peices. I had no trouble taking it off. The nuts on the inside of the doors and others came right off. If anyone is interested in it I can try and take some pics later on in the week __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-22-2002, 09:57 PM	#11
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	trim Headliner trim..... I literally took the air chisel and cut the ceiling out of a rotten cab to get the trim and headliner out without doing any damage. The clips get so brittle even pinching them from the back side causes them to break.... Find nos trim... or throw it all away and glue your headliner in..... __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

07-23-2002, 09:38 AM	#12
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	I took all the trim (upper/lower/tailgate/eyebrows/emblems) off my truck and I didn't mess up a single piece. It's not that hard, it just takes a lot of patience. Click here to see how I did it. I also got the headliner trim out without breaking the tabs but I wasn't worried about it because a lot of the chrome plating was gone and it needed replacing anyway. I bought reproduction trim from Chevy Duty for $99.95. As far as I can tell it's identical to the original in look and fit. I don't see how you could not use the chrome trim with an original headliner without the tab holes showing. Whether you use the trim or not, you still have to glue the headliner to the top of the cab to keep it from sagging in he middle. __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

07-26-2002, 12:00 PM	#13
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	holes JohnnyP I put the headliner in a cab that originally came without. Hence no holes..... __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.



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