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my new 72 · 12-19-2002, 02:19 PM

How do I remove the fender trim on a 72c10 custom delux? I got the trim off the cab ok, but I can't seem to find where the clips are. If I open the hood and feel along the inside of the fender where the upper trim is I can feel cap nuts as far down as I can reach, but are there more, and is there a trick to getting the cap nut off that is at the rear edge of the fender in the crease of the door. I can't seem to position the door right to get a wrench back there. I'm not going to use the trim again, but it is in good shape, it just needs repainted and polished to look like new again. I was hoping to maybe sell it, so I don't want to wreck it if I don't have to. but if I have to I will. Thanks for the help in advance.
Josh

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johnnyp · 12-19-2002, 05:15 PM

The easiest (maybe only) way to get to all the speed nuts on the finder trim is to remove the inner fenders. And the one in the door jam is a real pain. I had the doors off when I removed mine.

If you're not putting the trim back on then I assume your going to be filling the holes and painting. If that's the case you could just run a hacksaw blade between the trim and fender and cut them off.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-19-2002, 07:42 PM

This is the method that I use. Here is a link that will take you to the helpfull tips section of our website.
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Tips.htm
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12-19-2002, 02:19 PM	#1
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	trim removal How do I remove the fender trim on a 72c10 custom delux? I got the trim off the cab ok, but I can't seem to find where the clips are. If I open the hood and feel along the inside of the fender where the upper trim is I can feel cap nuts as far down as I can reach, but are there more, and is there a trick to getting the cap nut off that is at the rear edge of the fender in the crease of the door. I can't seem to position the door right to get a wrench back there. I'm not going to use the trim again, but it is in good shape, it just needs repainted and polished to look like new again. I was hoping to maybe sell it, so I don't want to wreck it if I don't have to. but if I have to I will. Thanks for the help in advance. Josh __________________ __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

12-19-2002, 05:15 PM	#2
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	The easiest (maybe only) way to get to all the speed nuts on the finder trim is to remove the inner fenders. And the one in the door jam is a real pain. I had the doors off when I removed mine. If you're not putting the trim back on then I assume your going to be filling the holes and painting. If that's the case you could just run a hacksaw blade between the trim and fender and cut them off. __________________ 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.

12-19-2002, 07:42 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	This is the method that I use. Here is a link that will take you to the helpfull tips section of our website. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Tips.htm 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



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