best way to install bed upper trim? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 10-24-2010, 01:47 AM

i installed all the lower trim and most the upper trim except the upper bed spears. with the double wall construction of the bed sides makes it diffucult to attach the trim. i know there are "stickies" that were used by the factory but i was looking for a more permenent way to attach it.
i thought maby "barrel nuts" ???
any ideas?

**too much stuff** · 10-24-2010, 11:15 AM

The 69 and 70 models used a push in expandable clip. I think you will need to drill a 3/8ths hole for those. Last one i did, i drilled the holes before i painted. Sure sucks to take them off however. Eric

**yote1234** · 10-24-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

The 69 and 70 models used a push in expandable clip. I think you will need to drill a 3/8ths hole for those. Last one i did, i drilled the holes before i painted. Sure sucks to take them off however. Eric

yea eric i guess thats the way to go... thanx for reply! dave...

10-24-2010, 01:47 AM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,330	best way to install bed upper trim? i installed all the lower trim and most the upper trim except the upper bed spears. with the double wall construction of the bed sides makes it diffucult to attach the trim. i know there are "stickies" that were used by the factory but i was looking for a more permenent way to attach it. i thought maby "barrel nuts" ??? any ideas? __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

10-24-2010, 11:15 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,717	Re: best way to install bed upper trim? The 69 and 70 models used a push in expandable clip. I think you will need to drill a 3/8ths hole for those. Last one i did, i drilled the holes before i painted. Sure sucks to take them off however. Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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