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Green Machine · 10-19-2005, 10:49 PM

I may want to add the divider chrome to my 70 and do two tone paint job. Cab did not come with that trim. I have the trim and clips from a donor and my other truck has the trim so I can get measurmennts and spacing, but how would you fasten the clips to the cab ? I thought of pop rivits but they seem to big and could make potential leak and rust spots. Is there a way to weld the little studs like original to the cab ? Any thoughts ?? Thanks

weasel29gm · 10-19-2005, 11:43 PM

Dont' know if this would work, how about 3-M double side tape. I've seen it used on emblems,moulding,side trim etc. Tough stuff!!

70C/20CHEV · 10-20-2005, 12:22 AM

Yes You Can Have The Little Studs Welded To Cab. My Bodyman Had One Of Those Spot Welding Guns For Welding The Nails To Sheetmetal For Pulling Dents. Used An Adaptor For The Short Nailheads And Just Welded New Nail Heads To Cab And Now Have Cab Divider Chrome.

EighthD · 10-20-2005, 12:35 AM

there is a pop rivit that you can use. You just drill a 1/8 inch hole and pop them in and it sticks out so you can slide the plastic clip on it. I used them when I installed the chrome around the back of my cab. And they worked real good.

MAR-Ktech · 10-20-2005, 09:28 AM

We have the little screw-in studs for trucks that do not have the welded studs. They are part number 100339. Also have the replacement plastic clips that slide over the "nailhead" stud if you need some. http://www.mar-k.com/Moulding_Clips_install.pdf If you have not painted yet, the best bet is to have the body shop weld replacement studs on. This assures no rust or leaking over time. As mentioned above, just be sure they are they are the right length and in the right position. Fortunately you have a donor cab for a pattern.

Mar-Ktech

1slowM6 · 04-19-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EighthD

there is a pop rivit that you can use. You just drill a 1/8 inch hole and pop them in and it sticks out so you can slide the plastic clip on it. I used them when I installed the chrome around the back of my cab. And they worked real good.

Bringing back an old thread,do you know where I can find those rivets?i can’t find them anywhere

EighthD · 04-19-2018, 10:31 PM

google au ve co products look on their on line catalog page 240 at the bottom. it say its to replace ford weld on studs

EighthD · 04-19-2018, 10:33 PM

I hope this helps you if you cant get them let me know and I will look to see if I have any left some where

Zeroman · 04-20-2018, 06:33 AM

I went a different route. It was not exactly cheap, but I wanted something different.

I had the trim airbrushed......

**Hart_Rod** · 04-20-2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slowM6

Bringing back an old thread,do you know where I can find those rivets?i can’t find them anywhere

Mark-K.com sells a kit to install the divider.

10-19-2005, 10:49 PM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	How hard to add paint divider chrome to cab ? I may want to add the divider chrome to my 70 and do two tone paint job. Cab did not come with that trim. I have the trim and clips from a donor and my other truck has the trim so I can get measurmennts and spacing, but how would you fasten the clips to the cab ? I thought of pop rivits but they seem to big and could make potential leak and rust spots. Is there a way to weld the little studs like original to the cab ? Any thoughts ?? Thanks __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

10-19-2005, 11:43 PM	#2
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Re: How hard to add paint divider chrome to cab ? Dont' know if this would work, how about 3-M double side tape. I've seen it used on emblems,moulding,side trim etc. Tough stuff!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-20-2005, 12:22 AM	#3
70C/20CHEV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WINLOCK,WA.US Posts: 13	Re: How hard to add paint divider chrome to cab ? Yes You Can Have The Little Studs Welded To Cab. My Bodyman Had One Of Those Spot Welding Guns For Welding The Nails To Sheetmetal For Pulling Dents. Used An Adaptor For The Short Nailheads And Just Welded New Nail Heads To Cab And Now Have Cab Divider Chrome.

10-20-2005, 12:35 AM	#4
EighthD Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Santee Ca Posts: 251	Re: How hard to add paint divider chrome to cab ? there is a pop rivit that you can use. You just drill a 1/8 inch hole and pop them in and it sticks out so you can slide the plastic clip on it. I used them when I installed the chrome around the back of my cab. And they worked real good.

10-20-2005, 09:28 AM	#5
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: How hard to add paint divider chrome to cab ? We have the little screw-in studs for trucks that do not have the welded studs. They are part number 100339. Also have the replacement plastic clips that slide over the "nailhead" stud if you need some. http://www.mar-k.com/Moulding_Clips_install.pdf If you have not painted yet, the best bet is to have the body shop weld replacement studs on. This assures no rust or leaking over time. As mentioned above, just be sure they are they are the right length and in the right position. Fortunately you have a donor cab for a pattern. Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

04-19-2018, 10:31 PM	#7
EighthD Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Santee Ca Posts: 251	Re: How hard to add paint divider chrome to cab ? google au ve co products look on their on line catalog page 240 at the bottom. it say its to replace ford weld on studs

04-19-2018, 10:33 PM	#8
EighthD Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Santee Ca Posts: 251	Re: How hard to add paint divider chrome to cab ? I hope this helps you if you cant get them let me know and I will look to see if I have any left some where

04-20-2018, 06:33 AM	#9
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: How hard to add paint divider chrome to cab ? I went a different route. It was not exactly cheap, but I wanted something different. I had the trim airbrushed...... Attached Images



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