Need a little installation help......

[LuckyScott]

Wife and daughter got me some truck parts for my 1970 CST truck. I'm trying to install upper tailgate trim but can't figure it out. The two pieces of trim are about 5/8 inch too long. Do they go under the chrome trim around the tailgate handle, or over it, or do I cut them to fit?
I have the little push in clips, and the trim looks really nice. My truck has not ever had the trim since I owned it, but the holes are there. Looks like an easy install but I just can't figure out how to do it. Is it the wrong trim?
Can anybody help?

[notsolo]

The trim overlaps the center piece on each side 1/2"- 5/8"....if the center piece is new (repop) the trim may not fit.

[DennisP]

Should look something like this.
It should overlap as previously mentioned. I am not too happy with the fit on mine. Gap in molding where it overlaps. But I've looked at other trucks and it looks like the gap is just the way it is. Don't know.

[LuckyScott]

Thank you, that is very helpful. Yeah, the fit is not great but at least now I know how to install it. You know, some of these trucks were not great brand new with fit and finish, so I will just install it and live with it.

[DennisP]

Originally Posted by LuckyScott

Thank you, that is very helpful. Yeah, the fit is not great but at least now I know how to install it. You know, some of these trucks were not great brand new with fit and finish, so I will just install it and live with it.

I agree. I haven't seen one yet that was perfect. One thing though, If you have the counterpart moldings, you will probably have trouble with the clips that come with it. There are some posts here that helped me with methods used to make installation easier. Some guys put velcro padding between the clip and molding. That tip helped me tremendously as the molding is SOFT and will leave a mark when you push in the clip. I found some clips I ordered through Fastenal that worked perfectly. I will post the part number if you need it. Way better than the ones that come with the moldings.

[Jcfcamaro]

Originally Posted by DennisP

I agree. I haven't seen one yet that was perfect. One thing though, If you have the counterpart moldings, you will probably have trouble with the clips that come with it. There are some posts here that helped me with methods used to make installation easier. Some guys put velcro padding between the clip and molding. That tip helped me tremendously as the molding is SOFT and will leave a mark when you push in the clip. I found some clips I ordered through Fastenal that worked perfectly. I will post the part number if you need it. Way better than the ones that come with the moldings.

Following. Waiting for clip part number.

[LuckyScott]

I went ahead and did the install. Does not look perfect, but I'm happy with it. After seeing that naked tailgate for so long, it looks nice to have some bling on it.

[tdangle]

Originally Posted by Jcfcamaro

Following. Waiting for clip part number.

Fastenal part # 0162651

[DennisP]

Originally Posted by tdangle

Fastenal part # 0162651

Yep. Beat me to it.