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68 chrome side molding
I purchased a complete set of side molding for my 68 fleetside truck from a friend who decided not to use them. I found out later that it was for a long bed and my truck is a short bed. I've been told that it is all the same pieces except for the front of bed and the back of bed . I'm going to try to cut down the long bed molding to the correct size of the short bed moldings. Has anyone done this before? I want to make sure I don't mess it all up by cutting it wrong. Does anyone have the correct length of the long bed molding and the short bed molding? So, I can make sure this will work. And, is there anything that I need to watch out for in the tranformation? This is the last part of my restoration and I am anxious to start driving my truck but I want to make sure I don't rush things now that I am this close to being done. Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
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Re: 68 chrome side molding
If you have this style of molding then you can cut the ends that attach to the wheel lip molding as they don't have the formed ends.
Now, the question is, can it be cut cleanly? I think you practice by cutting the very ends off with snips and try to sand the ends until you are clear of the distorted areas. If that works, cut them a little closer to desired length and do the final sanding again. A fine grit on a 12" bench sander might work. I also have a long bed so I don't know the short bed dimensions. The ends overlap about 1/4-1/2". I don't believe it would be critical. |
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Re: 68 chrome side molding
I cut down the long bed molding. I took my time, made careful marks and cut them with a fine tooth hacksaw. Filed the edges a little with a fine file and I think I had to manipulate the lip a little with a pair of dykes to get the pieces to fit together perfectly, but it was no problem. My truck isn’t super nice but I’d say the molding cut down turned out pretty darn good and wasn’t hard to do at all : )
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Re: 68 chrome side molding
What was the TPI of the saw blade? 24? I think that's the finest I have ever seen.
I figured the aluminum would be so fragile just about any saw would just mutilate the ends. |
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Re: 68 chrome side molding
Clamp the molding down between two blocks of wood. I have a wood top work bench and clamp a block on top. Clamp so just enough to make the cut sticks out. You can dress the cut up with a bastard file (if required) and sandpaper. Just go careful and slow like you would with a fine woman.
For length, tape the end pieces in place, tape trim on between, and mark
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Re: 68 chrome side molding
They make a 32 and I once found a 48 tooth. I used the 48 tooth on SS molding. Not sure where I got them at though. You can get 32 off Amazon of maybe in your local Menards.
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Re: 68 chrome side molding
Thank you all for helpful comments . I'm a little nervous but I think I can get it done. Only thing better is if you all can stop by the shop and lend a hand.lol..
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