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**402Bowtie** · 06-04-2005, 11:59 PM

Can someone please tell me how to remove this trim piece without damaging it? Thanks...John

*dtlilly* · 06-05-2005, 12:43 AM

There are 3 pieces total for the chrome. The small piece in the very center below the rear window, and 2 long pieces that curve around the cab on one end.

There are studs coming from the cab that have little plastic clips that the chrome slides on to. I started sliding the chrome piece back from the corner of the door window. Do this slowly and carefully. Once you clear the corner clips, you then pull the chrome, sliding it away from the center chrome piece. Keep sliding, until the chrome is off. Repeat same on other side of truck. The center middle chrome piece has a single stud and plastic clip under it, and you can decide to slide it off either direction. Reverse procedure to re-install.

Sillyoldman · 06-05-2005, 12:23 PM

Yup. Did mine the same way. Carefully pry the wrap around part from the plastic clip. Then simply slide them off. Keep the plastic clips for reinstallation. Are you getting rid of the trim completely? There are metal studs attatched to the cab that you would have to grind off. Definatley some body work to do.

Just a quick question, How long can you stay under with such a large scuba tank? Just kidding I'm

**402Bowtie** · 06-05-2005, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the help guys. The piece will go back on...I am about ready to have the cab dipped. BTW, this truck isn't mine....just used it for the picture.
John

edmonton72 · 06-06-2005, 12:52 PM

I popped mine off with a flathead screwdriver

matthufham · 06-06-2005, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edmonton72

I popped mine off with a flathead screwdriver

did you damage it?

06-04-2005, 11:59 PM	#1
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	How do I remove this trim piece? Can someone please tell me how to remove this trim piece without damaging it? Thanks...John Attached Images

06-05-2005, 12:23 PM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Yup. Did mine the same way. Carefully pry the wrap around part from the plastic clip. Then simply slide them off. Keep the plastic clips for reinstallation. Are you getting rid of the trim completely? There are metal studs attatched to the cab that you would have to grind off. Definatley some body work to do. Just a quick question, How long can you stay under with such a large scuba tank? Just kidding I'm __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 06-05-2005 at 12:25 PM.

06-06-2005, 12:52 PM	#5
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	I popped mine off with a flathead screwdriver __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

06-05-2005, 12:43 AM	#2
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	There are 3 pieces total for the chrome. The small piece in the very center below the rear window, and 2 long pieces that curve around the cab on one end. There are studs coming from the cab that have little plastic clips that the chrome slides on to. I started sliding the chrome piece back from the corner of the door window. Do this slowly and carefully. Once you clear the corner clips, you then pull the chrome, sliding it away from the center chrome piece. Keep sliding, until the chrome is off. Repeat same on other side of truck. The center middle chrome piece has a single stud and plastic clip under it, and you can decide to slide it off either direction. Reverse procedure to re-install.

06-05-2005, 01:04 PM	#4
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	Thanks for the help guys. The piece will go back on...I am about ready to have the cab dipped. BTW, this truck isn't mine....just used it for the picture. John



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