Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

85Bowtie · 10-24-2009, 12:58 PM

How do you get the corner trim (with the Bow Tie emblems) of the corners of the cab on my '85 C-10?

I thought you removed the rear corner interior panels where the seat belt bolts and there would be a bolt or nut to remove the corner trim with, but it's solid on my truck. Does it just clip to the cab? Thanks.

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 01:07 PM

It clips on. The rear trim can be slid off once you get the corner trim off.

85Bowtie · 10-24-2009, 01:17 PM

Thanks, is it safe to pry it off or do you need a trim removal tool?

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 01:20 PM

I removed a set a while back and I pried one off and had to straighten it. I pried the other side off very carefully after I removed the rear trim and only had to straighten a dog eared corner. You may be able to use a trim removal tool though. I removed just the trim, not clips and all.

85Bowtie · 10-24-2009, 01:23 PM

Thanks again.

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 01:27 PM

Glad I could help.

locab36 · 10-24-2009, 02:27 PM

If you remove the corner speaker and reach up there, there is a 10mm (I think) cap nut holding that clip to the body. Once the nut is removed the corner piece and clip slides straight out. Then the rear trim slides straight off the rear clips. Then the rear clips can be removed off the body posts.

John

85Bowtie · 10-24-2009, 05:39 PM

I removed them like you suggested and it worked perfect, and your right it is a 10mm bolt.

I'm stripping my truck right now and plan on beginning the slow process of a resto this winter, so I'm trying to keep parts that are in good shape to remain that way. I want it to look brand new again, but with a few mods, 2"/4" drop, after market gauges (Autometer Cobalt), mild 400 SB, chrome 15" Torque Thrust wheels, and some other subtle changes.

Thanks again

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 05:57 PM

Ok, good to know. I'll have to remember that for next time.

10-24-2009, 12:58 PM	#1
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal How do you get the corner trim (with the Bow Tie emblems) of the corners of the cab on my '85 C-10? I thought you removed the rear corner interior panels where the seat belt bolts and there would be a bolt or nut to remove the corner trim with, but it's solid on my truck. Does it just clip to the cab? Thanks. __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

10-24-2009, 01:07 PM	#2
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal It clips on. The rear trim can be slid off once you get the corner trim off. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-24-2009, 01:17 PM	#3
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal Thanks, is it safe to pry it off or do you need a trim removal tool? __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

10-24-2009, 01:20 PM	#4
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal I removed a set a while back and I pried one off and had to straighten it. I pried the other side off very carefully after I removed the rear trim and only had to straighten a dog eared corner. You may be able to use a trim removal tool though. I removed just the trim, not clips and all. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-24-2009, 01:23 PM	#5
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal Thanks again. __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

10-24-2009, 01:27 PM	#6
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal Glad I could help. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-24-2009, 02:27 PM	#7
locab36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 265	Re: Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal If you remove the corner speaker and reach up there, there is a 10mm (I think) cap nut holding that clip to the body. Once the nut is removed the corner piece and clip slides straight out. Then the rear trim slides straight off the rear clips. Then the rear clips can be removed off the body posts. John __________________ Locab36 1936 low cab 1/2 ton 1956 BMW R25/3 1968 Moto Guzzi V7 1969 BMW R100/2 1986 Silverado SWB 2007 Harley FLHTP 2011 GMC SWB 4x4 Z71 http://www.flickr.com/photos/locab36...7623329816080/

10-24-2009, 05:39 PM	#8
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal I removed them like you suggested and it worked perfect, and your right it is a 10mm bolt. I'm stripping my truck right now and plan on beginning the slow process of a resto this winter, so I'm trying to keep parts that are in good shape to remain that way. I want it to look brand new again, but with a few mods, 2"/4" drop, after market gauges (Autometer Cobalt), mild 400 SB, chrome 15" Torque Thrust wheels, and some other subtle changes. Thanks again __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

10-24-2009, 05:57 PM	#9
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Rear/Corner Cab Trim Removal Ok, good to know. I'll have to remember that for next time. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.



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