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**bigdon-70blazer** · 02-28-2010, 09:06 AM

On the blazer forum I posted up a question about how to install the tail gate trim and bezels easily. Any help from you guys?

71 super · 02-28-2010, 10:05 AM

Which pieces are giving you trouble? Use lots of the blue painters tape, install the clips into the piece of trim and carefully lay the trim over the holes, making any alignment ness. push slowly and uniformly. If you are using repop trim it bends easily so you might place some lithium grease on the clips the ease installation. I had to drill holes in my nos fenders and this method resulted in no scratches or bent chrome. SLOW and STEADY!

**bigdon-70blazer** · 02-28-2010, 04:11 PM

I get them in the holes alright I just can't seem to get them in far enough to spring the clips completely out for a tight fit. I have tried bending the clips out a little but to no avail...

71 super · 02-28-2010, 07:25 PM

Does the gate have any filler around the holes? That can be a problem. Are the clips GM or aftermarket- if after market the units from av-ee-co seem to work the best. Some of the others just will not get the job done. where are you starting the install? You prob. already have the center handle piece in place with the barrell clips. if so start the clip next to it and work toward the end of the gate. I would try a different clip set and give them a good push. Sorry I'M not more help, it would be easier if I could put my hands on it.

powell72 · 02-28-2010, 07:48 PM

I've had the same issue with some of the aftermarket clips, I ended up snipping the very end of the fingers off the clips to get them to catch.

**leddzepp** · 02-28-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

I've had the same issue with some of the aftermarket clips, I ended up snipping the very end of the fingers off the clips to get them to catch.

x 2. I had to do the same thing on some of the aftermarket clips on my trim.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 03-01-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

x 2. I had to do the same thing on some of the aftermarket clips on my trim.

You guys and this forum are AWESOME! I clipped mine as instructed and bingo! Worked like a dream. I knew it just needed a slight bit more and it would release but I had not thought of clipping the ends a bit. Great help! Thanks!

**lolife99** · 03-01-2010, 10:44 PM

OK,... now where's the pics?

**bigdon-70blazer** · 03-01-2010, 10:53 PM

Look over on the blazer side!

02-28-2010, 09:06 AM	#1
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Tailgate trim installallation blues On the blazer forum I posted up a question about how to install the tail gate trim and bezels easily. Any help from you guys?

02-28-2010, 10:05 AM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Tailgate trim installallation blues Which pieces are giving you trouble? Use lots of the blue painters tape, install the clips into the piece of trim and carefully lay the trim over the holes, making any alignment ness. push slowly and uniformly. If you are using repop trim it bends easily so you might place some lithium grease on the clips the ease installation. I had to drill holes in my nos fenders and this method resulted in no scratches or bent chrome. SLOW and STEADY! __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-28-2010, 04:11 PM	#3
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Tailgate trim installallation blues I get them in the holes alright I just can't seem to get them in far enough to spring the clips completely out for a tight fit. I have tried bending the clips out a little but to no avail...

02-28-2010, 07:25 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Tailgate trim installallation blues Does the gate have any filler around the holes? That can be a problem. Are the clips GM or aftermarket- if after market the units from av-ee-co seem to work the best. Some of the others just will not get the job done. where are you starting the install? You prob. already have the center handle piece in place with the barrell clips. if so start the clip next to it and work toward the end of the gate. I would try a different clip set and give them a good push. Sorry I'M not more help, it would be easier if I could put my hands on it. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-28-2010, 07:48 PM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Tailgate trim installallation blues I've had the same issue with some of the aftermarket clips, I ended up snipping the very end of the fingers off the clips to get them to catch. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-01-2010, 10:44 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Tailgate trim installallation blues OK,... now where's the pics? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-01-2010 at 10:45 PM.

03-01-2010, 10:53 PM	#9
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Tailgate trim installallation blues Look over on the blazer side!



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