How do I install outer window AD trim? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BlueJeep · 05-20-2016, 08:39 PM

This question is for those who have put these together more than me. How do I get these outer trim pieces installed without bending them? If I recall, I had to flex them to get them out and they bent in the corners, which I had to hammer and dolly back straight before paint. How do I get them back in without bending them again?

Thanks!

**youngrodder** · 05-20-2016, 10:27 PM

You want the place the bottom in and gently fold the top ends in toward each other to create enough clearance to slide the top of the trim into place. Once in place you can extend the top ends outward so that the top trim fits evenly over in the corners....make sense. I tried to explain it the best I could. Take it slow and start with the bottom.

Good luck

Marc

Jemezcrusher · 05-21-2016, 07:43 AM

I have never put these on, but have recently taken several doors apart. Have thought when I put them back on it would be easy to peel fresh paint off the door if you are not careful.

MARTINSR · 05-21-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jemezcrusher

I have never put these on, but have recently taken several doors apart. Have thought when I put them back on it would be easy to peel fresh paint off the door if you are not careful.

You can't have much paint that's for sure. If your door has a bunch of paint and primer these mouldings will peel it up. They can be "opened" up a bit to accommodate the thick paint though.

Brian

BlueJeep · 05-21-2016, 10:05 PM

Thanks guys! I'll give it a shot in the next couple of days.

05-20-2016, 08:39 PM	#1
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	How do I install outer window AD trim? This question is for those who have put these together more than me. How do I get these outer trim pieces installed without bending them? If I recall, I had to flex them to get them out and they bent in the corners, which I had to hammer and dolly back straight before paint. How do I get them back in without bending them again? Thanks! __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

05-20-2016, 10:27 PM	#2
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,770	Re: How do I install outer window AD trim? You want the place the bottom in and gently fold the top ends in toward each other to create enough clearance to slide the top of the trim into place. Once in place you can extend the top ends outward so that the top trim fits evenly over in the corners....make sense. I tried to explain it the best I could. Take it slow and start with the bottom. Good luck Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

05-21-2016, 07:43 AM	#3
Jemezcrusher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Jemez Springs, NM Posts: 435	Re: How do I install outer window AD trim? I have never put these on, but have recently taken several doors apart. Have thought when I put them back on it would be easy to peel fresh paint off the door if you are not careful.

05-21-2016, 10:05 PM	#5
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: How do I install outer window AD trim? Thanks guys! I'll give it a shot in the next couple of days. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler



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