Trim and moulding stud repair

Colorado Olds · December 28th, 2008, 05:17 PM

We were taking the trim and moulding off Josh's 66 F85 the other day in preparation for paint and I accidentally broke one stud off. Can these be repaired, or are we just out of luck? This particular piece is the OLDSMOBILE lettering block along the bottom edge of the trunk. Two studs and I broke one. If they cannot be fixed, or if there is no way to reattach the molding, I guess I will need to buy another - anyone have one?

Also there is a narrow trim piece above that one that goes the width of the trunk - it looks like it has some kind of clips in addtion to some studs. How do we take this piece off without breaking anything?

Thanks.

Eric Anderson · December 28th, 2008, 05:43 PM

If you don't wnt to buy a new emblem you could use some trim tape or trim adhesive to hold it on. Not sure about the clips on a 66 normally the trim will slide sideways to disengage the clips from the posts or you can use a trim tool to spring the clip.

bigoldscruiser · December 28th, 2008, 11:09 PM

If you have access to the inside of the trim stud hole, drill a small hole in the trim where the stud broke off and insert a small screw from the inside.

December 28th, 2008, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Colorado Olds Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 37	Trim and moulding stud repair We were taking the trim and moulding off Josh's 66 F85 the other day in preparation for paint and I accidentally broke one stud off. Can these be repaired, or are we just out of luck? This particular piece is the OLDSMOBILE lettering block along the bottom edge of the trunk. Two studs and I broke one. If they cannot be fixed, or if there is no way to reattach the molding, I guess I will need to buy another - anyone have one? Also there is a narrow trim piece above that one that goes the width of the trunk - it looks like it has some kind of clips in addtion to some studs. How do we take this piece off without breaking anything? Thanks.

December 28th, 2008, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Eric Anderson Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North East PA Posts: 362	If you don't wnt to buy a new emblem you could use some trim tape or trim adhesive to hold it on. Not sure about the clips on a 66 normally the trim will slide sideways to disengage the clips from the posts or you can use a trim tool to spring the clip. __________________ My70Cutlasshe who has the most toys when he dies...wins

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December 28th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigoldscruiser 2 '66 98's Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: central New Jersey Posts: 170	If you have access to the inside of the trim stud hole, drill a small hole in the trim where the stud broke off and insert a small screw from the inside.