Exterior Trim Removal For 68 442/HO
#1
Exterior Trim Removal For 68 442/HO
What's the best tool or method for removing the stainless trim that runs along the side of the car just below the window line that also extends down the length of the fenders? I know the front fender piece is pot metal and is retained by speed nuts but I'm worried about bending up the rest of it.
#4
Thin tool such as paint scraper, butter knife, bondo spreader. I believe the trim resides mainly on plastic nubs so get top or bottom to come out first. Rather than both nubs at once. pry gently and spread the load out over as much area as possible. Once you get an end free, keep it pulled gently away to assist. Look for a tiny screw at front and rear of doors' trims.
#5
Thin tool such as paint scraper, butter knife, bondo spreader. I believe the trim resides mainly on plastic nubs so get top or bottom to come out first. Rather than both nubs at once. pry gently and spread the load out over as much area as possible. Once you get an end free, keep it pulled gently away to assist. Look for a tiny screw at front and rear of doors' trims.
Thank you Chris!! I will look for that screw before anything else!
Joe
#6
the front fenders have about 8 speed nuts each side. some of them aren't exactly easy to get to with a/c and the inner fenders in place. the clips have a tendency to break so the speed nut just spins and falls out of the trim.
the doors have phillips screws on each end. the middle pieces are plastic that push onto studs welded to the door and the chrome strip just snaps onto it
the pieces under the qtr window, I can't recall off the top of my head. you may need to take the door panel off to access a screw on one (or both) ends.
the doors have phillips screws on each end. the middle pieces are plastic that push onto studs welded to the door and the chrome strip just snaps onto it
the pieces under the qtr window, I can't recall off the top of my head. you may need to take the door panel off to access a screw on one (or both) ends.
#7
the front fenders have about 8 speed nuts each side. some of them aren't exactly easy to get to with a/c and the inner fenders in place. the clips have a tendency to break so the speed nut just spins and falls out of the trim.
the doors have phillips screws on each end. the middle pieces are plastic that push onto studs welded to the door and the chrome strip just snaps onto it
the pieces under the qtr window, I can't recall off the top of my head. you may need to take the door panel off to access a screw on one (or both) ends.
the doors have phillips screws on each end. the middle pieces are plastic that push onto studs welded to the door and the chrome strip just snaps onto it
the pieces under the qtr window, I can't recall off the top of my head. you may need to take the door panel off to access a screw on one (or both) ends.
#8
Ah yes, front fender will be tough, best done with liner out. Or fender off.
I do recall the rear 1/4 window ones having a pal nut on a stud retainer also, each end, like the front fender.
https://www.opgi.com/cutlass/C240764/
Looks like $14 each
I do recall the rear 1/4 window ones having a pal nut on a stud retainer also, each end, like the front fender.
https://www.opgi.com/cutlass/C240764/
Looks like $14 each
#9
Joe, if you need any, including new speed nuts, let me know. I'm not sure I have a complete set, but they are substantially cheaper than this. I test fit these new ones on my W-31 and they work fine.
#10
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