[B]HELP~![/B] [COLOR=firebrick]How to remover upper molding clips?[/COLOR] - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brewski* · 01-11-2003, 01:02 PM

HELP~! How to remover upper molding clips?
I got all the trim off. Now I need to know how to remove these blasted clips. I went to a local body shop and all they had to say was use a die grinder. I said that sounds like a SOB and could be hazardous to the body metal. Anyone ever removed these? I would like to know how it is SUPPOSED to be done properly.

**Joesjunk** · 01-11-2003, 01:15 PM

Some have nuts behind them and some were a "push in and click" type. I think most of the upper trim is the bolt on type (3/8" nuts) I have seen some bottom trim put on with the "clip in the hole" type. You have to squeeze the clip together from the back side and push it throught the hole. I hope my lame description helps you some. Good luck, Joe

cableguy0 · 01-11-2003, 01:29 PM

i can tell ya how NOT to do it. i couldnt figure it out either and starting pulling now i got bubbles in the metal along with a hole. so dont just yank on those weird lookin holders cut em off somehow

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-11-2003, 04:24 PM

They are theaded on and can be removed with a wrench or nut driver if the parts are off the truck. If not and you are not removing the fenders you can lightly grind the centers of the clips and push the studs through. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

01-11-2003, 01:02 PM	#1
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	[B]HELP~![/B] [COLOR=firebrick]How to remover upper molding clips?[/COLOR] HELP~! How to remover upper molding clips? I got all the trim off. Now I need to know how to remove these blasted clips. I went to a local body shop and all they had to say was use a die grinder. I said that sounds like a SOB and could be hazardous to the body metal. Anyone ever removed these? I would like to know how it is SUPPOSED to be done properly.

01-11-2003, 01:15 PM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Some have nuts behind them and some were a "push in and click" type. I think most of the upper trim is the bolt on type (3/8" nuts) I have seen some bottom trim put on with the "clip in the hole" type. You have to squeeze the clip together from the back side and push it throught the hole. I hope my lame description helps you some. Good luck, Joe __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-11-2003, 01:29 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	i can tell ya how NOT to do it. i couldnt figure it out either and starting pulling now i got bubbles in the metal along with a hole. so dont just yank on those weird lookin holders cut em off somehow __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-11-2003, 04:24 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	They are theaded on and can be removed with a wrench or nut driver if the parts are off the truck. If not and you are not removing the fenders you can lightly grind the centers of the clips and push the studs through. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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