installing the chrome divider strip on cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

easyrider · 09-02-2021, 07:08 PM

I have got to drill the holes for the tabs that will hold the chrome divider strip between the top color and the body color. I need a little help as to what size holes and how far apart to drill them and how many I'll need.
And, do I drill them after body work and before paint?
Someone had a diagram that answered all my questions (well, almost all), but I can't find it.
And, while I'm on the subject of drilling holes for chrome. I have complete side chrome that has to be mounted and I'm a little leary of getting those holes in the right place and centered.
As, always, any and all advice and instructions is greatly appreciated....Thanks in advance!

**the67Beast** · 09-02-2021, 07:18 PM

Maybe the cab back molding changed, but mine (1967) has little standoffs instead of holes drilled. Not certain how the standoffs are connected to my cab, but there is a little plastic clip that snaps and slides over the standoff, then the actual molding snaps over the clips. I can try and get a photo tomorrow (at work tonight). Maybe someone else will chime in in a little while.

easyrider · 09-02-2021, 07:30 PM

I saw the little stand off tabs on some ones photo but I don't know where to get them or what they are called. those are the ones I would like to use. Thanks!

**Grumpy old man** · 09-02-2021, 08:24 PM

This thread should help .

the clips are AU-VE-CO 11288

Buy 100 and sell the rest

https://www.fastener.zone/products/a...530-gm-4492962

Install thread

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=767786

Stud rivits https://www.txdashcovers.com/blripintywcl.html

Blind Rivet-Pin Type W/Trim clip stud

Replaces Weld-on stud for attaching stud style moulding clips to panels

Rivet 3/32" (m2.4) Upper Flange 0.197 (5.0) Max Grip range 0.098 (2.5)

Qty-25 Rivets for 1-Low Price

Aluminum Rivet and Mandrel

**Steeveedee** · 09-02-2021, 08:30 PM

^ That right there is a ton easier than welding those mounts back on, like the factory did!

**Grumpy old man** · 09-02-2021, 08:32 PM

pix

**Grumpy old man** · 09-02-2021, 11:47 PM

Best deal on rivits and clips .

https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/3-...t-p/a20987.htm

https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/se...=11288&Submit=

09-02-2021, 07:08 PM	#1
easyrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stanley, N.C. Posts: 161	installing the chrome divider strip on cab I have got to drill the holes for the tabs that will hold the chrome divider strip between the top color and the body color. I need a little help as to what size holes and how far apart to drill them and how many I'll need. And, do I drill them after body work and before paint? Someone had a diagram that answered all my questions (well, almost all), but I can't find it. And, while I'm on the subject of drilling holes for chrome. I have complete side chrome that has to be mounted and I'm a little leary of getting those holes in the right place and centered. As, always, any and all advice and instructions is greatly appreciated....Thanks in advance!

09-02-2021, 07:18 PM	#2
the67Beast Active Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 108	Re: installing the chrome divider strip on cab Maybe the cab back molding changed, but mine (1967) has little standoffs instead of holes drilled. Not certain how the standoffs are connected to my cab, but there is a little plastic clip that snaps and slides over the standoff, then the actual molding snaps over the clips. I can try and get a photo tomorrow (at work tonight). Maybe someone else will chime in in a little while.

09-02-2021, 07:30 PM	#3
easyrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stanley, N.C. Posts: 161	Re: installing the chrome divider strip on cab I saw the little stand off tabs on some ones photo but I don't know where to get them or what they are called. those are the ones I would like to use. Thanks!

09-02-2021, 08:24 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: installing the chrome divider strip on cab This thread should help . the clips are AU-VE-CO 11288 Buy 100 and sell the rest https://www.fastener.zone/products/a...530-gm-4492962 Install thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=767786 Stud rivits https://www.txdashcovers.com/blripintywcl.html Blind Rivet-Pin Type W/Trim clip stud Replaces Weld-on stud for attaching stud style moulding clips to panels Rivet 3/32" (m2.4) Upper Flange 0.197 (5.0) Max Grip range 0.098 (2.5) Qty-25 Rivets for 1-Low Price Aluminum Rivet and Mandrel Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 09-02-2021 at 08:39 PM.

09-02-2021, 08:30 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,243	Re: installing the chrome divider strip on cab ^ That right there is a ton easier than welding those mounts back on, like the factory did! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-02-2021, 08:32 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: installing the chrome divider strip on cab pix Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

09-02-2021, 11:47 PM	#7
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: installing the chrome divider strip on cab Best deal on rivits and clips . https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/3-...t-p/a20987.htm https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/se...=11288&Submit= __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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