Tricks on Removing Side Panel Trim? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ptjsk · 06-18-2019, 07:17 PM

I'm going to attempt to remove my lower trim on my '72 Jimmy so I can take them in for restoration.

Is there any helpful advise I should know about prior to attempting the removal?

How are they secured to the body? Are they bolted through with nuts on the inside?

Any advise is greatly appreciated.

Pat

notsolo · 06-19-2019, 02:57 PM

All of the above, 47 yrs of anything goes...some double sided sticky tape, some bolts thru to the back some snap on clips....Blue tape around area near clip...thin flexible putty knife or 2, under trim slide in check by feel what's there, snap clips push both ways to release...Good luck.

simicrintz · 06-19-2019, 05:33 PM

In areas where it is attached with double stick tape I have had success using fishing string to remove. Grab the ends of the string and pull back and forth while going from one end of what you are trying to remove to the other. Works well and does not scratch the paint!

jaros44sr · 06-19-2019, 06:02 PM

don't be surprised if a PO just put sheet metal screws in to hold in place, some of mine were

to quote notsolow" anything can happen in 50 years"

parb · 06-19-2019, 11:39 PM

My 72 Jimmy had it's side panels attached with sheet metal screws.

06-18-2019, 07:17 PM	#1
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Tricks on Removing Side Panel Trim? I'm going to attempt to remove my lower trim on my '72 Jimmy so I can take them in for restoration. Is there any helpful advise I should know about prior to attempting the removal? How are they secured to the body? Are they bolted through with nuts on the inside? Any advise is greatly appreciated. Pat

06-19-2019, 02:57 PM	#2
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,451	Re: Tricks on Removing Side Panel Trim? All of the above, 47 yrs of anything goes...some double sided sticky tape, some bolts thru to the back some snap on clips....Blue tape around area near clip...thin flexible putty knife or 2, under trim slide in check by feel what's there, snap clips push both ways to release...Good luck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

06-19-2019, 05:33 PM	#3
simicrintz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Escondido Posts: 305	Re: Tricks on Removing Side Panel Trim? In areas where it is attached with double stick tape I have had success using fishing string to remove. Grab the ends of the string and pull back and forth while going from one end of what you are trying to remove to the other. Works well and does not scratch the paint! __________________ -Bruce 1971 K5 Blazer 4WD

06-19-2019, 06:02 PM	#4
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Tricks on Removing Side Panel Trim? don't be surprised if a PO just put sheet metal screws in to hold in place, some of mine were to quote notsolow" anything can happen in 50 years" __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

06-19-2019, 11:39 PM	#5
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Re: Tricks on Removing Side Panel Trim? My 72 Jimmy had it's side panels attached with sheet metal screws.



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