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yellowGT · 01-27-2011, 12:46 AM

Im wanting to install the trim that goes around the cab under the back window but how do you do it without the little studs that stick out? Any suggestions?

HOTFUN · 01-27-2011, 12:53 AM

If you don't have access to a spot stud mig you can drill and screw them on with small pan head screws. You might find the right side pan head that will still work as a stud head for the clips. Main thing is to measure from both ends and get a chalk line or better yet a masking tape line across the cab and measure out for the clips. Good luck. Mark

yellowGT · 01-27-2011, 01:01 AM

gonna need it because I didnt get what you just said.

DREAMER1 · 01-27-2011, 01:02 AM

A good suggestion is to take plenty of pics...documentation...etc. An tell us wut you did right and wut you did wrong so when I want to do mine I can jus learn from your mistakes. =) thanx
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yellowGT · 01-27-2011, 01:11 AM

ok dreamer I will try to take pics and doc. everything on how to install cab trim

yellowGT · 01-27-2011, 01:52 AM

oh hell yeah....found some info.

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/06...all/index.html

yellowGT · 01-27-2011, 02:08 AM

one thing the article didnt mentioned was the amount of white clips. As for the corners I think just one of each side.

makman1297 · 01-27-2011, 03:16 AM

I would just use double sided sticky tape like all of the newer vehicles use. That is what i plan on doing to mine.

S10Fan · 01-27-2011, 06:48 AM

I added the trim to mine so I can relate to working blind. LOL.

Seriously though, I went to the junkyard and grabbed the parts off a donor and took a bunch of pictures with my phone. You should measure the studs using the back glass opening as a reference. Also measure the distance across and spacing between the studs. Pay close attention to the cab sides and measure 867 times where the side mounting hole is located. The corner trim mounts differently by having a stud go from the trim into the cab side with a nut inside the truck.

The plastic clips, studs and repro trim are all available. I didn't use the studs, I riveted the clips to the cab. I seem to remember the studs being 6-7 bucks each at the time.

timjt · 01-27-2011, 02:27 PM

how do you get the corner pieces off without breaking the clips underneath? Im doing it thisweekend and need help

S10Fan · 01-27-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by timjt

how do you get the corner pieces off without breaking the clips underneath? Im doing it thisweekend and need help

There's a nut on the inside, just reach up inside the opening in the pillar. I'm trying to remember the wrench size, 3/8 maybe?

allengator · 01-27-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by makman1297

I would just use double sided sticky tape like all of the newer vehicles use. That is what i plan on doing to mine.

Thats what I was thinking... see no reason it wouldnt work great...

timjt · 01-28-2011, 09:35 AM

thanks S10fan

BigMike608 · 01-30-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

There's a nut on the inside, just reach up inside the opening in the pillar. I'm trying to remember the wrench size, 3/8 maybe?

10mm wrench/socket, I took mine off yesterday to clean them up with some NevrDull and took out a few little dings.

yellowGT · 01-30-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMike608

10mm wrench/socket, I took mine off yesterday to clean them up with some NevrDull and took out a few little dings.

was that just one per side or two? LMC shows two per corner.

BigMike608 · 01-31-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowGT

was that just one per side or two? LMC shows two per corner.

Mine only had one per side

01-27-2011, 12:46 AM	#1
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	How do I install trim? Im wanting to install the trim that goes around the cab under the back window but how do you do it without the little studs that stick out? Any suggestions? __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

01-27-2011, 12:53 AM	#2
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: How do I install trim? If you don't have access to a spot stud mig you can drill and screw them on with small pan head screws. You might find the right side pan head that will still work as a stud head for the clips. Main thing is to measure from both ends and get a chalk line or better yet a masking tape line across the cab and measure out for the clips. Good luck. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

01-27-2011, 01:01 AM	#3
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: How do I install trim? gonna need it because I didnt get what you just said. __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

01-27-2011, 01:02 AM	#4
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: How do I install trim? A good suggestion is to take plenty of pics...documentation...etc. An tell us wut you did right and wut you did wrong so when I want to do mine I can jus learn from your mistakes. =) thanx Posted via Mobile Device

01-27-2011, 01:11 AM	#5
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: How do I install trim? ok dreamer I will try to take pics and doc. everything on how to install cab trim __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

01-27-2011, 01:52 AM	#6
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: How do I install trim? oh hell yeah....found some info. http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/06...all/index.html __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

01-27-2011, 02:08 AM	#7
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: How do I install trim? one thing the article didnt mentioned was the amount of white clips. As for the corners I think just one of each side. __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

01-27-2011, 03:16 AM	#8
makman1297 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 583	Re: How do I install trim? I would just use double sided sticky tape like all of the newer vehicles use. That is what i plan on doing to mine.

01-27-2011, 06:48 AM	#9
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: How do I install trim? I added the trim to mine so I can relate to working blind. LOL. Seriously though, I went to the junkyard and grabbed the parts off a donor and took a bunch of pictures with my phone. You should measure the studs using the back glass opening as a reference. Also measure the distance across and spacing between the studs. Pay close attention to the cab sides and measure 867 times where the side mounting hole is located. The corner trim mounts differently by having a stud go from the trim into the cab side with a nut inside the truck. The plastic clips, studs and repro trim are all available. I didn't use the studs, I riveted the clips to the cab. I seem to remember the studs being 6-7 bucks each at the time. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-27-2011, 02:27 PM	#10
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: How do I install trim? how do you get the corner pieces off without breaking the clips underneath? Im doing it thisweekend and need help __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

01-28-2011, 09:35 AM	#13
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: How do I install trim? thanks S10fan __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"



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