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Rufas · 01-22-2018, 11:37 PM

I can usually figure out how to mount moldings. But this one has me stumped. Is the gray plastic clip mounted on the truck first then the molding snapped on? Or is the plastic clip inserted into the stainless steel molding and somehow snapped to the stud on the cab?

There are also two small 'wings' on the plastic clip. It looks like these will be visible when installed.

All I really understand is the clip is pushed on the stud and the pushed either left or right to lock it on the stud.

Any help will really be appreciated.

TIA
Rick

rockyrivermark · 01-23-2018, 12:17 AM

Slide the clips on the truck first. Then the trim will snap on with just a light hit with the palm of your hand.
Snaps right on.
Mark

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-23-2018, 12:46 AM

I noticed replacements have these wings. Not sure about the originals, but if they had wings they were cut. Near as I can tell, I agree with you - you'll see it otherwise, at least on top. In my novice opinion, cut em.

Per my truck your clips are in the right direction (studs to the right), though I'm not sure it matters................But what do you think of your stud placement? I have some of the same clips, and yeah, they either don't or they're a pickle to slide all the way on. The original clips seem to be a better fit, and the studs slide all the way in.

rockyrivermark · 01-23-2018, 10:30 AM

I used the same replacement clips.
they work good, wings don't show
clip on trim and move on. it's all good.
You can remove the trim carefully if needed.
Mark

Rufas · 01-23-2018, 01:34 PM

Thanks for the info guys. This forum has been a great help.

Rufas · 01-23-2018, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I noticed replacements have these wings. Not sure about the originals, but if they had wings they were cut. Near as I can tell, I agree with you - you'll see it otherwise, at least on top. In my novice opinion, cut em.

Per my truck your clips are in the right direction (studs to the right), though I'm not sure it matters................But what do you think of your stud placement? I have some of the same clips, and yeah, they either don't or they're a pickle to slide all the way on. The original clips seem to be a better fit, and the studs slide all the way in.

The stud placement seems good. No to much of a problem sliding the clips.

01-22-2018, 11:37 PM	#1
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 370	Rear Cab molding mounting question. I can usually figure out how to mount moldings. But this one has me stumped. Is the gray plastic clip mounted on the truck first then the molding snapped on? Or is the plastic clip inserted into the stainless steel molding and somehow snapped to the stud on the cab? There are also two small 'wings' on the plastic clip. It looks like these will be visible when installed. All I really understand is the clip is pushed on the stud and the pushed either left or right to lock it on the stud. Any help will really be appreciated. TIA Rick __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles. 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech 30004 EFI

01-23-2018, 12:17 AM	#2
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Rear Cab molding mounting question. Slide the clips on the truck first. Then the trim will snap on with just a light hit with the palm of your hand. Snaps right on. Mark __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

01-23-2018, 12:46 AM	#3
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,333	Re: Rear Cab molding mounting question. I noticed replacements have these wings. Not sure about the originals, but if they had wings they were cut. Near as I can tell, I agree with you - you'll see it otherwise, at least on top. In my novice opinion, cut em. Per my truck your clips are in the right direction (studs to the right), though I'm not sure it matters................But what do you think of your stud placement? I have some of the same clips, and yeah, they either don't or they're a pickle to slide all the way on. The original clips seem to be a better fit, and the studs slide all the way in. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 01-23-2018 at 01:02 AM.

01-23-2018, 10:30 AM	#4
rockyrivermark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairview Park, Ohio Posts: 1,031	Re: Rear Cab molding mounting question. I used the same replacement clips. they work good, wings don't show clip on trim and move on. it's all good. You can remove the trim carefully if needed. Mark __________________ My build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=764662 My cabinet building site http://www.cbcabinets.com

01-23-2018, 01:34 PM	#5
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 370	Re: Rear Cab molding mounting question. Thanks for the info guys. This forum has been a great help. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles. 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech 30004 EFI

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