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03-18-2011, 10:22 PM
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interior trim
When your adding headliner trim into a truck that didnt previously have it, whats the best way to go about doing it? Any tips or links to write ups would be appreciated.
Just looking the job over me two questions right off. First, what size screws should be used? I believe I saved them when I removed the trim from the parts truck. But ya know how it is... Things stored away "so Ill know where it is" normally disapear lol. Secondly, would it be a better idea to take the dash out when installing the trim near the windshield? My dash is just slid into place right now, and not bolted in, so it wouldnt be a big deal to take out. thanks in advance
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03-18-2011, 10:53 PM
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Re: interior trim
I'd leave the dash in...it's easy still that way...
also, I'd put the plastic a pillar and c pillar pieces in first...then mount the metal strip pieces in between them... they should use a #8 self tapping sheetmetal screw...you could always use a non-self tapping screw and drill the holes with an 1/8 inch bit...just make sure not to dimple or go through the outside roof skin... |
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03-18-2011, 11:44 PM
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Re: interior trim
I would leave the dash in for sure. Place the a-pillar trim in first, it will rest on top of the dash too. Then I would put the pieces above the door in, putting the screw in that holds them and the a-pillar together. Once those four pieces are in, put the rear pillar trim in, making sure the piece above the door is good, then sceure them to the pieces above the door. The larger front and rear pieces should slide right over all four pillar pieces without any trouble...if you were paying attention and did a good job. I would personally drill pilit holes and secure everything with the correct sheet metal screws.
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03-18-2011, 11:53 PM
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Re: interior trim
the rear pillars go under the side metal trim
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03-19-2011, 12:05 AM
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Re: interior trim
I know, perhaps I should have said tighten them down loosly until all the pieces are in...this will allow the rears to slide in behid the ones above the door. Having the door piece in first will free up your hands for hanging the rear pillar pieces and making sure everything is lined up correctly.
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03-19-2011, 11:16 PM
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Re: interior trim
10-4. Hopefully the weather holds out for me to try this out next week.
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