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Gibson · 07-30-2009, 10:40 AM

Long time lurker - first time poster! Just had a quick question for those of you who have removed your cab molding (the corner bits and the strip under the rear window):

How is it attached? Is it just adhesive? Or are there bolts I will need to remove?

I plan on removing it and restoring it, and I don't want to bugger it during removal.

Thanks!

77 350 Shorty Wide · 07-30-2009, 11:04 AM

I would use search, it has been discussed and answered many times in the past. Look down several posts about (23 or 24) to rollinsqrbdy's post, it is the same question. MOLDING REMOVAL. Good luck and God Bless, Terry

Gibson · 07-30-2009, 07:01 PM

Hey thanks! I swear I searched before and didn't find it - I must be going blind.

But I got it now! Thanks Terry!

ECU PIRATE · 07-31-2009, 11:33 AM

Gibson,

From what I have found, if the cab corner molding was orginal to your truck, it is attached by plastic clips which are in turn, attached to little metals pegs welded to the cab. I found this out by hitting the local pick and pull over the weekend. Scored (2) sets of cab moldings for $ 10.00 bucks. It can be attached using aftermarket clips and screws available from LMC. I am going to go this route on my 82' SWB.

Mike

Jonboy · 07-31-2009, 12:16 PM

The end corner pieces have a 3/8 speednut on them. You have to reach up to catch the nut from the back. The main span is held on by the plastic clips.

Gibson · 08-03-2009, 11:29 AM

After what ECU mentioned, I went to Pull-A-Part and found some trim in perfect condition (thank for the tip). The corners were a pain - I could figure out how to get to that speed nut. Didn't seem to be anywhere that I could reach in. I used an old butcher knife to slide carefully under the corner trim and pry up enough to pop it off of the metal clip it was on (I'm assuming the other side of that clip has the aforementioned nut). Then the rear piece slid off sideways with a little coaxing. For some reason the other corner was easier to get off. Now I just have to hunt down those clips from LMC!

Thanks for the tips everyone!

07-30-2009, 10:40 AM	#1
Gibson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 132	How is the cab molding attached? Long time lurker - first time poster! Just had a quick question for those of you who have removed your cab molding (the corner bits and the strip under the rear window): How is it attached? Is it just adhesive? Or are there bolts I will need to remove? I plan on removing it and restoring it, and I don't want to bugger it during removal. Thanks!

07-30-2009, 11:04 AM	#2
77 350 Shorty Wide Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 325	Re: How is the cab molding attached? I would use search, it has been discussed and answered many times in the past. Look down several posts about (23 or 24) to rollinsqrbdy's post, it is the same question. MOLDING REMOVAL. Good luck and God Bless, Terry

07-30-2009, 07:01 PM	#3
Gibson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 132	Re: How is the cab molding attached? Hey thanks! I swear I searched before and didn't find it - I must be going blind. But I got it now! Thanks Terry!

07-31-2009, 11:33 AM	#4
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: How is the cab molding attached? Gibson, From what I have found, if the cab corner molding was orginal to your truck, it is attached by plastic clips which are in turn, attached to little metals pegs welded to the cab. I found this out by hitting the local pick and pull over the weekend. Scored (2) sets of cab moldings for $ 10.00 bucks. It can be attached using aftermarket clips and screws available from LMC. I am going to go this route on my 82' SWB. Mike __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold) Last edited by ECU PIRATE; 07-31-2009 at 11:34 AM.

07-31-2009, 12:16 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: How is the cab molding attached? The end corner pieces have a 3/8 speednut on them. You have to reach up to catch the nut from the back. The main span is held on by the plastic clips.

08-03-2009, 11:29 AM	#6
Gibson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 132	Re: How is the cab molding attached? After what ECU mentioned, I went to Pull-A-Part and found some trim in perfect condition (thank for the tip). The corners were a pain - I could figure out how to get to that speed nut. Didn't seem to be anywhere that I could reach in. I used an old butcher knife to slide carefully under the corner trim and pry up enough to pop it off of the metal clip it was on (I'm assuming the other side of that clip has the aforementioned nut). Then the rear piece slid off sideways with a little coaxing. For some reason the other corner was easier to get off. Now I just have to hunt down those clips from LMC! Thanks for the tips everyone!



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