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VTKidder · 08-18-2003, 01:51 PM

I am installing the paint divider trim around the back of the cab, and am wondering if someone could grab me a few measurements. First is the height of the center of the trim, from either the ridge below the trim, or the lip of the rear window, and secondly, measurements from the door opening on one side of the cab to each of the studs which the plastic clips mount to. I know it's a task, but if someone has the trim off and could grab me these specs, it would be GREATLY appreciated. If you need a better description of what I'm looking for, please ask. Thanks!

-adam

Slammed67 · 08-18-2003, 02:02 PM

Cool! I need the same measurements! I ground off my studs, but then changed my idea for the paint scheme so now I want them back!

I think the bottom of the trim lines up with the bottom of the drip rail.

VTKidder · 08-18-2003, 03:06 PM

I think they do too, but I want to make sure the studs are in the right spots, and that there is no place on the inside of the trim that would interfere with the plastic clips or the studs.

Slammed67 · 08-18-2003, 03:10 PM

Have you considered just using some two-sided trim tape? (I think such a beast exists). I've thought about this, but haven't looked into it yet.

Southpa · 08-18-2003, 03:38 PM

The bottom of the trim is about 3/8" higher than the bottom tip of my drip rail. And the center of my trim is 1-13/16" above the ridge.

palallin · 08-18-2003, 04:19 PM

If I can get to my cab tonight, I'll measure the pins: I have the trim off.

slam33 · 08-18-2003, 08:36 PM

I think Classic Ind. has the replacment studs for the trim.

VTKidder · 08-19-2003, 06:25 AM

GMCPauls (MEMBER!) has the studs as well....I think the double-sided tape is out of the question; the trim snaps onto plastic clips that are probably 3/16" - 1/4" thick, so if you looked at a cross section of the trim, it would look like a C. If it were like most trim pieces that are flat on the paint side, then the tape would definitely be the way to go. Been thinking about that one too.

08-18-2003, 01:51 PM	#1
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Paint divider trim measurements I am installing the paint divider trim around the back of the cab, and am wondering if someone could grab me a few measurements. First is the height of the center of the trim, from either the ridge below the trim, or the lip of the rear window, and secondly, measurements from the door opening on one side of the cab to each of the studs which the plastic clips mount to. I know it's a task, but if someone has the trim off and could grab me these specs, it would be GREATLY appreciated. If you need a better description of what I'm looking for, please ask. Thanks! -adam Attached Images

08-18-2003, 02:02 PM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Cool! I need the same measurements! I ground off my studs, but then changed my idea for the paint scheme so now I want them back! I think the bottom of the trim lines up with the bottom of the drip rail. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-18-2003, 03:10 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Have you considered just using some two-sided trim tape? (I think such a beast exists). I've thought about this, but haven't looked into it yet. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-18-2003, 03:38 PM	#5
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	The bottom of the trim is about 3/8" higher than the bottom tip of my drip rail. And the center of my trim is 1-13/16" above the ridge. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

08-18-2003, 04:19 PM	#6
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	If I can get to my cab tonight, I'll measure the pins: I have the trim off. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-18-2003, 03:06 PM	#3
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	I think they do too, but I want to make sure the studs are in the right spots, and that there is no place on the inside of the trim that would interfere with the plastic clips or the studs.

08-18-2003, 08:36 PM	#7
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I think Classic Ind. has the replacment studs for the trim. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

08-19-2003, 06:25 AM	#8
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	GMCPauls (MEMBER!) has the studs as well....I think the double-sided tape is out of the question; the trim snaps onto plastic clips that are probably 3/16" - 1/4" thick, so if you looked at a cross section of the trim, it would look like a C. If it were like most trim pieces that are flat on the paint side, then the tape would definitely be the way to go. Been thinking about that one too.



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