Removing side molding/trim ?

dcopr · Post by **dcopr** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:47 pm

I am going to start getting my 1968 f100 ready for paint. I need to remove trim without damaging it. HOW , is there a special tool for this?

Dcopr

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:52 pm

the bottom bed trim unbolts clips and all from the bed.

acemang · Post by **acemang** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:58 am

beltline do just clip on

jor · Post by **jor** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:11 am

I just took the trim off of my 68. I'm going to fill the holes as I like the look better without the trim. I'm going to sell it all on eBay I guess. Anyhow, I found that the trim that runs the length of the truck is held on by a combination of bolts and clips. Once I located all the bolts the nuts came off fairly easy with a nut driver or a 1/4" drive socket. Here's a couple of photos of the bolts and nuts. Regarding the plastic clips, I broke every one taking off the trim but didn't damage the trim at all. If you can't locate all the bolts (you get to one by taking off the tail light), post and I'll photograph the trim laid out on the garage floor.
jor

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:16 pm

my 68 has clips that are riveted on the beltline.

Post by **FORDification** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:43 pm

Each end of the trim has bolted-on clips and the middles are snapped onto plastic clips, which are riveted to the body. As jor mentioned, you can get access to the nuts for the end clips. He mentioned removing the taillight for the back one. The front one is accessed by popping out a body plug at the front of the box (inside) on each side:

If you want to remove it the easy way though, simply get a thin piece of tin, maybe 1" wide by about 6" long and put a 90Ã‚Â° bend on the end of it about a 1/8" wide. Then just carefully slide it up under the edge of the trim to release the clip. It''s very easy, and you don't have to worry about bending or denting the thin trim.

Doing it this way also makes reinstalling the trim a LOT easier. Of course, the clip will remain attached to the body, which shouldn't be a problem unless you're needing access to that little area for sanding/painting.

dcopr · Post by **dcopr** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:36 pm

Thanks guys, This site has a wealth of info... I would have never thought to look behind the bed plug or taillight assembly. Thanks again.

Dcopr

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