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HH56

Re: Moulding Clips

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BDeB wrote:
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John Brinegar wrote:
The trunk molding clips look like they are riveted on the inside of the trunk. Is this correct, or should they be factened with a nut ?

These clips have a tab that is folded over to sit tight to the underside of the trunk lid edge in order to have a minimum effect on the rubber weatherstrip that is attached to the car body..

I was looking at the 47 and that appears to have a similar appearing rounded over button flush with the sheetmetal like John shows in post 4. I'm not seeing anything that looks folded over on the exposed part so how does -- or can -- one remove those without damage?

Posted on: 2013/5/24 14:53

Howard

BDeB

Re: Moulding Clips

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HH56 wrote:
I was looking at the 47 and that appears to have a similar appearing rounded over button flush with the sheetmetal like John shows in post 4. I'm not seeing anything that looks folded over on the exposed part so how does -- or can -- one remove those without damage?

Removal is by carefully prying the bent over tab away from the edge of the trunk lid.

Here's a couple of photos of the retainer for a 22nd Series trunk moulding. The 21st Series should be similar.

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Posted on: 2013/5/24 15:56

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John Brinegar

Re: Moulding Clips

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Thanks BDeB - But, The one I was able to remove is not like your's at all. Like Howard said, mine is a rounded over shaft, like bradded on the end flush with the trunk surface. I guess they will have to be drilled out. I assume they are original.

Posted on: 2013/5/24 17:08

John Brinegar

Re: Moulding Clips

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Here's the inside of my trunk- showing the molding clip studs ( If you can see them ), including the one that is broken.

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Posted on: 2013/5/26 0:06

fory

Re: Moulding Clips

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I don't know if you found the wire clips you need, but my buddy at the local paint store found be some that work well for the moldings on my '53. I can't remember what they are for, but the are green zinc coated, kind of S showed with a long finger that bends around and holds it inside the trim, with a standard Christmas tree style prong that clips in the hole. I know that's a horrible explanation... I think I have some left in the trunk, or I can pop a molding off and and I'll post a pic. I'll call him up for a part number as well...

Posted on: 2013/5/26 3:13