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Trim removal tools #1529645 11/06/13 11:40 PM 11/06/13 11:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa. Finoke OP master
Finoke OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa.	I'm going to change out the windshield in my Challenger. What are you guys using to remove the stainless trim? Are there trim removal tools specifically for E and B body trim?

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: Finoke] #1529646 11/07/13 02:10 AM 11/07/13 02:10 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	I think the common tool for that looks like a thin arrowhead. With my experience with doing it on a 65 dart I would suggest finding someone who has done it before. It's easy to damage & hard to come by live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: Finoke] #1529647 11/07/13 09:01 AM 11/07/13 09:01 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	It's a "slim jim" lockout tool, modified a little.

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: Challenger 1] #1529648 11/07/13 10:48 AM 11/07/13 10:48 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,874 Ontario, Canada S Stanton Don't question me!
Stanton Don't question me! S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,874 Ontario, Canada	Doing my RR now. No fun at all without that tool.

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: Stanton] #1529649 11/07/13 11:00 AM 11/07/13 11:00 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl B bonefish master
bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	is there any type of how-to book on the removal and inst. of the variuos trims?i have searched and can find info on just about everything but that.

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: bonefish] #1529650 11/07/13 11:17 AM 11/07/13 11:17 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: is there any type of how-to book on the removal and inst. of the variuos trims?. A person could get the tool & experiment on a junk car in the JY to get the hang of it live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: RapidRobert] #1529651 11/07/13 01:58 PM 11/07/13 01:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa. Finoke OP master
Finoke OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa.	Thanks Guys. Just ordered the tool and the suction cups

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: Finoke] #1529652 11/07/13 03:45 PM 11/07/13 03:45 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,730 Florida BDW master
BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,730 Florida	Kudos challenger1 you always come through with the answer including pics!

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: RapidRobert] #1529653 11/07/13 07:21 PM 11/07/13 07:21 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,874 Ontario, Canada S Stanton Don't question me!
Stanton Don't question me! S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,874 Ontario, Canada	Quote: A person could get the tool & experiment on a junk car in the JY to get the hang of it Please, tell us where that yard is with those late '60's and early '70's cars so we can all go and "practice removing trim" !!!!

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: Stanton] #1529654 11/07/13 07:22 PM 11/07/13 07:22 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,874 Ontario, Canada S Stanton Don't question me!
Stanton Don't question me! S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,874 Ontario, Canada	Quote: Thanks Guys. Just ordered the tool and the suction cups Suction cups ?!?!?! Where did you order from?

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: Stanton] #1529655 11/07/13 07:32 PM 11/07/13 07:32 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 148 MO, USA T The Dodge Guy member
The Dodge Guy member T Joined: May 2006 Posts: 148 MO, USA	Get some help from someone that can or has done it before. You can ruin a piece of trim in a heart beat.

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: Stanton] #1529656 11/07/13 07:39 PM 11/07/13 07:39 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: Quote: A person could get the tool & experiment on a junk car in the JY to get the hang of it Please, tell us where that yard is with those late '60's and early '70's cars so we can all go and "practice removing trim" !!!! Watts Salvage in Wymore Nebraska. 40 acres/thousands of antique autos (402) 645-8066. Definitely an undiscovered treasure trove of antiquers & yes he has some junkers that he will let you practice on live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: Stanton] #1529657 11/07/13 07:53 PM 11/07/13 07:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa. Finoke OP master
Finoke OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa.	Quote: Quote: Thanks Guys. Just ordered the tool and the suction cups Suction cups ?!?!?! Where did you order from? Suction cups hand holds to assist in putting the new windshield in. Ordered from eastwood.

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: BDW] #1529658 11/07/13 07:54 PM 11/07/13 07:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa. Finoke OP master
Finoke OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,105 Horsham, Pa.	Quote: Kudos challenger1 you always come through with the answer including pics! I agree, thanks for the pics!

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: bonefish] #1529659 11/07/13 11:39 PM 11/07/13 11:39 PM
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Grizzly Moparts Proctologist Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,003 Salem	Quote: is there any type of how-to book on the removal and inst. of the variuos trims?i have searched and can find info on just about everything but that. Trim Removal/Installation: It's a mystery wrapped in an enigma accessed by a riddle. Count me in if anyone finds this book. Mo' Farts Moderated by "tbagger".

Re: Trim removal tools [Re: RapidRobert] #1529660 11/08/13 01:12 PM 11/08/13 01:12 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl B bonefish master
bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	Quote: Quote: Quote: A person could get the tool & experiment on a junk car in the JY to get the hang of it Please, tell us where that yard is with those late '60's and early '70's cars so we can all go and "practice removing trim" !!!! Watts Salvage in Wymore Nebraska. 40 acres/thousands of antique autos (402) 645-8066. Definitely an undiscovered treasure trove of antiquers & yes he has some junkers that he will let you practice on good info i think i,ll run right over and start practicin.around here if its ten years or older it gets smushed.

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