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Body guys (or not); WWYD? #1671896 09/16/14 02:08 AM 09/16/14 02:08 AM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,568 Omaha, Nebraska Scott Carl OP pro stock
Scott Carl OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,568 Omaha, Nebraska	I have been working on repairing the rust around my rear glass hole on my formerly vinyl topped Challenger. I don't plan to replace the vinyl (most likely, in MY lifetime) but who knows about my heirs? My granddaughter has already put 'dibbs' on it LOL but my question is this: If it was your project with the same game plan, would you leave the trim clip studs on the body? or grind them off. I know there's going to be a snag hazard during washings and such but I can imagine what a PITA it would be to put them back by someone in the future. Obviously its not going to be a restore (by me); Just a hopefully nice DD. What would you do? Thanks Scott

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: Scott Carl] #1671897 09/16/14 02:19 AM 09/16/14 02:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada R RUNCHARGER I Live Here
RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	Take them off for sure. Sheldon

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1671898 09/16/14 02:30 AM 09/16/14 02:30 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,132 A Red State SNK-EYZ I Live Here
SNK-EYZ I Live Here Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,132 A Red State	Quote: Take them off for sure. Sheldon Odds are that it will never get a vinyl top ever again. Get rid of the studs so it doesn't look like it's not finished. Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1671899 09/16/14 08:40 AM 09/16/14 08:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,469 NE Ohio mopar383 top fuel
mopar383 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,469 NE Ohio	Quote: Take them off for sure. Sheldon yes get rid of them for sure 81 Dodge Ram My dad bought brand new... my 17 year old sons project Jeep Wrangler Unlimited .....my wife's baby Durango....my DD Caravan...an awesome parts hauler 72 Dart

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: Scott Carl] #1671900 09/16/14 08:51 AM 09/16/14 08:51 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 8,430 St Charles MO 70Coronet500Vert master
70Coronet500Vert master Joined: May 2003 Posts: 8,430 St Charles MO	A lot of aftermarket trim clip kits have screws. Grind'em off. I'd say odds are it will not get a top, but it always could. We put a top back on my son's charger. No matter how responsible he may seem, never give your gun to a monkey! 1970 Coronet Vert 1972 Charger 1974 Satellite Sebring Plus Sundance 2001 Ram 4x4 2002 Intrepid 2006 300C

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: 70Coronet500Vert] #1671901 09/16/14 01:55 PM 09/16/14 01:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,568 Omaha, Nebraska Scott Carl OP pro stock
Scott Carl OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,568 Omaha, Nebraska	I was regretting not making this a poll at first but I see that it would have been a bit one sided LOL. I think you guys are right in that it will probably never see vinyl again. My late father may be disappointed but as said, its not a full restore like he wanted. Yep it would indeed look unfinished, and they are a real PITA to sand around <chuckle> They're gone on the next round Thanks guys, for the votes of confidence Scott

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: Scott Carl] #1671902 09/16/14 07:29 PM 09/16/14 07:29 PM
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modelmakerinc top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,343 west palm beach, florida	I personally like the vinyl roof look, it is another detail that many discard but is unique to the vintage of our cars. reconsider the vinyl, or remove all traces Exceptional Architectural, Yacht and Automotive scale models. e-mail modelmakerinc@att.net for a portfolio review. www.modelmakerinc.com

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: modelmakerinc] #1671903 09/17/14 02:55 AM 09/17/14 02:55 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley RodStRace I Live Here
RodStRace I Live Here Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,481 Chino Valley	I've seen the studs for the trim available, just can't remember where. I'd say that they can be replaced at a later date if going back to vinyl. Document the locations (maybe find the studs) and grind 'em off!

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: Scott Carl] #1671904 09/17/14 11:10 AM 09/17/14 11:10 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL Commando1 master
Commando1 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL	It's your car right now. Not when your grand daughter has it. Think of yourself for a change. Grind'em.

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: Scott Carl] #1671905 09/17/14 12:13 PM 09/17/14 12:13 PM
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	Grind them off, they can be reinstalled with a stud welder. There was studs along with the pins that came with my stud welder. Here's what the tool to weld them on looks like. And this is the studs I welded on for window trim, I know yours are for the vinyl top trim. They are easy to weld back on.

Re: Body guys (or not); WWYD? [Re: modelmakerinc] #1671906 09/17/14 01:28 PM 09/17/14 01:28 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,568 Omaha, Nebraska Scott Carl OP pro stock
Scott Carl OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,568 Omaha, Nebraska	Quote: I personally like the vinyl roof look, it is another detail that many discard but is unique to the vintage of our cars. reconsider the vinyl, or remove all traces and if I was doing a full restore, there would be no doubt. But its an expense and headache I simply don't want to mess with now. The money can go into the interior replacement Anyway, its a moot point now, because I ground them off yesterday I will record where they were, however, and put the info with the scrap of vinyl I saved and store inside my Motor's Manual. Scott

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