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Witt
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Removing the "other" chrome strip....
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March 24, 2009, 02:47:09 »
Try as I may, I cant figure out how to remove the chrome strip that runs from the rear doorpost all the way to the front in to the foot well on top of the rocker panel. It covers the carpet on the inside and the rubber trim on the out side. ( I am getting the car ready for the paint shop )
I assumed that it would have spring clips holding the trim from the inside ( the trim is U-shaped) over a spot welded body seam. I don't want to use to much force, it is soft and easily deforms.
Any ideas?
CHEERS !
WITT !
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psmith
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March 24, 2009, 05:21:36 »
As I remember, you have to pry the carpet back out from under the strip, which exposes small screws that go down into the rocker panel.
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Garry
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March 24, 2009, 05:43:40 »
I found I also had to remove the kick panels in the foot wells.
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
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johnd
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Re: Removing the "other" chrome strip....
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March 24, 2009, 19:58:58 »
You got good advice above. Expect some screws to be a little rusty, so use a good, sharp screwdriver and lots of downward force on them as you remove. If you look at what that trim strip costs, you'll really be careful with it!
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Garry
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March 24, 2009, 22:07:18 »
And if you really mess it up I have two fully reconditioned ones that I would part with. My restoration took so long I forgot that I had already done a set early and did a second set late in the peace.
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric
Witt
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Re: Removing the "other" chrome strip....
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March 25, 2009, 03:48:33 »
WOW, I am floored, all that god and speedy advise ! Thanks a million Guys, I'll report back to you soon.
CHEERS !
WITT !
PS: Thank's Garry, that is very kind of you, I keep that in mind !
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