Side Molding Plastic Clip Replacement

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Side Molding Plastic Clip Replacement

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How do these plastic clips come off? I have a 69' with a bed molding that has fallen of, the plastic clips look like they are riveted on at the factory? :?
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Yes there should be 10 that rivet on and one front one that bolts on. And the small rear trim has 4 screws to hold it on.
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Just wish there was way to put the new clips back on the OEM rivets.
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pchelp101 wrote:Just wish there was way to put the new clips back on the OEM rivets.
Not sure what the issue is here, drill and re-rivet? :hmm:
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cdnwillyg wrote:
pchelp101 wrote:Just wish there was way to put the new clips back on the OEM rivets.
Not sure what the issue is here, drill and re-rivet? :hmm:
cdnwillg, when I think about the chance of the drill bouncing off the rivet all I see are big scratches in my paint job ! :cry:
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Re: Side Molding Plastic Clip Replacement

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Put masking rape around the
To protect the paint. Use side cutters to cut the rivet flage off. Use a punch to tap the rivet back through the hole.
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