77-79 Chrome/Alum Side Trim Reval - Best Practices?

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7879Tbird
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77-79 Chrome/Alum Side Trim Reval - Best Practices?

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What is the best order/practices for removing the chrome and rubber trim on the exterior sides of these Birds. This would be the pieces in front of, behind and on the wheel wells, in addition to the piece on each door.
The wheel wells are pretty straight forward (I think) - Just remove the screws from the underside of the exposed wheel well. Correct?

It seems that the way to get the ones off the doors is to remove the interior panel of the door and get to it from behind. But what about each of the other pieces?

How would one access the fasteners, and in what order should the pieces be removed in?

Thanks in advance!


Bonus Question: How is the rubber attached to the aluminum on these pieces? Can they be separated and married back up later?
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Re: 77-79 Chrome/Alum Side Trim Reval - Best Practices?

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Body-side moldings: From front to back:
1. Front of fender: access underneath fender.
2. Front fender, back of wheel well: access through splash shield
3. Door: only one nut by door jam: molding pops off after removing nut
4. Back of door jam: to access, remove quarter trim panel (have to remove back seats first)
5. Rear: access through trunk

Wheel well molding: Philips head screw driver; best use small ratchet and Philips head drive; screws tend to be stuck fast. Insert screw driver into head and tap with hammer to loosen rust. Expect a few stubborn screws.

Enjoy!
Shepherding 77-79 T-Birds, Shepherding People
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