John,
The trim strips need to be pried off gently. Once they are off, you will
see a row of buttons that are pop riveted in place. These should be easy to
remove by drilling with a 1/8" bit right through the center.
Peter
'68 TR250
on 8/18/02 11:36 AM, ShewFamily@aol.com at ShewFamily@aol.com wrote:
> I have completed the removal of almost everything necesary to begin the paint
> stripping process on my six. The only item remaining is the trim strip that
> runs from front fender to rocker panel to rear fender. In looking at the
> parts books, I note that these are attached using pop rivets. I haven't
> crawled under the car to see if these rivets are visible from the underside
> of the car yet.
>
> I am about to go down stairs to see if I can figure out how to get them off,
> but I thought if I had trouble, I would send a message now to save some time.
> If anyone can give me instructions and save me time and possible damage to
> these light-weight trim pieces, it would be most appreciated.
>
> Also, one other question. I am going to spray the firewall, left wheel arch
> and inner fender to match the updated Pimento the car will be sprayed. The
> right hand side will be painted as the damage from the wreck is repaired. I
> know that enamel will stick to most anything. I do not plan to strip and
> prime the engine compartment, so what is the best way to prep this area?
> Any problems with doing it this way other than to make sure the area is
> grease and oil free and has been scuffed to provide a surface for the new
> paint to stick? Your experiences are appreciated.
> John Shewmake
> '74 TR6
> Chattanooga, TN
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