One more thing.
The front fender first clip, and the rear fender last clip are NOT
snap-on rivet type heads, nor the nylon substitutes, but square headed
(thin) bolts that are attached with nuts and lock washer. Mild steel, of
course, so they can rust.
I replaced mine with small stainless steel bolts. Filed the head
square, then thinned it down to slide in the groove clearance in the
trim. Inserted through existing hole (in my case) and bolted down after
all is aligned. Head accessible from inside trunk and front fenderwell.
A small amount of work in the ONLY place the back side is accessible,
and well worth a set of cheap jeweler's files.
Steve
Dan & Lori Fitzgerald wrote:
>Paul,
>Sunbeam Specialties has the clips for the stainless steel trim. They come
>in a package with the required amount and these new clips and will keep the
>molding away from your paint. The clips are set at the same spacing of 6.5"
>apart. The only space that is not at 6.5" is at the very front of the cars
>headlights. Start your spacing after the Tiger script and move forward.
>
>Dan
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of Paul R. Breuhan
>Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 9:28 AM
>To: tigers@autox.team.net
>Subject: More questions...Tiger Side Trim...
>
>
>Listers,
>The thin chrome side trim on my Tiger was removed and the holes filled
>(welded up)...then the car was painted. I have the trim (but no clips) for
>the car so I am thinking of putting it back on.
>
>Currently my door panels/side windows are out, along with some of my trunk
>stuff. And inside the doors and the quarter panels I can see some of the
>holes. So I wondered if this was a good time to to do this.
>
>Is there anyone here with experience on putting back the trim?
>How many clips are required? (40? 50?)
>Is there a cheaper substitute for the clips?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Paul
>
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