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Old 10-13-2016, 11:04 AM
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Default The correct procedure on how to replace the stainless top back seat trim.

What is the correct way to pull off the seat back top trim (stainless) on a 1965 Corvette with out damaging. Then I want to replace trim on another seat back.
Input would greatly be appreciated.
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Old 10-13-2016, 11:45 AM
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What is the correct way to pull off the seat back top trim (stainless) on a 1965 Corvette with out damaging. Then I want to replace trim on another seat back.
Input would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks, Nelson
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Original trim was not stainless. It was chrome plated steel.
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Just pull it off. Firmly but gently enough so as not to bend it to ****.

If you are replacing a trim piece, I would strongly suggest you not use a reproduction piece.

Spend the extra money and go for a rechrome.
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The ends of those chrome strips sit under the "hockey sticks" on the sides of the seats. I've found it much easier to re-install (without any drama) if you remove the four screws attaching the "hockey sticks" and then simply slide off the old and slide on the new. Of course, I spend the extra five minutes and remove the seats from the car first...easy peasy.
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Thank to everyone who responded to my question on how to replace seat back top chrome. Very helpful.
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