Replacing interior t-top center panel
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From: St Louis MO
Replacing interior t-top center panel
I bought a nice used interior t-top center panel off eBay to replace my cracked up piece. What I am seeing in the AIM and by looking at the replacement panel is that I need to remove the top part (the stainless piece) of the t-top center. Is this the reveal molding? Anyway, I've got all the screws out and I am wondering what to do about the 2 rivets. I know I'll have to drill em out but what about when it's time to put it back together? What have you guys done to hold down the rear portion of this panel?
Also, after I got the screws out of it, I tried to pull it up on the front but it won't budge. Is the front of it bonded or clipped from underneath?
Brett
Also, after I got the screws out of it, I tried to pull it up on the front but it won't budge. Is the front of it bonded or clipped from underneath?
Brett
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Do WHAT!
If you are replacing the INTERIOR trim between the T-Tops why on earth would you think that you have to pull off the stainless trim on top?
First remove the overhead light screws and then un-clip the two bulb holders from the light housing to remove it. Then take off the front windshield interior header plastic trim and next loosen the rear overhead halos and it will slip out. jim
If you are replacing the INTERIOR trim between the T-Tops why on earth would you think that you have to pull off the stainless trim on top?
First remove the overhead light screws and then un-clip the two bulb holders from the light housing to remove it. Then take off the front windshield interior header plastic trim and next loosen the rear overhead halos and it will slip out. jim
Last edited by PROSOUTH; Jul 21, 2005 at 08:21 PM.
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Originally Posted by PROSOUTH
Do WHAT!
If you are replacing the INTERIOR trim between the T-Tops why on earth would you think that you have to pull off the stainless trim on top?
First remove the overhead light screws and then un-clip the two bulb holders from the light housing to remove it. Then take off the front windshield interior header plastic trim and next loosen the rear overhead halos and it will slip out. jim
If you are replacing the INTERIOR trim between the T-Tops why on earth would you think that you have to pull off the stainless trim on top?
First remove the overhead light screws and then un-clip the two bulb holders from the light housing to remove it. Then take off the front windshield interior header plastic trim and next loosen the rear overhead halos and it will slip out. jim
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From: St Louis MO
Originally Posted by PROSOUTH
Do WHAT!
If you are replacing the INTERIOR trim between the T-Tops why on earth would you think that you have to pull off the stainless trim on top?
First remove the overhead light screws and then un-clip the two bulb holders from the light housing to remove it. Then take off the front windshield interior header plastic trim and next loosen the rear overhead halos and it will slip out. jim
If you are replacing the INTERIOR trim between the T-Tops why on earth would you think that you have to pull off the stainless trim on top?
First remove the overhead light screws and then un-clip the two bulb holders from the light housing to remove it. Then take off the front windshield interior header plastic trim and next loosen the rear overhead halos and it will slip out. jim
Brett
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From: woodstock ga
the clips that grip the studs are inside the steel of the center bar "birdcage". if you ever do take the stainless piece off be VERY VERY CAREFULL there is a tar like glue sealing it down in several areas if you pry on it it will mostlikley bend and it will never look right again....
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From: St Louis MO
Originally Posted by scotty13
the clips that grip the studs are inside the steel of the center bar "birdcage". if you ever do take the stainless piece off be VERY VERY CAREFULL there is a tar like glue sealing it down in several areas if you pry on it it will mostlikley bend and it will never look right again....
Brett
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From: I can walk to MA
Most likely that someone tried removing this in the past and
busted it up. I almost ruined mine getting it out. You need to
get a screwdriver right in there and pry on the stud to pull
them out. Pulling on the pressboard will break the piece.
Anyway, that's not your problem ... unless you need to remove
the new one later.
Later
busted it up. I almost ruined mine getting it out. You need to
get a screwdriver right in there and pry on the stud to pull
them out. Pulling on the pressboard will break the piece.
Anyway, that's not your problem ... unless you need to remove
the new one later.
Later
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From: methuen ma
Ive had mine apart for an interior resto so I had removed the top chrome.. funny thing was one of the clips was gone on mine could'nt find a replacement either, just ended up putting in a one somewhat similar. I also modified my interior piece to accept a light,glad I did it adds a whole lot of light when its dark
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From: St Louis MO
Originally Posted by Packy76
Ive had mine apart for an interior resto so I had removed the top chrome.. funny thing was one of the clips was gone on mine could'nt find a replacement either, just ended up putting in a one somewhat similar. I also modified my interior piece to accept a light,glad I did it adds a whole lot of light when its dark
Brett
