fender belt line trim moulding removal

[tom servas]

Well I finally located a nice front fender side(belt line) trim molding to replace the beat up one on the passenger side of our 64 Convertible.

Question is:: how do I remove the existing trim piece from the rear of the wheel well to the front edge of the door. I assume the fasteners are original- but?

Are these attached to spring clips, if so do I get to them from under OR over the trim. Are there nuts on the other side? etc.

 The shop manual that I have on page 16-82 shows typical attachment methods, but I do not see which one(s) apply to the 6267 body style.

Like to get a good idea before scratching the fender paint etc.

Thanks

Tom

PS:  Jason you can take my name off your wait list for this trim piece.

[Jason Edge]

Remove the door hinge covers to access hex speed nuts at the rear. If you need new fasteners/clips I sell nice new studded fasteners, with bonded washers and nylon lock nut for $3 each faster/washer/nut as seen below.

[tom servas]

Jason,

Are there more of THAT style going forward to the wheel opening to?

I already bought a full set of fasteners from you to do all the exterior trim.

Thanks

Tom

[Jason Edge]

There are T shaped stainless fasteners that slide into the lower side trim groove at the wheel well opening to the front. (see picture below). A 5/16" hex head screw goes thru from the bottom into flat speed nuts above.   The stainless T shaped fasteners hold up very well and have found when customers need them it is usually because they have simply been lost and not because of condition. I  am out of these but can put you on my Wait List if you need them. The fastener in the picture above is what I sell as part of the lower side trim set so you should have what you need for the front fender rear section. You just need to remove the two 5/16" hex head screws that hold the door hinge cover on to access inside the rear of the fender. 

[tom servas]

Jason,

  That's what I needed to know. I have more than enough of those T shaped fasteners. Once I get both fender trim strips replaced, I can offer the extras for someone who needs them

I needed to know what held on the trim from the rear of the wheel opening to the front edge of the door.

Thx

Tom