Stainless driprail trim...Get it off me.

What is the trick? I've been studying the '53 Vic but my simple mind can't seem to discern HOW exactly the stainless driprail trim comes off.

I mean, I could get it off... don't get me wrong, but I'd like to be able to use it again.
I'm going to strip the car to bare metal & this is standing in my way.

Thanks.

-r

 

I've been told a bottle opener with tape wrapped around the end works, but every time I've tried it I've messed up the trim
I've been successful with very small screwdrivers...

 

Not sure if it is held on the say way, but on my dads '67 Mustang, I used paint mixing sticks (the free ones from the paint store). Lightly tap the lower edge of the trim with the paintstick and a hammer. Work your way down and it should come off.

Anyone know how to put it back on??? I havent figured that part out yet.

 

<font color="green"> I've done some the same way.

Well, I cut up a free yardstick and used the pieces but same idea/material.

Just don't get in a hurry, work back and forth if you have to.

It will crimp easily so take baby steps.

RASHY </font>

 

Randy: I pulled that stuff of my 64 Caddy and man it was a pain to get off without bending it. I think it was rolled on with a special tool at the factory so think about what you want to do with it before removing it.

 

I used the taped bottle opener on my dad's 70 chevelle. It worked, but I had to go super slow and be very careful.

 

Funny, thought I was the only one that used a taped bottle opener................OLDBEET

 

Bottle opener, but don't get in a hurry and skip the tape...
some dummies do! (uh, no one I know)