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I need to remove the stainless belt mldg on the driver door on a '52 Hornet 4 dr.This is the mldg that is above the door handle, but below the window frame mldg.Can anyone tell me if there are any hidden studs, or just clips?Thanks for any advice!
Scott

Tallent R

One continuous strip ,runs the entire length of the trim. Fastened to the body with screws about every 6 inchs or so. The trim "Snaps" onto the strip and can be removed without damage if your carfull.
I use a paint scraper as the primary tool ,one that is about 2" wide. And use it to get under the trim at one end and slowly work it off.
Roger

Hudson Grandpa

If I may add my 1 cent. Gobs of WD40. I would let it soak for a day if you are patient.

Tallent R

This is true , wont hurt a bit to lube it up first ,
Roger

5433HET

Thanks for the great advice, guys. Came off like a champ. Now, any tricks to getting it back ON,lol,,,,

Tallent R

Going on is easy ,snaps on with your fist usualy . Maybe rubber hammer but doubt it, clean the mount rail of rust for best results.
Roger

5433HET

Thanks, went on perfectly!

Tallent R

Thats one of the places you see Hudson engineering at work . On a Packard of the same vintage you would have that same trim held on with 4 little clips. Most of the Stepdown cars have retained all thier stainless trim,
Roger

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