That's it, Paul.
Without those front and rear bolted fastenings, neither the original
ball headed rivets that the trim slid over, to the plastic replacements,
would hold that trim on after a few good bumps. The rear folded
slotting of the trim strips reveals the wide section for inserting the
head (bigger than the ball rivets), as well as the taper to the narrow
slot as the whole think is slid into position, snapped over the rivets,
and bolted into position. If you have trouble locating a stainless
machine screw with a large enough head to file (and it comes out pretty
thin, but strong), you could use a Dremel disc cutter and remove the
head, after installing a nut near it, then shape the beefier nut to the
square dimensions.
Steve
Paul R. Breuhan wrote:
> Steve,
> Now I know why the last hole in my quarter panel was filled with a nut
> and bolt, it either rusted or was welded to the body, the head ground
> off and body work completed.
>
> I can see having the front one like that, to keep the molding very secure.
>
> Paul
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