RE: trim removal help

[Wayne Huseby <wchuseby@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Kevin I will check out the splash panel removal route also.

Kevin Merkley wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> The emblem above the headlights is easily removed if you remove the 
> splash panel that is mounted to the inner fender and the backside of the 
> 
> headlight area of the front fender.  Then you use a socket and remove 
> the nut (or bolt, I cannot remember).
> 
> Drilling a hole and using a body plug is brilliant.  That way you do not 
> 
> break any of the small bolts that hold the splash guard in place.
> 
> regards,
> 
> K.
> 
> Wayne Huseby wrote:
> > 
> > Well I am almost finished removing all the trim before it goes out for 
> > painting. So many questions but here goes.
> > 
> > Is it a problem to remove the Mopar emblem on the sail panel without 
> > touching the headliner. I have not tried accessing it thru the courtesy 
> > lights. Is that the way to go?
> > 
> > The other problem I encountered is the Polara 500 wording directly 
> > behind the front wheel housing. I can only see one stud with a nut on it 
> > 
> > 
> > to remove, easy access. How is the other end of it being held on to the 
> > body?
> > 
> > How is the trim on the top of the doors and back seat (where you rest 
> > your arm to look cool) attached, more trim clips?
> > 
> > Another interesting roadblock I came across is the black plastic emblem 
> > above the headlight is in a housing. To remove the housing I plan on 
> > drilling a hole thru the wheel well to access it with a socket on an 
> > extension, then plug it later with a body plug. It is either that or 
> > remove the fender, NO WAY. Any other thoughts from anyone.
> > Thanks in advance.
> > 
> > Wayne Huseby
> > 64 polara 500
> 
> 
> 
> Kevin R. Merkley
> Thunder Bay, Ontario
> 64 Dodge 440 2dr HT (Cdn)
> 64 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible (Cdn)



Wayne Huseby
64 polara 500


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