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Old 05-20-2018, 06:18 PM   #8
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Default Re: 1936 hood trim installation

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Originally Posted by ibflyin View Post
Thank you for y’all’s input and help this far. I think part of my dilemma is figuring out how the clips go into the trim itself (orientation). Are the clips to be installed “parallel” to the trim, as in the first photo? Or, are they to be installed in the trim perpendicular to the trim, as in the second photo?

When I slide the clip in oriented parallel to the trim, it’s very loose. When I tried to squeeze a clip enough to fit it in perpendicular to the trim, it kinda mangles up the clip.

Thanks, again, for the help!
With the spring clip installed as in picture #1, move it to one side or the other.
It should remain captured by the lip of the molding.
If it does not come out then you are good to go.
It has to allow for some movement of the molding for alignment purposes.
If the clip comes out it is too small.
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