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04xfire · 12-29-2017, 08:15 PM

How do you remove the stainless from the drip rail without screwing it up? Thanks for the help

Sid · 12-29-2017, 10:09 PM

Easy but a little tedious. Use a curved pry bar,probably a 20" one. Have the curved convex side toward you then a good wide bladed screwdriver. Rest the screwdriver against the pry bar and the tip of the screw driver under the bottom edge of chrome and work it out. Do this for the full length of the chrome. Go slow and start at the front. You work it just like you would mount or dismount a tire. Let me know if you need a pic. of the pry bar or explain a little better.

04xfire · 12-30-2017, 11:18 AM

Thanks Monty

Ford blue blood · 12-30-2017, 02:22 PM

I use the classic "church key". Wrap a little masking tape around the flat portion and use the key to hook the small lip on the under side. Work slowly from the front. Once the leading edge is loose it will come loose easily the rest of the way with careful prying.

KULTULZ · 12-30-2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford blue blood

I use the classic "church key".

I am surprised anyone remembers that far back...

I still have my GENUINE BUDWEISER KEY and P-38.

04xfire · 12-30-2017, 09:13 PM

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Thanks all, we got a plastic church key and it worked great . I appreciated everyones imput.

Daves55Sedan · 12-31-2017, 02:34 AM

I have always wondered about this too. And it can be done without putting a kink in the stainless trim???. What does this church key look like??? Got a picture?

KULTULZ · 12-31-2017, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Daves55Sedan

What does this church key look like??? Got a picture?

The young are so innocent...

They used to be worn around the neck on a chain for quick use in the field. Would always have to be on the lookout for the wise guy that would slap it against your chest...

12-29-2017, 08:15 PM	#1
04xfire Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34	57 ford ht trim question How do you remove the stainless from the drip rail without screwing it up? Thanks for the help

12-29-2017, 10:09 PM	#2
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 740	Re: 57 ford ht trim question Easy but a little tedious. Use a curved pry bar,probably a 20" one. Have the curved convex side toward you then a good wide bladed screwdriver. Rest the screwdriver against the pry bar and the tip of the screw driver under the bottom edge of chrome and work it out. Do this for the full length of the chrome. Go slow and start at the front. You work it just like you would mount or dismount a tire. Let me know if you need a pic. of the pry bar or explain a little better. Last edited by Sid; 12-29-2017 at 10:16 PM.

12-30-2017, 11:18 AM	#3
04xfire Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34	Re: 57 ford ht trim question Thanks Monty

12-30-2017, 02:22 PM	#4
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 883	Re: 57 ford ht trim question I use the classic "church key". Wrap a little masking tape around the flat portion and use the key to hook the small lip on the under side. Work slowly from the front. Once the leading edge is loose it will come loose easily the rest of the way with careful prying. __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2024 F-150 2018 Lincoln MKZ 2016 Focus 1961 Comet S-22 1956 Ford Crown Victoria 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

12-30-2017, 09:13 PM	#6
04xfire Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34	Re: 57 ford ht trim question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks all, we got a plastic church key and it worked great . I appreciated everyones imput.

12-31-2017, 02:34 AM	#7
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: 57 ford ht trim question I have always wondered about this too. And it can be done without putting a kink in the stainless trim???. What does this church key look like??? Got a picture?