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Topher5150 · 01-31-2022, 11:51 AM

I am hoping to reuse the trim pieces for the rear kick panels in my 47 coupe. My main concern is that the, not sure of the technical name, tacks on the back are pretty rusted, and some are bent in different directions. Are these replaceable, how do they attach to the panel?

51 MERC-CT · 01-31-2022, 02:09 PM

When new the nails are straight and after installing in the dedicated holes they are just simply bent over to secure.

Topher5150 · 01-31-2022, 02:19 PM

So do they go through whatever is being used for the backing board and bent around that?

51 MERC-CT · 01-31-2022, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Topher5150

So do they go through whatever is being used for the backing board and bent around that?

Yes, thru pre-installed holes in the upholstery and backer board and folded over.

Graeme / New Zealand · 01-31-2022, 10:43 PM

I call them "spears". Mine were pretty munted. I got a bloke to take the dents out and polish them but haven't installed them yet as the side panel they go on are a bastard to get out as is the seat to get at it, but they do look neat.

GB

Topher5150 · 02-24-2022, 05:53 PM

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Does anyone have a set for the doors?

01-31-2022, 02:09 PM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: 47-48 interior trim When new the nails are straight and after installing in the dedicated holes they are just simply bent over to secure. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

01-31-2022, 02:19 PM	#3
Topher5150 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grandville, MI Posts: 280	Re: 47-48 interior trim So do they go through whatever is being used for the backing board and bent around that?

01-31-2022, 10:43 PM	#5
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: 47-48 interior trim I call them "spears". Mine were pretty munted. I got a bloke to take the dents out and polish them but haven't installed them yet as the side panel they go on are a bastard to get out as is the seat to get at it, but they do look neat. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

02-24-2022, 05:53 PM	#6
Topher5150 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grandville, MI Posts: 280	Re: 47-48 interior trim Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Does anyone have a set for the doors?