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Bob Johnson · 08-25-2014, 09:30 PM

I am replacing the top fabric and molding on my 30-31 Pickup. The old molding was hidem' welt. I am going to replace it with the steel two piece metal molding. I would like to know how the molding is installed. Should bend it to fit the top with the top piece attached to the bottom piece? Or do I just bend the bottom piece to match the curve on the top? How do I install the top piece on to the bottom piece? Do I slide it on ? Or should I try to snap it on?

Thanks
Bob Johnson

Pmsqrd · 08-25-2014, 11:40 PM

I just did mine and it was interesting. Fortunately I had the old one and could use it as a guide. The back piece with the holes tacks down first and
then you snap the cover over it. Make sure you cut it long enough to meet up with rain gutters on both sides. The front piece has more of compound curve when it reaches the gutters and is also cut at an angle. I did not do really well on that one. That one you nail down and then peen over the edges to close it up.

Prime before install. Mask and finish paint after.

Good luck.

Bob Johnson · 08-26-2014, 01:37 PM

Should I pre-bend the moldings before nailing them down? If so how? One at a time or together?

thanks
bob

Gus · 01-01-2016, 03:22 AM

I'm attempting this same metal 2-piece trim on the rear of my 29 Tudor and it's proving a real pain in the proverbial. I managed the front because it is a reasonably simple curve, but the rear bends in two directions. Any tips from someone that has had success before?
Bending the top cap is the tricky part. A smooth curve seems impossible! It wants to buckle as I bend it.
Thanks all,

Gus

SSsssteamer · 01-01-2016, 03:43 AM

This topic has been covered before on another thread. Bend the top one first to fit. Start nailing it down in the middle. With a pencil, mark all the holes that will line up with nail areas first. Work out to the gutters. Next is to bend and install the cap piece. I found that if I accidentally engaged their fit, it was best to slide them apart rather than pulling them apart. Pulling them apart uses up their tight fit. I gotta go....

Mitch//pa · 01-01-2016, 03:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus

I'm attempting this same metal 2-piece trim on the rear of my 29 Tudor and it's proving a real pain in the proverbial. I managed the front because it is a reasonably simple curve, but the rear bends in two directions. Any tips from someone that has had success before?
Bending the top cap is the tricky part. A smooth curve seems impossible! It wants to buckle as I bend it.
Thanks all,

Gus

Good luck I gave up

and found an original some what decent one at Berts.

Gus · 01-01-2016, 04:54 AM

Yep, thanks. I am rapidly moving towards Hide'm welt I think.

George Miller · 01-01-2016, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gus

Yep, thanks. I am rapidly moving towards Hide'm welt I think.

The truck is not to bad to do. The tudoor is a pain in the rear. I had better luck bending them to gather. If you are handy with wood, make pices out of wood with the right curve. Then bend around that.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 01-01-2016, 05:38 PM

HIDE-EM welt works like MAGIC!--EASY!
Bill Easy

Mikeinnj · 01-01-2016, 10:12 PM

Perhaps this can help you :

http://www.modelahouse.com/tech/puro...3_document.htm

Good Luck !

Mike in NJ

08-25-2014, 09:30 PM	#1
Bob Johnson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 979	Installing Top Molding for 30-31 Pickup I am replacing the top fabric and molding on my 30-31 Pickup. The old molding was hidem' welt. I am going to replace it with the steel two piece metal molding. I would like to know how the molding is installed. Should bend it to fit the top with the top piece attached to the bottom piece? Or do I just bend the bottom piece to match the curve on the top? How do I install the top piece on to the bottom piece? Do I slide it on ? Or should I try to snap it on? Thanks Bob Johnson

08-25-2014, 11:40 PM	#2
Pmsqrd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 216	Re: Installing Top Molding for 30-31 Pickup I just did mine and it was interesting. Fortunately I had the old one and could use it as a guide. The back piece with the holes tacks down first and then you snap the cover over it. Make sure you cut it long enough to meet up with rain gutters on both sides. The front piece has more of compound curve when it reaches the gutters and is also cut at an angle. I did not do really well on that one. That one you nail down and then peen over the edges to close it up. Prime before install. Mask and finish paint after. Good luck.

08-26-2014, 01:37 PM	#3
Bob Johnson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 979	Re: Installing Top Molding for 30-31 Pickup Should I pre-bend the moldings before nailing them down? If so how? One at a time or together? thanks bob

01-01-2016, 03:22 AM	#4
Gus Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 94	Re: Installing Top Molding for 30-31 Pickup I'm attempting this same metal 2-piece trim on the rear of my 29 Tudor and it's proving a real pain in the proverbial. I managed the front because it is a reasonably simple curve, but the rear bends in two directions. Any tips from someone that has had success before? Bending the top cap is the tricky part. A smooth curve seems impossible! It wants to buckle as I bend it. Thanks all, Gus

01-01-2016, 03:43 AM	#5
SSsssteamer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA Posts: 1,023	Re: Installing Top Molding for 30-31 Pickup This topic has been covered before on another thread. Bend the top one first to fit. Start nailing it down in the middle. With a pencil, mark all the holes that will line up with nail areas first. Work out to the gutters. Next is to bend and install the cap piece. I found that if I accidentally engaged their fit, it was best to slide them apart rather than pulling them apart. Pulling them apart uses up their tight fit. I gotta go....

01-01-2016, 04:54 AM	#7
Gus Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 94	Re: Installing Top Molding for 30-31 Pickup Yep, thanks. I am rapidly moving towards Hide'm welt I think.

01-01-2016, 05:38 PM	#9
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Installing Top Molding for 30-31 Pickup HIDE-EM welt works like MAGIC!--EASY! Bill Easy __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

01-01-2016, 10:12 PM	#10
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: Installing Top Molding for 30-31 Pickup Perhaps this can help you : http://www.modelahouse.com/tech/puro...3_document.htm Good Luck ! Mike in NJ