RE: IML: How to remove 55 sill molding?

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

Forgive me for wading into something I know absolutely nothing about, but I
want to caution you that in many cars of that era, the spring clips were
used only in locations where the back side of the panel was not accessible.


In the case of the cars I know best (and these are not 55-56 Imperials), the
fasteners for the rocker panel moldings were all spring clips EXCEPT the
ones that can be accessed from inside the front fenders, and the last one to
the rear, right in front of the rear wheel. Those few fasteners are the bolt
through type.  

Unfortunately, this is also the area where mud and other debris builds up,
and I suppose in some areas these areas are prone to rust, but I caution you
to look inside the lower edge of the front fender to see if the first few
fasteners are sticking through with nuts on them.  You'll probably have to
clean the area off with a wire brush or a pressure washer to see them.  If
they are spring clips, you'll see them easily enough, but if they are the
stud type with nuts on them, you might have to clean really well, soak with
penetrating oil, and carefully unscrew them to avoid damage to the trim
strip.

Dick Benjamin






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