I am currently looking for a mid 80's 2wd street truck project. I like an XLT for the V8, auto, and nicer interior. But I'm not crazy about the side molding on these models. I'm wanting a cleaner look(like an XL/Custom). When did Ford start using adhesive trim instead of trim with clips in the body for the F150? I figure using the heat gun to get rid of the glue would be easier than the body work on the holes in the body. Any help would be appreciated.


Thanks

 

86 was the lat year for clip on trim
87 was the first year for glue on trim

 

If you end up with one with the adhesive trim, this is how I finished doing my side molding prior to paint work...I had a body man show me his trick on it...he used a heavy weight fishing line to cut thru the adhesive to take the trim off and a low heat gun with a PLASTIC scraper with adhesive remover from there... it worked for me.

 

Actually, 1985 was the first year.

Some of the 1985 - 1986 Lariat models used upper body side moulding that was held in place by double stick tape: