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Jul 6, 2005 | 10:23 PM

DGMFORD

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1955 F100 Custom CAB

I have a 1955 Custom Cab F100 and I'm trying to remove the crome trim that is around the top of the cab, is there a trick to it or does it not come off? I don't want to mess the trim up, just trying to get it ready for paint. Thanks

Jul 7, 2005 | 12:48 AM

Fomoko1

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Use a bottle opener, one that has a rounded end for opening pop bottles and a sharp piont at the other end for piercing (tomato) cans. The rounded end is the one to use. If you want to protect the trim more put some masking tape on the flat part so it won`t come in contact with the chrome. Hope I explained that well enough to be understood.

You could leave the trim on and mask it rather then damage it by trying to remove it.

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:23 AM

NDspeed

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what makes yur 55 a custom cab?

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:42 AM

bobbytnm

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We used to call that style of bottle opener a "church key" and it was a standard item in the glove box of most any vehicle. I don't remember ever using them to open tomato cans though...lol

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:57 AM

texan2004

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I found at least 4 of them in my F1 that had been sitting since 1969. It reminded me of how common they used to be befrore twist off bottle caps.

Jul 7, 2005 | 01:02 PM

Jag Red 54

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Custom cabs are cool: Stainless trim on rain gutter, arm rests, chrome vent strip under windshield and the best was the extra door lock on the driver door!

Jul 7, 2005 | 01:38 PM

NDspeed

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ohh okay..

i seriously doubt that the Army went that route. my truck is really basic.

but it does have an air box in it

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Jul 8, 2005 | 01:34 AM

sierraben

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I tried taking off the drip rail chrome strip on my 55 Custom cab.

Now I'm looking for a replacement.

If you can, just tape it off.

Jul 8, 2005 | 09:18 PM

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dylan1952

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If the trim is in good shape and not loose I agree with the others, just tape it. It may be a pain in the you know what in trying to put the trim back on after you have a nice paint job.

Dylan 1952

Jul 8, 2005 | 11:57 PM

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DGMFORD

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thanks

thanks everyone for the replies, I think I will just tape it off. thanks again.

Jul 9, 2005 | 02:48 AM

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It is not hard if you are shown how but if not the trim could get damaged as it can bend quite easily. Using the bottle opener is one of the few ways to remove it without damage.