FJ62 Molding

[Lanetl]

I'm trying to find a replacement for the knee high molding. It looks like this is a common aftermarket piece that was put on at the dealership. It is riveted in. My paint is in good shape so I don't want to remove it and paint it. Is there something out there that I could place over it? Any ideas?

Thanks,
Lance

 

[Lanetl]

bump

 

[Saucerman]

You can remove it but sometimes the plastic clips break so if you do remove the trim treat it gingerly. Not sure what your end game is here but I have never seen any kind of cover. That doesn’t mean there isn’t something out there though.

 

[cooney]

Are you looking to remove it all together? Or find replacement molding?

 

[php74]

Auto Molding-Body Side Molding-Wheel Well Molding-Door Edge Guard : Trim-Gard

Trim-Gard (aka Trim-Guard) manufactures Auto Molding, Body Side Molding, Wheel Well Molding and Door Edge Guard.

www.trim-gard.com

Or JC Whitney (if they’re still around)

A quick Google search of auto side molding brought up quite a few options. Good luck!

 

[SteveH]

Your choices are to leave it, remove it and plug the holes with stainless screws (or JB Weld and touch them up with white paint), or wait until you repaint the truck completely and fix it at that time. I think covering it will make it worse or more prone to rusting.

It's a 'period piece' that should likely just stay as it is, until you rehab the whole truck and weld over the holes and repaint.

 

[Lanetl]

Thanks for all of the replies. I actually ended up finding a molding that is almost exactly the same. I was thinking I might end up popping it out and replacing it. I think I will only do it if I can get the rivets to line up. I am not sure if the holes are pre-made or if I can place them wherever.