I have repro running boards and moulding trim that I bought over 25 years ago and the instructions for attaching the trim disappeared ages ago. Does the inside and outside moulding go under the end pieces or does it butt against the ends? Also, how are the end pieces attached to the running board? The long pieces use clips that fit through slits in the running board but they don't seem to be very secure either. I'm wondering how the original trim was attached. Pictures would be great! Thanks.
Not mine but should be typical mopar .
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Thanks, that's what I thought but the pictures confirm it.
A T shows original configuration. Reproduction parts instructions I purchased from Missouri company said to cut outside piece to fit between their end trim. If familiar with wood working, I say the original ends are "coped" to mesh.
That's what I recall the lost instructions said but I think the ends can be contoured to the outside trim for a cleaner look and it just didn't look right to me that way when I laid the trim out. Also, I am not very comfortable with the way the clips are supposed to keep the outside trim in place. Having it under the ends would make it more secure.
Digging deeper into the archives; I recall the running board had slots on top surface that accepted tabs on the outside trim. This kept trim tightly secured when the trim bottom was folded over. Or maybe my memory is off. frank
Frank you are right about the slits in the running board to secure the clips but there isn't much material to fold under to secure the trim. I don't know if that is how the original trim was affixed to the running board. It would be nice to get a picture of the underside of an original running board to see what it looks like.
Here is the original side trim piece. I didn't remember the steel tab section sandwiched in the original trim. Sorry these are so late in coming. Also found the Instructions.
Just curious Frank , if you ever get interested in getting rid or those old pieces or trim . I need some bits and pieces to finish some missing areas . Old and crusty is fine , it will blend with rest . Tom
Thanks for all the input. I finished the running boards and they turned out nicely. I wound up butting the long pieces but it still looks good. There isn't enough material to "cope" the long pieces under the ends.
Russ T, I'm sure you did an excellent job.
Tom, when I decide to let these go, you'll be first in line. frank
Frank ; Thanks
Russ ; Here pic of bottom of a rusty piece of running board . It is Stainless Chrysler trim . It is wrong for my truck . You can see attachment piece in trim .
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Tom that is very interesting. That piece is replaced by the clip on the reproduction boards.