jjstang 51 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 Been told to use a can opener to remove these. I've poke at it a little but not sure exactly sure how to. Which end of the opener to use, pry from the top or bottom, and what other tricks you know. TIA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 The bottom needs to swing out away from body, I started at the back and worked towards front. Used a flat head screw driver to "Un-snap" from bottom then pulled outward with finger tips Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shep69 149 Report post Posted June 6, 2016 I did the same as Caseyrhe. I ended up cutting the bottle opener in half for easier access . I also used a small piece of rubber to protect the mouldings as I plan on re using it. Worked a treat. 1 DavidEvory reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manley 13 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 I used the flat end of a can opener with masking tape wrapped around it. I started at the front and pried gently at the bottom side, moving back and forth along the edge until the end finally popped loose. Then I just worked my way back, removing the moulding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 This should help. 3 manley, fvike and Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjstang 51 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 I think I need to cut one half too. Can't seem to get in there enough to get a grip. My wife won't let me cut our's up, so I have to another...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjstang 51 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 Nice video, probably has taken it off before. Mine seems to be stuck on pretty good. Can't seem to get it started. I'm afraid of damaging it.Will keep working on it, slowly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 You need a good heavy bottle opener , a cheap flimsy one will just bend the little tab .Start at the very end ,not the middle and go a bout 1 1/2 inch at a time and do not try to lift it all at once . and wrap the opener in masking tape as stated to keep from scratching the stailess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 sometimes you need two openers at the same time to spread the load a little . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 I see a new tool that needs to be built Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 18, 2016 First of all .just let me say ...PATTEN PENDING ...HAHA! I had some 1 1/2 16 gauge made a few bends and found an old screw driver and cut the end off. I welded the piece to the screw driver and tried it ,it needed a 45 * bend in the screw driver to clear the door and the quarter .This is a 64 1/2 ,a 69 will be easier .It works perfect but i think i will glue some vinyl inside to help keep dents away ..Took 25 minutes to make . My molding was all bent up ,but i didn't make any more dents .Who knows ,It may even open a beer ! 1 JayEstes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 You need to market those Ridge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Necessity is a mother. Oops. is the mother of invention. $25 sounds like a good price point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shep69 149 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 I'm surprised it's not made from fibreglass Ridge LOL 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 I tried it on my 67 Fast back and the molding popped off with out a mark ,then i tried it on my 78 Ford pick up ,it has the same type molding but it is made of aluminum .It came off with out a mark .I just may have to make a few . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Put me down for 1 lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 You need a marketing guy Jim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 I thought it was being handled by RPM Industries ?? Well ,it turns out the 69-70 is a different molding from the 65-68 .I made a new one this morning .The 69 -70 is wider at the bottom lip so i had to make the new one with a wider at the hook . It pops the molding off easier than the 65-68 one does .Didn't leave a mark on the molding . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Sign me up for a 69 tool Ridge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Yep the 69-70 tool for me as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 I have three .I used an old nut driver set i had here and never use ...but you know i will need it now HAHA. If you start at the ends and work towards the turn ,the trim just falls off .I would still use some masking tape on the top just to keep from scratching the molding ,although i did polish the edges .They sort of look like a razor . 1 sandyoh2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Question of the day... How much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 OOH! $10,000 at least HAHA. $20 plus shipping ? I may need to buy another set of nut drivers HAHA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 If you closer at the church key you can see I had several layers of tape on it to keep from damaging the moldings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 19, 2016 Better go buy some more screwdrivers Jim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
