RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 I've got no idea what i did with the oem moldings twenty years ago, so I bought a set of new moldings. And I'd really hate to bend them installing them wrong. I am familiar with the thread on removing it with that cool tool, but have no info on the install. So what's the trick fellas? EDIT: After searching my mostly useless assembly manual, I have more questions than before. How in the world are the drip rail molding and boomerang molding connected? The book is of no help to me. Is this connection pretty critical or can the two moldings be off a bit and hidden by the angled connector? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 Use the RidgeRunner (TM) tool to both remove and install, IIRC. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 I couldnt find that post ,pictures may not be there anyway ,i will see if i can find the instal tool i made ,it was very simple Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 Very simple, I just installed them on Craig's car. Just center it over the the drip rail and the boomerang and roll it in. 1 Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 Don't even think about using any kind of tool since it's angled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 Use a screw to secure it, not a rivet 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 That joint has to be put on by hand ,it just slips over the quarter window trim and the drip rail ,dont even use a rubber hammer because that will dent it also . The tool i made for installing tbe roof rail trim worked great but i must have sent it to someone ,i get some time i will make a few ,they were easy to make Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 Hurry up with making them:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 I can only build a few ,you should pop out a few Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 Made up a quicky instal tool ,just has masking tape on the back but fuzzy velcro would work best to keep away scratches ,but this works great . Still have a removal tool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 11, 2019 Thank you Jim for being an outstanding guy who helps the Mustang community. 3 Caseyrhe, mwye0627 and Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 12, 2019 Ok, now for the $64,000 question: does the drip molding/ elbow connector/ dog leg - boomerang molding need to be installed before the quarter glass? It looks to me the connector elbow needs to be mounted under the glass molding. Without markings, how do I tell which elbow connector is left and right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted April 12, 2019 48 minutes ago, RPM said: Ok, now for the $64,000 question: does the drip molding/ elbow connector/ dog leg - boomerang molding need to be installed before the quarter glass? It looks to me the connector elbow needs to be mounted under the glass molding. Without markings, how do I tell which elbow connector is left and right? start shuffling back 3 steps, as waltz across is Texas playing in the background 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted April 12, 2019 It has to go under the rubber chanel ,if i remember right it goes in before the window 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 12, 2019 Figures... So which connector is left and which is right? Mine have no markings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 12, 2019 You can tell by the angle. It's kinda like the difference between your left and right shoes, you just have to look at them :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted April 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, mustangstofear said: You can tell by the angle. It's kinda like the difference between your left and right shoes, you just have to look at them :) But what if you have two left feet, like I do? 1 1 RPM and Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 12, 2019 Well, then you're screwed LOL. 1 Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted April 12, 2019 4 hours ago, mustangstofear said: You can tell by the angle. It's kinda like the difference between your left and right shoes, you just have to look at them :) With your glasses on of course and for sure before 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted April 12, 2019 Good advice :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 13, 2019 The USPS lied to you Jim, they arrived today! Thanks Jimmy, you're the best. 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted April 14, 2019 Did it work on the new trim ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 14, 2019 Absolutely! Worked like a charm, snapped it right in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted April 14, 2019 Ford must have used somthing like this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/13/2019 at 5:21 PM, RPM said: The USPS lied to you Jim, they arrived today! Thanks Jimmy, you're the best. In absolute agreement here in regards to "being the best". I used his plans in building my rotisserie and I thank him every time I load the rotisserie mounted car onto a trailer for transportation. It's secure and it ain't tipping over. Thank you, Jimmy!!! 2 Ridge Runner and Midlife reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites