Help Removing Trim 1966 Galaxie

[Idaho Chris]

I know it is held on with clips, I'm just not sure how to remove it without damage. Anyone with experience or knowledge about how to remove the lower body trim on 3rd gen Galaxies? Oh, and likewise how to remove the "Galaxie" lettering. Thanks.

 

[Hemikiller]

This should help out

 

[Idaho Chris]

Thanks Dennis. I have a copy of that which is indeed helpful.

I guess I just carefully pry off the letters?

The rocker panel trim is the real question. Once it is snapped into the fasteners that are riveted to the body, how do I remove it without damage?

 

[midlife]

For letters and emblems which are attached to barrel nuts, use of dental floss behind the emblem can usually remove it from the inserted nut.

 

[Hemikiller]

Dental floss or fishing line for the letters.

The quarter trim looks like two clips with nuts and a bunch of sealant coated screws

Once you get the nuts off the rocker trim retainers, the plastic clips are usually pull up and pop out at the top, or down and pop out the bottom.

I don't have a '66 manual for the full size cars, Forel offers them in PDF downloads for $17.00. They have nicer illustrations than the MPC.

https://fordmanuals.com/product/1966-ford-and-mercury-shop-manual/

 

[donkost]

By the way, beautiful car, you really don't see many of those any longer. Had a buddy with one in the early 1980's. Looks to be in great condition. Are you removing these items for some sort of bodywork? 390 in it perhaps?