How to remove molding at rear edge of vinyl top

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rich006

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This is the molding that goes from the bottom of the C pillar then across the Dutchman panel. At the C pillar there is a screw. Farther back there are a couple of plastic clips. But about an inch forward of the corner, there's something keeping the molding on. What is it and how do I get it off? (What I'm talking about is right at the bottom edge of this picture.)

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If I remember correctly they are held in by clips which are attached with nuts from below. I do not recall any of them being different, but it's been awhile.
 
Clips hold the trim on. They are screwed into the car. Get a trim removal tool are carefully pry the trim off
 
ab7fh said:
they are held in by clips which are attached with nuts from below
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Yep. They are really obvious if you look up from inside the trunk. There are 7 of those going across the Dutchman panel and 6 of the plastic clips that mount onto the "nail heads" at the base of the C pillars. EDIT: The previous numbers are wrong. In case anyone is counting, on each side (C pillar) there are actually 3 plastic clips and one screw-in clip, and on the back there are 4 plastic clips and 5 screw-in clips. So the total is 10 plastic and 7 screw-in (1974 Dart).
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And here's a close-up of one of the plastic clips:
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I remember with mine I had to pry up gently when I found the clip, then with something rigid and thin pop the clip. It took me a while because mine was full of silicone and scale rust junk.
 
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