> There is a nut that holds the trim ring around the
> grill half that I can't
> figure out how to get to (actually there are two,
> but a previous owner was
> kind enough to leave the top one off for me). The
> one I can't get to is on
> the fender side on the bottom. I can feel the nut,
> but I can't get
> anything to it to be able to loosen it. Is it
> necessary to remove the
> bumper to get to it? or is there some other trick?
Alas, there is no trick. The bumper must come off.
Actually, you want to do this anyway to take off the
chrome/rubber mouldings between the fender and the
bumper. You'll get a much better paint job that way.
Same with the rear bumper.
> Also, the strips that run from front to back along
> the fenders and doors,
There are a nut and bolt at each end of the doors.
The center section is held on by compression clips.
After unbolting, gentle prying will pop the trim off.
Carefully tape these compression fittings when
painting, and they can be re-used.
The trunk and front fenders are similar. There are
bolts wherever there is access. i.e., inside the
trunk and up in the front fender well. The remainder
is held on by compression clips. On the front
fenders, the front fender liner panels (between the
bumper and front wheel) need to come out to get access
to the bolts at the front of the fender.
Good luck with your paint job.
Chris H.
60 NY T&C
66 Crown Convertible
66 LeBaron
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