Replacing Roll Bar Stainless Trim L/R sides, How do you replace the roll bar stainless anodized trim? The top has a phillips head screw; however, the bottom has a clip/spacer. Options

[roberthbollinger]

I want to replace the anodized stainless roll bar trim on my 1973 914. The top has a philips head screw, however, the bottom has a clip/spacer that is no longer produced. Does the trim have adhesive to hold it in place? How can I avoid damaging the vinal sail panel and reinstall the new trim? How can I save the clip/spacer at the bottom of the trim?

Thank you, Bob Bollinger
Roberthbollinger@aol.com

[iankarr]

I want to replace the anodized stainless roll bar trim on my 1973 914. The top has a philips head screw, however, the bottom has a clip/spacer that is no longer produced. Does the trim have adhesive to hold it in place? How can I avoid damaging the vinal sail panel and reinstall the new trim? How can I save the clip/spacer at the bottom of the trim?

Thank you, Bob Bollinger
Roberthbollinger@aol.com

I just did this. Auto Atlanta sells the clips, but the stud is too short to get a nut on in the wheel well. Frustrating. I used a bolt through a right-sized washer that fits in the slot at the bottom of the trim. Used a little butyl to hold the bolt to the washer (jb weld would work better) and Bob’s your uncle. Note that the screw at the top has a spacer behind it so you don’t bend the trim when tightening.

[windforfun]

I want to replace the anodized stainless roll bar trim on my 1973 914. The top has a philips head screw, however, the bottom has a clip/spacer that is no longer produced. Does the trim have adhesive to hold it in place? How can I avoid damaging the vinal sail panel and reinstall the new trim? How can I save the clip/spacer at the bottom of the trim?

Thank you, Bob Bollinger
Roberthbollinger@aol.com

I just did this. Auto Atlanta sells the clips, but the stud is too short to get a nut on in the wheel well. Frustrating. I used a bolt through a right-sized washer that fits in the slot at the bottom of the trim. Used a little butyl to hold the bolt to the washer (jb weld would work better) and Bob’s your uncle. Note that the screw at the top has a spacer behind it so you don’t bend the trim when tightening.

Note that the spacer has one flat side & one cupped side. The later points out & the cup is for countersinking the screw. Also, for the bottom, use a nut (M4 IIRC) with a captive lock washer & a socket head with a swivel.