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How do I re-mount the upper door strips on my 1500 HL - I have fitted the correct clips as supplied by Rimmers, but can’t slide on the strips - any ideas ?

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Barry (46entry)

Triumph 1500 FWD. REX508K
(Sienna)

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Dolomite 1500HL . SNN147R
1956 Rover 90
1958 Morris 1000
1971 Viva HC 1159
1964 Hillman Imp DeLuxe
1963 Ford Cortina 1200 2 Door

Current Daily Driver
Peugeot 5008

Are you talking about the chrome strips just below the windows? If so, you don't slide them on, you hook the top on and give it a light tap.

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1997 TVR Chimaera 450

No, it’s the strips halfway down the doors

Tks for the reply

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Barry (46entry)

Triumph 1500 FWD. REX508K
(Sienna)

Previous
Dolomite 1500HL . SNN147R
1956 Rover 90
1958 Morris 1000
1971 Viva HC 1159
1964 Hillman Imp DeLuxe
1963 Ford Cortina 1200 2 Door

Current Daily Driver
Peugeot 5008

Same applies.

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Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years. ... Still Sprintless.

Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.


1997 TVR Chimaera 450

Maybe a bit more than a light tap.

Many Thanks all, will get the mallet out tomorrow !

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Barry (46entry)

Triumph 1500 FWD. REX508K
(Sienna)

Previous
Dolomite 1500HL . SNN147R
1956 Rover 90
1958 Morris 1000
1971 Viva HC 1159
1964 Hillman Imp DeLuxe
1963 Ford Cortina 1200 2 Door

Current Daily Driver
Peugeot 5008

I think a mallet may be a bit excessive. I usually use the palm of my hand.

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Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years. ... Still Sprintless.

Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.


1997 TVR Chimaera 450

I've only just noticed that this thread was in the "How do I fix it?" section of the forum so I've moved it here as the OP was asking for help and advice rather than offering it.

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Yup, they should just pop into place.

I'm not sure what the general consensus is on here, re corrosion protection, but mine have been off a few times and each time they go back on I'm certain to smear a bit of waxoyle, or silicone or grease (whatever is to hand) through the holes in the doors where the plastic clip goes.

Thought I'd mention it in case it helps!