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Old 08-12-2010, 05:43 PM
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Used this little trick today as a matter of fact -- when working on these old pieces of crap (said lovingly) lots of times the trim screw holes are worn out - and that leads to loose trim - or rattles etc. Yeah - you can buy "oversize screws" but who has them when you need them?

So....... I drill out the holes (even the good ones anymore and do this just as a matter of course to every hole) and shove the proper size plastic expansion anchor in the hole - then attach the trim. The screw will hold tight - and won't loosen on you!


I'm tellin ya this guy knows his shzt!!! Greg I told Tony we had to get your butt out for dinner this year at SEMA !! I have to hear how many more tricks you have!!!!!
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:16 PM
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Dinner -- you bet!

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