Header panel trim

[Muncher]

Not sure if that's the exact term for it but I want to remove this chrome peice and switch it out with a black one. I'm told it's just screws or bolts holding it in. Anyone know where I can get just a plain black one and also what the chrome is worth?

[eaglescout526]

You’ll need 87-90 Renix ones hat came in a different color. Black ones are a little hard to come by. There may be one of the two as NOS. 

[Muncher]

41 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

You’ll need 87-90 Renix ones hat came in a different color. Black ones are a little hard to come by. There may be one of the two as NOS. 

I don't even mind if it's a different color then black I could just paint it. But I know a lot of people like the chrome and would hate to have to paint over it

[Pete M]

they are hex head screws that take (I think) a 9/32 socket.

 

[neohic]

Chrome trim in good shape is a bit tough to find ESPECIALLY around the corner marker lights. I’d try and keep them chrome and sell them if you can. 

[Muncher]

2 hours ago, neohic said:

Chrome trim in good shape is a bit tough to find ESPECIALLY around the corner marker lights. I’d try and keep them chrome and sell them if you can. 

How much do they go for? Its like literally perfect condition 

[neohic]

1 hour ago, Muncher said:

How much do they go for? Its like literally perfect condition 

Not a whole lot... just difficult to find. 

[strictlyxjs]

Pretty sure those strips are stainless steel not chrome. You should be able to sand them and paint them.

[Pete M]

I imagine shipping those things might be a bit of a challenge.  maybe a super long cardboard tube?  abs tube?

 

as for a black one, gotta find the yards that have the older Jeeps.   

[Muncher]

52 minutes ago, Pete M said:

I imagine shipping those things might be a bit of a challenge.  maybe a super long cardboard tube?  abs tube?

 

as for a black one, gotta find the yards that have the older Jeeps.   

I shipped a center console before so it wouldn't be to weird. Think I'm just going to paint it though 

[AZJeff]

14 hours ago, Muncher said:

I shipped a center console before so it wouldn't be to weird. Think I'm just going to paint it though 

In order to sucessfully paint those pieces, (which are made from stainless steel, as others have pointed out), you will need to scuff up the surface a bit to get good paint adhesion.   A "Scotch Brite" pad works really well.   Unfortunately, that would make them less valuable if you decide later to sell them.....