Reinstalling lower door moulding / rocker on a w123 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

bamba · #1 12-06-2010, 03:50 PM

Greetings,

I'm having difficulty reinstalling the moulding / rocker (not sure what it's referred to) that runs along the bottom of the doors on my 85 TD. At salvage yards, I have seen these little white rectangular clips that appear to slide into the moulding, and then snap into the holes on the door. Yet, when doing a search on the forums, I have heard people refer to small red pieces with a flange that must also be used. I am not quite sure what to think. I have found a few threads that refer to rocker panel and moulding installation, but have not seen any photos of this trim piece or the associated clips. In addition, my piece has two non-plastic pieces on it. It has a threaded piece of hardware on the rearward end (Photo 5) and a rusty metal clip on the forward end (Photo 6, next post). I wonder if these are original material, or a rig-job made by the PO.

I think part of my problem is my ignorance of the proper terminology. I have taken several photos of the panel and assorted clips that might be used.

Photo 1: The location of the missing moulding piece.
Photo 2: The moulding piece.
Photo 3: Two possible clips, white and red.
Photo 4: White clip inserted into the groove.
Photo 5: Threaded hardware, at rearward side of moulding.
Photo 6: Metal clip at frontward side of moulding (next post).

I'd appreciate some input on (a) clarifying the proper terminology, (b) indicating the correct clips that are necessary, and (c) recommending a proper installation procedure. I want to clean up the rust and reinstall this panel before winter gets really bad -- snow is already falling here in Cleveland, as you can see...

Thanks.