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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Goose
Man..what do you call those things?
Looks like a door trim removal tool to me.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Rose
Looks like a door trim removal tool to me.
That's what I have always called them. They can be purchased from any of the major tool companies (expensive) such as Snap-On, Mac Tools etc...or any local parts store such as O'reilly or Napa and I believe Harbor Frieght has them. I have a really old one from the 70s (wooden handled) that I use to pop large weeds out of the yard too.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ChevyMgr
One of these or something similar will make the removal of the clips much easier. Most parts stores or ebay have them.

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Hey...THANKS A LOT for suggesting this tool. I didn't know such a thing existed, but it should make changing the front lights MUCH EASIER!!!
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Question where can I get one of those?!?

Originally Posted by ChevyMgr
One of these or something similar will make the removal of the clips much easier. Most parts stores or ebay have them.

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does anyone have a link to where I can buy the tool pictured? I checked my local Auto Zone and they have none...what is the exact name of the tool?
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Question oh...here's one.

Originally Posted by ChevyMgr
One of these or something similar will make the removal of the clips much easier. Most parts stores or ebay have them.

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Oh, I just found something on ebay, but I am thinking it looks slightly different than the one pictured previously in this thread...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cal-H...QQcmdZViewItem
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Question anyone?

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Oh, I just found something on ebay, but I am thinking it looks slightly different than the one pictured previously in this thread...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cal-H...QQcmdZViewItem
anyone know if this would work for removing the plastic tabs in the wheel well?!?
Old Dec 9, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ChevyMgr
That's what I have always called them. They can be purchased from any of the major tool companies (expensive) such as Snap-On, Mac Tools etc...or any local parts store such as O'reilly or Napa and I believe Harbor Frieght has them. I have a really old one from the 70s (wooden handled) that I use to pop large weeds out of the yard too.
What a similar situation. My wife stole my wooden handle tool years ago
and uses it to pop weeds out of the lawn and garden area.....LOL

Cajun / Al
Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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Ya, needle nose tend to rip the crap out of the plugs........lone of my foglights crapped out a few days ago guess I'll be looking for that tack puller...silverstars..look great but don't last for crap


Any other options that give a similar look?



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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ymerej_mortsdnil
anyone know if this would work for removing the plastic tabs in the wheel well?!?
Yes it will work. The fasteners are called Chrismas Tree fasteners, given their shape viewed upside down. I bought that tool at AutoZone for $5, and had to ask because it was on a floorstand instead of the tool section. Its a commonplace tool that no parts store should be without.



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