Taco Box Resto

[twertsy]

Beginning the resto of the Taco box. Someone clue me in on how to remove the drawer trim? I don't want to mar it but it is ON there! Tried a punch on the inside edge to slide it off but that's not working

 

[Faisal]

Beginning the resto of the Taco box. Someone clue me in on how to remove the drawer trim? I don't want to mar it but it is ON there! Tried a punch on the inside edge to slide it off but that's not working

can you put some pictures ,maybe we can help

 

[Zeke]

Have you tried gentle heat? Heat will soften even epoxy.

 

[twertsy]

Finally weather is "ok" enough to get her outside and degrease/pressure wash. Here's a picture of the 1 trim piece I was able to remove. It didn't make it through removal. The pic of the trim mount area is after sanding a bit. There was a lot of muck/rust under the trim piece so I think I'm going to have to get all new. Now, a different problem. All drawers are out but one, which has a different slide. Anyone clue me in on how to release the drawer from this slide?

 

[crewchief888]

Finally weather is "ok" enough to get her outside and degrease/pressure wash. Here's a picture of the 1 trim piece I was able to remove. It didn't make it through removal. The pic of the trim mount area is after sanding a bit. There was a lot of muck/rust under the trim piece so I think I'm going to have to get all new. Now, a different problem. All drawers are out but one, which has a different slide. Anyone clue me in on how to release the drawer from this slide?

try removing the screws....

 

[twertsy]

Novel idea.

 

[zkling]

The drawer trim is a pain to remove, it is crimped on there. Usually you can slide it off with a few taps from a soft faced hammer to get it going. If that isn't enough you can feel the crimped spots on the back and use a J shaped hook to slightly pry it apart at that section. What year is that box? Just the one ball bearing slide? It's been discussed on here before, but I don't think they ever made a full ball bearing version of that box.

 

[turbowoodworker]

Why is that called a "taco box"?

 

[Syntax_Error]

Because they are shaped like a taco cart. There is storage in the back and on one side of the box making it accessible for working at the box from all sides. They are generally out in the open instead of up against a wall, for that reason. Only thing it needs to fill the discription is a multi colored umbrella on top and the condement rack.

 

[turbowoodworker]

Got it, thanks.

 

[espyking83]

Good luck, I'll be repainting mine in the Spring. Going with a completely different color.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

This is the key picture of the ones you posted. You need to remove those screws. The one in back, you need to line up with the hole so you can access it, then remove that one as well. Take them out on both sides, then you can lift the drawer up and out. Then unscrew the slides from the box and clean them.

 

[beemerguy]

My taco box resto.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

That's too purty to use!

 

[twertsy]

Very nice! Mine's getting powdercoated "blue-black"