Thanks Dads50. Now that the engine overhaul is done and back in he truck, I'm starting to work on both the interior and exterior. I'm glad I removed those strips. The bottom edge of the doors behind those strips was moderately rusty, but fixable. Also had to work on the corner drain pockets behind the seat. Seems like those pockets collect a lot of junk. Can't remember if I asked you before, but did you put a new bed kit in yours? If so, did you go with a simple kit or a fancy kit?