I'm restoring a 72 Old Cutlass, 2 door hardtop and have most of the parts rounded up. But missing one piece of molding..... Looking for the short piece of molding that goes on the right rear panel between the door and the wheelwell.

 

Is this a body side molding you're talking about? The piece that that's supposed to absorb door dings? Also, you need to be more specific about 2 door hardtop. Is it a Cutlass Supreme (notchback) or Cutlass S (fastback). The two body styles used different side moldings on the rear quarter.

 

AlanR Thanks for the suggestion, Yes it is the side molding to prevent door dings. and it is the Cutlass S. I'll take some pictures today and post to guarantee to everyone what I'm talking about.
Richey

 

http://picasaweb.google.com/gunfight...qP585CAKA#Here is a web site with pics of my cutlass showing missing molding on right side..Bill

 

 

How long is the piece you need and how wide is it? Here is what I have:

 

I have a set as well. Mine is just the stainless steel, there is no rubber in the middle. Let me know.

Joe

 

If I remember correctly the rubber insert is just glued on. My Dad bought 2 1972 Cutlass S coupes. One had the rubber insert moldings on the side, the other had just the stainless. I didn't like either molding. Personally I found they were put in the wrong place to catch most door dings. I think they were more ornamental than effective, so I ditched them on my car. If you do this, you'll also have to grind off the metal posts that hold the clips. I don't miss those things, and my car's not a driver anymore either. It stays well away from things that scratch or dent. Those moldings were also a PITA to keep clean and bright in the winter, even with frequent washings. 70's cars were bad for rust in a lot of areas, and these side moldings did tend to trap crud underneath and create pain bubbling that was not easy to fix without taking everything off. Anyway, that's just my opinion of these things. Trim shops should be able to fix you up with the rubber inserts and glue them in.

 

Tex and Joe, I'll have to get back out to the barn and get a measurment... not sure. Did spend the weekend helping the real body man pull all the molding, badges,etc and start the repairs..and ended up with a little more rust that originally thought....but we suffered through a longer weekend and still a little behind. looking to under coat next Sunday and paint the following... I think time wise and planning wise we're definitly going with the side molding... we did break one of the Cutlass front fender badges, but I think I have found a source.. Thanks for the inputs I'll post a measuremnt and maybe a picture of the molding from the left side some time this week. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Richey

 

Here are pictures taken from left molding. approx 15 3/4 in and looks like 2 white paint stripes on the molding(glare makes it look black) Not black rubber.... might be old wax... I have also added pciture taken of backside showing screw attachment on front end of molding...

Left side molding from 1972 OLDS Cutlass 2 door hartop

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Thanks for the replies. Ive found and ordered my missing molding!!
Richey

 

Where did you find your moldings. My husband wants to replace the door ding guard molding. It runs down the the whole side..right and left.

 

These aren't reproduced. If you want OEM parts I'd try Eric (jensenracing77) I know he just came into a whole crapload of Cutlass parts recently and would likely have them. The other guys on this site who you could check with are John (2blu442) in Medford Oregon, or Scott (Oldspackrat) in Ohio.