body moldings

dmcmahon · October 30th, 2002, 12:27 PM

I have a 72 cutlass convertible that I am restoring. Any advice on what to do with the original (drilled in) body side moldings? I have all the pieces, but the fastening clips are old/worn out. Is it better/easier to just bail on the mechanical fastening type and go with a stick on replacement? Either way what are the best sources for both?

crank.it · April 5th, 2003, 05:29 AM

hi dmc-I just recently bought a 72 convert,all my body moulding was gone,I dont know wether i like it with none or try to find some,I really don't know what it had?wheel wells,hood lip,trunk lip??but most of the ones Isee have some type of chrome,do you know what they came with??

dmcmahon · April 7th, 2003, 10:03 AM

My 72 came with a fairly full complement of moldings- lower chrome rocker panel trim; door edge and body side ; hood and trunk lip;

crank.it · April 9th, 2003, 02:18 AM

dmcmahon-I think its a personal thing as far as resale then original will leave you with a better price,but if your gonna keep the car forever and money is tight then stick on,you can always put the original back on later,but then the sticky stuff will cause a paint job,well tough choice.....crank.it

68 cutlass · October 22nd, 2005, 01:31 PM

im sure u can get the clips thru www.yearone.com
im trying to locate the wheel well trim for a 68 cutlass conv.

clloyd · June 26th, 2006, 08:52 PM

I am using trim adhesive foam pads from 3M

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October 30th, 2002, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmcmahon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2	I have a 72 cutlass convertible that I am restoring. Any advice on what to do with the original (drilled in) body side moldings? I have all the pieces, but the fastening clips are old/worn out. Is it better/easier to just bail on the mechanical fastening type and go with a stick on replacement? Either way what are the best sources for both?

April 5th, 2003, 05:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
crank.it Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10	hi dmc-I just recently bought a 72 convert,all my body moulding was gone,I dont know wether i like it with none or try to find some,I really don't know what it had?wheel wells,hood lip,trunk lip??but most of the ones Isee have some type of chrome,do you know what they came with??

April 7th, 2003, 10:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
dmcmahon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2	My 72 came with a fairly full complement of moldings- lower chrome rocker panel trim; door edge and body side ; hood and trunk lip;

April 9th, 2003, 02:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
crank.it Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10	dmcmahon-I think its a personal thing as far as resale then original will leave you with a better price,but if your gonna keep the car forever and money is tight then stick on,you can always put the original back on later,but then the sticky stuff will cause a paint job,well tough choice.....crank.it

October 22nd, 2005, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
68 cutlass Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4	im sure u can get the clips thru www.yearone.com im trying to locate the wheel well trim for a 68 cutlass conv.

June 26th, 2006, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
clloyd Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 24	I am using trim adhesive foam pads from 3M