eyebrow trim

69-Sguy · 06-04-2007, 09:47 AM

Anyone know how the fender mounted eyebrow trim is removed on a 69 cutlass? I'm getting them all re-chromed but can't figure this one out. The Fisher body manual doesn't even have it.

2blu442 · 06-04-2007, 06:30 PM

You need to use a socket with an extension and go from inside the engine compartment between the headlight and fender to remove speed nuts, maybe 7/16 in size. I believe there will be 4 of them, 2 on the top and 2 on the side. If you work the extension/socket around you'll bump into them. John

joe_padavano · 06-04-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blu442

You need to use a socket with an extension and go from inside the engine compartment between the headlight and fender to remove speed nuts, maybe 7/16 in size. I believe there will be 4 of them, 2 on the top and 2 on the side. If you work the extension/socket around you'll bump into them. John

By the way, the reason the Fisher Body Manual doesn't show this trim is because all sheetmetal forward of the firewall is covered in the Chassis Service Manual. It is covered there.

69-Sguy · 06-05-2007, 07:53 AM

Thanks guys, you were right. They were just a pain to get to, I guess I needed to get in there more. Off they go to get re-chromed!!!

Mark

ragtopqueen · 06-10-2007, 06:50 PM

It's like looking at my own car!! was that the original color? we just repainted and changed for the first time to a deeper red...I have to get a few pics to post..

69-Sguy · 06-12-2007, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ragtopqueen

It's like looking at my own car!! was that the original color? we just repainted and changed for the first time to a deeper red...I have to get a few pics to post..

I don't think it was the origional color, where there was peeling inside the door jams it was a darkish green. I like this better. Definately post yours too, I would love to see it.

Taz · 08-06-2007, 04:05 PM

I just joined and this is probably too late but I'll mention it anyway. The trim along the top of the fenders, around the windshield and rear window are stainless. You should only need to be buff and polish them to restore the finish. They do need to be removed though. Good looking car!
Taz

The_Jeremiah · 10-02-2007, 10:13 PM

speaking of which, i need to do that to, i was wondering if it would be easier to just take the fenders off ? because one piece is broken and im gonna get a friend to fix the rust holes in the bottom, so the trim around the wheel well needs to come off to. does anyone know how to take the fender completely off?
thanks

joe_padavano · 10-03-2007, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Taz

I just joined and this is probably too late but I'll mention it anyway. The trim along the top of the fenders, around the windshield and rear window are stainless. You should only need to be buff and polish them to restore the finish. They do need to be removed though. Good looking car!
Taz

Correct, however the original question was about the plated pot-metal trim on the leading edge of the front fenders.

06-04-2007, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
69-Sguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 14	eyebrow trim Anyone know how the fender mounted eyebrow trim is removed on a 69 cutlass? I'm getting them all re-chromed but can't figure this one out. The Fisher body manual doesn't even have it. __________________ Go topless and feel the breeze

06-04-2007, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 926	You need to use a socket with an extension and go from inside the engine compartment between the headlight and fender to remove speed nuts, maybe 7/16 in size. I believe there will be 4 of them, 2 on the top and 2 on the side. If you work the extension/socket around you'll bump into them. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

06-05-2007, 07:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
69-Sguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 14	Thanks guys, you were right. They were just a pain to get to, I guess I needed to get in there more. Off they go to get re-chromed!!! Mark __________________ Go topless and feel the breeze

10-02-2007, 10:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
The_Jeremiah Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 248	fenders speaking of which, i need to do that to, i was wondering if it would be easier to just take the fenders off ? because one piece is broken and im gonna get a friend to fix the rust holes in the bottom, so the trim around the wheel well needs to come off to. does anyone know how to take the fender completely off? thanks __________________ 69 Cutlass 4 door. Built 350 inside, grandma's grocery getter outside. Best sleeper in disguise.

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06-10-2007, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
ragtopqueen Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: rome, ny Posts: 5	It's like looking at my own car!! was that the original color? we just repainted and changed for the first time to a deeper red...I have to get a few pics to post..

08-06-2007, 04:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Taz Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 24	I just joined and this is probably too late but I'll mention it anyway. The trim along the top of the fenders, around the windshield and rear window are stainless. You should only need to be buff and polish them to restore the finish. They do need to be removed though. Good looking car! Taz