Deck Lid trim
#1
Deck Lid trim
Can anyone tell me where this Oldsmobile trim piece cam from. Can't find a repos anywhere. I'm curious of the year. This is my 72 Cutlass s which is a hodgepodge of 71 & 72 (shhhhh don't tell anyone) however this piece doesn't look to be either. It looks like from a 66 But I'm usually wrong about these things so I'm sure it's time to get schooled. Thx
#3
72, or 71? Or both? My '71 has that strip and it was my understanding it was for that year only. My '72 S doesn't have it nor does it have the mounting holes.
To the best of my knowledge they're not repro'd, and I haven't seen many available for sale. They seem to suffer typical corrosion issues over time. I did manage to find a good driver quality one in Portland a couple years ago.
To the best of my knowledge they're not repro'd, and I haven't seen many available for sale. They seem to suffer typical corrosion issues over time. I did manage to find a good driver quality one in Portland a couple years ago.
#5
Smash72 (OP)'s car seems to be a mix of the two years. Best I can tell, my '71 with that strip is all original. My '72 without that strip has a '71 interior and engine but the trunklid appears to be original.
I've never done any research to establish whether it actually is a one year only item.
#6
Interesting...I took a look through the "Vehicle Information Kits" available through the GM Heritage Center. Unfortunately each kit is missing numerous pages which might contain the definitive answers, for example about 70 pages of "Sales Points" missing from the 1972 kit. There doesn't appear to be any consistency between the kits as to what's included (ie Model Identification photos and diagrams) which doesn't help either.
But...
The 1972 model identification guide shows the OLDSMOBILE chrome strip quite clearly on the base two door Cutlass (F-87) only. The F-85, four door and S models don't display the strip.
The 1971 model identification guide only shows the 442; it's missing the other models which are included in the '72 manual. But...wayyyy down in the Owner's Manual section on changing a tire, it appears to show a 1971 car with the trim strip on the decklid.
No sign of it in the 1970 information kit.
So I think it can be safely assumed that the strip was used for both 71 and 72. Just a question of what models got it and which didn't.
But...
The 1972 model identification guide shows the OLDSMOBILE chrome strip quite clearly on the base two door Cutlass (F-87) only. The F-85, four door and S models don't display the strip.
The 1971 model identification guide only shows the 442; it's missing the other models which are included in the '72 manual. But...wayyyy down in the Owner's Manual section on changing a tire, it appears to show a 1971 car with the trim strip on the decklid.
No sign of it in the 1970 information kit.
So I think it can be safely assumed that the strip was used for both 71 and 72. Just a question of what models got it and which didn't.
#11
Well I have two 72s both vins prove that. The one is a Cutlass s no trim piece no holes on the deck lid. My other 72 has this trim piece and the holes obviously. But the PO has added 71 parts especially interior. I've never seen this trim piece in any book or sales brochure so can I assume this to maybe be a 71 deck lid from your standard Cutlass not a Cutlass s I dont mind it but it is a little dull and doesn't shine up like chrome. Wonder if it's worth getting chromed and how it would look.
#12
What I couldn't find any reference to is what cars got it and which didn't. Whether it was a trim option selected by the customer, randomly applied by the dealer or factory, only on certain models...I don't know.
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html
#13
I owned a 72' Cutlass (with the 442 option pkg) in high school
It did not come with that trim piece. I always thought of that trim piece as a '71 only application
Last edited by capstoneclub; March 25th, 2017 at 09:23 PM.
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#16
Gotta love GM in the 70's no rhyme or reason to anything. The build sheets showing up behind seats and stuff still crack me up. It's like a treasure hunt. Never found either one of mine. Also some of the vin number nonsense year to year most likely will never figure out some of this stuff adds to there charm IMO
#17
Real quick this deck lid did have a wing attached which I removed and patched. Probably not much help though I think they were a option in 71 dealer option only in 72 however anyone could have installed it over the last 45yrs. There's no numbers on these wings are there. Still have mine sitting in the trunk I plan to paint it same as car in case I ever sell. I just won't put it on don't like them.
#18
'72 Cutlass has no trim on deck lid, but '72 Cutlass 'S' , has thin narrow trim along lid and over tail lights and end of quarter panel, same as '70 & '71 442, As per parts book 743A. 8700872 & 8700873-4 & 8700868-9. Should be small screw holes under lid to attach trim.
#19
'72 Cutlass has no trim on deck lid, but '72 Cutlass 'S' , has thin narrow trim along lid and over tail lights and end of quarter panel, same as '70 & '71 442, As per parts book 743A. 8700872 & 8700873-4 & 8700868-9. Should be small screw holes under lid to attach trim.
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