Allan R

???? There's no arrow in the picture.

Newsmobile69

I just checked, there a 2 rather small black ones, to the left of the door handle and the lock. If you still can't see it I'll try it again in yellow when I get back home.
Anyway, it's the long piece that starts right above the "Ninety Eight " lettering and goes all the way up to the door.

Newsmobile69

Allan R

That's body side molding. Specific for Ninety Eight only. Donor cars - 1971-1976 2 Door Ninety Eights only.

MDchanic

Allan, the Parts Manual is a bit dense on this question, but I believe that the moulding he wants is 1973 Olds 98 coupe only.
Other years have similar lines, but I believe that the actual mouldings are different (for instance, '74 had rear impact-absorbing bumpers).

How bad are they, Newsmobile? Stainless mouldings can be straightened more or less perfectly with some effort.

- Eric

Newsmobile69

I was afraid it would be 73 only...


They are actually very good, but the problem that the last one or two inches or so right before the door "fell" off a couple of days ago (the picture was taken before). Probably no big deal for most people, but otherwise the car is in great condition and the missing piece sticks out like a sore thumb. Maybe I can put it together with another broken piece of anybody has one lying around for some reason, until I find a replacement.

Allan R

Yes, that's why I suggested 2 door donor cars only. I looked at the parts manual (Group 12.116) and it says the molding is the same for 71-73, unless I'm reading that wrong. Possibly a different length for 74-76? I think I'm right though that the molding is the same even on the 74-76. I don't think the energy absorbing bumpers factor into the sheet metal, the plastic bumper fillers take up that slack, and if you look at 74-76, the body spear actually extends over that filler a bit.

Someone who would know is John. (AKA 76Regency) on this site. He is a 98 nut.

The molding is broken from what I remember in his first post.

Newsmobile69

Thx for your help once again.
But just one last thing for now: In case one would want to cut off a piece of some other molding as a temporary solution until I find the real deal, do all other GM moldings from 71-76 have the same general shape and width or would it have to be only full size/only Olds/ or even only 98's?

Allan R

No, IIRC the moldings are not all the same. Ninety Eight side moldings were unique to the car. I seriously don't think you could cut a piece off another molding and have it come anywhere close to matching or lining up. I'll send John a PM and ask him to weigh in on this issue. He may also be able to help you source out a replacement molding, as he knows a lot of the B Body groups and honey holes for parts.

76 Regency

Allan, thanks for reaching out.


So I'm jumping in late here but from what I understand, your RH rear body side moulding is damaged, correct? Did you say part of it was actually broken off? If you have a piece that's broken off, you probably don't have much of an option but to replace it unless a trim specialist can work some magic somehow. I'm not 100% sure without doing some homework but I believe Allan is right that the '71-'73 are different from the '74-'76. Even if they were the same, I could not spare any of these because they are getting to be pretty hard to come by. I think I have one spare at best and with 2 cars, I can't let it go. I think you should be able to find one if you're pretty diligent in hunting around. There are lots of used parts for '73 Ninety Eights on ebay. Much of luck has been from simply asking a seller if they have any other parts from the car they pulled a listed part from. Sorry if I wasn't much more help but a thin piece of trim that's about 7 feet long is not easy to come by in good shape anymore.

Allan R

Ok, I did a little digging and FOUND a whack of suitable replacement parts for the OP. NOTE: I do NOT know their pricing or shipping practices. I just do legwork like looking for stuff. Good luck - it appears there is inventory out there. Ask for pics and pricing.

Check this site Desert Valley Auto Parts
1972 2 door Ninety Eight
Another 72 2 door 98 - no pic
72 2 door 98 - question?? on the RS chrome though
ANUTTER one but no pic

They also have 74 and 76 2 door 98 parts cars. I would ask them to measure that side spear and see if they are compatible with earlier models. Heck, they're right there so it should be a no brainer to compare.

Good luck!!

Newsmobile69

Thx for your help & ignore PM's I sent to Regency76, should have checked here first. I'll post a picture of the damage later.
In the meantime, if anybody knows where to get such a roll in the meantime as a temporary solution I woul not mind either

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-16-Chrome-...a4b197&vxp=mtr

Newsmobile69

So here is a picture of my dilemma (I like the word so)





Waiting for replies from dozens of junkyards, I hate weekends...

MDchanic

That's strange. I've never seen that happen before.

- Eric

Allan R

And you say there's a piece missing? If you didn't find the piece I'd suggest the entire molding has shifted to the left from the kick. It would slide on the clips quite easily. The molding isn't solid and looking at that photo it appears to be intact, just moved. Am I missing something in that pic?

MDchanic

I must concur. I had the same initial impression, but then said "Naaaah. He'd have noticed that himself if that were the case."
Maybe not.

A picture of the part of the moulding you've just posted, but taken so that we can see the end of the moulding, and a picture of the whole side of the car, would be helpful.

- Eric

Allan R

I just looked at the molding picture that was posted using my desktop puter. The edges of the side trim are nicely rounded = matching OEM production, not a break. The molding has only been shifted. Use a wooden block and hammer at the other end to tap the molding back into place.

MDchanic

Good work, Allan.

I'm at work, but I just did the same thing, at your suggestion, and here is the picture, in a way that it can be seen clearly:



You can even see the outline of dirt where the moulding used to be, before it was pushed backward.

- Eric

Newsmobile69

Ho,




I'm back with one of my beloved questions.


BTW The molding issue resolved itself a couple of weeks ago, it was not really shifted to the back, I just had two dents that made it a little bit shorter. It was dealt with during my last check up, just moving it back with a hammer did not work, they straightened it out pretty well and cleaned it up, looks better than before, no chipping.


New topic: Is a clock that was supposed to be for a 1973 Eighty Eight going to fit mine? I could get one NOS pretty cheap as back up in case one has to be repaired again.


Number should be 983202

Allan R

Answer: Yes. It's the same dash from 1971 to 1973 for:
1. Delta 88
2. Ninety Eight
3. Custom Cruiser

Only the 72 Regency had a special edition Tiffany clock but it's the same dimensioning as the others.

Good to hear your trim is back in place and better than ever.

Newsmobile69

Back again after not having the slightest problem for over a year !


Somehow one of those red rear reflectors (right above the license plate) went missing. Does anybody know what other years or models I could take it from? Or other suggestions?


Thx