1972 442 ? about mysterious holes
February 16th, 2008, 08:06 PM
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1972 442 ? about mysterious holes
Image attached showing holes right below the back window. It looks like a factory hole and both side - measurements are exact on both sides. I don't think there is a trim that goes that low?
Not sure just kinda odd?
Not sure just kinda odd?
February 17th, 2008, 08:18 AM
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ok - Everybody says that most cars with vinyl have tons of rush mine has none. I think the top may have be ripped off years ago.
not sure! Thanks for your help - Does anybody have pictures of a car with a top and trim in that area?
not sure! Thanks for your help - Does anybody have pictures of a car with a top and trim in that area?
February 17th, 2008, 09:50 AM
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I think it is for a vinyl top molding, I looked in my assembly manual and it shows a piece there, looked at a pic too. 
They do usually make the roof rust out, maybe it was removed years ago or was in a good climate. I have a Vista Cruiser and their main problem is rust around the roof and side windows.
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I was looking around evilbay and noticed a set of those moldings too.
http://motors.search.ebay.com/?from=...+Top+Moldings+
Allan
They do usually make the roof rust out, maybe it was removed years ago or was in a good climate. I have a Vista Cruiser and their main problem is rust around the roof and side windows.[/URL]http://www.flickr.com/photos/72olds442/775477543/
I was looking around evilbay and noticed a set of those moldings too.
http://motors.search.ebay.com/?from=...+Top+Moldings+
Allan
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February 17th, 2008, 04:55 PM
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Could also have been a painted roof car. Those used the same moldings. Look on your data plate and see if it has two codes for paint, such as U11 L75, or a letter code which would indicate vinyl roof.
That set on ebay is nice and funinarizona is a good seller. That's western stuff so it'll be doggone near perfect. Next ??- does your decklid still have the molding at the bottom of the rear window? You'll need that for complete molding installation. You'll also need to reinstall the molding clip studs for the long straight pieces.
Meaning, if you don't plan to do a VT or two-tone paint, it might be simpler to weld up those holes and metal finish them
That set on ebay is nice and funinarizona is a good seller. That's western stuff so it'll be doggone near perfect. Next ??- does your decklid still have the molding at the bottom of the rear window? You'll need that for complete molding installation. You'll also need to reinstall the molding clip studs for the long straight pieces.
Meaning, if you don't plan to do a VT or two-tone paint, it might be simpler to weld up those holes and metal finish them
February 17th, 2008, 11:00 PM
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Her is the cowl info? any help?
Cowl tag is
ST 72-33687 R 16644 BODY
TR 940 A51 75 B PNT
01C074
I have had many tell me it a v top but code show only one letter B and on v tops it should be a BB ?
Conflicting info?
Cowl tag is
ST 72-33687 R 16644 BODY
TR 940 A51 75 B PNT
01C074
I have had many tell me it a v top but code show only one letter B and on v tops it should be a BB ?
Conflicting info?
February 18th, 2008, 06:41 PM
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Sam, double check your source. My 72 CSM shows B is black for both vinyl and convertible top.
Roof color didn't necessarily match interior. You could have a black or white top with any exterior color or interior trim.
TR 940 is black vinyl interior and could be either bench or bucket. A51 codes as Strato-bucket seats. 75 is Matador Red and B is black vinyl roof cover. 01C- car was built 3rd week January 1972. 074 is a Fisher body code that is probably specific to Arlington TX (R) assembly plant. It indicates something that had to be done at the body plant to accommodate an option installation.
Give us the first 7 digits of your VIN and we can tell you body style, engine that was originally installed and assembly plant. Should readsomething like 3G87_2RXXXXXX. Space is the engine code.
Roof color didn't necessarily match interior. You could have a black or white top with any exterior color or interior trim.
TR 940 is black vinyl interior and could be either bench or bucket. A51 codes as Strato-bucket seats. 75 is Matador Red and B is black vinyl roof cover. 01C- car was built 3rd week January 1972. 074 is a Fisher body code that is probably specific to Arlington TX (R) assembly plant. It indicates something that had to be done at the body plant to accommodate an option installation.
Give us the first 7 digits of your VIN and we can tell you body style, engine that was originally installed and assembly plant. Should readsomething like 3G87_2RXXXXXX. Space is the engine code.
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