What's wrong with this picture ?
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What's wrong with this picture ?
Does anybody do ANY research on where things go before attempting a resto ? See pics. Here's the link too - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...item27cf1e9863
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Does anybody do ANY research on where things go before attempting a resto ? See pics. Here's the link too - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...item27cf1e9863
Some proof reading of the ad reveals some wording problems too, but they are easy to work around.
#7
The stock stainless trim is in the right place for a 70-71 Supreme (except for the missing fender piece).
The pieces up higher on the sides are aftermarket stick-on vinyl side protection trim - I've seen that on numerous 70-71 Supremes, even in really old pics from when the cars were fairly new. The lower side stainless trim offers no protection for the middle and upper half of the side body panels, so it's pretty likely that the trim was stuck on to that car many years ago, more for dent protection than for whether it was correct.
I agree it isn't very attractive, but it's not like they put the factory pieces in the wrong place.
Terry
The pieces up higher on the sides are aftermarket stick-on vinyl side protection trim - I've seen that on numerous 70-71 Supremes, even in really old pics from when the cars were fairly new. The lower side stainless trim offers no protection for the middle and upper half of the side body panels, so it's pretty likely that the trim was stuck on to that car many years ago, more for dent protection than for whether it was correct.
I agree it isn't very attractive, but it's not like they put the factory pieces in the wrong place.
Terry
#8
those vinyl door gaurds were real popular in the late 70s early 80s. I remember everyone buying them to help prevent door dings. Must admit they do look hideous now but back then they were the "in" thing
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#9
What I remember is seeing owner installs where it was angular or most common, looked like a snake trail, all wiggly!! Buy hey, it came in burgundy for the classy man.
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Well the good thing about that stuff is you can peel it off carefully and just polish the paint underneath. Better than that aluminum rail with vinyl inserts that you'd have to drill holes for riveting.
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