In reference to the top on my 85 delta 88 brougham the trim pieces at the bottom on the top need to be replaced (1 each side and lond middle piece below back glass) is my only option a pick n pull??? Any aftermarket options???

Thanks in advance guys

 

There's some confusion for first thing in the morning...
Are you referring to the chrome trim on the outside of a vinyl top?
If so, i know of none repro'ed. Used might be the only way to go.
Some pics might help here.

 

Actually they are not chrome just moldings that are the same color as the vinyl top

 

I can pics if you guys think it will help.

 

Pics always help so we know exactly what to look for and where.

 

The trim is going to end up a pick-a-part piece. To the best of my knowledge, there is no one making new trim.

If you are talking about the part between the window and the trunk lid... That's a pick-a-part piece too. I have a 1/2 decent one for my car, but it too needs some work.

 

The textured pieces that face the sky? I had some last week, but they may have gone to the scrap pile. I'll look around.

 

Thanks yes they are textured trim pieces for the vinly top I dont think they face the sky though...

 

Yeah, we think we know what you mean by "face the sky" I believe he means they "face up" or "out" to the world if you will with the 'textured side'. USED is likely your best bet or any salvage yard w/ early/Mid 80s GM cars...any Buick Lesabre likely has identical trim...maybe even a pontiac or two might...shouldn't cost much...keep us posted and good luck!

 

Yeah its looking more like thats going to be the only way to replace the trim is a scrap yard........then I find have to find the right paint to match the top (I have no idea what the color is or if there is a paint code) might have to match by eye the best I can

 

Yeah, exactly. (IF You have a decent example with MOST of the original color still on it you can try the bigger or specialty auto parts stores and then can maybe get you Vinyl Paint to match or a place that will mix it for you...) Good luck; challenging fine DETAIL work; but when done right it looks "good as new!"

 

I'll get you some pics when it finally stops raining.

 

Sounds good J

 

Any updates J?

 

Yes. I snapped a pic for you. I'm having a hard time locating the cable to link the camera up to the computer. Probably somewhere obvious that I can't seem to see.

 

does your camera have a SD memory card??

 

Any luck w/ posting pics yet?? : > Good luck; hope things come out OK for you! Keep us posted.

 

1st PIC shows the missing trim piece on the vinyl top others are just for show

 

Sharp classy car - its about time I got to see it! I bet the ride is amazing.

 

I only have the metal pieces, for the back.
The sides are made of plastic, and usually blow away after crumbling into chunks.

A long time ago, I used metal pieces of eyebrow trim from a 70's cutlass, and bent them to fit for my corner pieces. Then I cut metal pieces from a 70s chevy for the sides.

 

Beautiful delta! You should be able to find those in a wrecking yard. If you can't, I'm sure you could come up with a solution using aftermarket parts and SEM (or something like it) Dye.

As you know now, a lot of stuff isn't reproduced for the later full-sized cars, so you may have to dye used pieces to match. Check this out:

http://www.yourautotrim.com/semdye.html

You can get the spray cans at an Auto paint supply store. I would suggest you get the surface prep, also made by SEM. Good stuff.

If you can't come up with good used moldings, try some body side molding. It usually comes in rolls, is inexpensive, adhesive-backed, and should be easy to dye. You would need to get creative to get corners to meet, but it could be done. the stuff is easy to cut. Try and find the stuff that doesn't have faux chrome. It will be easier to dye. Try here, for starters:

http://www.customautotrim.com/produc...dy_5eights.htm

http://www.jcwhitney.com/body-moldin...1797j1s17.jcwx

Just make sure to get something that is slightly larger than the area you are trying to cover. You will need to prep the surface before sticking anything on there. Try some 3m adhesive remover. I would avoid sanding. If you break through the paint in the vicinity of the vinyl top, it will rust.

Please post results!

 

No luck at the junkyard sigh

 

Which is why I offered plan b.

 

PM SENT. Found something comparable in my garage.

 

Well I found the back trim and got it back on my car now I just need to the 2 side moldings

any pics J?

 

From a 76 Caprice. It almost bends around a 90 degree corner. You're just going to have to use some really good adhesive.