Oldsmaniac

Seems these parts are very difficult to find. Although I have a 67 Cutlass wagon it appears the upper and lower stainless tailgate moldings are the same as the 66 Vista. Can anyone help me find these? Thanks! j.blusnavage@att.net

edzolz

Those pieces look like they could be restored. A good refinishing shop can straighten the dents and polish them to look like new. Buy yourself a copy of Hemmings Motor News (available in news stands) and search out a chrome shop near you to get them refinished. I'm not a professional but I have straightened worse pieces than that myself.

Oldsmaniac

I agree, just hate to have something that scarce leave my hands but I think that is my only alternative but figured I would try to get ahold of better ones than mine. Thanks

2blu442

Somewhere I have a box of parts I'd pulled from one each 1966 & 1967 Vista Cruisers that a guy was scrapping out. I don't remember what trim parts were there, but I'll look for it. Could you measure the length of the piece and post or send me that number? John

Oldsmaniac

Thanks, I can get a measurement on the weekend. The top piece is 2 parts and a center pot metal piece at the window mechanism. The bottom trim piece is one unit. Thanks

Oldsmaniac

Better picture of moldings I think.

2blu442

I was reading on your build thread that your going to have your trim repaired. When you have it off, it you have time would you please measure and maybe take a picture of the pattern if any? I'm puttering in the garage this morning and realize I may have 300-400 pieces of trim in the rafters, at least 25% I'm not sure what its off of except that its 1964-77 Oldsmobile. So much for my memory!

Oldsmaniac

I can measure but please check your stock in case you have some better ones.

Oldsmaniac

The lower piece is the one I really need. It is 54 1/4 inches long and about 5/8 inch wide. thanks

BGVISTACRUISER

I think I have the molding by the handle. Mine is 3 pieces I believe.

I can check tomorrow and I may have an NOS lower molding also.

Brian.

Oldsmaniac

Thanks, you can PM me or mail me j.blusnavage@att.net

BGVISTACRUISER

I sent you an e-mail.