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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: RAS68 on June 24, 2023, 01:06:03 PM

Title: 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim
Post by: RAS68 on June 24, 2023, 01:06:03 PM
My question is about the special trim piece along the drip rail of vinyl top equipped cars. The Legends Judging Manual on page 24 shows a special trim piece, a strip of metal along the inside of the drip rail. It starts just behind the quarter window and goes over the door area. I was not aware of this trim piece. I did search on the CRG forum but I didn't find what I was looking for. Can anyone chime in on this topic and give some details and where I can get these trim pieces?
My car is not "matching numbers" since the block was decked, but I think most of the rest of the car is original. I just enjoy making it as original as I can and working on the little details. My car is 68 SS L34 coupe with A/C, TH400 and power windows.

Thanks in advance for any information.
Allen
Title: Re: 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim
Post by: cook_dw on June 24, 2023, 01:19:20 PM
It’s not metal but plastic.  Hard to find NOS and I believe it is not reproduced. 
Title: Re: 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim
Post by: RAS68 on June 24, 2023, 02:13:43 PM
Thank you so much for the prompt reply, the photos and the information (Plastic not metal). That's a perfect reply. I have used your extensive posts and all the great photos of your car as a key reference for my restoration over the past several years. So Thanks again for all your inputs to this forum.

Now I have a new quest - find these trim pieces in good condition! If anyone has a lead on some for sale, please let me know.

Allen
Title: Re: 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim
Post by: RAS68 on June 24, 2023, 02:19:48 PM
BTW - do you know the part number of those trim pieces?

Allen
Title: Re: 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim
Post by: cook_dw on June 25, 2023, 01:37:48 PM
I borrowed this photo from Doug Perry’s 67 Yenko YS760 thread.

Doug Perry’s 67 YS760 thread link (https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=149551)

GM 7710653


And thank you for the kind words.
Title: Re: 1968 vinyl top drip rail trim
Post by: RAS68 on June 25, 2023, 10:21:50 PM
Wow - thank you sir! I really appreciate the help and the prompt replies. This is very helpful.
Allen