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Started by Blake@diyhemi.com, April 08, 2017, 06:51:32 PM

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Blake@diyhemi.com

So after Participating in cuda hunter's carslile thread I started thinking. Man I wish the gran coupe interior trim inserts were reproduced.

I also heard that they were nothing more than exterior body side moldings bent to fit the panels.

So I pulled out a few pieces and decided to share.





Notice the ends appear cut and not a smooth molded end, as would indicate the pieces were made from a continuous roll.

Also look at the back of the pieces are consistent with trim found in that time.

My next questions are these...

1. What companies supplied Chrysler with trim products during the 69-71 era?

2. What would you call those metal tabs/clips on the back of the trim? I think those may actually be easier to find as they could be used in other applications.

3. Does anyone think there are other models of Chrysler that had similar trims?




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That is very interesting.

There must have been other cars that this would have been used in.
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cataclysm80

Anyone have some woodgrain ones for comparison pictures?


Blake@diyhemi.com

I do, I'll post pictures


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Very cool.  I'm liking how you think!   :clapping:

YYZ

Here is the woodgrain. And yes, it has the little grooves on top or 'ticking' to simulate real wood

YYZ

It's nice to see many familiar names on this site -- I've been out of things for a while...(too long)

Anyway, to reproduce this trim would be a bit of a venture:

- there is the base molding or extrusion

- then a layer of Mylar to give the edges a chrome color

- then a layer of clear plastic to encase everything.  Note: this usually goes amber with age, hence why the edges tend to look more gold than silver after time

- then the actual red or woodgrain line  (I'm pretty sure that it's not encased in the clear)

The mounting clips are just glued on, and one could make functional ones with some ~22 gauge sheetmetal and a pair of aviation snips...



Blake@diyhemi.com

Awesome, I am in contact with a company that makes trim in a similar size and profile. I'm waiting on them to respond back to me :)

"Trim-gard" is the company. Check out their 5/8" trim 500-26, offered in many colors with the chrome edges. Coated in vinyl just like originals!

Upper left on this picture





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Blake@diyhemi.com

I see they have also been in the business since 1968... hmmm

And using their color chart I found a REALLY close match


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Very cool!  I'm only 100 miles or so from them, may be able to bring both red and woodgrain samples to them if you get a positive response

Blake@diyhemi.com

Quote from: YYZ on April 09, 2017, 10:56:38 AM
Very cool!  I'm only 100 miles or so from them, may be able to bring both red and woodgrain samples to them if you get a positive response

That's my thought! If we can get the trim reproduced and the tabs, I could do a write up or offer reproductions to those whom need them. Kind of a "here is how you do it, but if you want, I'll do it for you"

The red pieces I have are smooth and the wood grain is textured like you said. I think we are on to something!


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JS29

I am in, my wood grain is missing. would like to have it back on my gran coupe. :twothumbsup:

Blake@diyhemi.com

Quote from: JS29 on April 09, 2017, 12:10:39 PM
I am in, my wood grain is missing. would like to have it back on my gran coupe. :twothumbsup:

I know a guy with an extra set :)


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Quote from: Blake@diyhemi.com on April 09, 2017, 12:19:03 PM
Quote from: JS29 on April 09, 2017, 12:10:39 PM
I am in, my wood grain is missing. would like to have it back on my gran coupe. :twothumbsup:

I know a guy with an extra set :)


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