BlownZ51

Hello all!

I'm looking for a new set of rocker moldings for my 72 coupe. All the aftermarket vendors that I have contacted indicate the parts are on back order due to a tooling issue. Anybody have a set of these laying around they would like to sell?

I would consider used but they must be in exceptional shape as these will be going on my frame of restoration project which is almost complete.

Thanks!!

Alan 71

Hi B,
I'll ask the loaded question….with or without tabs?
The current reproductions don't have the tabs.
Originals in excellent condition are very serious money, and almost non- existent.
Restored originals are serious money too, and rare, since it's not easy to find people capable of doing the needed preparation, and then the anodizing.
What are you looking for?
Regards,
Alan

BlownZ51

Hi Alan,
I wasnt aware there was a difference in regards to tabs or no tabs. I am ok with aftermarket as long as they fit the car and look pretty much original. Is there additional work required to get the aftermaket moldings to fit? I do have the originals but they are not in the best shape. I believe somebody at one time drilled an extra hole in them as well.
Thanks,
Brandon

jhudec

Aftermarkets are fairly easy to detect as Non-Original. I do not know about fitment, but you can tell by the bends on the ends of the moldings, they are not very sharp. If your are original they will have a little tab under the front end of the molding for attachment to the bottom of the fender. If yours do not have the tab they are not original to the car, they could be the later GM 74 to 77 moldings though.
You will have a hard time finding someplace to annodize your old ones, but you may be able to get them polished/dents removed for about the price of replacements.
Joe

BlownZ51

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the input. I'm in the Dayton Ohio area and I am not aware of anybody who would do annodizing. Any ideas of maybe a plating company? My moldings are in fairly rough shape too. I believe one was even bent slightly. I would think they would require several hours of repair if they could be saved. I initially thought I would paint them but I dont think that would look right.

jhudec

Send me a few detailed pics of the moldings and I will give you my opinion. I have a set being worked on now and one of them was really bad, so I will let you know how they come out. I do not have anyone annodizing them either at the moment. The place doing the work is up here in northern Ohio.
Send pics to
jhudec2001@yahoo.com
if you like.
Joe

BlownZ51

I appreciate your help! I will get some photos sent over to you tomoorow.

cdl49

I have a set with one tab split open. they are not perfect as new but pretty nice. would take 250 for them. if interested will send you some pics.

Dean

Alan 71

Hi BZ,
If you're NOT interested in originality judging the reproduction rocker trim panels make a pretty good appearance.
The fit is good except for an area under the door near the rear where the top of the trim panel starts to slope down toward the rear wheel opening.
The reproduction doesn't match the bottom of door's shape as well as the originals do.
The price of the reproductions makes them an attractive alternative to originals even if the reproductions aren't so great.
It's the folks looking for excellent trim with tabs that have been tearing their hair out and asking for better reproductions.
Regards,
Alan

BlownZ51

Hi Dean,

I would be interested in seeing pics. Please send to TurboWh1@woh.rr.com

Thanks,
Brandon

BlownZ51

Hey Alan,

I would gladly take a set of aftermarkets. I have called about every vendor under the sun and they all tell me the rocker moldings are on back order with no know ETA. Do you know anybody that would have a set in stock? My car is numbers matching but I can make a consession on the moldings as I have some other aftermarket items on my vette as well.

Thanks!