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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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My car was tore down so long ago, I forget, is the rear quarter panel trim supposed to get painted body Color or is it interior color?

The thin metal trim that finishes it off in the door. 72 coupe.

Or iis it chrome only? Mine were painted, but I blasted them due to rust.

I hope I am describing this good enough.


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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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Mine were painted outside body color - on my 76 & 69.
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My 69 and 71's are both painted exterior body color.
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Both are correct! The Quarter Trim Panel Retainers are supposed to be painted the exterior color of the car.


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Body color. None were chrome per your link.

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I thought they were body color, but when I saw those chromed I was no longer sure. Thanks for the help.

The car is at the body shop, so I did not want to miss this item. All the little crap you need to think about in advance drives me nuts!! Almost there though.
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