1973 Trim piece question
05-28-2018, 03:56 PM
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1973 Trim piece question
Okay guys, here's another question for ya... The trim piece that comes down on the side and overlaps the kick panel piece that comes up from the floor... is it supposed to go OVER the kick piece? I ask because mine flares out and actually has a crack (see pics) where it is pushed outward by the kick panel underneath it. It doesn't look that well thought out. Is this the way it's supposed to be? PLMK. Any help is appreciated. Any pics of how it's supposed to look are also appreciated. Thanks! —Mark
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05-28-2018, 04:07 PM
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That is the proper way.
I've seen this happen before to that piece.
Put a heavy piece of good quality duct tape on it to hold it in it's proper place. Leave it for a couple weeks and them remove it, pulling downward of course. It will stay in place.
Worked for me on a couple different Corvettes.
Greg
I've seen this happen before to that piece.
Put a heavy piece of good quality duct tape on it to hold it in it's proper place. Leave it for a couple weeks and them remove it, pulling downward of course. It will stay in place.
Worked for me on a couple different Corvettes.
Greg
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Mark Otnes (05-28-2018)
05-28-2018, 04:16 PM
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You mean glue it down and then cover with tape to hold it in position?
That is the proper way.
I've seen this happen before to that piece.
Put a heavy piece of good quality duct tape on it to hold it in it's proper place. Leave it for a couple weeks and them remove it, pulling downward of course. It will stay in place.
Worked for me on a couple different Corvettes.
Greg
I've seen this happen before to that piece.
Put a heavy piece of good quality duct tape on it to hold it in it's proper place. Leave it for a couple weeks and them remove it, pulling downward of course. It will stay in place.
Worked for me on a couple different Corvettes.
Greg
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Mark Otnes (07-17-2018)
05-28-2018, 05:05 PM
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Mark Otnes (05-28-2018)
05-28-2018, 05:27 PM
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Interesting, thanks. I guess I'll have to try some sort of vinyl repair for my split piece.
Original trim panel from my 73. Note the piece under the one in question is cracked. Just noticed this so will have to repair/replace this summer.
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05-28-2018, 11:16 PM
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Mark Otnes (05-29-2018)
05-29-2018, 08:31 AM
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WOW! Great pic. Thanks so much. Now I know what to look for. I'll see if anything can be moved or readjusted. Thanks again for your help! —Mark
05-29-2018, 09:57 AM
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nger-side.html
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07-17-2018, 10:28 PM
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