1970 repo trunklid mouldings = don't waste your money

[Chris Many]

So it cost me $200 for a repo trunk lid lower molding for 1970 Satellite Conv. Here it is with my original. Guess which one is original? This is a prime example of a crappy repo part that the market tricks us into buying as a "restoration" part. Instead of being a formed part made from thin aluminum stock that will actually fit, it's a thick extrusion that is machined to resemble the actual part. If it wasn't for the masking tape applied to my trunk lid for a trial fit, I would be repainting the trunk lid ! I suppose if I had the part before I painted my car, I could have beat it up with a hammer to make it fit and then paint around it, but come on people. Do you think we are that stupid !

grrrrrr

 

[Paul_B]

Thanks for sharing. Good to know!

 

[Car #4]

Wow! That's not even close to the same.

 

[Chargerjase]

Where did you get the part from?

 

[RemCharger]

Cool. An unreasonable facsimile.

 

[Chris Many]

Where did you get the part from?

OER

 

[Chargerjase]

Thanks for the clarification. I was looking at one for my Coronet, but after seeing yours I won't bother.

 

[eldubb440]

you knew, somewhere in the back of your mind, while painting that trunk lid....... that not mocking up the repop trim may very well bite you in the ***