Finally got the rocker molding on.

[Hilljack68]

After trying (and failing) to find some original inserts - the ones that slide into the front of the molding - I decided to make my own. The inserts that come with the new plastic clips are a weird design that look far less functional than the original. They are oblong, with a cheap-looking spring and hook design. Uhh... no!

So... necessity is the mother of invention.

Since I replaced the passenger quarter panel, I had to punch a couple of holes in the bottom of it for the molding clips... jeez, measure carefully!!
The trim popped on just fine, and she looks great. I wasn't looking forward to this part of the project, but it worked out great.

 

[Hilljack68]

What better way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon. Well, a drive in the country would've been nice.

 

[mr. b]

nice work looks great

 

[davek]

great job

 

[PRND21]

Looks great. What is the color?

 

[Hilljack68]

Looks great. What is the color?

Burgundy Metallic (R1)

 

[Fran Blacker]

Wheels look great!

 

[Hilljack68]

Wheels look great!

I'll bet you're thinking they look familiar.

 

[Fran Blacker]

They look better on your car.

 

[BIGWILLI]

I need help for location of Rocker Molding. how much length should me from edge of wheel housing of fender to rocker molding… and location of bores.

 

[Hilljack68]

I need help for location of Rocker Molding. how much length should me from edge of wheel housing of fender to rocker molding… and location of bores.

The front edge of the molding is about 3/4 inch from the wheel opening molding. I'm not certain about the exact location of the holes, but the top edge of the molding should sit about 1/8 to 1/4 inch down from the top of the rocker panel.

 

[Hilljack68]

I measured mine, and noticed the driver's side is 1/8 inch down, and the passenger's side is 1/4 inch down. Yet another example of how Detroit wasn't big on precision in the 60's.