Side panel trim Centurion convertible 71

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by jlv58, Jul 20, 2017.

  1. jlv58

    jlv58 Well-Known Member

    Hi,

    I noticed that I lost (or have been stolen ?) the little die cast moulding end point as shown on the picture. Any idea of where I can find one ?
    Or at least if one could telle me the exact name of a such part so that I can google it ?

    Thanks. [​IMG]
     
  2. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    Those are aftermarket moldings and not OEM Buick. Probably dealer installed a long time ago. Where they came from is anyones best guess.
     
  3. jlv58

    jlv58 Well-Known Member

    Brad, you killed my day ! should I understand that all convertibles centurions did not necessary have this side trim ? In this case I may consider to take it out since I plan to have the car re painted soon.
     
  4. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    The factory body side mouldings were optional and I guarantee you those are not factory and as such, not all Centurions (convertible or not) had them. I bet you find they are screwed on or glued on...they certainly won't be using the factory attachments, which are nail-like welded on studs with plastic clips. Those moulding are way too thick...they stick out from the body too far.

    Sorry....
     
  5. jlv58

    jlv58 Well-Known Member

    Thanks. I won't waste my time anymore looking for this part.
     
  6. sbrmd

    sbrmd Well-Known Member

    Welcome back Jean-Luc.
     
  7. My3Buicks

    My3Buicks Buick Guru

    As stated above, they were optional and in my opinion the ones without are more attractive as the molding breaks the body lines.
     

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  8. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    I agree about removing them...the cars look cleaner without
     
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