Dano, I think I can help you out. Will look today. Do you need convertibles or will coupes work OK. They are the same, just with the notches cut out for the convertible "blocks" in the door jambs, and let me know what color you are looking for. Duane
I'd prefer convertible. The notch is more finished appearing. Interior is pearl white & I'd take that preferably just in case I reinstall the orig. interior but figured I'd have to dye anything to match a new interior. Thanks!
I may have a pair in a white or off-white original color....but they would be hardtop style w/out the cutouts. Cutouts can be duplicated w/some patient cutting, etc as you're probably already aware of. I've done the cutouts before but don't have any convert style here to use as a guide or template.
I used good wire cutters to make the two parallel/horizontal slices but I'm trying to remember what I used to make the single vertical slice in each one. May have been a good sharp chisel/hammer set against a solid flat metal backer. As you know, there is a metal substructure inside these vinyl moldings. I found a pair.....I'm checking them on one of my cars right now for fitment, etc. Will report back. Thanks.
Dano- I did the same as Patton… it was a pain. That substructure was a PITA to get through. I ended up using my grinding wheel. I was going to use the dremel…. But couldn’t find the cutting wheels.
Two tools I used...wire/end cutters. You make the two horizontal cuts first w/the cutters on the R and then you can use the same cutters to start trimming back for the vertical cut. Final vertical cut(s) use the pliers on the L. Been awhile since I did some but it wasn't too bad to do. Harbor Freight has a cutter like the one on the L with longer handles than the standard wire cutters....makes for more leverage and easier cutting (for the vertical cut on each windlace).
I have several sets but the only original convertible ones i have are 1970 butnished saddle. Like the others have said, thehardtop ones are the same just have to cutout for the door wedge.
Here's the pair I have...P side is softer and flexible. The D side is hard in some areas and less flexible overall...but I did mock both up on a car and they clip/slide into place well, etc. Great candidates for another cleaning, some adhesion promoter and spraying w/vinyl paint. Pics below.
They didn’t get too crazy cutting them on the assembly line. Just cut it,get it installed,and move to the next. Some were cut nicer than others,depending on the worker and how efficient they were.
