[wizard61]

I am hoping someone knows where to find parts for this type of side moulding. Has this been reproduced yet?

Thanks,

James

[steve v]

Those you have pictured are aftermarket moldings. The chrome part gets riveted to the body then the rubber insert was pressed into the channel.

I had rolls of that style rubber insert that I tossed out years ago, who knew anyone would be looking for it 20 years later? Your best bet is to check an old body shop's inventory.... they may have what you need.

[wizard61]

Thanks for the reply Steve,

So this would have been a dealer installed option?

Thanks,

James

[RicksGTO]

my Formula had the same added molding as yours. Here is a source for it if you were looking for the replacement of what you have:

http://www.customautotrim.com/produc...ings/rivet.htm

[form74]

Originally Posted by RicksGTO

my Formula had the same added molding as yours. Here is a source for it if you were looking for the replacement of what you have:

http://www.customautotrim.com/produc...ings/rivet.htm

RicksGTO, thanks for the link, I planned on removing those when I get around to having the formula painted, but if their is a source for them.

[Tunas73TA]

If you are planning on a repaint, I'd dump those things in a heartbeat.
We used to drill and pop rivet those things to all our new car inventory only to watch the rust bubble from under them
(and around the holes) a few years down the road.
That was in the 70's...

[Kell]

Originally Posted by wizard61

Has this been reproduced yet?

Thanks,

James

I certainly hope not

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by Tunas73TA

If you are planning on a repaint, I'd dump those things in a heartbeat.
We used to drill and pop rivet those things to all our new car inventory only to watch the rust bubble from under them
(and around the holes) a few years down the road.
That was in the 70's...

Not only that,but they are just PLAIN BUTT UGLY!

They totally destroy the side view/lines of the car. (makes it look like a Camero)

[form74]

Originally Posted by form74

RicksGTO, thanks for the link, I planned on removing those when I get around to having the formula painted, but if their is a source for them.

Well I didn't plan on putting them back on, so I guess their gone when the times comes.

[Norwood]

Originally Posted by form74

Well I didn't plan on putting them back on, so I guess their gone when the times comes.

as they should be....

[wizard61]

Well I'm glad I asked. To all who replied, Thanks. I have to agree that it does break up the view of the body quite a bit. I am in the process of rounding up some of the missing or worn trim items for my car before I begin its restoration. I'm glad I have one less issue to deal with now.

Regards,

James

[keith k]

Originally Posted by wizard61

Well I'm glad I asked. To all who replied, Thanks. I have to agree that it does break up the view of the body quite a bit. I am in the process of rounding up some of the missing or worn trim items for my car before I begin its restoration. I'm glad I have one less issue to deal with now.

Regards,

James

Excellent decision!

[bird72]

after all that, should I tell him what I think of spoilers on Formula's?

[2manyT/A'S]

Might ALSO be a good time to discuss Formula hoods with holes hacked in them for a shaker?

[bossbirdta]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Might ALSO be a good time to discuss Formula hoods with holes hacked in them for a shaker?

Ponch?

Corvette Summer???

[Kell]

Ah, you just can't beat 71 fenders with TA vents, a formula hood, shaker, spoilers, foilers, side pipes..., yep, that is pure class!

[LeighP]

My friend is reproducing those side bump strips...correct styles and colours but in stick on rather than rivet on....I suppose you could rivet them on if you have a wish to destroy your car, lol.

He's been working on these for a while.....
try his website -
www.usgmsp.com

[bossbirdta]

Originally Posted by Kell

Ah, you just can't beat 71 fenders with TA vents, a formula hood, shaker, spoilers, foilers, side pipes..., yep, that is pure class!

CLASSIC!!!!

note: no body side moldings....

[RicksGTO]

Originally Posted by Kell

Ah, you just can't beat 71 fenders with TA vents, a formula hood, shaker, spoilers, foilers, side pipes..., yep, that is pure class!

wow, seems like they could of fit a hood tach on there too...

[Norwood]

And then take the tach out...it would be a mini shaker....