[Ducks Goat]

I'm at the Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge show this weekend, as soon as I get back home I'll dig up a sample and get it to you.

[Ducks Goat]

Got a couple of pieces mailed out to hottrodd today. They are folded over design with a silver insert in them and a small lip that grabs the underside of the drip rail molding. I tried taking a few pics but they didn't come out very clear, may try again with a different camera later. Anyway in case it hasn't been brought up yet these plastic versions were used on the fullsize cars as well, have a buddy with a '67 Bonneville that still has it on the drivers side. I'm not sure about the Firebirds, would have thought the Camaro boys would have done had these made if used.

[Old Goat 67]

DG,

Seems I remember the folded up thing with like a Mylar strip in them also, but it's been a lot of years. Glad you kept pieces, but I bet making them that way would be more expensive, huh.

Charles

[Old Goat 67]

Originally Posted by Ducks Goat

would have thought the Camaro boys would have done had these made if used.

Remember, we are talking Pontiac, not Chevrolet. The quality was generally better on Pontiacs.

Charles

[Andre]

If someone else is handling the reproduction of this, I'll bow out. No sense in more than one person chasing this.

[hottrodd]

Andre, I currently looking into the plastic pieces , if it falls thru on my end, I'll send u the pieces I have gotten

[Jason67]

Any updates?

[bigpop]

Hey Charles,

on those pieces that J sent you, are they perfect, in the length,height,etc all.? i.e. could a print for these be made from those pieces? It seems that everyone could use these,ex-drop toppers. Thanks Larry Banks p.s. who is J?? lol a secret??

[hottrodd]

I have taken the sample I have to a few shops here in Indy, the big issue I'm running into is that the metal strip in the center was nit mylar, but a very thin piece of s.s. That was moldedin the center. None of the plastics shop have the ability to to mold the as into it like original,
A option that I may try to go with will be having the piece molded clear or having it molded silver/ chrome.
Will update when I get more soils info.
If it was made in sliver/ chrome color, no metal in it, would u guys still be interested in this , since it would not be 100% correct???

[Old Goat 67]

Originally Posted by bigpop

Hey Charles,
p.s. who is J?? lol a secret??

Larry,

"hottrodd", His given name is J.V.
Just like his granddad.

I won't post his last name, that's up to him.

Charles

[hottrodd]

Bigpop,
Hey, Charlie is a really good of mine, he is my Gto original owner go to guy!!
My name is j.v.cox, I can pm u my phone # or u can pm me yours.
Just to clarify the vinyl insert toppers I have r metal insert, apparently most 67 had plastic inserts.
Duckgto sent me a few pieces of the plastic inserts I'm trying to me repoped,
Feel free to contact me

[BANJO1]

My 67 gto had stainless inserted I still have it but its a little ' bent'

[hottrodd]

Originally Posted by BANJO1

My 67 gto had stainless inserted I still have it but its a little ' bent'

Hey were was ur Gto built? Early or late build??

Do u have any pics of the s.s. When it was still installed in your car?

[bigpop]

I just remembered my friend, Terry, bought NOS ones from a guy in Michigan. (name to remain private). I will see if I can go over there and see what these look like ,and
discuss making them with him. He won BOS in Wichita two years ago with his 67 GTO HT Larry B.
p.s. Mr Cox, re PM me, I spaced and erased yours along with others I shouldn't have!

[bigpop]

Terry said these were applicable to Buicks and Chevrolets also. I wonder if these are being repoped by either vendors for these two??

He does not think it would be difficalt to repo these, but, what would warrant the
expense? i.e. Is there a demand for these. He said in Concours judging, he takes a point off if they aren't there, but, for the general hobbyist?? Who knows, I guess you have to be anal like me! lol Larry B..

[PaulatFast]

I am a player! No one is popping these... The initial market impact would be huge, there are thousands of guys out there that would buy them for their already restored cars. Once PY and Ames list them in thier catalog and guys start seeing them at shows, they'd fly out the door! Just look at all the cars with the Buick air cleaner decals!

[Old Goat 67]

I'm in for a set!

Should start another thread with a poll.

Add a vote for committed with a PM sent for follow up.

Charles

[bigpop]

I will check with Terry on this, and start a search for a fabricator. I need some time, and I will return! lol Sounds like a worthwhile endeavor!?? Larry B.

[PaulatFast]

It wouldn't matter to me if they were molded in silver. I don't think painting them would be a good way to go.