One of the reasons it's expensive is that it is stainless steel, not chrome.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Andrew Murphy
> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 3:21 PM
> To: orangedawg@hotmail.com; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Trim pieces part 2
>
>
> They are aftermarket.
>
> The trim pieces that came on the roadster were stainless, no rubber. I have
> seen some of the trim pieces like you describe on some cars. That kind of
> trim was used by paint shops because that kind of trim is plentiful and easy
> to get.
>
> The correct trim for your car is the convex or "outie" trim that tapers to a
> point before your front wheel arch. It is a plain piece of metal that is
> REALLY hard to find and not cheap. Ours vendors do have this trim but be
> prepared to open your wallet.
>
> The earlier cars 63-67 used concave trim or the "innie" trim that was
> beveled inwards.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Andrew Murphy
> SoCalROC
> 1964 1500 (innie trim)
> 1967.5 2000 (outie trim)
>
>
> From: "Allen Blackmon" <orangedawg@hotmail.com>
> Reply-To: "Allen Blackmon" <orangedawg@hotmail.com>
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Trim pieces part 2
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 23:08:58 +0000
>
> To All,
>
> Thanks so much for your help in assistance getting my trim pieces off.
> After the perfect help from the listers the pieces came off IN ONE PIECE!
> Can you believe it?
>
> However, something else doesn't seem right with my car. I have a 70 2000.
> Did all years and models (meaning mine) come with chrome only side trim
> guards (those long pieces of chrome that run down the side of the car)?
> Mine are chrome and black plastic/rubber. One lister noted this and said
> they are after market. Did some dolt (aka PO) put on these monstrosities?
> I always thought that they were original.
>
> Allen
> 1970 2000 #13774
> getting closer to paint
>
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