Category: Exterior, Paint & Bodywork

Aluminum trim polishing

Having tried to research a means of polishing the anodized aluminum, I have not found much other than sand off, polish and re-coat. Anyone have any luck with this horrible trim. I am not sure yet whether it can be improved at all with a cleaner that …

Proper Vinyl Top Replacement Advice Needed – 1973 Newport Custom

Hello all,

Just picked up a 73 Newport 4 Door Hard Top in very good condition overall. Unfortunately, it does have 3 fairly small spots of the dreaded vinyl bubbles.

Some time this year I’d like to have the vinyl replaced. I do not want a small problem to become a large problem!

1. Do you have any advice on what to look for and ask for with a body shop? I’m located in Western NC near Arden if that helps. I want to ensure the job is done properly so rust won’t be a significant future…

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Trim clips

Looking for trim clips for my 65 Sport Fury. Trying to put the small trim at the bottom of the windows back on and have no idea what to use ? Included a picture of where the trim goes. Any suggestions on what to use will be greatly appreciated!

Yellow tinted Cornering Lights?

I just bought a NOS cornering light for my ’69 Imperial and its reflector seems to be painted translucent yellow inside. My original one on the car is not yellow, but normal chrome-ish silver.

My question is now, is the NOS part just faded or are the reflectors supposed to have a yellow tint?

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65 Newport Exterior parts interchange

I’ve got a 65 Newport (4 door) that has some rust under the rear window and a few of the body panels. Will body panels from a 65 imperial (4 door) fit (especially the under the rear window section) since i can get my hands on a parts imperial?

Finestrino posteriore 300 1970

Ciao ragazzi, qualcuno sa come smontare il meccanismo del finestrino triangolare posteriore della 300?
Alla mia manca il motore, volevo smontare il meccanismo per capire come risolvere il problema.

68′ Convertible Exterior Pictures of Windshield and surrounding trim?

Would anybody have pictures of the front windshield support with the top down (best) to see what I am missing or should be looking for? When I sent this car for repaint, I don’t think I received all the trim pieces back as they kind of lost they’re, well short staff, short story.