Original Ford Tooling Chrome Trim any good??

[jwscarab 20]

I just bought NOS chrome trim for the 1/4 windows of my 69 fastback. Unfortunatly they are scratched - one pretty darn good.

 

I noticed CJP sells original Ford tooling chrome trim for that now.

 

I know some repop trim is crap like hood moulding, But how about the original Ford Tooling 1/4 window trim?

 

Any oppinions or experiences?

 

Thanks! Joe

[Dangstang 14]

I replaced the boomerangs with repops would say they are acceptable

[very fat and very dumb 40]

What brand did you get and where did you buy them?

[Dangstang 14]

Purchased at CJP and in believe they were Corvex

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

here are some pics comparing my originals to the Ford Tooling pieces (not other reproductions). it's hard to show comparisons with them being such an odd shape.

 

 

 

 

here is the one difference (cutout). my originals were different from left to right. my guess is Ford had a revision to this part and I may have a mix of revisions.

 

 

 

 

the shape of the part has some very, very subtle differences between the originals. however, the shape of the originals don't quite match each other (not referring to the difference in the cutout under the trim). sitting them on the car, i didn't see where i was going to have any issues.

 

the beauty of a reproduction part purchased from a distributor is you can order it pretty much anytime (when you're ready to install) and if you don't like it, you can send it back.

[jwscarab 20]

the beauty of a reproduction part purchased from a distributor is you can order it pretty much anytime (when you're ready to install) and if you don't like it, you can send it back.

 

Yea, thats exactly my thinking! Im trying to buy stuff I need buy may not be able to buy later, but stuff thats repoped and good I will wait (plastic gauge bezel for deluxe gauges, door panels, etc). I was shooting for all NOS or OEM trim on the outside of the car since I have all OEM sheetmetal. I dont know why - just a weird goal I guess....lol.

 

Thanks for the pics Buckeye - Nice comparisons!!

 

Thanks everybody!

[72Pstroke 10]

I bought a pair from NPD, and they fit without any issues.

One of the few pieces of trim that I was happy with.

Tim

[buening 63]

Buckeye, your observations about the transition are correct. Even NOS ones have the transition like your Ford Tooling ones, whereas many of the originals I've seen have the taper like your original shows. I'm curious as to why it was changed, maybe due to changes in the stainless trim cover as well?

[buening 63]

CJPony wants $70/pair but nowhere does it mention Ford Tooling. NPD also wants $89/pair for standard repops, likely Corvex brand. There are some NOS ones on ebay for $110/pair. Where did you get your NOS ones?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-70-SHELBY-MUSTANG-FASTBACK-QUARTER-WINDOW-TRIM-TWO-PIECES-/250958838072?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a6e4ff938

[rajonmestra 10]

Just a heads up. Im using Putcho with SAA Part Number: DH45351. Doing well for my 69. However, it would be also ideal using Corvex as mentioned by Buening.

[rajonmestra 10]

Just a heads up. Im using Putcho with SAA Part Number: DH45351. Doing well for my 69. However, it would be also ideal using Corvex as mentioned by Buening.

[buening 63]

I just received my NOS quarter window boomerang molding from ebay for $80/pair and they are flawless. The do have the notch cutout like Buckeye shows in his pics.

[buening 63]

I just received my NOS quarter window boomerang molding from ebay for $80/pair and they are flawless. The do have the notch cutout like Buckeye shows in his pics.

[jwscarab 20]

Where did you get your NOS ones?

 

I did get them off eBay. The seller was metroparts or something like that. He was great to deal with. One had a good scratch and he swapped it out for another one. But yes, I paid like $110 for them.

[jwscarab 20]

Where did you get your NOS ones?

 

I did get them off eBay. The seller was metroparts or something like that. He was great to deal with. One had a good scratch and he swapped it out for another one. But yes, I paid like $110 for them.

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

seems like a lot of NOS boomerang's floating around for really low prices :confused1:

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

seems like a lot of NOS boomerang's floating around for really low prices :confused1:

[jwscarab 20]

yea, there is still a lot of them available for some reason. The other item I bought from the same seller was NOS marker light bezels. They were maybe $70 or $80 for the set of 4 - NOS. There seems to be a lot of them available too.

[jwscarab 20]

yea, there is still a lot of them available for some reason. The other item I bought from the same seller was NOS marker light bezels. They were maybe $70 or $80 for the set of 4 - NOS. There seems to be a lot of them available too.

[buening 63]

Yeah and the ones I received look legit. They came in a Ford paper bag that looked aged enough to be original. I was hesitant because of the "too good to be true" price.

[buening 63]

Yeah and the ones I received look legit. They came in a Ford paper bag that looked aged enough to be original. I was hesitant because of the "too good to be true" price.

[miketyler 15]

Thats timing. I just bought a set of rechromed OEM boomerangs yesterday.

 

I did buy a set of 70 NOS tail light bezels and looking at their quality wonder if they really were NOS and not a just a good repo. They did have Fomoco on inside

[miketyler 15]

Thats timing. I just bought a set of rechromed OEM boomerangs yesterday.

 

I did buy a set of 70 NOS tail light bezels and looking at their quality wonder if they really were NOS and not a just a good repo. They did have Fomoco on inside

[buening 63]

Did the tail light bezels come in the Ford boxes?

 

I'm finding some NOS boomerangs come in boxes and others come in the Ford envelopes. I'm thinking the envelope ones are a later production. Who knows how long Ford produced some of these replacement parts.

[buening 63]

Did the tail light bezels come in the Ford boxes?

 

I'm finding some NOS boomerangs come in boxes and others come in the Ford envelopes. I'm thinking the envelope ones are a later production. Who knows how long Ford produced some of these replacement parts.