Stainless Steel Rocker Molding Installation
- Thread starter Peter Birmingham
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I don't know the specifics of the 1960 body, did you car come with rocker moldings?
You might want to visit the Assembly manual GM made for that year build, it likely will have pictures that will give you some insight.
Good luck!
TomK
You might want to visit the Assembly manual GM made for that year build, it likely will have pictures that will give you some insight.
Good luck!
TomK
I installed them on mine but it's been years. Mine were nos I'll look through my files and see if there are instructions. I never throw anything away.
I love that car.
I had a friend, that had a RED, with white top 60. Worn out 283, Auto. When he went in service, he asked me to, try and sell it for him. Never got a chance.
The city tagged it, and away it went.
If I had a garage, back then, I would still have that car.
I had a friend, that had a RED, with white top 60. Worn out 283, Auto. When he went in service, he asked me to, try and sell it for him. Never got a chance. The city tagged it, and away it went.If I had a garage, back then, I would still have that car.
I looked for the instructions in the house, no go! I have to go through paperwork in the shop later. I did have the NOS box but don't know if I still have that. Instructions could be in box?
Peter Birmingham
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Thanks for looking, I think I have it figured out. I have attached the instruction sheet that came with and a picture of the clips. I think the metal clip with the nut would go near the back wheel where you can drill through and fasten, The sheet metal screw would go near the front wheel in the hole provided in the molding. The four plastic clips would evenly spaced between the front and back. Does that make sense?
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Junky
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The original clips were wire, and had a hard piece of cardboard that was placed between the clips and the molding, so you didn't damage the molding when pushing it into place. In the middle the wire it was fashioned with a spring action point that would grip in the hole drilled into the rocker. I am not impressed with the replacement plastic clips, and instead of using them, I would use only the rear one, and in the center, I would us large strips of 3M double sided tape, the kind that they use to hold moldings and metal emblems on newer cars. Even if you have to double or triple up the tape to accommodate the gap, it will be better than drilling holes in the rockers. My main concern is that the points on the new plastic clips will come loose, and you will have to find another attachment method later on. Also, the holes in the rocker can also lead to rust problems later one, and you have to make sure that they are all aligned exactly.
Yes, but boy have I changed!
I bet you are that same 1960 chevy loving
, whiteware shooting
, dragracing
, bourbon swigging guy
that i met 3 1/2 years back.You may have added another forehead line or two during 409 rebuilds but essentially your still the same.
Steve
Junky
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Age is just a number. It is how you make the best of every day that is important.
Junky
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How the Hell, does a person, get a Double Forehead, SteveMost of us, have acquired a Double Chin.
Or a Double Belly.
By banging your head against the keyboard, when others are driving you crazy !!!
Peter Birmingham
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Update on the rocker molding installation. I decided it was a little bit above my talent level so I took it to restoration shop that originally did my car. He agreed that the clips supplied were junk. He decided to drill holes in the moldings and mount them with stainless steel screws and inserts. He spaced 4 screws our about 16" so the look like they should be there. Now there will be no chance of launching a spear while heading down the highway. I will post some more pictures next time I take it out of the garage,
Peter Birmingham
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A few outdoor pictures with the rocker molding installed.
Junky
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Sharp looking car.. In 1960, I was driving my fathers 1960 Impala 348 / turboglide convertible, rather than drive my 1955 BelAir convertible that I had "restored". It was more of a cosmetic restoration on a 100,000 mile car that needed paint badly. It was Gypsy Rose & Ivory(?), and a grey gut. I painted it 2 tone grey. I had all NOS moldings on the car, as well as a continental kit in the box, waiting to get installed. Sure wish that I had either or both of those cars today. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride!
How did your like these moldings?