Suggestion for side body spear trim/molding straightening

[Rob Mandolene]

Hey C-Body folks. I'm beginning the process of restoring my '72 New Yorker Brougham 2-door. I have a tall order which is to restore a dented piece of spear molding. Simply replacing it has proven impossible. I've located a seemingly excellent company that can do it but they are across the country and I'm a bit nervous about sending a 7' piece of molding I could never replace across the country. Wondering if anybody has experience restoring spear molding like this. I have a donor piece of vinyl insert that I think I can make work on the stretch on the door where it's missing next to the dented portion. Thanks so much in advance.

 

[Toolmanmike]

You are in Cali correct? That makes a difference.

 

[Rob Mandolene]

I am, yes.

 

[Big_John]

I've done it. It takes a lot of patience to get it right though.

You'll have to file, sand and buff it once straight. So you'll need a buffer, assorted wheels and compounds. Eastwood sells a kit and Harbor Freight has a decent buffer. I also suggest some homework such as the Jeff Lilly book.

Amazon product ASIN 0760303312
Once you buy everything, it will probably be cheaper to have it done if you just have the one piece.

My suggestion to ship it is to buy a piece of PVC tubing and ship it in that.

 

[marty mopar]

here are the OEM part numbers

DOOR

3683578-9 black
3683580-1 blue
3683582-3 green
3683584-5 tan
3683586-7 gold

Qtr panel

3683608-9 black
3683610-1 blue
3683612-3 green
3683614-5 tan
3683616-7 gold

right is the even #

left is the odd number

using google I found these left moldings NOS:

NOS MOPAR 3683587 L DR GOLD MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 74 H’TOP | eBay

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS Mopar

NOS MOPAR 3683611 L QT PANEL BLUE MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 72-73 H’TOP | eBay

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS Mopar

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS Mopar

right:

3683578 40.00 I have this

3683586 40.00 I have this

3683608

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS Mopar

NOS MOPAR 3683608 R QT PANEL BLACK UPPER MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 72-73 H’TOP | eBay

3683610

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS MoparNOS MOPAR 3683610 R QT PANEL BLUE MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 72-73 H’TOP | eBay

NOS MOPAR 3683610 R QT PANEL BLUE MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 72-73 H’TOP | eBay



get these while you can!!!!!

 

[Rob Mandolene]

I've done it. It takes a lot of patience to get it right though.

You'll have to file, sand and buff it once straight. So you'll need a buffer, assorted wheels and compounds. Eastwood sells a kit and Harbor Freight has a decent buffer. I also suggest some homework such as the Jeff Lilly book.

Amazon product ASIN 0760303312
Once you buy everything, it will probably be cheaper to have it done if you just have the one piece.

My suggestion to ship it is to buy a piece of PVC tubing and ship it in that.

Thank you so much.

 

[Rob Mandolene]

here are the OEM part numbers

DOOR

3683578-9 black
3683580-1 blue
3683582-3 green
3683584-5 tan
3683586-7 gold

Qtr panel

3683608-9 black
3683610-1 blue
3683612-3 green
3683614-5 tan
3683616-7 gold

right is the even #

left is the odd number

using google I found these left moldings NOS:

NOS MOPAR 3683587 L DR GOLD MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 74 H’TOP | eBay

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS Mopar

NOS MOPAR 3683611 L QT PANEL BLUE MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 72-73 H’TOP | eBay

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS Mopar

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS Mopar

right:

3683578 40.00 I have this

3683586 40.00 I have this

3683608

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS Mopar

NOS MOPAR 3683608 R QT PANEL BLACK UPPER MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 72-73 H’TOP | eBay

3683610

NOS Mopar Inventory Listing - Len Dawson's Deception Pass Motor Parts - NOS MoparNOS MOPAR 3683610 R QT PANEL BLUE MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 72-73 H’TOP | eBay

NOS MOPAR 3683610 R QT PANEL BLUE MLDG C 72 NY H’TOP; IMP 72-73 H’TOP | eBay



get these while you can!!!!!

You are the best -- thank you so much. Will call today to order what you do have.

 

[MrMoparCHP]

I have a card at home for a guy in SoCal that restores trim, I have used him more for polishing.
I'll find it this evening.


Alan

 

[Rob Mandolene]

I have a card at home for a guy in SoCal that restores trim, I have used him more for polishing.
I'll find it this evening.


Alan

Thank you, Alan. I'd appreciate that. -Rob

 

[MrMoparCHP]

Thank you, Alan. I'd appreciate that. -Rob

Angel's Metal Polishing
Julie & Carlos
10949 Tuxford St, Unit 6, Sun Valley, CA 91352
818-768-3784
818-439-3241
angelsmetal@att.net


Alan

 

[Rob Mandolene]

Angel's Metal Polishing
Julie & Carlos
10949 Tuxford St, Unit 6, Sun Valley, CA 91352
818-768-3784
818-439-3241
angelsmetal@att.net


Alan

Thank you Alan.