59 Catalina

idrivejunk · April 15, 2018, 09:47:10 AM

I am a molding hater but with the antique color scheme, it needs it. However if you ditch it and use a good dark pearl or candy, suddenly its this century and fuzzy dice, side moldings, and chrome skirts go on ebay

I would lose more chrome than this if it were me.

UGLY OLDS · April 15, 2018, 01:23:32 PM

How about a simple straight molding with no "swoopie" on the rear quarter :?: :?:

Just carry a straight line from front to back following the body line :?: :?:

Bob...

chimp koose · April 15, 2018, 03:26:58 PM

Chrome !

idrivejunk · April 15, 2018, 05:34:25 PM

Getting warmer?

UGLY OLDS · April 15, 2018, 11:32:23 PM

Dump The Dip :!:

Bob..

348tripower · April 16, 2018, 06:51:41 AM

Try a single piece of straighttrim on the rear quarter only.

Carnut · April 16, 2018, 06:58:21 AM

I like the last dip without the rocker cover the best so far.

idrivejunk · April 16, 2018, 08:29:42 AM

Keep the input coming! Theres a front and rear face we ought to look at also.

How does this trim arrangement grab ya?

enjenjo · April 16, 2018, 09:36:40 AM

Quote from: "idrivejunk"Keep the input coming! Theres a front and rear face we ought to look at also.

How does this trim arrangement grab ya?

I think I like that one the best.

rumrumm · April 16, 2018, 09:36:46 AM

I'm with Carnut on this. I like the dip without the fender skirts. I think the straight line piece will interfere with the bulge in the fender.

UGLY OLDS · April 16, 2018, 10:30:06 AM

That's what I was thinkin'..

Just about a foot shorter in the back.... It looks like even the original trim mounts right at the bottom of the "bulge"....Not on it ... :?

WOW....I just noticed ...Is my next post reason for celebration :?: Awards :?: Prizes.. :?: Jubilation :?:

Bob...

crdnblu · April 16, 2018, 03:41:20 PM

Thin, straight-line trim for me, to accentuate the length, & fine lines. Also, I would suggest losing the front fender-mount mirrors, sitting out in the breeze; find a door-mount mirror more in keeping with the smooth look. (Or just move the existing mirrors to the doors....)

idrivejunk · April 16, 2018, 07:21:44 PM

Quote from: enjenjo
Quote from: "idrivejunk"
How does this trim arrangement grab ya?

I think I like that one the best.

Thank you sir. I kinda like it too. Can't quite be straight though. But I like how it ends up parallel to the road.

idrivejunk · April 16, 2018, 07:27:22 PM

Quote from: "rumrumm"I'm with Carnut on this. I like the dip without the fender skirts. I think the straight line piece will interfere with the bulge in the fender.

When you guys say dip, you mean where the molding dips down on the quarter, correct? You are correct about the interference. The straight stick has to either turn down or twist the last foot or two at the rear. Putting a point like up front at the rear so the molding doesn't intersect with the bumper might be a help.

idrivejunk · April 16, 2018, 07:37:49 PM

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"That's what I was thinkin'.. Just about a foot shorter in the back.... It looks like even the original trim mounts right at the bottom of the "bulge"....Not on it ... :?

WOW....I just noticed ...Is my next post reason for celebration :?: Awards :?: Prizes.. :?: Jubilation :?:

Bob...

A whole foot shorter? After the molding dip theres a spear dip... so to continue hugging the underneath of that contour there would have to be a slight dip last foot or two of a straight molding. Now I want fondue. Or Copenhagen, not sure which.

Here is your shiny thoughts penny and a jubilant half cookie.