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Offline scottakacrash

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Cuda belt trim clips or fasteners question
« on: May 19, 2014 - 03:30:05 PM »
The right side rear belt trim on my 70 Cuda came loose the other day and I noticed that there are 2 extra holes for what probably are missing clips. I'm trying to figure out what's missing and where to source it.  Based on the residue around one of the holes, I assume that at least one is a white plastic clip that matched the remaining two. Anyone know if the remaining hole is for a different clip? There is a notch on the trim piece that would allow it to slide over a larger clip.  A picture would be a big help. Thanks!




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Re: Cuda belt trim clips or fasteners question
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2014 - 03:43:26 PM »
Has the car has been restored before? The missing clip in the center looks to be drilled of of line (too far inward) which would explain why it's not there and the hole at the front towards the door opening is for a screw. Some correct 1970 Belt Moldings had a phillips screw holding down the end of the trim :2cents:
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Re: Cuda belt trim clips or fasteners question
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2014 - 03:57:30 PM »
That is quite possible. The car had been recently disassembled and painted when I bought it.  The paint job is high quality, but the interior and trim were put back together quickly and poorly when I got it.  I've been working my way through small issues like this.  There isn't a corresponding exposed screw head on the driver's side rear belt trim.  Maybe the hole was there when the car was built and never had a screw installed. It is a 440-6 car, built 11/69 and loaded with options, power windows, AMFM, 6-way seat etc.  Most of the rare options were missing when I got it and I've been putting them back on.  Thanks for the help.

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Re: Cuda belt trim clips or fasteners question
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2014 - 04:12:08 PM »
I believe your car is early enough to require the screw in the belt molding. There are no reproduction moldings with the screw hole, but it's an easy enough fix to get a screw in there.  :2cents:
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Re: Cuda belt trim clips or fasteners question
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2014 - 04:18:43 PM »
Interesting.  I've never seen trim with a screw in it.  Any one have an image?