64/65 Quarter Panel Trim

[Gene M.]

Re: 64/65 Quarter Panel Trim

1. These pictures from NCRS member Dan Adie were helpful to me. I didn't ask for his permission to post, because he is judging at the National NCRS event in San Antonio, TX. (He is just now a 300 point NCRS judge, as of this event.) If he does not want them posted here, he will tell me to remove.

2. As it happens, I have the Al Knoch repro version of the covering pc. of black carpet seen in these photos. It's extra. If you need it, I will put it in the mail for free.

3. Note that the separate pc. of carpet (original version in photos) was glued to a "backing board". I did this before installation in a '65 coupe.

4. Note the quarter panel trim (vinyl covered cardboard, just behind the seats) is unique on the driver's side in the '65 coupe. Without the rear cabin air fan, the '66-'67 trim board (quarter panel trim) on that side is different. I believe the pass. side is the same, 1965-1967.

I am thinking of writing this up, as I elected to restore and use my originals on a recent '67 coupe restoration.

In the 3rd photo my 65 (AO Smith body) had a screw same as others in the top rear corner that went into the bare hole in the board. Also originally the carpet on mine was positioned so the corner of the board was completely covered . But that may just be variations on GM's workers. Carpet cut or possibly slight differences in the two plants.

[Tom D.]

Re: 64/65 Quarter Panel Trim

Gene: My article is written as of today. I will send a copy.

Any comment on the part number change in the "cover". I mentioned this in this same discussion, right above your reply, in the "separate thread".