Don Jordan Posted October 21, 2013 Report Posted October 21, 2013 I've been trying to gather 15 years of auto parts from my garage. I'm trying to identify stuff before I put it on e-bay. I have a piece of stainless that is too big for my 4 door and 2 door sedan. I'm thinking it might be off a business coupe. Does this look familiar? All the grill and hood pieces fit my cars - I guess they would be the same for the business coupe. I'm finding all sorts of stuff. It just adds up. d- Quote
greg g Posted October 21, 2013 Report Posted October 21, 2013 gotta be front door. How long is it?? Quote
Don Jordan Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Posted October 21, 2013 I'll measure it tomorrow. It doesn't fit front or back on the 2 door or 4 door. Quote
Young Ed Posted October 21, 2013 Report Posted October 21, 2013 Thats strange. It looks quite similar to P15 trim but I'm thinking maybe the high point is more centered than the offset on a p15. If its too long for a 4dr and too short for a 2dr it shouldn't be P15. Quote
greg g Posted October 21, 2013 Report Posted October 21, 2013 If the radius of the curve is the same on both sides of the center line of the piece then Tim is likely correct about it being a hood trim piece. Quote
busycoupe Posted October 21, 2013 Report Posted October 21, 2013 The trim on the door of my D24 business coupe is 44 1/2 inches long. I don't know if that is the same as on a P15 business coupe. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 21, 2013 Report Posted October 21, 2013 also the D24 trim is distinctly different in shape... Quote
Don Jordan Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Posted October 22, 2013 The trim on the hood comes to a point. The piece I have is flat on either side. It looks like it should go on the door but it's too long. I will go measure it right now. Quote
murfman1967 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) In your collection of parts, do you have any door panel stainless trim? I want to dress up the panels on my 53 wagon, and I have nothing at all. Edited October 22, 2013 by murfman1967 Quote
Don Jordan Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Posted October 22, 2013 THERE IS NO CURE FOR STUPID!!! This is why I don't go out much or mingle with the normal people. First, in case anyone wondered: the stainless on the door of the 2 door sedan - 39 1/2", on the 4 door 30 1/2" front, 26" rear. I have extra stainless for the side of the hood and the front fenders. Remember I said I was cleaning out my garage... Well I gathered up a bunch of stuff. When I went down to measure the piece (33 1/2") I noticed it was a lighter gauge than the MoPar stuff. It hit me like an anvil - the piece is from my 54 Packard (which I have since sold). I sure am glad I never have to see anyone of you face to face. I feel very silly and apologize for wasting your time. Quote
Greenbomb Posted October 22, 2013 Report Posted October 22, 2013 Not a waste of time. It's always uplifting to know I am not the only one who does that sort of thing!!!! Glad you got it figured out. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 22, 2013 Report Posted October 22, 2013 The trim on the hood comes to a point. The piece I have is flat on either side. It looks like it should go on the door but it's too long. I will go measure it right now. again the hood center is what it looks like, you hve no pics in the gallery of your car...your avatar is not detailed enough to see but appears your hood does not have this trim behind the hood emblem to the rear..if you car has been modified with this seam filled..may be the reason it is off the car.. Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 22, 2013 Report Posted October 22, 2013 Hood side piece is pointed, top piece is not. Quote
Don Jordan Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Posted October 23, 2013 I didn't think I could feel any sillier but I sure do. I knew I could count on you guys. I don't know why I didn't even think to look on the top of the hood. That's the piece 33". Now when I put it on e-bay I can correctly identify it. Thank you very much for your patience. I do have a shot of the car showing the hood. 1 Quote
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