Topic: WTB: '65-66 Coupe Roof Rail Weatherstrip Retainer Stainless

[drummingrocks]

I need a passenger's side roof rail weatherstrip retainer.  This is the stainless piece that bolts to the roof underneath the drip rails.  It gives the roof rail weatherstrip a channel to sit in.  This is for a '65 coupe and I only need the passenger's side.  Thanks!

[ruppstang]

I have some from 67-68 coupes, I am not sure if they are the same as 65-66. The roof rail molding is the same.

[67gta289]

Based on what I see in the 1960-68 MPC, the "65/" means 65 through *, where * = 1968, so they should be all the same.  See the attached picture.

That said, the same MPC says for the fastback (63 body style), there is a 65/66 version, and a 67/ (67 and 68) version.  I learned though the other day that there was a change for the 68 fastback, so the MPC is not correct for what was done at the factory.  So if you went to the dealer to get a service part for your 68, you would be handed the 67 part, which is quite different...but it would work.

If for some reason the MPC is wrong and the 67/68 version is not what you want, I have access to a dozen or more 64.5-66 models in my favorite junkyard.  The part would be cheap, say $30, but I would need to be compensated for time (including part of the 4 hour round trip) and the shipping isn't cheap.

[Bossbill]

I have a parts car 67 coupe as well. I'm in the NW, if location matters.

[drummingrocks]

I finally made it out to the shop and compared the '67 coupe stainless channel with the '65 that I have on hand.  There are some differences.

Mainly, the screw holes in the '65 trim are slotted, whereas on the '67 trim the holes are not.  The '67 channel also has locator pins (the triangle shaped areas) that are punched into the stainless that the '65 doesn't have; I guess this eliminated the need to slot the holes since the locator pins would line everything up.

In these pictures, the '67 trim is on top and the '65 trim is on the bottom.

[67gta289]

If you need a 65-66 and can't find one, I can pull one.  Shoot me a PM. 

[ruppstang]

It looks like the 67 style would work but it would be better to get the 65-66 one. I would think there would be a wrecking yard near you that would have one. Shipping on those is a lot, more than the parts is worth.

[67gta289]

Yes shipping is a pain.  For these and wheel lip moldings I cut out an appropriately sized piece of 5mm underlayment.  I found that to be the lightest material to use to keep the damage at bay.  Then I'll affix the part to the underlayment, add some cushioning, then cover the exposed side with cardboard.  I've been able to ship wheel lip moldings for $15-28.  The larger drip rails did cost around $40, but with inflation (bite my tongue) that may be the good old days.

[jwc66k]

Yes shipping is a pain. 

I've use two extra large boxes from Home Depot laid flat for wheel well trim pieces taped in between them.
Jim

[drummingrocks]

I was able to pick up both driver's and passenger's side weatherstrip channels today.  Found a guy fairly local who was parting out a '65 6-cylinder.  Thanks for the help everybody!