My new invention for the body moldings

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My new invention for the body moldings

April 22, 2010, 09:36:17 PM

I was tired of looking at the side of the bumper so I made these. I was planning on making them it was a little lower on the to do list. So this is the first one only 3 more to make. They will be painted red when I finish the others. What do you guys think?

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #1 – April 22, 2010, 10:17:04 PM

Always wanted to make something similar. A bit longer though. I like the idea. End of bumper trim is one of the ugliest things on these cars.

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #2 – April 23, 2010, 12:03:12 AM

What's it made out of?

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #3 – April 23, 2010, 07:06:50 AM

aluminum

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #4 – April 23, 2010, 07:28:15 AM

I had the same thought, but to cut another matching moulding on a 45 deg. angle and glue it on.

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #5 – April 23, 2010, 12:19:53 PM

I've been going back and forth on keeping or deleting the side trim on my 86 and thought that if I deleted it I wanted to do the same from the removed trim just to transition that area properly.

The aluminum is a good idea too.

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #6 – April 23, 2010, 01:18:39 PM

Actually I like the aluminum look...it's kinda "fancy".

For years (actually, decades now......) my mind has been struggling with a way to cap off the molding, especially when it's left off between the bumpers. In the end my eye wants to see all the factory molding on. Don't know why, it just looks cleaner to me. I like the removed molding look, it's just that with the molding built into the bumper covers, there's not a super practical way to remove it and make it look 100% clean. This aluminum bit is the nicest solution I've seen though...very cool.

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #7 – April 24, 2010, 04:24:02 PM

I have a set of those for my box bird, they were made by ford though, they go behind the front bumper instead of the chunky urethane pieces that usually go there.

I agree with Eric that it just looks better with the trim in tact, unless your is ruined and srewed on like my cougar...

Scott

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #8 – April 27, 2010, 11:05:34 AM

I like the way they look, but I'd have to see a picture of the entire car to decide for sure.

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #9 – April 28, 2010, 04:43:01 PM

just some spray can color mach paint, color is a little off so I will mix up some base clear and spray them. Only two more to make:punchballs:

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #10 – April 28, 2010, 04:44:24 PM

1 more

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #11 – April 28, 2010, 04:47:58 PM

They look good :D

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #12 – September 01, 2011, 03:26:25 PM

heck yes

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #13 – September 01, 2011, 04:45:52 PM

oops I never posted pictures of the finished product, coming soon

My new invention for the body moldings

Reply #14 – September 01, 2011, 04:59:51 PM

a few, not the best pictures but the look great