Molding difference

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  1. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I'd say you got a pretty good deal for the complete set, NOS, with the instructions!
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I thought they were a little high. But then I started thinking about the last time I seen some. I hadn't lol..
     
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  4. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    The self adhesive kind....like the ones on the auction....were dealer installed. Yes they are "factory" in that they came from Ford......but never installed at the factory. The factory had more of a permanent attachment to their trim packages.
     
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    what is the difference between these and new ones that you can get at any trim/graphic shop to day?
     
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  6. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    None of them will come with instructions from the 70s :rolleyes:
     
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  7. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I would agree with Eugene. :D

    Actually....they are probably the same except the Ford ones are pre-cut for an exact fit.
     
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    ...and 35 years old....so adhesive may be an issue.
     
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    And if not it may be by the time I get to put them on.. :49:
     
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    ...:yup:...:rofl2:
     
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    I find that some clear silicone combined with tape and time makes for some pretty good adhesive.
     
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    I'll make something work.. Not in any rush as always lol..
    I see your in Carrollton. I go through there all the time while working. I had two jobs there last week right off of Denton Rd. One was a block from King Arthur in Castle Hills. You should join us here.. http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=98563&highlight=Mini+meet
     
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    Vinyl trim intall

    If you DO decide to install them .. I'd recommend you stretch a string from
    front to rear , eyeball the alignment , snap a line .. THEN proceed.
    I wish you success.
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    Thanks for the suggestion.. I'll definitely be taking my time with it, like everything else haha
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Wow you actually bought those? They look exactly the same as the generic stuff you can buy, for way less. There is a place not far from me, that actually makes that trim still.
     
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