Chrome rocker trim ID help and WTB

[HKS]

I assumed all trim panels were the same but when i purchased one from a seller on ratsun I recieved a piece that was similar in size and djinensions but uses a plastic plug on their sides rather than tapered like the one i need. The one on my 71 has the tapered ends but most recent one ive seen being sold by someone who has a 72 has the plastic plugs. Can someone confirm what year models came with the tapered end pieces as shown in the photos.

 

BTW i am looking for 1 piece (driver side) although it doesnt matter if driver or passenger of someone is selling a straight piece let me know

 

Unidentified year piece I purchased online

Rubber end pieces from same type of trim

 

 

 

Passenger side piece currently on the car tapered (Need the same one for the driver side)

[Great_Escape]

Did you have any luck? If you find a pair I would buy the other half.

[hobbes_the_cat]

I'm not 100% sure but I think the factory replacement parts will have the plastic plugs on the ends. The hood trim is similar from what I have noticed, rolled edges on parts that came on the car, but later factory replacements had the end plugs.

[HKS]

No luck as of yet. Still looking!

[Duncan]

What body style?  I have a mint pair of rocker trims for a wagon.

[RTB]

I have a really good set with the plugs on the end. I have a set of the rolled ones too but those are going on my car.

[datsunfreak]

I'm not 100% sure but I think the factory replacement parts will have the plastic plugs on the ends. The hood trim is similar from what I have noticed, rolled edges on parts that came on the car, but later factory replacements had the end plugs.

 

This is the case. Any "new" trim pieces bought after a certain point came with black plastic capped ends. Much cheaper to produce the the factory rolled ends. All cars had rolled ends from new. 

 

What body style?  I have a mint pair of rocker trims for a wagon.

 

They are all the same length. 

[SupDoc]

So the 2dr and 4dr sedan rocker trims are the same length? (the 4dr isn't longer?) I only ask because someone on Australia ebay is selling repros for the 4dr with the rolled end. Maybe those will also work for the 2dr.

[SupDoc]

Here's the link:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATSUN-NISSAN-BLUEBIRD-510-1600-SILL-ROCKER-STAINLESS-MOULDS-SEDAN-WAGON-COUPE-/130993166524?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e7fcd18bc

[datsunfreak]

So the 2dr and 4dr sedan rocker trims are the same length? 

 

I can guarantee it 100%. They are identical. 

 

The only difference between the 2dr and 4dr as far as trim parts go are the chrome trims on top of the door skin, just below the glass. Everything else is interchangeable. 

[HKS]

Learn something new every time! Datsun Freak I'm sure you have one piece somewhere in your collection! haha

[Great_Escape]

Wow, thanks for all the info guys. I now know what to hunt for.

[datsunfreak]

Learn something new every time! Datsun Freak I'm sure you have one piece somewhere in your collection! haha

 

Probably 5 or 6 actually...    :rofl:

[HKS]

Now your rubbing it in! Wanna sell ? Lol

[datzenmike]

I assumed all trim panels were the same but when i purchased one from a seller on ratsun I recieved a piece that was similar in size and djinensions but uses a plastic plug on their sides rather than tapered like the one i need. The one on my 71 has the tapered ends but most recent one ive seen being sold by someone who has a 72 has the plastic plugs. Can someone confirm what year models came with the tapered end pieces as shown in the photos.

 

This is the case. Any "new" trim pieces bought after a certain point came with black plastic capped ends. Much cheaper to produce the the factory rolled ends. All cars had rolled ends from new.

 

For sedans and goons...

 

Up to January '72 the molding was closed round ended and part # 76482-21600

After January '72 the molding is open ended and part............... # 76482-N1600

 

 

 

 

I'm not 100% sure but I think the factory replacement parts will have the plastic plugs on the ends. The hood trim is similar from what I have noticed, rolled edges on parts that came on the car, but later factory replacements had the end plugs.

Hood top trim molding to Jan '72.......... 62450-21001

Hood top trim molding from Febn '72.... 62450-N1600 gotta figure...

[datsunfreak]

Now your rubbing it in! Wanna sell ? Lol

 

Probably, but do you think they'd ship okay? 

[datzenmike]

Tape them to a 2x4 :lol:

[HKS]

^seriously. I had someone sent one in a usps long cardboard box. The piece arrived in a "U" shaped piece! A think 2 poster tubes taped together will be strong enough

[yenpit]

HKS & datsunfreak, buy the heavy duty cardboard tube (not a standard poster tube).  Sometimes you can get a freebie from a picture framing shop cuz they receive artwork in them all the time. Bottom line, charge the buyer for the tube.........it ensures that it will arrive in one piece!

[datzenmike]

Three inch PCV water pipe. You could even glue end caps on. They are almost 1/4" thick. Any house construction site will have it for perimeter drains and such.

[datsunfreak]

Three inch PCV water pipe. 

 

I think this is actually the best idea I've heard...   :thumbup:

[HKS]

Knowing how usps handles packages. A metal pipe is probably necessary. Lol

[hobbes_the_cat]

I have sent trim in PVC plumbing pipe and it worked great. Use the thicker sewer pipe and it should be fine. I couldn't find cardboard tubes to ship in so I went with the PVC and I will in the future too.