Tech question 64 Chevelle Wagon

Jeff Goss · 12-18-2014, 12:15 AM

So, I am getting my 64 Chevelle 300 Deluxe 4 door Wagon Super Stocker repainted.

The trim that runs through the fender, doors and quarters is bent and damaged-I think beyond repair.

This trim seems to be made of something called "unobtainium". Lol! I cannot find any good pieces anywhere.

Question is, can I delete this trim and just weld the holes up? Would Tech have a problem with it? I can put the trim back on, but it is so bad.

Opinions?

Thanks very much!

Dion Hildebrandt · 12-18-2014, 12:18 AM

get it repaired, or use what you have and keep an eye out for better pieces.

Mark Yacavone · 12-18-2014, 01:49 AM

You can remove that trim if you want to.
Believe me...Nobody cares.
Some of those wagons didn't have it anyway..

Do you plan on welding up the holes yourself?
Be careful. You could cause yourself a whole lot of trouble with the bodywork.

njk53 · 12-18-2014, 11:04 AM

Are the trim pieces stainless or anodized aluminum? Don't throw them away. There are guys out there that can work miracles with restoring trim pieces. I believe the stainless pieces are easier to bump out and re-finish Also, try Desert Valley Auto Parts in North Phoenix AZ. to see if they can help you with replacement trim pieces.

I at one time had a 64 2 door Chevelle Wagon with a 283 with a 4bbl carb and a powerglide. Man I'd like to have that one back. Would have made a great stocker.

Jeff Goss · 12-18-2014, 11:19 AM

Thanks everyone!

I believe these are aluminum. I would really hate to put these ugly pieces onto a new paint job. I would like the cleaner look without the trim I think.

The body man would be welding the holes.

Just weighing my options at the point.

Lyn Smith · 12-18-2014, 11:37 AM

Welding up all the holes you have will be a real pain.Join a Chevelle club site and put up a want ad for your moldings,or find some that are reproduced,and adapt them to your car.A 68-72 Nova molding would be a example of that.I have some impala moldings that you might be able to adapt to your car.

Tom Meyer · 12-21-2014, 08:06 PM

Here is a pic of Corkys car back in day.

Mark Yacavone · 12-21-2014, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Meyer

Here is a pic of Corkys car back in day.

Wasn't that a Garley Daniels car originally? That should tell you a lot.

Tom Meyer · 12-22-2014, 08:29 AM

No my car was a Garely car, not his World Championship car. Bob Rice knows the story. Tom

12-18-2014, 12:15 AM	#1
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tech question 64 Chevelle Wagon So, I am getting my 64 Chevelle 300 Deluxe 4 door Wagon Super Stocker repainted. The trim that runs through the fender, doors and quarters is bent and damaged-I think beyond repair. This trim seems to be made of something called "unobtainium". Lol! I cannot find any good pieces anywhere. Question is, can I delete this trim and just weld the holes up? Would Tech have a problem with it? I can put the trim back on, but it is so bad. Opinions? Thanks very much!

12-18-2014, 12:18 AM	#2
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tech question 64 Chevelle Wagon get it repaired, or use what you have and keep an eye out for better pieces. __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

12-18-2014, 01:49 AM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,821 Likes: 2,912 Liked 5,133 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Tech question 64 Chevelle Wagon You can remove that trim if you want to. Believe me...Nobody cares. Some of those wagons didn't have it anyway.. Do you plan on welding up the holes yourself? Be careful. You could cause yourself a whole lot of trouble with the bodywork. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

12-18-2014, 11:04 AM	#4
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tech question 64 Chevelle Wagon Are the trim pieces stainless or anodized aluminum? Don't throw them away. There are guys out there that can work miracles with restoring trim pieces. I believe the stainless pieces are easier to bump out and re-finish Also, try Desert Valley Auto Parts in North Phoenix AZ. to see if they can help you with replacement trim pieces. I at one time had a 64 2 door Chevelle Wagon with a 283 with a 4bbl carb and a powerglide. Man I'd like to have that one back. Would have made a great stocker. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345 Last edited by njk53; 12-18-2014 at 11:08 AM.

12-18-2014, 11:19 AM	#5
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tech question 64 Chevelle Wagon Thanks everyone! I believe these are aluminum. I would really hate to put these ugly pieces onto a new paint job. I would like the cleaner look without the trim I think. The body man would be welding the holes. Just weighing my options at the point.

12-18-2014, 11:37 AM	#6
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,210 Likes: 290 Liked 994 Times in 200 Posts	Re: Tech question 64 Chevelle Wagon Welding up all the holes you have will be a real pain.Join a Chevelle club site and put up a want ad for your moldings,or find some that are reproduced,and adapt them to your car.A 68-72 Nova molding would be a example of that.I have some impala moldings that you might be able to adapt to your car.

12-21-2014, 08:06 PM	#7
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Tech question 64 Chevelle Wagon Here is a pic of Corkys car back in day. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

12-22-2014, 08:29 AM	#9
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Tech question 64 Chevelle Wagon No my car was a Garely car, not his World Championship car. Bob Rice knows the story. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???