Speedster Side Molding

The problem with an original side trim kit, as linked, is that on most replicas the door handles bare further forward.  The front and rear spear fit fine.  The door spear needs shortened, and you need an extra piece to cut a custom small piece behind the door handle.  So... you need a full kit, plus 1 extra piece.  I can't say that ALL cars are like this, but I have added enough these kits to several manufacturers cars and they have all been the same in my experience.

 

As for clips, the metal clips can be used in some places but not all.  the plastic VW side trim clips work just as well and do not require getting to them from the back side, so you can put them anywhere.

 

Finally, if you do decide to go with this nicer kit, there pieces are MUCH stiffer than the VW side trim most builders use, so you have to shape the pieces to the body before attaching them.  The VW stuff will clip in place and stay, but the restoration stuff has enough spring back that it will pull away from he body if it isn;t shaped to fit.

 

Hope that helps.

Carey do you sell the kit he is looking for?

Thanks very much for the reply. Got me thinking...wonder if a good quality double sided tape would work?

 

You wouldn't happen to have a spare piece just for behind my door handles would you...I checked it and your right. I need longer pieces for behind door handle.

I'm about to do the same thing on my car so this is timely. I also looked at the Sierra Madre kit but if one were to buy a VW side trim set would it be sedan or Ghia?

 

Sorry for the high jack.

 

Michael

I just buy the kit from Stoddards or Sierra Madre. Even with my discount, by the time I pay shipping to me, and then you pay shipping to you, you are better off just buying it directly from them. I appreciate you asking though!

I'd be happy to sell you a short piece to cut yourself, or If you give me an exact measurement (or 2 measurements depending on manufacturer) I'll make you the pieces and cap the ends so they look factory.

Re: vw trim. I am terrible with my VW years, but there is a wide and a narrow trim.  You want narrow Beetle sedan trim, which I believe is later model. You want 2 sets actually. You'll cut the doors to length and use 2 long spear pieces from each kit for your 4 front and rear pieces.

Rusty: I just buy the kit from Stoddards or Sierra Madre. Even with my discount, by the time I pay shipping to me, and then you pay shipping to you, you are better off just buying it directly from them. I appreciate you asking though!

Al: I'd be happy to sell you a short piece to cut yourself, or If you give me an exact measurement (or 2 measurements depending on manufacturer) I'll make you the pieces and cap the ends so they look factory.

Mike. Re: vw trim. I am terrible with my VW years, but there is a wide and a narrow trim.  You want narrow Beetle sedan trim, which I believe is later model. You want 2 sets actually. You'll cut the doors to length and use 2 long spear pieces from each kit for your 4 front and rear pieces.

Hi Carey,

 

I also am currently trying to fit a new set of Sierra Madre side molding and need 2 slightly longer handle pieces.  I'll PM you exact measurements if you can make another set.  Please let me know.

 

Thanks!