Belt line trim
- Thread starter Billygoat
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Early series belt line plate (behind the trim) had a complex shape hidden behind the trim.
https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/gm23-23.130.6.htm
Some early-series originals developed small leaks in this area.
Here's an early-series trim strip. Screen shot from a Jim Bounds video:
1973-75 side moulding GM part# 8884082
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Late series switched to a solid belt line plate that uses a plain moulding attached with built-in adhesive tape. https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/gm23-23.130.4.htm
1976-79 side moulding GM part# 8884084
https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/gm23-23.130.6.htm
Some early-series originals developed small leaks in this area.
Here's an early-series trim strip. Screen shot from a Jim Bounds video:
1973-75 side moulding GM part# 8884082
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Late series switched to a solid belt line plate that uses a plain moulding attached with built-in adhesive tape. https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/gm23-23.130.4.htm
1976-79 side moulding GM part# 8884084
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JIm Bounds used to manufacture and sell replacements that were fabricated by his new used robot. He was selling them at the COOP Auction. I wonder if he has any of them left?
My ‘74 belt line was leaking pretty badly around the front light socket connection. The replacement belt line is missing a molded piece that fits into the stainless steel trim groove so I had to goop it up and with synthetic rubber. So far, no leak.
It looks like I have the better belt design with a 76 Elly 2. The beltline is in decent shape except for the end conditions around the side marker lights. So I’m thinking I need the whole trim replaced then??
