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Posted: 6/1/06 7:44pm Message 1 of 7

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Vette(s): 1968 427/390 Coupe

Two questions:

1, Will the rocker moldings for a 1970-1977 (Chrome) fit on a 1968?

2, I busted every screw off removing the old rocker moldings, how can I take the rest of the screw out? I have tried a small screw extractor with no luck.

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Posted: 6/1/06 7:54pm Message 2 of 7

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The moldings for the later cars are different. The '68 moldings are two peice, I believe? The body shapes are also different at the rear edge of the front fender..

You can get new inserts(nutserts) for the screw threads. You just have to carefully tap/knock/press/drill out the old ones. The new ones come with the inserts, and new stainless screws. Check with Paragon, Zip, etc. for these.

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Posted: 6/1/06 8:00pm Message 3 of 7

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Thank you Joel again.

Your opinion very much appreciated

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Posted: 6/1/06 10:50pm Message 4 of 7

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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Will the Non painted moldings (70-77) fit a 79?

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Posted: 6/2/06 4:47am Message 5 of 7

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They may fit, physicaly...I'm not sure on this one...
The 78-79 cars were the same(except Pacers), the '80 cars were alone, and the '82 cars were alone. I don't know for sure if it's just cosmetical differences, or the moldings were made different.

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Vette(s): 1960 (got wiped out in the Rapid City flood of 72), 1968 roadster(sold it so I could buy the 71), 1971 Coupe Chromed almost everything underneath. Had it since "76"

I happen to have a spare Rocker panel repair kit from EC Products that I was going to put on Ebay. I think it is only good for one side, as it has six bolts in the package. I called EC and they no longer sell the item. It's still in the package and I have no idea what I paid for it. I have a bunch of stuff I need to get rid of for C3's. So let me know and I will try and send you a picture if you like.

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