1966 Coronet 440 side trim

[dammstrate]

If you look at my Avatar picture, you can see the only side trim on my 440 is down low,
near the rocker panels. I have seen very few other cars like this, most 440s seem to have a second trim piece down the mid-beltline. Was that an option?

 

[Big Bad Dad]

I believe the midline trim is standard for Coronet 440s. Ours has it, and I have never seen an original without it. Coronet Deluxes had a trim that had a shortened front fender spear. If your car is missing it, I would think it may have been removed in the past.

 

[dammstrate]

I have seen a couple like mine, they were restored close to original like mine. Maybe sometimes people can't find the piece(s) if they are gnarley.

 

[1966Canuck]

they are $$$$

 

[1966Canuck]

they are $$$$

there is a set for sale on here..... mine are a little blemished but not with replacing for a driver car.
I could see not installing them after a restoration.

 

[YY1]

Is the OP's car a 66?

Pic shows a 67 front end, but thread is titled 66.

 

[1967coronet]

Is the OP's car a 66?

Pic shows a 67 front end, but thread is titled 66.

Also left qt. panel .

 

[YY1]

Also left qt. panel .

OP's profile pic looks like a 67 R/T.

 

[YY1]

66 440 and 500 side trim is VERY different, as I'm sure most know.

440 goes right down the center from almost the front of the fender to almost the quarter extension, while 500 is rocker molding and those rectangles under the side rear window.

67 is much more similar, at the lower body line, with 500 being thicker.

 

[bikerman]

I have a 66 Coronet 440 with the midline trim for the life of me I cannot find the plastic clips.. or even anything that works I've read somewhere where they said that the metal clips should be on the ends of the molding but mine had a plastic one right near the Coronet 440 emblems towards the driver's door front it will not hold the edge of the molding to the fender and it is definitely plastic looks like it is pressed into the fender... But I've yet to see anywhere clips similar.. any help thanks