Lower Trim Molding

[Charles Cook]

My point. No proof was provided on the 68 fender tags. Maybe on the broadcast sheet but it’s been damaged by mice.

 

[WileE]

So... we have examples of a few original cars WITH the rocker moldings. But, somebody back in 1968 decided to make aftermarket rocker moldings for a road runner ? That's comical. I thought they were an option, which M25 is the code for rocker moldings, and part of the A87 decor package. But, back in my cheap-*** area, I didn't recall seeing them , but it seems that is incorrect.

According to the 1969 Options and Accessories report:

About 9.2% of the RM21 cars sold in the US came with the molding.
About 14.3% of the RM23 cars sld in the US had it.

Thank you . Obviously not a popular option, so some may have not seen/noticed it ( me ) but available.

 

[Charles Cook]

They were more popular than not.

 

[Charles Cook]

More

 

[davek]

Breathe Mike

 

[Charles Cook]

Breathe Mike

Dave’s not here.

 

[Runner 68]

Not trying to give Mike / Charles a heart attack here. Would just like to see what the option code on a build sheet looks like. With the plethora of fine photo examples that have been posted surely a broadcast sheet exists somewhere. Especially with all these pristine one owner cars storied above. Surely one exists for 9% or 14%.
And yes, it's entirely possible that aftermarket trim was produced. Not saying that it was for the rockers but aftermarket accessories have been produced since the 50s for new cars.

I could be a Dick if I wanted to Charles / Mike but not trying to be one in this case. Relax. Simple question, would just like to see something more than a bunch of pics.

 

[davek]

Are we still poking the bear? Im thinking if you got a hard on about this @Runner 68 then call Glen Grovier . jmo Galen's Tag Service, LLC – Home of Galen V. Govier on the Web

 

[Runner 68]

Are we still poking the bear? Im thinking if you got a hard on about this @Runner 68 then call Glen Grovier . jmo Galen's Tag Service, LLC – Home of Galen V. Govier on the Web

Nah, not a fan of Galen. I won't elaborate. Again, I'm not a purist nazi by any stretch. In fact just the opposite. If you you don't believe me check out the mess I made here 68 RM23 Roadrunner, The rebuild of an old friend
I do allot of shows and 68's always catch my eye. I have never seen a 68 with that trim other than the 100 pics Mike / Charles posted from the interweb. My guess is that it was a dealer option. Wouldn't show up on a fender tag or build sheet.
Just curious as to what the build sheet / fender tag would look like if it was factory. That's all.
Couldn't give a f@ck really. Just don't like the look on a 68 Bird.