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Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:19 am

I was just wondering if the front fender chrome wheel arch trim would be the same for the 411's and 412's. I am mixing and matching what trim I can for my 412. Some existing pieces are broken in 1/2 and some is just missing. On one side I have the extra chrome piece by the rear wheel arch but on the other side, missing! What fun.

Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:51 am

I have some from both. To my knowledge they are the same. Give until tommorrow to check the part #'s with the book. Ray

Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:29 pm

I also need weel arch trim for my 412 (4dr). Please send picture

Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:23 pm

Ray, would you happen to have any trim that runs along the side of the car? I have extra wheel arch trim and trim for the rocker panel, but I can't seem to find any straight body trim, specifically for a 2-door coupe.

Actually, if any of you have any of the missing pieces shown here:

http://www.sbritt.com/shermy.html

I'd be very much interested in purchasing them!

Thanks,
Stephan

Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:47 pm

Sorry...I have nothing. I used to have a whole bunch of dented up trim. I got rid of it all long ago when I realized that I could duplicate it out of wood on a router, make a plaster cast and then cast it from Zinc. It could be easily attached by 3M VHB adhesive strip.
When I get my engine finished and start on the body I will be finishing the casts.
I want to get away from the stock type with the plastic post insert. The leakage into body panels is a source of rust. Ray

Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:25 pm

Wow. That sounds GREAT, Ray! Please keep us all updated as to your progress. I'm sure there are plenty of Type 4 owners that would be interested in seeing how that turns out.

Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:04 am

Well, I'm going to see what the 411 has on it and if it's in good shape. I will let everyone know who is interested if it works.