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thom
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 Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2025 5:11 pm Post subject: Early sunroof rail insert source? |
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I don't know what this strip is called; it's similar to the deluxe beltline and rocker trim insert, but just ever so slightly narrower. Is there a source for it?
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Douglas Denlinger
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2025 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: Early sunroof rail insert source? |
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Thom,
I have always used the beltline trim insert.
It's best that it sits up in the track to help prevent wear from the sliders.
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thom
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2025 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: Early sunroof rail insert source? |
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Thanks!
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velvetgreen
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:13 am Post subject: Re: Early sunroof rail insert source? |
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| ^^ wasn't aware that plastic was even required- what year buses was it used up until? |
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pondoras box
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:28 am Post subject: Re: Early sunroof rail insert source? |
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| velvetgreen wrote: |
| ^^ wasn't aware that plastic was even required- what year buses was it used up until? |
I also had no idea what this channel was used for and I’ve owned several 21 and 23 buses! None of them had anything in there. Been playing with buses since the 80’s and still learning stuff. Awesome!
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thom
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Early sunroof rail insert source? |
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I looked it up on OACDP and it appears to be the same part number
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thom
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: Early sunroof rail insert source? |
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For shits and giggles, I put in a little bit of the SWR insert just to see what it would look like
And the basic black
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