INFO: 1972 Wheel lip molding repros PRE-ORDER

During the chat, I hinted that they need to do the 72 Nose moldings, he stated "let's see how these go"; 

That sounds good. Any of the old trim parts are precious, the front end stuff is the scarcest. I have a couple of spares as I've mentioned before, but nothing mint except those I bought from the **Jeff seller on eBay.

Again if he's still doing it in CA, he can restore any OEM AL trim like these. But the finish is harder, polished is the easiest for the experts who do it, trying to replicate the original anodizing is much harder. I plan to have all mine polished, and then have to care for it all constantly.

That is great news. Have they confirmed they are doing 1972 wheel moldings? I saw a video online that said they are doing 1972 -73 moldings which are not the same. 

The grille trim would be awesome as well. Another hard to find piece.

I agree, the demand is for the 1972 fronts.

For the 1974-76 cars the only difference from the 1973 cars is the flattened area for the rocker trim. There are two versions of the 1974-76 front trim. One for cars that only have rocker moldings and one for cars with the rocker and the lower front fender trim in front of the wheel opening (these have both ends flattened). However, the front fender moldings for 1973 and 1974-76 will physically interchange because the shape of the fenders did not change. 

This goes the same for the rear moldings which will physically interchange from 1972 to 1976, the only difference being the 1974-76 versions have the flattened portion for the rocker trim (excluding cars with fender skirts).

I spoke with Joel today and he was asking.

The 1972 Front wheel lip moldings (full length) are a one year only part.  However, it is also used on 1972 Rancheros (front) - all Rancheros used the full length moldings. These will not interchange or physically fit 1973-76 Torinos. The Front 1973 Full length moldings are a one year only item, however, they will physically fit other years - 1974-76 Torinos.  The only difference again is the 1974 -76 moldings typically have flattened areas to accommodate rocker/fender trim The rear full length wheel lip moldings are identical between 1972 & 1973 and they will physically fit all 1972-76 Torino (2-doors and 4-doors - not Rancheros) BUT they do not have the flattened out areas to accommodate rocker or other lower fender trim.

I am trying to assemble a matrix, though Vince's bullets are pretty clear. Thoughts?

Probably should, but that may be a deeper rabbit hole with the color variations that exist. I'll label this Full wheel lip moldings,  and if anyone wants to drop info on full body ones, I'll put it together. 

Thanks. I have sent it on over to them.

Now to wait. :)

I just texted Joel over at Metro Obsolete; they had some issues with the extrusion dies, and currently working to try and get some samples out before Christmas. That being said, I don't have any pricing information, or if "pre-order" is still an option, but ordering may be. 

Those interested can reach out to Rachel at Metro Obsolete by calling: (912)-384-3030

 

That is all the information i currently have on this, and will post more when I hear more.