'85 LeSabre vinyl top question

[Stan W.]

Does anybody know what this vinyl top molding is called and can I get replacement pieces for mine?

Thanks

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[NTX5467]

The vinyl top is "Elk Grain", but you'll need to decode the Service Parts Identification Label to make sure it is a factory installation.  The label usually was on the inside of the deck lid or on the spare tire cover, under the trunk mat/carpet.  It will have the vehicle VIN on it, plus all of the "born-with" equipment from the factory.

 

That molding looks like an "add-on" top molding, to me.  Looks like a metal channel is pop-riveted to the sheet metal, then the matching vinyl top molding is snapped over it?  Pre-bent corners with straight pieces.  Notice that the grain on the molding doesn't match the vinyl roof's grain.  GM molding would not be riveted, but have a clip which pushed into an existing hole in the metal.

 

Might check for older trim shops that might have done vinyl roofs in the '80s.

 

NTX5467

[Stan W.]

NTX5467, 

   Thanks for the reply. I can't find anything online so I think I'll try some local body shops to see if there is something I can do with it. The car is in nice shape and that really detracts from the looks.

[Kim S]

Hi Stan

I would like to know if you were able to fix your 85 Buick Lesabre vinyl trim problem.  I have the exact same problem, and I am looking for this trim.  Like yours mine is blue also.

Thank you for any help you can offer.

[Stan W.]

Kim, the only thing l came up with was to use side molding strips. I bought a piece with the closest color available. I cut them in to four pieces and angled the ends to make them fit. I glued them on with weatherstripping adhesive. They're not perfect, but much better than what l had.