MarkV Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 These run along the bottom of my Seville, any idea what they are called and where I can find them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Maybe rubber rocker panel trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Ground Effect Attachment for increased airflow and fuel efficiency (possibly noted, tongue-in-cheek)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, keiser31 said: Maybe rubber rocker panel trim. They are not rubber. They look like stainless steel. I would call them rocker panel moldings, but an overall view of your car would help us see exactly where they are on the vehicle. One looks like it is a lower door molding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, John_S_in_Penna said: They are not rubber. They look like stainless steel. I would call them rocker panel moldings, but an overall view of your car would help us see exactly where they are on the vehicle. One looks like it is a lower door molding. Under the stainless beneath the rocker panel. Either fiberglass or rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 They are rubber mine have deteriorated so I need to get others but without knowing the name I’m a bit stymied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, John_S_in_Penna said: They are not rubber. They look like stainless steel. I believe he's asking about the apparently rubber part below the stainless trim. They are definitely factory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, MarkV said: These run along the bottom of my Seville, any idea what they are called and where I can find them? Try finding used ones at French Lake Auto Parts.... http://www.frenchlakeautoparts.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, joe_padavano said: I believe he's asking about the apparently rubber part below the stainless trim. They are definitely factory. The are to block the view of the various parts underneath that stick out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Olds parts books usually call something like this "shield" or "deflector". Appears to be aft of the front wheel opening? Does it cover the area between quarterpanel and any bracing underneath the car? Maybe to keep grit, gravel etc from sandblasting the stainless rocker moulding, since it appears to be positioned to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkV Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 1 minute ago, rocketraider said: Olds parts books usually call something like this "shield" or "deflector". Appears to be aft of the rear wheel opening? Does it cover the area between quarterpanel and any bracing underneath the car? The entire length of the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Here's another WAG. Cadillac being Cadillac, possibly sound deadening or road noise reduction? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76 Caddy Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 I have not been able to find originals for my 1976 so I am in the process of make new ones from lawn edgeing. Will let you know how it turns out. These cars were not not ment to be jacked up by frame jacks (tire shops use them). I had to stop a guy once from raising my car up with one because it would have crushed the origianls that were still good at the time. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 May be a long shot, but IF you can find a part no. perhaps some place like GM parts direct may still have some nos pieces. Up until not too long ago I was still able to get side door window trim from them for my 77 pontiac. With the part no. a cadillac dealer somewhere in the country may have a couple of sets sitting on a shelf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 4 hours ago, rocketraider said: Appears to be aft of the front wheel opening? Does it cover the area between quarterpanel and any bracing underneath the car? Maybe to keep grit, gravel etc from sandblasting the stainless rocker moulding, since it appears to be positioned to do that? They are supposed to run the length of the rocker panel, which is why he's looking for replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) I can't find any images for cars for sale that show the underbody rocker areas as that would tell the tale of how and what they are mounted to. They also go beyond the wheelbase of the car, and I can see they continue to underneath the rear rocker extensions. I don't think they were installed to hide underbody pieces, and if they did, they would have to be a lot wider because the front subframe on these and X cars really hangs down. If I could see the underside of the car, it might show me that it's protecting the body pinch weld. I'll bet a bunch of them have been destroyed by someone who doesn't know how to jack these cars! Edited September 12, 2022 by Pfeil (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldsfan Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 In parts group 8.304 (molding kit - shield, rocker panel) they list a "shield, sill to body (black rubber)" - qty 2, Part # 1608286. Also, group 12.116 (molding kit, (chrome) rear quarter panel rear of wheel opening) they list a "molding kit, rear of wheel opening (note 5) "- Part #9633936 for LH and 9633935 for RH. Note 5 - 2nd type for 1976 K with shield on lower end to cover pinchweld. Not sure if these are them or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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