1969 Rear Lace variation

[Shelbytatro]

Has anyone ever seen the rear lace without the bright edge? I just purchased this original paint car and the lace appears to be original and untouched. But it's all black.

[Coralsnake]

The car looks very nice. I have not seen that before. Maybe some others have?

More pictures please

[Bill]

Has anyone ever seen the rear lace without the bright edge? I just purchased this original paint car and the lace appears to be original and untouched. But it's all black.

Curious, did you buy this car out of Texas?

[Shelbytatro]

Bill, yes this is the car that was posted on FB marketplace in Texas. I was the lucky guy to be there first with a trailer and cash!

[Shelbytatro]

Pete here are some more details

[Shelbytatro]

And a few more.

[FL SAAC]

Yes we have seen it without the chrome

But it turned out to be that the previous owner had taken it off

Best of luck with your project

[Bob Gaines]

Has anyone ever seen the rear lace without the bright edge? I just purchased this original paint car and the lace appears to be original and untouched. But it's all black.

The trim is painted black in the picture not taken off. Back in the day when replacement trim was not available it was typical to paint trim ,repaint the lace and and trim reinstall rather then leave a pitted part on a otherwise restored surroundings. Given that there is no credible evidence that black trim was ever done at the factory I can only assume that the restorer was not aware of how to obtain the rear lace panels that have been available for at least 35 years . 

[shelbydoug]

Has anyone ever seen the rear lace without the bright edge? I just purchased this original paint car and the lace appears to be original and untouched. But it's all black.

The trim is painted black in the picture not taken off. Back in the day when replacement trim was not available it was typical to paint trim ,repaint the lace and and trim reinstall rather then leave a pitted part on a otherwise restored surroundings. Given that there is no credible evidence that black trim was ever done at the factory I can only assume that the restorer was not aware of how to obtain the rear lace panels that have been available for at least 35 years . 

It seems to me, 10 years ago detail was yesterday, 35 years ago was last week. I don't like today's update. It means I have to take it all apart AGAIN and redo it AGAIN.

My parts wear out from just updating details.

[Shelbytatro]

Bob, the car has never been restored. Well documented history other than the first original owner. The car has original paint on all but the passenger rear quarter. I'm asking because the car is SO original and untouched. It is very possibly painted by the original owner. Or replaced when the quarter was painted. But, it has been like this a very long time, like the late '70s when it was obtained by the second owner.

[Coralsnake]

Since we dont have other examples, I feel its unlikely that it is a factory thing.

[Shelbytatro]

Thanks Pete. Because the car is so original I wanted to be sure before I changed it. If there had been a few others, I would be comfortable leaving it alone. But knowing it's been changed I'll likely redo them.

[Bill]

Thanks Pete. Because the car is so original I wanted to be sure before I changed it. If there had been a few others, I would be comfortable leaving it alone. But knowing it's been changed I'll likely redo them.

Exceptionally well purchased, as a retired bodyshop owner, I'm going out (not far) on a limb and say that the rear trim panels have been off the car in the past, for what reason is anyones guess. I'd say one came loose and the owner at the time pulled them all off to clean up and reinstall "forever". Disregard the fellow saying that people take the chrome trim off, that is a fallacy not worth repeating in public ever again. Bob touched on the painting of the trim, and I concur in this case as I've seen that a number of times since 1981 and beyond.
You cannot view this attachment.



Bill

[tesgt350]

I believe the Chrome is still on there (see Photo).

[FL SAAC]

just got off the phone with Mike,  yup Mike from Miami and he says that one of his 1970  cars does not have the trim also.

 but could not say that the rear trim panels have been off the car in the past, for what reason who knows

what a conundrum this is