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Title: Missing 1968 Cadillac trim part solved.
Post by: billyoung on May 19, 2024, 03:04:05 PM
When new, on the bottom of the front license plate bumper opening there was a small trim piece that covered the split in the middle where the bumper was stamped. It was held on with a phillips head screw and they years later are almost always missing and there seems to be no spares ( I have searched ). So I obtained a 1/4 inch square piece of brass and formed one myself from memory of the one on my Mothers 1968 Cadillac that she bought at one year old. 4 hours of labor later, done, My memory works that way.
Title: Re: Missing 1968 Cadillac trim part solved.
Post by: cadillacmike68 on May 19, 2024, 06:26:22 PM
Close enough Bill ! 
Remember to tighten it up once in a while. Don't ask me why I recommend this.
Title: Re: Missing 1968 Cadillac trim part solved.
Post by: billyoung on May 19, 2024, 10:25:58 PM
Thank you Mike. Actually I did not drill and tap the part, I epoxied it in place. Secure.
Title: Re: Missing 1968 Cadillac trim part solved.
Post by: cadillacmike68 on May 19, 2024, 10:51:41 PM
Quote from: billyoung on May 19, 2024, 10:25:58 PMThank you Mike. Actually I did not drill and tap the part, I epoxied it in place. Secure. 

Ok, but remember the heat factor here. Check it once in a while anyway.
Title: Re: Missing 1968 Cadillac trim part solved.
Post by: Roger Zimmermann on May 20, 2024, 04:41:33 AM
I'm afraid you will loose it sooner or later. That nice ornament is at the junction of two elements which may have some relative movement. Screw and epoxy could be the real deal!
Title: Re: Missing 1968 Cadillac trim part solved.
Post by: Lexi on May 20, 2024, 09:53:34 AM
Nice work Bill! And yesterday I added to a post on making our own parts. A good example. Well done. I am inclined to agree with Roger that a screw with epoxy would be best. Clay/Lexi