Hot Rods What's the difference?

Can anyone tell me what the difference between the rear gl*** trim on a 1951 Chevy Styleline Sedan and Coupe? I'm having a hellava time finding the stainless trim for my Coupe but can find Sedan trim all day. What gives? Thanks

 

Not sure, but you may want to ask over on the Chevy Talk Forum. Here's my '49 Rear Gl*** Trim.

 

Is there a difference? Have you established they are different or are you asking if there is a difference? I don’t know the answer, but maybe a gl*** man or someone with a GM parts book from that era can check the interchange between models. Guessing is just that, but my guess would be the bean counters at GM used the same piece, Coupe and sedan....be interesting to see what the facts are.

Ray

 

There is a difference. The seals and gl*** are different. Every place I found trim said the sedan/ hardtop trim will not fit the coupe, but no one can tell me why and what the difference is. If its longer & taller I could cut to fit. I just don't want to order without knowing.

 

There is a difference but everyone that has the trim for the sedan/hardtop says it won't fit the coupe. But no one can tell me why. I know the gl*** and seal is different part numbers but no one can tell me what the difference is. If the sedan trim is tall/wider I could cut it down and make it work. I just need to know what I'm getting into.

 

The Hardtop is a completely different animal than the sedan or coupe. The hardtop is a three piece wrap around unit. I have a 1950 hardtop and a 52 coupe. I have always thought the coupe and 2 and 4 door sedan where the same, but I have to admit I think the coupe looks a bit smaller. I have a rear window from a sedan I parted out years ago . If I think of it I will measure the two and let you know. Larry

 

I always thought the coupe and the Styline tudor/fordor were the same gl*** too. But it wouldn't surprise me to see yet one more different piece of gl*** for these cars either.

 

Just checked the 2 49 Oldsmobiles I have in the backyard, rear window in the sedan was about a inch wider and 2 1/2 - 3 inches taller than the coupe.

 

^ there you go, the small Olds is the same body shell as Chevy and Pontiac.

 

Thanks guys. If that's the case I could probably cut down the Sedan trim to fit. Should work...right?

 

How easily depends on the corner radius. Also would easier if it has ‘joints’ horizontally and vertically.....though I don’t see any in the photo. A good tig welder could rejoin after cuts and then you could polish the piece(s). The key is a person good with a tig on thin metal.

Ray