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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Threshold plates and engine grill gimp needed
Posted by: 911914 Jun 2 2006, 11:36 AM
Can anyone direct me to an after market source for the black plastic inner and outer threshold plates? OEM stuff is spendy. Also need source for the black flexible plastic gimp that goes arount the edges of the engine grill. Seems to be a thin one at front and larger one that clips up from the botton and surronds the rest of the grill. Is this gimp used on the two small side grills also? My car had nothing.
Posted by: Pat Garvey Jun 2 2006, 07:42 PM
Can anyone direct me to an after market source for the black plastic inner and outer threshold plates? OEM stuff is spendy. Also need source for the black flexible plastic gimp that goes arount the edges of the engine grill. Seems to be a thin one at front and larger one that clips up from the botton and surronds the rest of the grill. Is this gimp used on the two small side grills also? My car had nothing.
Gimp?
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 2 2006, 09:03 PM
Comeon Pat... you know what he's talking about 
Posted by: 911914 Jun 3 2006, 11:00 AM
Comeon Pat... you know what he's talking about
Sorry for asking a question for help. Won't be using this forum anymore.
Posted by: Gint Jun 3 2006, 03:19 PM
Comeon Pat... you know what he's talking about
Sorry for asking a question for help. Won't be using this forum anymore.
Oh please. If that isn't over sensitive I don't know what is.
I have to admit to being very curious myself exactly what you mean by "gimp". I Think you mean the weatherstrip, moulding, whatever it's called at the edge of the engine lid. But I don't know that. If that is what your referring to, I don't know where you can get the "stuff".
Please don't take you ball and go home. We want you to stay and play, really.
Posted by: Pat Garvey Jun 3 2006, 05:20 PM
Comeon Pat... you know what he's talking about
Sorry.....sure didn't want to run him away, just wanted a clarification. Figured it was "probably" the vinyl-over-metal squeeze trim but thought he'd say for sure. Jeez, "sensitize"!
Posted by: Pat Garvey Jun 3 2006, 05:23 PM
Comeon Pat... you know what he's talking about
Sorry.....sure didn't want to run him away, just wanted a clarification. Figured it was "probably" the vinyl-over-metal squeeze trim but thought he'd say for sure. Jeez, "sensitize"!
By the way, I thought it was called a doohickey.
Posted by: tod914 Jun 3 2006, 05:38 PM
It was a doohickey up until the 73 model year. Afterwards, became know as the gimp.
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jun 3 2006, 05:44 PM
If he's that sensitive, he certainly IS on the wrong forum! Too bad. If you can't take a joke or some good natured ribbing, you in da wrong place!!
Cheers, Elliot
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 3 2006, 06:29 PM
Yikes... just revisited this.
a ) I meant for Pat not to get too C-Dub with the guy. (lightly, not overly sensative, hence the wink, I'm am kinda crampy and bloated though...)
-and-
b ) I most certainly wasn't tossing any rocks at the newbie.
Come on back dude...
Posted by: tod914 Jun 3 2006, 06:53 PM
see what happens when you let pat out of his CW hole...
Posted by: tod914 Jun 3 2006, 06:59 PM
911914 to answer your question, the 3 trim pieces for the lid are NLA. I think if you check the resource section there is a member that makes metal ones.. The plasitc oem ones are pricey, but to be honest I think that's all you'll find as far as new goes. Maybe make a post on the wanted section and you can get a decent set there.
Irecently purchased a set of of that edging from a member. It's not oem, but its essentially identical... heres the info on the bag.
Performance Choice T1538 seal prot edge 46 length pc 1520
404469 Alt# T1555K Seal, protective edge, set of 2 2-125-110202
not sure if its still in production or where you would look though.
Posted by: 911914 Jun 4 2006, 11:57 AM
911914 to answer your question, the 3 trim pieces for the lid are NLA. I think if you check the resource section there is a member that makes metal ones.. The plasitc oem ones are pricey, but to be honest I think that's all you'll find as far as new goes. Maybe make a post on the wanted section and you can get a decent set there.
Irecently purchased a set of of that edging from a member. It's not oem, but its essentially identical... heres the info on the bag.
Performance Choice T1538 seal prot edge 46 length pc 1520
404469 Alt# T1555K Seal, protective edge, set of 2 2-125-110202
not sure if its still in production or where you would look though.
Thanks Tod, appreciate your help.
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 4 2006, 12:06 PM
If he's that sensitive, he certainly IS on the wrong forum! Too bad. If you can't take a joke or some good natured ribbing, you in da wrong place!!
now, where is the cheese that goes with that whine ???
Andy
Posted by: Aaron Cox Jun 4 2006, 12:08 PM
hey! us 914ers eat cheese and whine...
the cheese is in a CAN
and the wine in a BOX
Posted by: Pat Garvey Jun 4 2006, 07:41 PM
see what happens when you let pat out of his CW hole...
HEY! I resemble that! I'm a sensitive perthon too! And leave my CW hole out of this!
Posted by: boxstr Jun 4 2006, 08:04 PM
"Gimp" is the piping material between the body and the engine lid screen and the screen's next to the engine lid screen.
It is something that is out their just need to find it.
CCLINGIMPMYRIDE
Posted by: tod914 Jun 4 2006, 09:32 PM
gimp 1 (gmp) KEY
NOUN:
A narrow flat braid or rounded cord of fabric used for trimming. Also called guimpe , guipure .
ah ha... now i understand
Posted by: Mueller Jun 4 2006, 11:07 PM
I'm guessing he never saw "Pulp Fiction".....I never heard the term "gimp" used to describe the egde protector....
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 5 2006, 09:18 AM
NOUN:
A narrow flat braid or rounded cord of fabric used for trimming. Also called guimpe , guipure .
PAT! You should be ashamed of yourself!!
Posted by: tod914 Jun 5 2006, 09:34 AM
What do think Eric.. time out for Pat in his CW hole or take away his qtips?
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 5 2006, 10:17 AM
For not knowing Gimp?
I'd say he gets a time out.
Posted by: Gint Jun 5 2006, 11:22 AM
Doh!
I'm really curious know though. How many people absolutely knew that? Really knew the definition before this thread started? Inquiring minds want to know.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 5 2006, 11:49 AM
Not I. But I don't profess to be a C-Dub 
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