Rear window trim

[cannonsami]

In my 1973 TCS there was a flat black textured plastic trim surrounding the top half of the rear window that extended up to the roof, with a couple of slots cut in for ventilation. When I removed it, it pretty much exploded. I haven't seen much discussion of these, is there a source for them or will I need to make one? Additionally, is there a source for the front pillar trims, or will I need to build these as well? Thanks.

[Kendo]

You will have to make that plastic trim over the top of the window. Someone here might have a pattern to follow. If so, please post it.

For the front pillar trim, do you mean the A-pillars? IIRC they are just wrapped in vinyl upholstery material to match other interior bits.

[BDA]

I don't dispute what Kendo says about the A-pillar trim but I looked it up and to my surprise, there are part numbers for them (A054B0361S and A054B0362S) so there might be a little more to them than I thought. I think you're probably on your own with them in any case. I had mine recovered by an interior shop so I never got a look at them but it did look like they just replaced the black vinyl that was there with a beige vinyl to match the rest of my interior. I think they were just glued on.

[Kendo]

The vinyl on my 1974 TCS were just wrapped and glued to the A-pillar. I pulled it off myself. Maybe they are a part number as a cut piece of vinyl? (Or some PO re-trimmed it and lost any underlying parts?) Now I have to look in the parts manual

[cannonsami]

Thanks for the info! I'd definitely appreciate a pattern if someone has one, as well as a recommendation for what material to use. As far as the pillars, I know most europas are just wrapped in vinyl, but I've definitely seen some with some sort of form on top of the pillar that was then wrapped. Perhaps that was a custom touch. I'll probably just end up wrapping the pillars as well.

[kram350kram]

I just did this and have a pattern. Doing the entire interior. Live in Kennesaw, Ga. so we are neighbors. Come and get it!

[cannonsami]

Well that's convenient! I'll send you a PM

[Certified Lotus]

My 72 TC rear window trim was made of fiberboard. Here is the link to the page where I made a new one (I had documented my complete restoration):

https://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.1305

I’m now living in Northern GA on Lake Nottely. If you guys from Kennesaw and Marietta ever do a road trip to the mountains you’re welcome to stop by.

[kram350kram]

Kram gets up that way now and then. Looking for property. I will look you up on the next trip.

[Certified Lotus]

Kram gets up that way now and then. Looking for property. I will look you up on the next trip.

Anytime. Especially when you get your V8 monster on the road. Would enjoy seeing it up close.