80/90 Door Trims: DUMB!

[Mark Vogt]

I've read some comments recently about what purpose door base trims on type
89's serve. IMHO they are just plain "dumb", look dirty all the time, catch
curbs and either lift off eventually from the dirt they collect underneath
or bend or warp. I finally got rid of mine and no water, no wind, no
fuss...no muss. The sill is deep enough and the door seals are tight enough
too. At the same time I got rid of the center door moldings that (if you've
lived in a hot climate like I had for a couple of years) warp and lift right
off the car right in front of your eyes, because the adhesive heats up and
weakens. I had replaced three of these buggers from the dealer (because they
won't come off anything else without trashing them) before I smartened up.
My 80 looks a little different (which I like) and it's a lot easier to deal
with.
Mark Vogt
'90 80
'89 200tqa
'87 5Ks