Does anyone recognize this part

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Robert Russo
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Does anyone recognize this part

#1 Post by Robert Russo »

Does anyone recognize this part? It looks like a interior stainless steel door garnish. I have no idea
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#2 Post by Norm Miller »

Robert,

I don't recognize it for a 356.
It could be a rear garnish molding for an early 911 65-71.
But stainless steel?

It also could be a left rear door molding from a Studebaker.

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#3 Post by Robert Russo »

Norm,

Thanks I got them when I purchased my 356c 30 years ago. I had no idea where they came from

Robert

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#4 Post by Walt Nolte »

My 59 Coupe has had stainless steel garnish rails since I purchased in 1972. No idea if original, probably not. See pictures, one from the mid 70s and the other about five years ago. As I am 800 miles from car, I cannot get better pictures to show the interior, but if you look closely, the garnish rails can be seen under the quarter windows.

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#5 Post by Kevin Whitehead »

looks to be the deflector trim on the doors, should have 3 countersunk holes in it. Chromed brass.
Not 100% sure though.

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#6 Post by Jules Dielen »

Kevin Whitehead wrote:looks to be the deflector trim on the doors, should have 3 countersunk holes in it. Chromed brass.
Not 100% sure though.
a 24" deflector trim? doubtful. Not sure that is a 356 part, too short for a garnish rail. is it really stainless? does a magnet stick to it?
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#7 Post by Robert Russo »

Jules,

It is stainless steel!

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#8 Post by Jules Dielen »

my bet would be it is not a 356 part.
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