What's original on my 72?

[72ZDave]

Below are pics of my door panel and my center console. My console doesn't have a lid or hinged top to it. Is it supposed to have one or is the way I pulled it out of the car correct? Also, my white door panel has a blue paint on the chrome trim strip at the top. Portions of the blue are worn off, so I don't know if it's supposed to be chrome and someone painted it blue or if it's supposed to be blue. I'm not shooting for a concours restoration that is exactly correct, however I would like to keep it as original as it makes sense. Of course usability and cost concerns will also drive how the car is restored. I appreciate your help!!

[Goose52]

The console is original - there was no console lid from the factory.

The plastic strip on the door panel originally had a 'chrome' plating ... which after all these years often flakes off the plastic strip...

Goose

[Arne]

The plastic strip on the door panel originally had a 'chrome' plating ... which after all these years often flakes off the plastic strip...

And when the chrome wears off, it's blue underneath.

[72ZDave]

And when the chrome wears off, it's blue underneath.

That makes sense, thanks again for the help!

Dave

[skunkteeth]

And when the chrome wears off, it's blue underneath.

Ah, so thats why mine are blue

[Bonzi Lon]

After my panels spent 27 years in storage the chrome strips were on the floor, now the plastic matchs the exterior of the car! I'm happy with it.

Bonzi Lon

[EScanlon]

If it weren't for the cost of shipping to and from me, I would offer a Chrome Strip Restoration service.

I've done a few of these and the results are good enough to show, unfortunately, the cost of shipping your panels to and from me is what makes it unpalateable.

FWIW

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