Howdy -- Happy 4th!

 

Was the front signal light trim on the 78's always black? From what I can find in the brochures, it appears so. But every car I've seen has bare aluminum trim. Have they all lost their paint over the years ?

 

By the way, any one out there got a nice condition driver's side trim piece? Mine is a little dented.

 

See pic: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=11635&cat=500

 

BT

They were black originally, but the late 78's were bare metal. And yes, the paint came off.

 

Todd

Thanks, Todd.

 

After disassembling it and closer inspection, I found the remnants of black paint in the corners. Its amazing -- Looks like there was no surface prep or primer and the paint was ultra thin. I imagine it must have worn away very quickly. Anyways, they've now been repsrayed satin black and they look really good.

 

Also had those top-surface bumper flanges powder-coated black.

 

BT

checked mine out and found that it is only black where the 2 screws go on that top portion and by the grill.