In that day, the margins, on the "basic" vehicles, wasn't much, and the actual profit came from the sale of any "extras" they could sell.
Need I say more?
Andy 75 wrote:
........ What is your expert opinion ........
My "expert opinion" on someone else's personal tastes?
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........ Try and replace the door trim ........
If you like the look, and can find replacements, do it.
Its primary purpose was to "protect" the paint, from opening doors, in parking lots.
The "look" would have appealed to those who where looking for a "cheap" bolt on. Sort of like a "ricer" looks for a wing, fart can, or neons.
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........ and have the wheel covers re done ........
Again, a matter of personal taste. If you like the look, do it.
But first, you might want to check into the cost.
Wire wheel covers were an inexpensive (refer back to my comment about "ricers") substitute for wire wheels. They, like wheel covers and, unlike hubcaps, had a reputation for making "creaking" sounds and/or falling off, on the highways.
Wheel covers were (and are) also an option, as they were the most popular, and are still easy to find.
Hubcaps were relatively rare then, and more rare now.
Norm
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