The Finishing Touches: NOS Body Hardware & Moulding Clips
A restoration isn't finished until the trim is straight and the doors click shut with authority. Reusing rusty clips or buying generic "one-size-fits-all" fasteners leads to loose moulding and rattling panels. At Old Car Parts NW, we stock the specific NOS (New Old Stock) hardware needed to assemble your bodywork correctly.
Detailing the Exterior
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Moulding Clips: We carry the weird, specific metal and plastic clips to attach stainless side trim, vinyl top moulding, and window reveals.
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Door & Hood Hardware: Authentic NOS Door Handles with strong return springs, hood latches that catch safely, and striker bolts for perfect alignment.
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Emblems: Original scripts and badges with the correct enamel finish and mounting studs.
Structural Integrity: NOS Panels, Hinges & Supports
While sheet metal gets all the glory, the structural components underneath are what keep your car square. Rusty battery trays, bent hood hinges, and rotted core supports compromise the safety and value of your classic.
The NOS Fitment Advantage Why fight with poor-fitting reproduction sheet metal?
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Hood Hinges: Worn hinges cause the hood to sit up at the cowl. Our NOS and Good-Used Hinges have tight pivots to hold your hood flat.
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Battery Trays: Replace rotted trays with heavy-gauge steel units that bolt right in.
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Core Supports: The structural nose of the car. We stock supports and braces to align your radiator and fenders.
Factory Illumination: NOS Lenses, Housings & Sealed Beams
Don't let faded plastic or dim headlights ruin your restoration. For a points-judged car, the lighting details are critical. Modern generic replacements often lack the correct SAE markings or "Guide" scripts found on the originals.
Authentic Lighting
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NOS Lenses: We stock original Guide (GM), FoMoCo, and Glo-Brite taillight and parking lenses. These feature the correct "Reflex" reflectors and vibrant red/amber color that cheap reproductions can't match.
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Sealed Beams: Rare NOS T-3, Tung-Sol, and GE glass headlights for that period-correct curved glass look.
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Housings: Chrome bezels and buckets to replace pitted pot metal.
Clear the Glass: NOS Trico Wiper & Washer Parts
A functional wiper system is a safety necessity. Whether you are battling a 1940s vacuum system or a 1970s electric setup, using modern black plastic blades looks out of place on a classic chrome-laden car.
The Original Trico Look We specialize in NOS (New Old Stock) and Classic Trico parts:
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Silver Blades: Authentic stainless steel/silver wiper blades and arms that match the brightwork of vintage cars.
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Motors: Rebuilt Vacuum motors and NOS Electric motors to solve stalling wipers.
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Washers: The complete ecosystem of washer pumps, glass jars, and nozzles to keep your windshield clean.
