Many interior questions 1979 Malibu

[Irishspring46]

is this an original interior, if so what’s the trim colors and in the last pic where I have circled it’s very very brittle and falling apart from sun exposure, where can I get new tan pieces?? It’s the part that goes up the pillar

 

[Ribbedroof]

Not the correct pattern for 79

The B pillars are reproduced as a compromise between the 2 different non-Lamdau versions. but no personal experience with them. Based on the repro package tray ends, I wouldn't expect them to be great. YMMV

 

[pagrunt]

One good thing to help out in the search is your interior color, listed as blue for '79 but is light blue code 24, was also used in '78 which gives more range on the search. Now outside of the lanau cars, LeMans/Grand Ams could supply them but try finding them. Now there is a possiblilty they are shared with other coupes but I don't have my info handy on that interchange, but I do believe that are also used by the Monte carlo too. You don't have to find the exact color if you find a good set as they can be recolored using SEM, PPG or another supplier who can mix interior paint/dye that will be a close match. Even originals my not match your interior due to several factors. Another factor on going with finding a good non matching set is certain colors faired better over ther years than others. If you are willing to recolor, here's PPG's color code that can be used in cross referencing & it'll be 14782 & it'll mix as a semi-gloss. Make sure you get the P sheet/full instructions & list of needed supplies.

 

[Ribbedroof]

To further expand on the B pillar trim....some of the various makes/models of G bodies have a different angle on the back of the door glass, which means that the pillar behind the glass is a little different on those cars, This results in a different inner pillar molding, The "wrong" ones will go in, but do not lay flat all the way up the pillar like they should. There will be a bulge when screwed down.

As to the "L" shaped pieces, I'm afraid it's going to be Malibu only, as the Pontiacs lower belt line area rises as it goes back towards the C pillar. Those pieces are reproduced, but the little I've seen on them has said the quality is not great

As far as finding used pieces, I wouldn't worry about color, they can be redone with SEM to correct the color. If you find a decent set, buy them. Best results on interior parts seems to be extreme northern US states and Canada. Here in the southwest, forget about it.

 

[SS_Malibu]

It looks like Dixie Restoration has “B” pillar trim for the ’79 Malibu. In medium light blue.

 

[Irishspring46]

One good thing to help out in the search is your interior color, listed as blue for '79 but is light blue code 24, was also used in '78 which gives more range on the search. Now outside of the lanau cars, LeMans/Grand Ams could supply them but try finding them. Now there is a possiblilty they are shared with other coupes but I don't have my info handy on that interchange, but I do believe that are also used by the Monte carlo too. You don't have to find the exact color if you find a good set as they can be recolored using SEM, PPG or another supplier who can mix interior paint/dye that will be a close match. Even originals my not match your interior due to several factors. Another factor on going with finding a good non matching set is certain colors faired better over ther years than others. If you are willing to recolor, here's PPG's color code that can be used in cross referencing & it'll be 14782 & it'll mix as a semi-gloss. Make sure you get the P sheet/full instructions & list of needed supplies.

Thank you and good point. The interior is aged so it might not match exactly

 

[Irishspring46]

One good thing to help out in the search is your interior color, listed as blue for '79 but is light blue code 24, was also used in '78 which gives more range on the search. Now outside of the lanau cars, LeMans/Grand Ams could supply them but try finding them. Now there is a possiblilty they are shared with other coupes but I don't have my info handy on that interchange, but I do believe that are also used by the Monte carlo too. You don't have to find the exact color if you find a good set as they can be recolored using SEM, PPG or another supplier who can mix interior paint/dye that will be a close match. Even originals may not match your interior due to several factors. Another factor on going with finding a good non matching set is certain colors faired better over ther years than others. If you are willing to recolor, here's PPG's color code that can be used in cross referencing & it'll be 14782 & it'll mix as a semi-gloss. Make sure you get the P sheet/full instructions & list of needed supplies.

So landau trim won’t fit for me? My car is not a landau

 

[pagrunt]

So landau trim won’t fit for me? My car is not a landau

I can not personally answer that as I have never ran into a landau Malibu. I would think they should interchange but not seen one in the wild or having a p/n of a B pillar trim from one to cross I don't want to pass bad info.

 

[78Delta88]

I'll concur with Ribbedroof. I used a salvage yard out of Minnesota for lamp assemblies and interior parts. Here in Southwest everything is sun damaged. Restorations might have no rust but no plastics or seat fabric either.

Also don't forget the OEM Brochures.

 

[mikester]

So landau trim won’t fit for me? My car is not a landau

Im confused. Besides the plastic are you looking for blue parts or are you changing everything to tan ?