kayakexp Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I bought a used 1994 Cutlass Supreme Convertible. I've followed the boot instructions, including pushing the stiffened rear of the boot and tabs under the edge of the body, but the boot usually works loose at almost any speed. In researching the problem, I've come across some references that appear to refer to a molding that's around the edge of the body (trunk) under which the boot and tabs go. All I have is bare metal (actually, painted). It's just the edge of the trunk. Am I missing some kind of plastic molding or am I misreading the references? If I am not missing a part, is there a way of better securing the boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 It is really hard to get the convertible boot to fit properly. They are just badly designed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 It does sound like you are missing the trim piece. That said, even with it, it's very hard/impossible to get everything perfect and stay that way even with the trim piece, but probably way easier than without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Do you see the piece in this picture? It wraps all the way from the door handle pillar, and the center taillight is part of it. I SHOULD NOT HAVE SOLD THIS CAR GOD DAMN IT'S SO SEXYYYYYYY As you can see, the boot doesn't fit well even in this photo, after a GOOD AMOUNT of finagling with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 It looks like you have the plastic trim pieces. The edge is rather sharp like sheet metal would be. Nice vert, what color is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Yes, that vert pictured has the trim piece. The original posters may or may not. Not sure of the name of that color, but it's one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Dark Teal Metallic. My van is the same colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I thought it was a pic of his car. I thought it was a '94 color I hadn't seen before. Upon further review- it's a pic of a '95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 vert Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Do you see the piece in this picture? It wraps all the way from the door handle pillar, and the center taillight is part of it. I SHOULD NOT HAVE SOLD THIS CAR GOD DAMN IT'S SO SEXYYYYYYY As you can see, the boot doesn't fit well even in this photo, after a GOOD AMOUNT of finagling with it. Used to be my car. I have another one the same color. You want it Buck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 DO I EVER! I am flat broke right now though. Details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 vert Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 DO I EVER! I am flat broke right now though. Details? I'll PM you on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakexp Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for the feedback. I might try buying an aftermarket boot and doing some backyard engineering on that. I bought a used 1994 Cutlass Supreme Convertible. I've followed the boot instructions, including pushing the stiffened rear of the boot and tabs under the edge of the body, but the boot usually works loose at almost any speed. In researching the problem, I've come across some references that appear to refer to a molding that's around the edge of the body (trunk) under which the boot and tabs go. All I have is bare metal (actually, painted). It's just the edge of the trunk. Am I missing some kind of plastic molding or am I misreading the references? If I am not missing a part, is there a way of better securing the boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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