[T3] rocker trim (?)

[Bobsnotch at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/24/2011 5:29:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rcrogers1 at peoplepc.com writes:

Bryon, I  don't what it is called, but it can be removed by carefully 
pulling it  straight up.  It is held in place by three (or so) small metal spring 
 clips that fit over the ridge near the inside of the rocker.  The panel  
is installed by pressing the trim piece over these clips.  


-----Original Message-----
>From: Bryon Garvin  <spinningrooves at gmail.com>
>Sent: Feb 24, 2011 4:08 PM
>To:  type3 at vwtype3.org
>Subject: [T3] rocker trim (?)
>
>Hi all  -
>
>what is the trim piece called that is on top of the rocker  panel, hidden 
by
>the door when the door is shut?
>
>Is that  wide aluminum panel removable?  How is it held in  place?



Bob nailed this dead on. It's held in place by some clips that attach to  
the lip on the top side of the rocker-threshold. It's actually called a  
threshold plate (the piece you're asking about). In some applications, VW added  
a thin strip of D-19 tape, to help direct water out from under it. Either 
that,  or it was added to keep it from moving, possibly scratching the paint, 
and  causing rust.The holes on the top of the sill (you'll see it after you 
remove  the threshold plate), are for ventilation, to help the rocker 
assembly stay dry.  These hole do make it easier IF you're looking at shooting 
some waxoyl   into the insides of the rockers (rust proofing).  

Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
71 Notch (Krunchy)
64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)
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