Q for you MkI experts (cosmetic details)

[SailingFC@aol.com (SailingFC@aol.com)]

John,
Haven't researched the years and models for the black trim on the taillight 
other than what I have.  When I had to replace one of my taillights, I went 
with a unit from a '78.  I have noticed the same issue about the chrome vs. 
black vs. none.  My '78 is the Champagne Edition II and it's black.  My front 
turnsignals also have a "black" stripe between the lense and the finish edge, 
but it's actually in or behind the front surface not on top.  In regards to 
the trim tape on the bumper, mine came with the silver tape.  I've seen later 
"S" models with thin red tape.  If you have black, you have no tape, it's 
just the smooth bumper plastic your looking at.
Look at my webpage and you'll see the details I am speaking of.  If you need 
more detail or pictures, LMK.
HTH.

-Dick-
78 Scirocco
Original Owner
http://members.aol.com/sailingfc/


In a message dated 9/22/02 9:41:17 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
scirocco@powerlink.net writes:

I've noticed on MkI tail lights there seem to be three trim types.
First is no trim above the lights, second is the chrome stip and
third is the black stripe. I realize the black stripe is probably for
'S' models, but what about the other two?  Where they applied
to certain years or certain trim/option levels?
BTW the '78 has  a front turn signal with black trim around it-
I've never seen that before.
Second question is bumper trim, or I guess I should say that
pebble grained tape running across it.  I've seen red('S'), silver
and black.  What determined whether a car go black or silver?
I've got silver on the front and black on the rear, so one of them
was replaced.
I'm going to for restoration/preservation on the '78 so I am trying to
be accurate.