Product Description
Town Car Limousine 69.5" Stretch, 1998-2010: Lower Rocker Kit 4.5", 12 Pieces (TH38682)
TH38682 is tagged "Limousine, 69.5" Stretch" for the 1998-2010 Lincoln Town Car. Twelve pieces of polished stainless steel make up this Lower Kit, 4.5" tall, with the note "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Choosing among the linked kits
- TH38682 (this one): 69.5" stretch, Lower Kit, twelve pieces, 4.5".
- TH38687: same 69.5" stretch, Upper Kit, ten pieces, 8.25" down from the molding.
- TH38684: 119.5" stretch, Lower Kit, twelve pieces, 4.5".
- TH38679: twelve-piece Upper Kit tagged for the four-door sedan, with no width listed.
For a 69.5" car, the real choice is between this door-bottom kit and the molding-down kit TH38687. The record doesn't describe them as designed to go together.
Same count as the longer car
Both this kit and the 119.5" kit list twelve pieces at the same height. The data doesn't explain how pieces of the same count cover such different lengths. Check the product photos for each, and call 877-752-3811 if your car's panels don't match what you see.
The stretch figure
Make sure your limousine is the 69.5" conversion. The builder's paperwork usually states it. Without it, send a full-side photo and your measurement of the stretch section when you call.
Material and tape
The 69.5" stretch Town Car limousine kit is twelve 4.5" strips of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel from a USA shop, set on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape from the door bottom up. QAA states that tape will hold for a lifetime without harm to the 1998-2010 Lincoln.
Plan the layout on the ground
Twelve pieces along a long side is a puzzle best solved before any liner comes off. Lay them on clean towels beside the car in the order the photos show, and hold each up to its panel. Label every liner.
Mark the line
Four and a half inches up from the door bottom at every panel joint, marked with painter's tape. Sight from both bumpers and correct any mark that wanders.
Clean thoroughly
A long lower body collects a lot of road film. Wash it all, dry it, and wipe the band with isopropyl alcohol. Repair any chipped or corroded door bottoms first.
Installing
Work front to rear. Align a piece with the marks, peel a few inches of liner, set it, then press along as you pull the rest. Firm pressure over every finished piece.
Helpers help
A second person checking the line from the end of the car makes a long run much easier to keep straight.
Doors
Open each door fully after installing and check the bottom edge.
Supplies
Long tape measure, painter's tape, marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free towels. Dry, mild weather.
Care
A day before washing the Town Car; mild soap after.
Matching measurements
Match your measurements.
Before ordering
Check the year falls between 1998 and 2010, confirm the 69.5" stretch, and decide between the door-bottom line here and the molding line of the upper kit. If any panel on your car looks different from the photos, send a picture with your call.
4.5" Town Car kit TH38682 (UPC 691821747061)? Call 877-752-3811.
TH38682 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38682 |
| UPC | 691821747061 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 12 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.5" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1998-2010 Lincoln Town Car |
Fitment: TH38682
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Town Car | 1998-2010 | Limousine, 69.5" Stretch |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1998-2010 Lincoln Town Car
- TH38684: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH38687: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- TH38679: 12-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 12 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: TH38682 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
What does TH38682 fit?
1998-2010 Lincoln Town Car limousine with a 69.5" stretch.
Is there an upper kit for the same car?
TH38687, ten pieces, 8.25" down from the molding.
How tall is this kit?
4.5", from the door bottom up.
How many pieces?
Twelve.
