Product Description
Ford Thunderbird & Mercury Cougar Coupe 1989-1995, Six-Piece 3.5" Lower Kit (TH31669)
TH31669 covers two coupes from one record: the Ford Thunderbird and the Mercury Cougar, both 1989 through 1995, tagged 2-door coupe. It's a six-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit, 3.5" wide, which "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." The title names both coupes, so Cougar owners can see they're on the fitment.
Lower vs Upper for these cars
QAA also catalogs an Upper Kit for the same two coupes, six pieces at seven and a quarter inches, hung from the bottom of the molding downward and listed for a shorter span of years. It isn't linked to this listing. The two kits are referenced from different edges: this one from the door bottom up, that one from the molding down. If you're choosing between them, or wondering whether they can be combined, call 877-752-3811.
Fitment
Ford Thunderbird 1989-1995 and Mercury Cougar 1989-1995, 2-door coupe.
What arrives
- Six pieces
- 3.5" width from the door bottom
- Thunderbird/Cougar steel: high-quality polished 304, 26 gauge, made in the USA
- Goes onto the Thunderbird or Cougar as it is with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape
That tape, QAA says, will hold the Thunderbird and Cougar strips for a lifetime without causing any damage to the coupe.
Six pieces, two doors
The record doesn't explain how six pieces split across a two-door car, or whether some go beyond the doors. Lay them out, and phone us if anything is unclear.
Three and a half inches
Measure up from the bottom of your door and mark where 3.5" lands. That's where the top edge of the steel will sit. A strip of painter's tape at that height shows you the look before you commit.
Old paint, clean paint
These coupes have been on the road a long while. Remove wax, polish residue and dressing with several isopropyl alcohol wipes. Press and pull a piece of painter's tape to check the paint holds; repair any spot that doesn't.
Installing
Rest each piece's bottom on the door's lower edge with the liner on. Check the top from a step back, then peel and press from one end. Open and close the door slowly after each piece.
Short runs, firm pressure
Work in short runs: a few inches of liner, firm pressure, then the next few inches. Pressing the whole length at once traps air and can leave the far end off line. A final pass with a folded cloth along the full piece seats the tape.
Checking the heights
After the first piece, measure from the door bottom to the top edge at the front, middle and rear, and keep those numbers for the rest.
Tools
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, clean cloths, painter's tape, a ruler and a plastic trim tool.
No linked parts
The listing has no related parts attached. Ask about other trim for these coupes by phone.
Afterward
Install on a dry, mild day, and give the tape about a day before washing.
Thunderbird and Cougar set TH31669, UPC 691821321193. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH31669 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH31669 |
| UPC | 691821321193 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3.5" |
| 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 | 1989-1995 Ford Thunderbird and 1989-1995 Mercury Cougar |
Fitment: TH31669
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Thunderbird | 1989-1995 | 2-door, Coupe |
| Mercury Cougar | 1989-1995 | 2-door, Coupe |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 6 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: TH31669 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH31669 fit a Mercury Cougar?
Yes. The fitment lists the Mercury Cougar 1989-1995 with the Thunderbird.
How wide is it?
3.5", measured up from the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Six. The listing doesn't assign positions.
Is there an Upper Kit?
QAA catalogs a six-piece Upper Kit, seven and a quarter inches wide, for these coupes; it isn't linked here. Call 877-752-3811.
