Product Description
1996-1997 Ford Thunderbird & Mercury Cougar Coupe Lower Rocker Kit, Six Pieces, 3" (TH36669)
TH36669 is a six-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit for the 1996-1997 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar 2-door coupes. It's 3" wide and "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." The title lists both coupes, and they share one fitment row. No parts are linked.
For the Cougar too
Mercury owners can use this record: the Cougar appears with the same years and the same 2-door coupe tag. The record doesn't distinguish between the two cars.
A three-inch band at the bottom
The steel's lower edge lines up with the bottom of each door and the band rises 3". It doesn't hang from a molding. To preview it, measure 3" up at several points per door and run painter's tape along the marks.
Six pieces on a coupe
More pieces than doors, and no layout in the record. Use the photos to sort them by shape, and label the liners. If one doesn't belong anywhere, call 877-752-3811 before peeling.
What it is
QAA makes the six Thunderbird and Cougar strips in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel; they bond to the coupe's existing paint with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, which QAA says will hold for a lifetime without damage.
Check the lowest edge
The whole kit lives at the bottom of the doors. Inspect that edge with a flashlight; repair any chipping or rust bubbles and let the paint cure before installing.
Cleaning
Car soap, rinse, dry. Isopropyl alcohol over the lower band until a fresh cloth stays clean.
Straight and flush
Hold each piece with the lower edge flush to the door bottom, liner on, and sight along it from the front. Once it's straight, peel a few inches, press, and work along.
A helper
For long pieces, someone holding the far end off the paint prevents early contact.
Thunderbird spacing
Measure each Thunderbird piece from the door edges and keep the readings consistent.
Care
Hold off washing the Thunderbird or Cougar for a day.
Door swing
Open each door fully once its piece is on. Watch the hinge side and the rear edge of the door for any contact with the body.
Before you order
Preview the 3" band with painter's tape, check the door bottoms for damage, and confirm the car is a 1996-1997 coupe. If anything is unclear, call 877-752-3811 with a photo of the side.
Supplies
The 1996-1997 coupe needs car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a marker, a tape measure and a plastic trim tool; a shaded, dry, mild day helps the tape bond.
After the first day, mild soap and a soft towel keep the polish bright.
Where the band ends
The record ties the top edge to nothing but the 3" width, so whatever sits above that line on your doors, paint or trim, stays exactly as it is now. Preview it with tape before ordering.
Thunderbird and Cougar set TH36669 carries UPC 691821396092; Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH36669 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH36669 |
| UPC | 691821396092 |
| 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" |
| 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 | 1996-1997 Ford Thunderbird and 1996-1997 Mercury Cougar |
Fitment: TH36669
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Thunderbird | 1996-1997 | 2-door, Coupe |
| Mercury Cougar | 1996-1997 | 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: TH36669 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Does TH36669 fit the Mercury Cougar?
Yes. The 1996-1997 Mercury Cougar 2-door coupe shares the fitment row with the Thunderbird.
How tall is it?
3", up from the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Six.
Which years?
1996-1997.
