What do you call this part?
 

Will be painting the beast soon and want to replace some of the rubber parts as I go....specifically the rubber 'moulding' just beneath the lip of the front hood and between it and the bumper. Mine is showing areas of bubbles and/or detachment. What is the name for this part so I know what to order.

Thanks

it's called a "smile".

C-505-187-01 in the Pelican catalogue. That thing is pricey, ain't it? That would give me motivation to start a backdate project.

"That would give me motivation to start a backdate project"

Any suggestions on that? What sorta back date are you speaking of? Sounds like it could be interesting.

I think he was referring to a backdate to pre-74 bumpers, which lack the smile, and have a longer hood, cleaner look, and better aerodynamics. Seeminly just all-around better (although Zeke may be biased)!

EDIT: check this link out: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=139484&highlight=ultima te+backdate+thread

Thanks for the explanation. Sure that's what he meant but sounds VERY expensive to do. Think I'll have to pass this time. Paint will set me back a bunch as it is.

Mark