Added my Trim Today!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CaliDude76 · 07-09-2010, 11:26 PM

I'm sure a few of will remember the questions i had not that long ago about adding the cab trim, and tailgate band to my truck,(Under the 'Trim Removal' Thread)... I knocked it out today... thanks for all the advice and pointers I got from you all!!! Took me a bit of time, drilling, and patience... but it came out pretty good... seeings the fact that I'm new at this type of stuff. I'm digging it though!!!

3r!c84 · 07-10-2010, 12:02 AM

your truck looks killer with or with out it!!!

**N2TRUX** · 07-10-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

your truck looks killer with or with out it!!!

True dat. I'm not sure which version I like, but I like...

CaliDude76 · 07-10-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

True dat. I'm not sure which version I like, but I like...

Right on! Thanks! Now that I look at the pictures side by side... I'm gonna kinda miss the bone-stock look..LOL oh well.., I'll get used to the trim... maybe trim around the fenders next?? don't know.. what do you all think? I can't seem to stop now.. It's addicting.. It all started with replacing my stock column.. with a tilt one... been adding stuff every since.... oh yeah, joining this site hasn't helped much either!! LOL I keep seeing things I like.. and want to add... ehhh.. I thank the Lord for giving me this as a project/hobby.. keeps me out of trouble.. =0)

Walts_restoration · 07-10-2010, 12:33 AM

sweet looks awesome!

Btw, whats the paint color on your truck?

CaliDude76 · 07-10-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

sweet looks awesome!

Btw, whats the paint color on your truck?

Thanks a lot!! Okay.. here goes... the color's been up for debate but.. It's either "Saddle Tan".. or " Desert Sand Metallic".... always thought it was Saddle Tan... but cleaned up and read the Tag on the fender well... and it says both... so you chose? LOL ...... I know my dad had the truck painted once, like 15 years ago... since he bought it back in 89....which was the original paint.. Dad told the paint dude to just match it up.. and the color you see is it..

check the bottom of the tag out, and you'll see what I'm talking about:

DBLSPRT68 · 07-10-2010, 01:02 AM

Looks like you've got Dessert Sand Metallic Paint and Saddle Tan Custom interior. It does look very good!

Walts_restoration · 07-10-2010, 01:19 AM

ha, i looked up the paint code for my camaro, although similar, for my years its only called "gold"

RandyP · 07-10-2010, 10:38 AM

Looks good. Told you it was easy.

pseudopimp · 07-10-2010, 10:42 AM

my truck said it was saddle tan and desert sand. mine was two tone with the gold color on top and bottom, and then a more beige color in the middle. the PO painted it rattle can white so it was hard to tell,

i think the saddle tan is the gold color.

BruthaMan · 07-10-2010, 01:10 PM

Did a real nice job on that, Calidude! Came out excellent!

CaliDude76 · 07-10-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

Looks good. Told you it was easy.

Yeah.. it was a cool little project,... had to do some minor tweeking and adjusting, but It was well worth the experience of it all., seeings that I'm relatively new to the restoration game.. I like it! I think I found myself a new Hobby (..so long, my finances allow it).. but, you know

kelsfine69 · 07-10-2010, 08:21 PM

How hard was it to put the Cab trim on?

CaliDude76 · 07-11-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

How hard was it to put the Cab trim on?

.. Scale of 1 to 10... 10 being the toughest..... I'd say a 5... seeings that I had no trim from the factory to start with in the first place... I did take measurments from the donor truck... measured like 3 times before I drilled..lol It wasn't that hard.. I just used some sheetmetal screws to attach the clips I got from the donor truck... although.. when i got to the last two clips.. towards the passenger side i slid the straight piece on.. and it rode a bit higher than the driver side... don't know what happened.. I did something wrong... but I had to lower the last two by eye.. and it came out good! other than that... sweet gig

kelsfine69 · 07-11-2010, 12:04 PM

Would Rivets work better to seal out the moisture? Would water run behind the trim and go in the holes?

CaliDude76 · 07-11-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kelsfine69

Would Rivets work better to seal out the moisture? Would water run behind the trim and go in the holes?

You know.. I didn't really think about that, but, the screws I used were so small anyway, that I doubt much water would seep in.., or much that would cause any harm.

boatpuller · 07-11-2010, 03:32 PM

good work man.

kelsfine69 · 07-11-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliDude76

You know.. I didn't really think about that, but, the screws I used were so small anyway, that I doubt much water would seep in.., or much that would cause any harm.

Thanks...Well Im off to the Wreckers...

07-09-2010, 11:26 PM	#1
CaliDude76 All About the BOWTIE Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 436	Added my Trim Today!!!! I'm sure a few of will remember the questions i had not that long ago about adding the cab trim, and tailgate band to my truck,(Under the 'Trim Removal' Thread)... I knocked it out today... thanks for all the advice and pointers I got from you all!!! Took me a bit of time, drilling, and patience... but it came out pretty good... seeings the fact that I'm new at this type of stuff. I'm digging it though!!! Attached Images __________________ CaliDude76 "... Being "SQUARE".. is where it's at...." Proverbs 15:30 .... "A Cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones..." Be exceedingly blessed today, my friends!... Last edited by CaliDude76; 07-10-2010 at 01:15 PM.

07-10-2010, 12:02 AM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! your truck looks killer with or with out it!!! __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-10-2010, 12:33 AM	#5
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! sweet looks awesome! Btw, whats the paint color on your truck? __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-10-2010, 01:02 AM	#7
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! Looks like you've got Dessert Sand Metallic Paint and Saddle Tan Custom interior. It does look very good! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

07-10-2010, 01:19 AM	#8
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! ha, i looked up the paint code for my camaro, although similar, for my years its only called "gold" __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-10-2010, 10:38 AM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! Looks good. Told you it was easy.

07-10-2010, 10:42 AM	#10
pseudopimp Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Cruces NM Posts: 85	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! my truck said it was saddle tan and desert sand. mine was two tone with the gold color on top and bottom, and then a more beige color in the middle. the PO painted it rattle can white so it was hard to tell, i think the saddle tan is the gold color. __________________ 84 Scottsdale LWB K10 Rooting against the cowboys is almost as fun as rooting for the GIANTS!

07-10-2010, 01:10 PM	#11
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! Did a real nice job on that, Calidude! Came out excellent! __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

07-10-2010, 08:21 PM	#13
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! How hard was it to put the Cab trim on? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

07-11-2010, 12:04 PM	#15
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! Would Rivets work better to seal out the moisture? Would water run behind the trim and go in the holes? __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

07-11-2010, 03:32 PM	#17
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Added my Trim Today!!!! good work man. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

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