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**DeadheadNM** · 04-21-2014, 05:07 PM

I'm installing repro rear CST trim panels in my 72 K5 and need three screw grommets (see pic). Does anyone have junk panels they can harvest grommets from? Thanks, Pete

Sandemonium · 04-22-2014, 12:29 AM

I have three I can send your way.

PM me your address.

Bob

gmclonghorn · 04-22-2014, 01:51 AM

Who makes a good repro rear cst trim panel? Just getting ready for my restoration

nobolt · 04-22-2014, 11:18 AM

Pete,
are they brass?
I have gotten similar grommets at Boaters World (now defunct) but you may have some luck at West Marine or some other boating site.
good luck!

**DeadheadNM** · 04-22-2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandemonium

I have three I can send your way.

PM me your address.

Bob

Sending PM your way. Thanks Bob!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmclonghorn

Who makes a good repro rear cst trim panel? Just getting ready for my restoration

PM member Truckseats (Tim) he can set you up. Believe he has a thread that shows examples that a search should turn up. The quality is actually better than OEM. The repros use melamine instead of cardboard, the stitching is real and done by hand (not embossed pseudo-stitches), and the scrolling is deeply embossed. The padding is a little thicker so the panels are a little "puffier" than OEM. Mine came from Brothers because I didn't know that Truckseats could supply these. The walrus grain vinyl is similar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobolt

Pete,
are they brass?
I have gotten similar grommets at Boaters World (now defunct) but you may have some luck at West Marine or some other boating site.
good luck!

Thanks! Not brass appear chrome/stainless. NAPA has a very close match for the chrome trim screws. The OEM screws are self tapping and shorter.

nobolt · 04-22-2014, 08:30 PM

I looked at a few marine sites today. the only ones I came across that were close to yours had a nickel plated finish over brass.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-22-2014, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobolt

I looked at a few marine sites today. the only ones I came across that were close to yours had a nickel plated finish over brass.

Dave - Post a link(s) when you have time. Thanks.

**IronCanine** · 04-22-2014, 10:21 PM

This looks close to me...simple google search. You may have already seen them. But it looks like you can get them in brass, nickel, or black.

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/gromsn...her%20Grommets

**DeadheadNM** · 04-22-2014, 10:56 PM

Those look good!

**DeadheadNM** · 04-23-2014, 12:01 AM

Just thought I'd point this out. The diameter of the OEM grommets is larger on the outside than the inside. Consequently, you can drill a hole in the new panel the diameter of the inner grommet edge and then just pop the grommet snugly into place. The pic above shows one installed in that manner.

Sandemonium · 04-23-2014, 10:35 AM

I was originally planning on using the 00 grommets and the tool to spread out one end to match the factory ones, but now I am debating using Velcro to avoid having screw holes.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-23-2014, 11:06 AM

Velcro is a great idea especially for the double wall folks who need to remove these to remove the top.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-29-2014, 11:29 PM

Bob the grommets arrived and are exactly what I needed. Big thanks!!!!!!!!! I really appreciate the help. Pete

Sandemonium · 04-30-2014, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Bob the grommets arrived and are exactly what I needed. Big thanks!!!!!!!!! I really appreciate the help. Pete

Glad you received them and can use them.... Happy to help.

Bob

04-21-2014, 05:07 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? I'm installing repro rear CST trim panels in my 72 K5 and need three screw grommets (see pic). Does anyone have junk panels they can harvest grommets from? Thanks, Pete Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-22-2014, 12:29 AM	#2
Sandemonium Proud owner of a 55.1 AD Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desert Hills, AZ Posts: 460	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? I have three I can send your way. PM me your address. Bob

04-22-2014, 01:51 AM	#3
gmclonghorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Westminster, Ca Posts: 1,104	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? Who makes a good repro rear cst trim panel? Just getting ready for my restoration

04-22-2014, 11:18 AM	#4
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? Pete, are they brass? I have gotten similar grommets at Boaters World (now defunct) but you may have some luck at West Marine or some other boating site. good luck! __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

04-22-2014, 08:30 PM	#6
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? I looked at a few marine sites today. the only ones I came across that were close to yours had a nickel plated finish over brass. __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

04-22-2014, 10:21 PM	#8
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,753	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? This looks close to me...simple google search. You may have already seen them. But it looks like you can get them in brass, nickel, or black. http://www.seattlefabrics.com/gromsn...her%20Grommets

04-22-2014, 10:56 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? Those look good! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-23-2014, 12:01 AM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? Just thought I'd point this out. The diameter of the OEM grommets is larger on the outside than the inside. Consequently, you can drill a hole in the new panel the diameter of the inner grommet edge and then just pop the grommet snugly into place. The pic above shows one installed in that manner. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-23-2014, 10:35 AM	#11
Sandemonium Proud owner of a 55.1 AD Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desert Hills, AZ Posts: 460	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? I was originally planning on using the 00 grommets and the tool to spread out one end to match the factory ones, but now I am debating using Velcro to avoid having screw holes. Attached Images

04-23-2014, 11:06 AM	#12
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? Velcro is a great idea especially for the double wall folks who need to remove these to remove the top. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-29-2014, 11:29 PM	#13
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Needed: These grommets for rear CST trim panels, anyone have spares? Bob the grommets arrived and are exactly what I needed. Big thanks!!!!!!!!! I really appreciate the help. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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