Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Anadrol · 12-22-2009, 12:03 PM

As you may know from my other threads, I'm doing an big overhaul to the front end of my truck, and I'm looking for all the chrome pieces of trim and molding around the grill and headlights.

LMC sells them, but they're all chrome plastic, which I already have. They dent easily and I was wondering if metal pieces existed, or if I just have to keep getting more plastic as it gets scuffed up.

Any ideas?

copperchevy · 12-22-2009, 12:40 PM

Your local gm dealership might be able to get it. Not sure. They still sell 81-87 top and bottom trim here locally.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-22-2009, 12:44 PM

try asking captkaos the site vendor.. he sells alot of quality stuff but im not sure about trim

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-22-2009, 03:51 PM

for the metal headlight buckets, you might try the salvage yards (good ones do come in now and then). The upper and lower trim pieces LMC sells are a 1/4" or so too short, you can make them work though. I have them on mine and they're not noticable even to me anymore. Except that I remembered to mention them here...ha

smashingchuck · 12-22-2009, 05:20 PM

It's been a few years, but I got all the chrome trim on my truck from the dealer. Metal headlight bezels are not reporduced, and they are a pretty penny when you find the N.O.S. ones, but they are out there.

Gary66 · 12-23-2009, 10:31 PM

look on ebay- i just picked up several pieces for mine==

80stepsideguy · 12-24-2009, 12:08 AM

What year is this truck your looking for these parts??

thanks
pat

1984 swb chevy · 12-24-2009, 05:14 PM

Do yourself a favor and look for NOS parts. It may take some time tracking down the parts but it will be worth it. The trim parts that I could not find I read how to restore them and fixed them myself.

GMC Guy · 12-24-2009, 05:28 PM

are the trim pieces that go above and below the grille that LMC sells plastic? i know the headlight bezels are, and you really can't tell unless you tap them

80stepsideguy · 12-24-2009, 05:29 PM

Let me redo this so i don`t get hammered. If your truck is a 79/80 Stay with the metal ones.The plastic ones are junk. I bought a set just for that reason cause i had the repo set.

thanks
pat
NOS are few n far between and are not as good as they were only designed to replace factory.If you get a set have them redone..

**N2TRUX** · 12-24-2009, 05:48 PM

80stepsideguy- Please don't turn this in to a Wanted to Buy/For Sale post.

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-24-2009, 07:51 PM

The LMC upper and lower trims are stainless like original, only thing made of plastic is the headlight buckets. The upper and lower SS trim pieces do look REALLY good, like I said they are just a bit short, but they work.

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 12-24-2009, 07:54 PM

Im getting mine chromed out. Will let you know how they turn out.

Justins76 · 12-24-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ

Im getting mine chromed out. Will let you know how they turn out.

Please do. I'm planing on going that route cause I dont want plastic new ones.

80stepsideguy · 12-25-2009, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

80stepsideguy- Please don't turn this in to a Wanted to Buy/For Sale post.

I fixed it sorry bout that..

ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ · 01-24-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justins76

Please do. I'm planing on going that route cause I dont want plastic new ones.

Here you go turned out great.

Anadrol · 01-28-2010, 10:21 AM

Wow dude, that looks killer.

You wanna post your complete process? Where'd you buy them from, who did the chrome work, etc.

I ended up just buying all the plastic LMC stuff for my '78, and you're all right-there are some fitment issues. We were able to make everything work, and normal people wouldn't be able to tell, but you guys would.

Regardless, all the new plastic stuff looks great from about a step away, and while it's still new. I can't complain, but real chrome would be the tits

LMDGUY · 01-28-2010, 11:12 AM

I got LMC trim for my 73 C10. the center trim that run from bucket to bucket at nice mateal peices but the headlamp buckets are plastic. They all look great but I do think Im gonna get my factory buckets rechromed

Justins76 · 01-29-2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ

Here you go turned out great.

Looking sharp!

1986swb · 01-29-2010, 04:02 AM

Check out Classic Parts of America (www.ClassicParts.com) as they sell mostly OEM and NOS pieces. Pages 63-64 of the 1973-87, volume 11, may have what you're looking for. Plus their tech staff are really resourceful and experienced gearheads. LMC may be a little cheaper but you get what you pay for and they have no tech support.

I just finished installing my new front and rear suspension using parts from Classic and I'm totally satisfied. And they provide free shipping for orders over $350-ish.

12-22-2009, 12:03 PM	#1
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? As you may know from my other threads, I'm doing an big overhaul to the front end of my truck, and I'm looking for all the chrome pieces of trim and molding around the grill and headlights. LMC sells them, but they're all chrome plastic, which I already have. They dent easily and I was wondering if metal pieces existed, or if I just have to keep getting more plastic as it gets scuffed up. Any ideas?

12-22-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? Your local gm dealership might be able to get it. Not sure. They still sell 81-87 top and bottom trim here locally. __________________ Mexican

12-22-2009, 12:44 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? try asking captkaos the site vendor.. he sells alot of quality stuff but im not sure about trim __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-22-2009, 03:51 PM	#4
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? for the metal headlight buckets, you might try the salvage yards (good ones do come in now and then). The upper and lower trim pieces LMC sells are a 1/4" or so too short, you can make them work though. I have them on mine and they're not noticable even to me anymore. Except that I remembered to mention them here...ha

12-22-2009, 05:20 PM	#5
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? It's been a few years, but I got all the chrome trim on my truck from the dealer. Metal headlight bezels are not reporduced, and they are a pretty penny when you find the N.O.S. ones, but they are out there. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-23-2009, 10:31 PM	#6
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? look on ebay- i just picked up several pieces for mine== __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer

12-24-2009, 12:08 AM	#7
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? What year is this truck your looking for these parts?? thanks pat __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

12-24-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? Do yourself a favor and look for NOS parts. It may take some time tracking down the parts but it will be worth it. The trim parts that I could not find I read how to restore them and fixed them myself. __________________ 2010 Tahoe 1984 C10 2005 Harley FLH 1941 Willys Pickup (will never get it done) not for sale

12-24-2009, 05:28 PM	#9
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? are the trim pieces that go above and below the grille that LMC sells plastic? i know the headlight bezels are, and you really can't tell unless you tap them __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

12-24-2009, 05:29 PM	#10
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? Let me redo this so i don`t get hammered. If your truck is a 79/80 Stay with the metal ones.The plastic ones are junk. I bought a set just for that reason cause i had the repo set. thanks pat NOS are few n far between and are not as good as they were only designed to replace factory.If you get a set have them redone.. __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver). Last edited by 80stepsideguy; 12-25-2009 at 03:07 AM.

12-24-2009, 05:48 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? 80stepsideguy- Please don't turn this in to a Wanted to Buy/For Sale post. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-24-2009, 07:51 PM	#12
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? The LMC upper and lower trims are stainless like original, only thing made of plastic is the headlight buckets. The upper and lower SS trim pieces do look REALLY good, like I said they are just a bit short, but they work. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 12-24-2009 at 09:38 PM.

12-24-2009, 07:54 PM	#13
ROLLIN' TOPLEZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.A. CA. Posts: 111	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? Im getting mine chromed out. Will let you know how they turn out.

01-28-2010, 10:21 AM	#17
Anadrol Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 151	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? Wow dude, that looks killer. You wanna post your complete process? Where'd you buy them from, who did the chrome work, etc. I ended up just buying all the plastic LMC stuff for my '78, and you're all right-there are some fitment issues. We were able to make everything work, and normal people wouldn't be able to tell, but you guys would. Regardless, all the new plastic stuff looks great from about a step away, and while it's still new. I can't complain, but real chrome would be the tits

01-28-2010, 11:12 AM	#18
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? I got LMC trim for my 73 C10. the center trim that run from bucket to bucket at nice mateal peices but the headlamp buckets are plastic. They all look great but I do think Im gonna get my factory buckets rechromed __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac Last edited by LMDGUY; 01-28-2010 at 11:13 AM.



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01-29-2010, 04:02 AM	#20
1986swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sammamish, Washington Posts: 163	Re: Metal Trim pieces and Molding for the front Grille & HEadlight Bezels? Check out Classic Parts of America (www.ClassicParts.com) as they sell mostly OEM and NOS pieces. Pages 63-64 of the 1973-87, volume 11, may have what you're looking for. Plus their tech staff are really resourceful and experienced gearheads. LMC may be a little cheaper but you get what you pay for and they have no tech support. I just finished installing my new front and rear suspension using parts from Classic and I'm totally satisfied. And they provide free shipping for orders over $350-ish.

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