78-80 Side Molding?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bowtieguy79 · 01-23-2014, 11:04 PM

When i bought my truck it had the factory black center, chrome outer 2.5" or so wide trim. I see this trim on many original trucks, as pictured in mine back in 97 when I got it. Where do I find it now? I want to put it back on, and all I find is 81-87 chrome molding. Any thoughts?

4x4k30 · 01-24-2014, 08:30 AM

its hard to find that trim for the 73-80 ebay always has some on there lmc cheyenne pickup parts sells it also .

bowtieguy79 · 01-24-2014, 10:06 AM

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=91

LMC only has 81-87 molding from what I see on their site. Any links you can share would be much appreceated.

beamn7 · 01-24-2014, 05:49 PM

I'd like to know too! Been trying to find that for years. You can find something similar but not quite the same in a roll but as far as the pointed end on the front and finished end on the rear, I figured I was going to have to get creative with a razor knife and 3M molding tape....
http://www.usa1industries.com/1981-8...ding-roll.html

RandyP · 01-24-2014, 06:39 PM

Even back in the 80's that sort of body side molding was aftermarket. To my knowledge it was not factory. Each box came with two pointed ends and of course you can make your own pointed end with a pair of rose cutters.

beamn7 · 01-24-2014, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

Even back in the 80's that sort of body side molding was aftermarket. To my knowledge it was not factory. Each box came with two pointed ends and of course you can make your own pointed end with a pair of rose cutters.

Oh no, it was factory alright.
Old pic of my 78 we factory ordered and a couple old pics of my grandparent's 79

RandyP · 01-24-2014, 09:23 PM

Ok.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 01-25-2014, 03:36 PM

ive seen it on a 80 that was all original myself. idk if it was a dealer add on but it was bought that way.

4x4k30 · 01-26-2014, 09:42 AM

check ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/321299140854...84.m1438.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/390746392074...84.m1438.l2649

bowtieguy79 · 01-28-2014, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4k30

check ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/321299140854...84.m1438.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/390746392074...84.m1438.l2649

Thanks for the Link. This is the most similar I've seen.

01-23-2014, 11:04 PM	#1
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	78-80 Side Molding?? When i bought my truck it had the factory black center, chrome outer 2.5" or so wide trim. I see this trim on many original trucks, as pictured in mine back in 97 when I got it. Where do I find it now? I want to put it back on, and all I find is 81-87 chrome molding. Any thoughts? __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

01-24-2014, 08:30 AM	#2
4x4k30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ga Posts: 630	Re: 78-80 Side Molding?? its hard to find that trim for the 73-80 ebay always has some on there lmc cheyenne pickup parts sells it also . __________________ 4x4k30 if trouble was money i would have plenty

01-24-2014, 10:06 AM	#3
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: 78-80 Side Molding?? http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=91 LMC only has 81-87 molding from what I see on their site. Any links you can share would be much appreceated. __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

01-24-2014, 05:49 PM	#4
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: 78-80 Side Molding?? I'd like to know too! Been trying to find that for years. You can find something similar but not quite the same in a roll but as far as the pointed end on the front and finished end on the rear, I figured I was going to have to get creative with a razor knife and 3M molding tape.... http://www.usa1industries.com/1981-8...ding-roll.html

01-24-2014, 06:39 PM	#5
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 78-80 Side Molding?? Even back in the 80's that sort of body side molding was aftermarket. To my knowledge it was not factory. Each box came with two pointed ends and of course you can make your own pointed end with a pair of rose cutters. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

01-24-2014, 09:23 PM	#7
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 78-80 Side Molding?? Ok. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

01-25-2014, 03:36 PM	#8
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: 78-80 Side Molding?? ive seen it on a 80 that was all original myself. idk if it was a dealer add on but it was bought that way.

01-26-2014, 09:42 AM	#9
4x4k30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ga Posts: 630	Re: 78-80 Side Molding?? check ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/321299140854...84.m1438.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/390746392074...84.m1438.l2649 __________________ 4x4k30 if trouble was money i would have plenty

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