Wheel opening moldings the same? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Keith Seymore · 07-18-2009, 12:34 PM

Are the RPO B96 wheel opening moldings the same (per side) for front and rear? In other words, can you put the same LH molding on either the left front fender or the left rear box side? They look pretty close.

Just wanted some input before I hold them up beside the truck and potentially scratch up my new paint!

Thanks,

K

JohnC · 07-18-2009, 01:19 PM

Why are you asking us these things. You're supposed to be the go to guy on these trucks!

I'm just giving you a hard time. I'm not sure, I've never really looked that close at them. I would think the curvature towards the bottom may be different.

ont_guy_38 · 07-18-2009, 05:41 PM

John is right they are different from front to rear

3r!c84 · 07-18-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Why are you asking us these things. You're supposed to be the go to guy on these trucks!

I'm just giving you a hard time. I'm not sure, I've never really looked that close at them. I would think the curvature towards the bottom may be different.

ahahah u did what i did on the other thread where the teacher asked us a question

JohnC · 07-18-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ont_guy_38

John is right they are different from front to rear

Hey can you call my wife and repeat this to her?

f.monroe · 07-18-2009, 06:45 PM

The front wheel opening is taller in height than the rear so they are not interchangeable .
Frank

f.monroe · 07-18-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Hey can you call my wife and repeat this to her?

He could tell her that all day long but it would be just hearsay to her . For her to believe it , it has to be her idea . I am in the same boat .
Frank

Keith Seymore · 07-18-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Why are you asking us these things. You're supposed to be the go to guy on these trucks!

I'm just giving you a hard time. I'm not sure, I've never really looked that close at them. I would think the curvature towards the bottom may be different.

Thanks guys -

I'll check it out tomorrow.

I figure if you don't learn something new every day then you are not paying attention...

LONGHAIR · 07-19-2009, 09:36 AM

Yeah, f.monroe is right. The front wheel opening is taller than the rear. THey are definately different.

JohnC · 07-19-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

He could tell her that all day long but it would be just hearsay to her . For her to believe it , it has to be her idea . I am in the same boat .
Frank

True

Keith Seymore · 07-23-2009, 07:55 AM

I guess I could have just read the part information on the packaging...

bigblock73 · 07-23-2009, 08:09 AM

OK, still on topic...but slightly diff question.

Is the front wheel well trim the same for 73-80 and 81-87? I am pretty sure they are, but am curious to know what everyone else thinks.

JohnC · 07-23-2009, 08:21 AM

According to LMC they are different.

73-80

81-87

ont_guy_38 · 07-23-2009, 03:47 PM

they are different yes

**crossy** · 07-25-2009, 09:27 PM

w/o getting into the changed ones in 89(went smooth) there are SIW moldings.

73-80 LF
73-80 RF
81-87 LF
81-87 RF
73-87 LR
73-87 RR

also the 88 burb & blazer still used the older style.

ksbrktracer · 07-25-2009, 11:19 PM

Are the smooth ones available anywhere.....do they fit......want to put them on my 84 swb truck

07-18-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,237	Wheel opening moldings the same? Are the RPO B96 wheel opening moldings the same (per side) for front and rear? In other words, can you put the same LH molding on either the left front fender or the left rear box side? They look pretty close. Just wanted some input before I hold them up beside the truck and potentially scratch up my new paint! Thanks, K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

07-18-2009, 01:19 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Wheel opening moldings the same? Why are you asking us these things. You're supposed to be the go to guy on these trucks! I'm just giving you a hard time. I'm not sure, I've never really looked that close at them. I would think the curvature towards the bottom may be different.

07-18-2009, 05:41 PM	#3
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: Wheel opening moldings the same? John is right they are different from front to rear

07-18-2009, 06:45 PM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Wheel opening moldings the same? The front wheel opening is taller in height than the rear so they are not interchangeable . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

07-23-2009, 07:55 AM	#11
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,237	Re: Wheel opening moldings the same? I guess I could have just read the part information on the packaging... __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

07-23-2009, 08:09 AM	#12
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Wheel opening moldings the same? OK, still on topic...but slightly diff question. Is the front wheel well trim the same for 73-80 and 81-87? I am pretty sure they are, but am curious to know what everyone else thinks. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-23-2009, 08:21 AM	#13
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Wheel opening moldings the same? According to LMC they are different. 73-80 81-87

07-23-2009, 03:47 PM	#14
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: Wheel opening moldings the same? they are different yes Last edited by ont_guy_38; 07-23-2009 at 03:48 PM. Reason: spelling

07-25-2009, 09:27 PM	#15
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Wheel opening moldings the same? w/o getting into the changed ones in 89(went smooth) there are SIW moldings. 73-80 LF 73-80 RF 81-87 LF 81-87 RF 73-87 LR 73-87 RR also the 88 burb & blazer still used the older style. __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks. Last edited by crossy; 07-25-2009 at 09:28 PM.

07-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#16
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Wheel opening moldings the same? Are the smooth ones available anywhere.....do they fit......want to put them on my 84 swb truck Last edited by ksbrktracer; 07-25-2009 at 11:20 PM. Reason: .



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