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Old 08-11-2014, 10:20 AM   #1
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Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I'm on the fence about it. What do you all think?

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Old 08-11-2014, 10:48 AM   #2
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I vote yes.
A splash of chrome trim makes for a nice touch.
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Old 08-11-2014, 10:56 AM   #3
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I agree. A Lil trim goes a long way. Sweet truck by the way. Got anymore pics?
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Old 08-11-2014, 10:56 AM   #4
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I agree. I've always liked the looks of wheel trim. That's a great color bye the way. Nice wheels to.
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Old 08-11-2014, 10:59 AM   #5
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I agree, I'd put it on. Nice truck!
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Old 08-11-2014, 11:11 AM   #6
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

Thanks guys. The color is GM Storm Gray metallic. I literally just got it back together Saturday from being painted and a motor swap. I don't have any other pictures right now except for what it did look like.
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Old 08-11-2014, 11:39 AM   #7
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I vote yes.

I think these trucks look unfinished with no trim on the sides.

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Old 08-11-2014, 11:51 AM   #8
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I say no..Looks awesome the way it sits. You spent all that money on those beautiful wheels why make the eyes go to the chrome wheel well trim..
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Old 08-11-2014, 11:56 AM   #9
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

No.
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Old 08-11-2014, 12:23 PM   #10
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

No! agree, looks good the way it is
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Old 08-11-2014, 12:30 PM   #11
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

Another vote to add the wheel trim. I think the trim will add a nice break between your gray wheels and gray paint.
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Old 08-11-2014, 12:31 PM   #12
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

Specs on the wheels? Look really good, size and backspace.
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Old 08-11-2014, 12:42 PM   #13
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

Boss 338's. 20" x 8.5" front & 20" x 10" rear. 5" backspacing on rear and I think 4.5" on the front.
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Old 08-11-2014, 12:56 PM   #14
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

No. The trim traps dirt/water, etc. and promotes rust. The black color band fades quickly and does not look nice. The clean look is in now - excess chrome went out long ago with tail fins of the 59 impala.
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Old 08-11-2014, 01:01 PM   #15
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

id like to vote for leaving it off.... I think it would take away from the wheels
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Old 08-11-2014, 01:02 PM   #16
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I say no on the trim. That truck is very sharp just as it sits. It doesn't need the trim.
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Old 08-11-2014, 01:02 PM   #17
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

Thanks. Looks good
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Old 08-11-2014, 02:03 PM   #18
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

If it were mine, I wouldn't put the trim on it.
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Old 08-11-2014, 02:27 PM   #19
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

No trim. Looks good the way it sits
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Old 08-11-2014, 03:51 PM   #20
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I think the wheel well trim only would be a nice touch to such a clean truck.
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Old 08-11-2014, 09:53 PM   #21
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

I say puy it on. I was in the same boat as you. Had the truck painted wheels on and couldn't decide. I got a great deal on some NOS wheel trim and I'm glad I did. Nice truck.
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Old 08-12-2014, 07:46 AM   #22
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

See if anyone here is good enough to "Photoshop" it on then decide...

I like it without.

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Old 08-12-2014, 08:03 AM   #23
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I say puy it on. I was in the same boat as you. Had the truck painted wheels on and couldn't decide. I got a great deal on some NOS wheel trim and I'm glad I did. Nice truck.
Thanks! Can you post a pic of yours with the trim on it?
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Old 08-12-2014, 08:14 AM   #24
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Re: Should I put wheel well trim on it or not?

Thanks for all the kinds words. I'm very proud of my square and all the hard work i have put into it.
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Old 08-12-2014, 08:30 AM   #25
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I vote put it on, but I'm a fan of keeping all the stock chrome.

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