Are all outer AD door mouldings the same? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MARTINSR · 05-10-2018, 07:18 PM

I need to get a pair of outer stainless door window mouldings for my 1948 Chevy and I am wondering if they are the same from 47-54/55 and GMC and Chevy.

I Believe they are all the same but I was surprised to learn that the inside ones are thicker on the trucks with a vent window because the glass had no frame on it. I don't want to make a mistake like that buying the outer ones!

Also, does anyone know if the reproduction ones are any good. And if the steel reproduction ones are any thicker metal than the originals?

I see the reproduction stainless ones are available, of course I am "thrifty" so they are expensive but if they are really nice I could go for it.

Brian

**mr48chev** · 05-10-2018, 08:48 PM

I think the 51 and later moldings have a notch for the vent wing post but let me go out and look through my stash.

fourspeedwagon · 05-18-2018, 08:33 PM

To add onto Martinsr’s question— will the trim fit on a standard door? I assume it will, but my Deluxe Panel currently has a replaced standard door on one side..

**paulspickupparts** · 05-19-2018, 09:10 AM

Outside trim painted or stainless is the same all years. Inside is different because of the vent window.

MARTINSR · 05-19-2018, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulspickupparts

Outside trim painted or stainless is the same all years. Inside is different because of the vent window.

That is what I was thinking, thanks.

Brian

05-10-2018, 07:18 PM	#1
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Are all outer AD door mouldings the same? I need to get a pair of outer stainless door window mouldings for my 1948 Chevy and I am wondering if they are the same from 47-54/55 and GMC and Chevy. I Believe they are all the same but I was surprised to learn that the inside ones are thicker on the trucks with a vent window because the glass had no frame on it. I don't want to make a mistake like that buying the outer ones! Also, does anyone know if the reproduction ones are any good. And if the steel reproduction ones are any thicker metal than the originals? I see the reproduction stainless ones are available, of course I am "thrifty" so they are expensive but if they are really nice I could go for it. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings" Last edited by MARTINSR; 05-10-2018 at 07:28 PM.

05-10-2018, 08:48 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,709	Re: Are all outer AD door mouldings the same? I think the 51 and later moldings have a notch for the vent wing post but let me go out and look through my stash. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

05-18-2018, 08:33 PM	#3
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 579	Re: Are all outer AD door mouldings the same? To add onto Martinsr’s question— will the trim fit on a standard door? I assume it will, but my Deluxe Panel currently has a replaced standard door on one side.. __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”

05-19-2018, 09:10 AM	#4
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	Re: Are all outer AD door mouldings the same? Outside trim painted or stainless is the same all years. Inside is different because of the vent window.



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