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steveo3318 02-26-2016 03:56 PM

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Ok guys I have my truck done but I have always tossed around the idea of putting the chrome trim grill and other stuff on the truck. I know I want the two grill rings, but how far should I take this? Theres absolutely none on the rear other than the bumper. Not even around the tail lights. I kinda want to do the trim around the front hood and fenders and the tail light rings and on the tailgate.

What would yall do with my setup?

Also the holes are either welded up or bondoed up, I haven't looked yet. Any experience with putting this trim on without the holes? I would hate to mess up and drill holes in the wrong spots.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/d...psus2frfzk.jpg

gvnick 02-26-2016 04:53 PM

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Awesome looking truck. And I think it will look even more awesome with the chrome pieces.

michael bustamante 02-26-2016 04:59 PM

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you need the stsainless hoops to match the head lamp doors. if you decide not to chrome i have some paintable steel headlamp doors i can sell you.

SoCoC10 02-26-2016 05:03 PM

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Here's how I'd approach this. The front trim rings have enough of a lip that they would hold on fine with double stick tape. Then if u like the results. Buy the trim around the tail lights and do the same. If u like it and want to make permanent then drill 2-3 holes per tail light trim. The tailgate trim will be a little more tricky as the center holes and handle trim are blind holes. Good luck. Hope this helps.

steveo3318 02-26-2016 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10 (Post 7500557)
Here's how I'd approach this. The front trim rings have enough of a lip that they would hold on fine with double stick tape. Then if u like the results. Buy the trim around the tail lights and do the same. If u like it and want to make permanent then drill 2-3 holes per tail light trim. The tailgate trim will be a little more tricky as the center holes and handle trim are blind holes. Good luck. Hope this helps.

I really really REALLY like your idea. You think the tail light rings would hold with double side as well?

Also who makes the best repop chrome????

69moneypit 02-26-2016 07:17 PM

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I've always liked the 67 and 68 with trim . Started with Lucy

steveo3318 02-26-2016 07:21 PM

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Wow. I wasn't really thinking about doing side molding but that looks sick.

steveo3318 02-26-2016 07:23 PM

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Any pictures of Lucy's ass lol

steveo3318 02-26-2016 07:27 PM

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Ok who does the best repop trim. I think I am going to buy it all. Test fit and if I don't like it send back the ones I don't use

EARNHARDT#3 02-26-2016 07:29 PM

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Yup get it all. Including the hood letters.

EARNHARDT#3 02-26-2016 07:32 PM

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Oh and I spy a kids seat in your truck. Good times with my 4 year old in my C10!

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 02-26-2016 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by steveo3318 (Post 7500672)
Wow. I wasn't really thinking about doing side molding but that looks sick.

You got that right. I'm in the same boat. I'll have tail moldings, and lower and/or upper moldings. Sport mirrors too. Not one hole.

Note: I've been advised to use a very good multi bit to drill those screw holes where the vehicle has already been painted. Have also heard it's a good idea to place tape over the paint before you drill. You may want to treat the area you've drilled to prevent rust. I've seen where clear caulking was used to achieve that, which is what I'll probably do. Not that I'm in much danger for rust. Always garaged in Nevada.

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 02-26-2016 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by steveo3318 (Post 7500677)
Ok who does the best repop trim. I think I am going to buy it all. Test fit and if I don't like it send back the ones I don't use

With NOS aside, I've heard very good things about MARK-K reproductions.

steveo3318 02-26-2016 07:42 PM

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I will look them up tonight. Thank you. I think I may leave the hood letters off because of my cowl hood. And yes I have a3 year old boy and 4 month old boy. They love to ride

eric67c10 02-26-2016 07:47 PM

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I would put just the two grill pieces, not the eyebrows or hood lip.

mike16 02-26-2016 07:52 PM

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I vote yes on the chrome

steveo3318 02-26-2016 07:59 PM

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The older I get the more I am leaning towards the chrome. I think I have lived out my years of smoothed out. Does anyone make a hood letter placement template? I just got home and was scared my lines were not strait enough for the chrome but I think they are after eyeballing it pretty hard. The chrome really makes and bad lines show easy.

jondancer 02-26-2016 09:16 PM

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Trim on 67-68 looks great .

james.spangler1 02-26-2016 09:34 PM

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I went with chrome

steveo3318 02-26-2016 09:58 PM

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Looks great James, Pretty sure I am going all out, grill rings, hood strip and letters, fender brows, side molding, tail light trim and tailgate strip, Should I do the C10 emblem?

Does anyone have an up close picture of where the hood and brow meet. I have a little spot I am wondering if the brow would cover up!

davepl 02-26-2016 10:23 PM

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Put it all on. It'll look 20X as nice. It's a very nice truck, just a dated look. Fortunately an easy fix and you'll have a superb looking truck!

Any chance the trim holes are visible on the backside of the hood and panels? Sometimes the job isn't as thorough on the backside.

steveo3318 02-26-2016 10:32 PM

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looks like mar-k carries the tailgate trim and a full side molding kit, but i will still need the grill loops, fender brows, hood trim, hood letters, and the tail light bezels. anyone else sell these other than lmc???

Boyd67 02-26-2016 10:35 PM

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I would do the 2 grill inserts and the chrome trim down the side. Then it would be perfect to me

CG 02-26-2016 11:07 PM

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Its going to look good no matter which way you decide. I like this one a lot.

steveo3318 02-26-2016 11:25 PM

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At brothers I am 381.00 with everything but side molding. With side molding I am a 1081.00. And they actually have everything. I am just scare to death of drilling holes but man my truck would look so much better and I know it


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