Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87

[Joesjunk]

Any recommendations on who makes the best body side moldings? I just picked up a box from Classic parts today and not sure I like it?
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[DREAMER1]

TT anybody? I'm curious to kno too

What didn't you like about the ones you got joe?
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[Joesjunk]

It's not smooth looking, it's hard to explain? My truck has new moldings on it, but they were put on wrong, so I pulled them off and I'm doing it correctly. That trim is very smooth looking
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[Joesjunk]

But maybe that's what good trim looks like, it's almost brushed looking
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[TexasJeff]

I will have to check when I get home, but I bought a big roll of this stuff, and it has held up very well and look factory but I can not remember the name or were I bought it. After about 7 years the tail gate piece is finally starting to fade from the sun hitting most every evening sitting under the carpoart at the house.

[Joesjunk]

I don't really like LMC truck, but I see they offer pre cut molding as a package. Anyone used their stuff? I'm going to drive over and look at theirs in the morning.
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[LEEVON]

I haven't bought it yet, but I will be soon. This is where I plan to get it:

http://www.mrtaillight.com/product_i...sCsid=kfkehsiz

One thing I noticed about the trim I just removed from the truck is that the ends weren't sealed and water got inside, de-laminating it. I'm going to experiment with sealers for the cut ends.

[82chevylsx]

i don't know about the pre cut i would do the roll but still not ready for it.....

[kalbert]

I think this is another case of "Who makes the only" not "Who makes the best". I can't imagine there to be more than maybe two manufacturers for this stuff who then box it up and give it whatever part number the distributor (LMC, JCW, etc) desires.

[beamn7]

When I first got my 85 I did the roll and after I had it painted I did the pre-cut. If I had to do it again, I would go pre-cut. MUCH easier and cleaner look. Very happy with it.... I got them from LMC.

[Joesjunk]

Originally Posted by beamn7

When I first got my 85 I did the roll and after I had it painted I did the pre-cut. If I had to do it again, I would go pre-cut. MUCH easier and cleaner look. Very happy with it.... I got them from LMC.

Thanks for the info, was the trim cut like factory and did it fit good?
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[beamn7]

It didn't have the beveled edge like factory but they are finished / filled at the cut edges and was cut at the proper angles for the wheel well openings, etc. All fit perfectly.

[Joesjunk]

Thanks, I'm going there in the morning to check them out
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[Keith Seymore]

Sorry to be joining late, but I got mine from LMC (part number 39-7031) and it looks, feels and installs like factory.

I used the pre cut; they do have an issue with the end being open but you can purchase a sealer pen to close that off (part number 38-0921 or I image you could use clear nail polish). That was August of '09 and they still look brand new.

K

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I was able to get the body side moldings installed last night.



Here's how I got them straight, and right back in the production location, in case anyone cares:

I left the moldings on the pickup box in place up to this point on purpose, so that I could use them to guide the installation of the new moldings at the rear of the cab. I also marked the location at the front on the old wheel opening moldings. I temporarily re-installed the old wheel opening molding and ran a piece of tape between it and the rear...





I wiped the side down with rubbing alcohol and then installed the little piece on the front fender (which I warmed in the oven at a little less than 150 degrees for a few minutes to make it more pliable) and then installed the small piece on the cab corner.

The door molding is pretty floppy so I wanted to support it in the middle somehow. At first I thought I could use a 2x4 but there is quite a bit of "bow" in the door. I ended up using this small piece of angle aluminum, with some tape on the back side and a few notches cut so that it could bend slightly in the plan view. I nested it up underneath the two pieces of molding that I just installed, layed the door molding on it and pressed it against the door...



and VIOLA they are all in place. After pressing them on by hand I rolled them a few times using Momma's rolling pin from the kitchen (which I discreetly returned when done) and then installed the new wheel opening moldings.

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Got the trim on the bed tonight -

I used the same technique as before:

[Jeepwm69]

LOL. So is that what you were looking at trying?

[N2TRUX]

Digging up bones here. I see that there are now a few companies that offer the precut side molding. Is LMC still the best source?