MAR-K trim moulding review - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Holliday · 09-09-2014, 02:29 PM

I took a trip up to OKC to MAR-K for Labor Day week while they were having their sale and purchased my trim for my '68 from them. They are super nice people. Walked me out into the shop and had my trim on a table. A guy came over and opened it and we pulled out all the pieces and looked them over. Even showed me how to install the clips!

Everything is labeled good and the finish is awesome! My truck did not have any holes so installing is a little tedious but it's not bad. I have one side done now so the other side should go easy.

Highly recommend MAR-K!!!

68shortwide · 09-09-2014, 02:45 PM

Looks good, makes me reconsider the shaved trim idea.

Holliday · 09-09-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 68shortwide

Looks good, makes me reconsider the shaved trim idea.

It's a hard decision but I really want to get back to that old school classic look rather than the street truck look. To me they both look good so I had to let my wife make the decision and she likes shinny stuff go figure

Here is a picture with no trim and a roll pan. I cant get a good side pic now since its all taken apart in my garage but hopefully it helps.

71 super · 09-09-2014, 02:49 PM

Their trim is as nice or nicer than NOS. I used it on my 68 and it was perfect in fit and finish.

Holliday · 09-09-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

Their trim is as nice or nicer than NOS. I used it on my 68 and it was perfect in fit and finish.

I think it's better! I really like that it has all nuts to fasten the clips rather the push in style of some others.

Slick67 · 09-09-2014, 03:33 PM

Agreed!!! Mar-K is the only way to go on the trim. Look at the back of the latest catalog and there will be Slick67, my truck!

**screaminchevypickup** · 09-09-2014, 02:51 PM

Best trim hands down!!

**Hart_Rod** · 09-09-2014, 04:42 PM

Nice truck. Great company!

Holliday · 09-09-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice truck. Great company!

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I agree, their trim is super nice. I have it and it's worth every penny. You have a beautiful truck, can't wait to see some more outside pics of it with all it's new goodies.

Thanks guys!

**Jurassic-1** · 09-09-2014, 07:45 PM

I have NOS trim on my 70 C-10 all of it is NOS except the 2 fender spears. The spears are Mar-K and you can not tell them from GM. I would only use Mar-K if it is not NOS.

Bennett68C10 · 09-09-2014, 04:53 PM

I agree, their trim is super nice. I have it and it's worth every penny. You have a beautiful truck, can't wait to see some more outside pics of it with all it's new goodies.

9teen69 · 09-09-2014, 10:50 PM

Wow...trim looks sweet...super nice truck!

4oldcars · 09-10-2014, 10:34 AM

I was about to order trim from LMC. After reading this, I think I'll pay the extra and get it from Mar-K.

**CUSTOM/10** · 09-10-2014, 10:50 AM

Mar-K gets my vote ! My body guy said they were very good quality !

Holliday · 02-16-2015, 12:32 AM

Here are some better pics of the trim out in the daylight.

Bennett68C10 · 02-16-2015, 11:15 AM

Your truck looks great Holliday, all the upgrades you did took it to another level. Nice job.

Holliday · 02-16-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Your truck looks great Holliday, all the upgrades you did took it to another level. Nice job.

Thanks man!

68c10airstream · 03-18-2015, 08:47 PM

Holliday, I had to get my wife from the other room to check your truck out. Her reply was "wow, is that nice" After 35 years of marriage she never said that to me!!! Questions, what tire size?? Who sells the glass?? Your truck inspires me to get my 68 swb fleetside done.

Holliday · 03-19-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 68c10airstream

Holliday, I had to get my wife from the other room to check your truck out. Her reply was "wow, is that nice" After 35 years of marriage she never said that to me!!! Questions, what tire size?? Who sells the glass?? Your truck inspires me to get my 68 swb fleetside done.

Thanks for kind words. I'm currently putting a wood need in right now and it's a big project.

Wheels are 20" Eagle Alloy 225
Fronts 255/40/20
Rears 295/40/20

I got my back glass locally since it was cheaper then buying online (shipping was expensive ). The side glass and all the seals I got from classicparts.com

Holliday · 10-03-2015, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 68c10airstream

Holliday, I had to get my wife from the other room to check your truck out. Her reply was "wow, is that nice" After 35 years of marriage she never said that to me!!! Questions, what tire size?? Who sells the glass?? Your truck inspires me to get my 68 swb fleetside done.

Hope your project is going good!

HeavyD · 10-07-2015, 12:17 PM

Holliday, that truck is just beautiful. So many nice examples on here but something about yours is so appealing. I wouldnt change a thing on it, very well done!!

**StingRay** · 03-20-2019, 10:47 AM

Bringing up this old thread to ask a few questions. I just received an order of Mar-K 67-68 trim and while it's pretty and shiny there is a lot of small peppering of tiny spots on pieces of it and some has small nicks and other small abrasion defects. A few other small stamping deformations as well. Discussing it with them they say the peppering is normal and within spec. Is this what the rest of you experienced?

dfwright · 03-20-2019, 04:23 PM

I have a complete set of Mar-K '72 upper and lower woodgrain molding, and I can't say there was anything like that on the pieces I was sent, but I wasn't looking at the trim with a magnifying glass or anything like that. The quality of the trim I got was excellent, and looks fantastic, but I also did not build a show truck, either.

Custom 68 · 03-22-2019, 11:24 AM

I bought my 68 trim from Mar-K as well but I did this in 2008 so it has been a few years.
Stingray I can't say I saw anything on it like that mine was in great shape but again that was several years ago. Can you post some pictures?
I will also add mine has stayed very nice over the years. I do drive my truck quite a bit but not a daily driver and when home it is in my shop.
Like above I would recommend this trim but would be interested to see if it has changed over the years.

09-09-2014, 02:29 PM	#1
Holliday Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cache, OK Posts: 412	MAR-K trim moulding review I took a trip up to OKC to MAR-K for Labor Day week while they were having their sale and purchased my trim for my '68 from them. They are super nice people. Walked me out into the shop and had my trim on a table. A guy came over and opened it and we pulled out all the pieces and looked them over. Even showed me how to install the clips! Everything is labeled good and the finish is awesome! My truck did not have any holes so installing is a little tedious but it's not bad. I have one side done now so the other side should go easy. Highly recommend MAR-K!!! __________________ "ALWAYS SOMETHING" 1968 Chevy C10 SWB 383 SBC, TH350 Porterbuilt, Accuair suspension

09-09-2014, 02:45 PM	#2
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Looks good, makes me reconsider the shaved trim idea. __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

09-09-2014, 02:49 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Their trim is as nice or nicer than NOS. I used it on my 68 and it was perfect in fit and finish. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

09-09-2014, 03:33 PM	#6
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Agreed!!! Mar-K is the only way to go on the trim. Look at the back of the latest catalog and there will be Slick67, my truck! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

09-09-2014, 02:51 PM	#7
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Best trim hands down!! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

09-09-2014, 04:42 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Nice truck. Great company! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-09-2014, 07:45 PM	#10
Jurassic-1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New River Arizona Posts: 1,180	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review I have NOS trim on my 70 C-10 all of it is NOS except the 2 fender spears. The spears are Mar-K and you can not tell them from GM. I would only use Mar-K if it is not NOS.

09-09-2014, 04:53 PM	#11
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review I agree, their trim is super nice. I have it and it's worth every penny. You have a beautiful truck, can't wait to see some more outside pics of it with all it's new goodies. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

09-09-2014, 10:50 PM	#12
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Wow...trim looks sweet...super nice truck! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

09-10-2014, 10:34 AM	#13
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review I was about to order trim from LMC. After reading this, I think I'll pay the extra and get it from Mar-K. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

09-10-2014, 10:50 AM	#14
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,844	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Mar-K gets my vote ! My body guy said they were very good quality ! Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

02-16-2015, 12:32 AM	#15
Holliday Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cache, OK Posts: 412	Re: MAR-K trim molding review Here are some better pics of the trim out in the daylight. __________________ "ALWAYS SOMETHING" 1968 Chevy C10 SWB 383 SBC, TH350 Porterbuilt, Accuair suspension

02-16-2015, 11:15 AM	#16
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Your truck looks great Holliday, all the upgrades you did took it to another level. Nice job. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-18-2015, 08:47 PM	#18
68c10airstream Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Marquette michigan Posts: 828	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Holliday, I had to get my wife from the other room to check your truck out. Her reply was "wow, is that nice" After 35 years of marriage she never said that to me!!! Questions, what tire size?? Who sells the glass?? Your truck inspires me to get my 68 swb fleetside done.

10-07-2015, 12:17 PM	#21
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Holliday, that truck is just beautiful. So many nice examples on here but something about yours is so appealing. I wouldnt change a thing on it, very well done!! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"



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03-20-2019, 10:47 AM	#22
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review Bringing up this old thread to ask a few questions. I just received an order of Mar-K 67-68 trim and while it's pretty and shiny there is a lot of small peppering of tiny spots on pieces of it and some has small nicks and other small abrasion defects. A few other small stamping deformations as well. Discussing it with them they say the peppering is normal and within spec. Is this what the rest of you experienced? __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

03-20-2019, 04:23 PM	#23
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review I have a complete set of Mar-K '72 upper and lower woodgrain molding, and I can't say there was anything like that on the pieces I was sent, but I wasn't looking at the trim with a magnifying glass or anything like that. The quality of the trim I got was excellent, and looks fantastic, but I also did not build a show truck, either. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

03-22-2019, 11:24 AM	#24
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,938	Re: MAR-K trim moulding review I bought my 68 trim from Mar-K as well but I did this in 2008 so it has been a few years. Stingray I can't say I saw anything on it like that mine was in great shape but again that was several years ago. Can you post some pictures? I will also add mine has stayed very nice over the years. I do drive my truck quite a bit but not a daily driver and when home it is in my shop. Like above I would recommend this trim but would be interested to see if it has changed over the years. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

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