67-68 side trim on a 69-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stealthy '69 · 12-22-2011, 10:38 PM

I got this idea from a post in the suspension side, I was wondering if any one else has put 67-68 side trim on a 69-72. If so please post pics. What I'd really like to see is a 69-72 upper trim and 67-68 lower trim on a 69-72. Anyway here is the post that got me thinking.......

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=1685

stsalvage · 12-23-2011, 05:58 AM

its not a new idea Most guys that did it back is the late 80's thought it broke up the body paint lines better and it went with the body lines

**special-K** · 12-23-2011, 07:03 AM

I like it on what it came on. Don't care for the mix & match either. To me trim is a factory thing,so I like it as factory. Custom to me is getting away from factory trim and giving your own accents.

ChevLoRay · 12-23-2011, 12:19 PM

I don't think the side trim is mix and match. Either the earlier style (which I prefer) or none. The upper/lower trim that was for the '69-72's doesn't look bad with the two-tone paint that has the roof and the center the same color with the trim on top and bottom of the accent color. But (my opinion) a solid color with both trims (mine was black) would look better with the earlier style. Painting the lower part of the body, beneath the earlier trim, is reminiscent of the "Sport Two-tone" paint schemes of the Seventies/Eighties...as long as it is a coordinating color. But, on the rear, I prefer the later (69-72) trim, even with the earlier side trim.

But, my truck will have no side trim.

gotchamel · 12-23-2011, 01:54 PM

Been thinking about this also but only using the 67-68 trim on my single color 69 c10.I like the clean,simple look must its needs just alittle "bling".No upper trim just lower 67-68.

68gmsee · 12-23-2011, 03:00 PM

You may want to ask someone that does photoshopping to do one for you.

If a little bling is preferred there are lots of chrome parts that are "age appropriate" for the 69-72 trucks. They can really make them shine without making them look gaudy. Chrome trim for the windshield, window, drip rail and door looks good. Also chrome bumpers and grill.

Here's an old pic from an old ebay truck someone posted. Not the same chrome trim but gives one an idea...

Sicklajoie · 12-23-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

You may want to ask someone that does photoshopping to do one for you.

If a little bling is preferred there are lots of chrome parts that are "age appropriate" for the 69-72 trucks. They can really make them shine without making them look gaudy. Chrome trim for the windshield, window, drip rail and door looks good. Also chrome bumpers and grill.

Here's an old pic from an old ebay truck someone posted. Not the same chrome trim but gives one an idea...

^^^If I had gotten that truck the first thing I'd do would be to rip those things off!!!

gotchamel · 12-23-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

You may want to ask someone that does photoshopping to do one for you.

If a little bling is preferred there are lots of chrome parts that are "age appropriate" for the 69-72 trucks. They can really make them shine without making them look gaudy. Chrome trim for the windshield, window, drip rail and door looks good. Also chrome bumpers and grill.

Here's an old pic from an old ebay truck someone posted. Not the same chrome trim but gives one an idea...

Plenty of shine there!Yeah,the photoshop gurus are slick.Will see if someone will help me out before buying.I did see my truck with upper/lower trim two toned but looked alittle "busy".

big_al_71 · 12-23-2011, 08:41 PM

wow i really like the 67-68 trim on the 71

stealthy '69 · 12-23-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

wow i really like the 67-68 trim on the 71

That's what I was thinking initially too. Then I started thinking, "I wonder what it would look like with the upper trim on there too."

12-23-2011, 05:58 AM	#2
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: 67-68 side trim on a 69-72? its not a new idea Most guys that did it back is the late 80's thought it broke up the body paint lines better and it went with the body lines

12-23-2011, 07:03 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67-68 side trim on a 69-72? I like it on what it came on. Don't care for the mix & match either. To me trim is a factory thing,so I like it as factory. Custom to me is getting away from factory trim and giving your own accents. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-23-2011, 12:19 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 67-68 side trim on a 69-72? I don't think the side trim is mix and match. Either the earlier style (which I prefer) or none. The upper/lower trim that was for the '69-72's doesn't look bad with the two-tone paint that has the roof and the center the same color with the trim on top and bottom of the accent color. But (my opinion) a solid color with both trims (mine was black) would look better with the earlier style. Painting the lower part of the body, beneath the earlier trim, is reminiscent of the "Sport Two-tone" paint schemes of the Seventies/Eighties...as long as it is a coordinating color. But, on the rear, I prefer the later (69-72) trim, even with the earlier side trim. But, my truck will have no side trim. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-23-2011, 01:54 PM	#5
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	Re: 67-68 side trim on a 69-72? Been thinking about this also but only using the 67-68 trim on my single color 69 c10.I like the clean,simple look must its needs just alittle "bling".No upper trim just lower 67-68.

12-23-2011, 03:00 PM	#6
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 67-68 side trim on a 69-72? You may want to ask someone that does photoshopping to do one for you. If a little bling is preferred there are lots of chrome parts that are "age appropriate" for the 69-72 trucks. They can really make them shine without making them look gaudy. Chrome trim for the windshield, window, drip rail and door looks good. Also chrome bumpers and grill. Here's an old pic from an old ebay truck someone posted. Not the same chrome trim but gives one an idea...

12-23-2011, 08:41 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 67-68 side trim on a 69-72? wow i really like the 67-68 trim on the 71 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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