Chrome body molding replacement 1987 Suburban - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nodnarb76 · 07-22-2016, 12:30 PM

I am looking to replace the chrome body molding that runs all the way around my Suburban. I had been looking at the molding LMC truck sells that is already pre-cut for $149 as I didn't want to take a chance of damaging the molding trying to cut it to fit.

However I have found a roll of the same molding on ebay for about $45 shipped. In order to save $100 I wouldn't mind trying to cut to fit. What do I use to cut the molding so the ends aren't damaged?

68Timber · 07-22-2016, 04:28 PM

I would be tempted to try metal shears to see if it'll give a clean cut. Message the seller, and see if he has a recommendation maybe? I'd be curious how well it works.

**Boog** · 07-22-2016, 09:18 PM

I used a razor knife to cut mine on an '85. It came out pretty good for my first time.

tobiahr · 07-25-2016, 06:20 PM

I've used a jigsaw and a sawzall with very fine metal cutting blades and gotten decent results with less of a chance of me slicing my finger with the box knife

07-22-2016, 12:30 PM	#1
Nodnarb76 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 501	Chrome body molding replacement 1987 Suburban I am looking to replace the chrome body molding that runs all the way around my Suburban. I had been looking at the molding LMC truck sells that is already pre-cut for $149 as I didn't want to take a chance of damaging the molding trying to cut it to fit. However I have found a roll of the same molding on ebay for about $45 shipped. In order to save $100 I wouldn't mind trying to cut to fit. What do I use to cut the molding so the ends aren't damaged? __________________ 1987 R20 Suburban LQ4/4L80e swap: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693824

07-22-2016, 04:28 PM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Chrome body molding replacement 1987 Suburban I would be tempted to try metal shears to see if it'll give a clean cut. Message the seller, and see if he has a recommendation maybe? I'd be curious how well it works. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

07-22-2016, 09:18 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Chrome body molding replacement 1987 Suburban I used a razor knife to cut mine on an '85. It came out pretty good for my first time. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-25-2016, 06:20 PM	#4
tobiahr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 513	Re: Chrome body molding replacement 1987 Suburban I've used a jigsaw and a sawzall with very fine metal cutting blades and gotten decent results with less of a chance of me slicing my finger with the box knife __________________ Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=511830



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