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07-17-2019, 12:37 AM
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Trim material
I did a few searches first and couldn’t find any answers, so I’ll Just ask you experts directly. What material would a 1972 suburban upper and lower trim be made out of? I believe mine is aluminum and pretty banged up. Was going to restore it myself but not sure it’s worth it, or possible if it’s not stainless.
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07-17-2019, 02:50 PM
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Re: Trim material
it is aluminum and I believe it is anodized
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07-17-2019, 05:37 PM
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Re: Trim material
Ok, thanks for the reply. Do people restore these or does it make more sense to get an aftermarket replacement? My truck is by no means an OE machine.
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07-17-2019, 05:56 PM
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Re: Trim material
I restored mine back in the late 1990's when no one was making burb repro parts, but now days places like MAR-K sell an entire OE burb trim package.
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07-17-2019, 06:17 PM
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Re: Trim material
Thanks, I just looked at Mar-k. Doesn't look like they make the upper trim, but I didn't dig around too much.
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07-17-2019, 06:43 PM
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Re: Trim material
Oh, I missed the upper trim part of your post.
I haven't seen anyone talk about reproducing it, so you may look around for trim restoration shops. They will usually have the hook up for the anodizing. When I was looking for someone to do mine, I learned through the guys that run low rider Impala clubs how they got their trim done. I ended up in a tiny little shop with no name by the Burbank air port, and never would have known about them with out the tips from other car people.
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