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Old 01-30-2004, 06:32 PM   #1
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To Trim, or not to Trim

I know this is a personal preference option, but i just wanted some feedback if i should add trim to this 69 truck, or leave it with none. Also, should i put black lower trim like it would have had, or go with woodgrain.

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Old 01-30-2004, 06:34 PM   #2
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I prefer them with the lower trim in place only
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Old 01-30-2004, 06:37 PM   #3
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i say leave it the way it is bud, looks great!!
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Old 01-30-2004, 06:37 PM   #4
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that looks good like it is. i wouldn't mess it up with anything else
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Old 01-30-2004, 06:39 PM   #5
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I only like the trim if it is dividing different colors. Yours looks great the way it is
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Old 01-30-2004, 06:42 PM   #6
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I'd leave it as is but if I were to trim it it would be lower only, in black.
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Old 01-30-2004, 06:44 PM   #7
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I only like the trim if it is dividing different colors. Yours looks great the way it is
yeah, i agree to a point.
but, even when dividing two colors i still don't like trim that much.
i prefer no trim. but if it is dividing two colors i can deal with it.
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Old 01-30-2004, 06:45 PM   #8
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Solid colors look great just like that. If I was going to trim it I would use the upper trim.JMO
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Old 01-30-2004, 07:00 PM   #9
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Stick the trim back on, the black trim.
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Old 01-30-2004, 07:24 PM   #10
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I'd say NO TRIM!!! IMO
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Old 01-30-2004, 08:53 PM   #11
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I say no trim, I'm taking mine off...wanna see J/K - sick thoughts

Even dividing two colors, no trim - that's what clean contrasting pinstripes/graphics are for.
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Old 01-30-2004, 09:24 PM   #12
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NO WOODGRAIN. THINK ABOUT PUTTING 68 TRIM ON IT. NICE TRUCK!!
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Old 01-30-2004, 09:26 PM   #13
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I like trim on trucks especially trucks all one color!!
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Old 01-30-2004, 09:31 PM   #14
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My most recent truck is orange too. I've hated it with a passion because I didn't put trim on it. I love all of the "jewelry" on these trucks.

When in doubt, trim it out!
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Old 01-30-2004, 09:33 PM   #15
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looks much cleaner without the trim leave the trim in the box for the next project that truck looks awesome as is
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Old 01-30-2004, 09:38 PM   #16
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LOL how long did it take you to make that one up :p
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Old 01-30-2004, 09:47 PM   #17
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i say no trim too i took the trim off my truck also
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Old 01-30-2004, 09:51 PM   #18
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NO trim!!! That's an awesome looking truck as is!
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Old 01-30-2004, 09:55 PM   #19
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The truck looks good as is, but it would be even better with trim!
Both upper and lower - black on bottom.

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Old 01-30-2004, 11:34 PM   #20
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I think if I were to keep my truck , I would put upper and lower trim on it too. Its a 67, but I like the look of the trim on a short box. I'll probably just sell it, and save the trim for the next one.

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Old 01-30-2004, 11:47 PM   #21
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how bout putting on the trim and painting the black a different color maybe even the body color, that would break up the side a little bit with some nice shiny chrome, plus it wouldn't be the same black or woodgrain as everyone else.....or leave it like it is because it looks great without trim...or or or or?
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Old 01-30-2004, 11:49 PM   #22
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with that color Id say no trim, but i prefer both lower and upper trim in black
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Old 01-30-2004, 11:50 PM   #23
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I like these trucks with the lower black banded trim but in the case of solid colors I would leave it as it is...
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Old 01-30-2004, 11:51 PM   #24
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Lower trim polished!!!!
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Old 01-31-2004, 12:27 AM   #25
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I SAY KEEP IT THE WAY IT IS...NO TRIM !!!
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