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spudz · 12-14-2007, 06:51 PM

I am looking at a 87 suburban.. I got a 75 front clip that I would like to install on it.. BUT I want to put the side trim like a 75 would have.. Not that crappy stick on plastic stuff thats on the 87 now. How hard is this.. just a simple as drilling a hole??? anyone ever done this???

**N2TRUX** · 12-14-2007, 07:06 PM

The early trim uses a combination of screws, and double sided adhesive strips. Before you make your final decision you might want to check in to the cost and availability of the trim.

73-80 trim is not available from GM so you have to either buy aftermarket, or try to find NOS. It has taken me almost two years to locate and buy a complete set of NOS trim, and it wasn't cheap.

I'm not sure who makes it, but Goodmark and LMC carry reproduction trim. The quality isn't too bad unless your really anal ( I am really anal).

Another thing to consider is the condition of the trim, headlamp bezels, and grill on the 75 clip. If it's not currently at a quality that you find acceptable, then you open another can of worms. The grill can be found as well as the trim. The headlamp bezels are only reproduced in ABS plastic. They are very cheap in price and quality.

You can find NOS headlamp bezels but it ain't easy, and they ain't cheap.

spudz · 12-14-2007, 07:17 PM

I am not so worried about findin the trim, LMC prices dont seem to bad.. and I LOVE junk yards..BUT I AM anal about having NICE good parts.. Like screws, clips, everything must be nice.. I have enough stuff to make a decent grill assembly. Actually the grille and trim on my 76 parts truck is in good shape just someone painted it black lol.. Gotta strip it. The only way I would have the older front clip on anything is if I could get ALL the trim too.. I like the newer ones without trim.

boatpuller · 12-15-2007, 06:35 AM

here's what i was told ...the same company makes the trim for lmc,chevy duty and any other aftermarket place.it's made in taiwan and its sold by the name corvex.i believe at this time they are the only aftermarket supplier.quality varies.not the greatest.but,its not that bad either.i'm also trying to collect an nos set.i'll probably have a chance as soon as ken gets done out biddin me

..somebody posted a diagram, drawing of trim location holes one time on here.oh, and the corvex adhesive clips suck

12-14-2007, 06:51 PM	#1
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Installing side trim. I am looking at a 87 suburban.. I got a 75 front clip that I would like to install on it.. BUT I want to put the side trim like a 75 would have.. Not that crappy stick on plastic stuff thats on the 87 now. How hard is this.. just a simple as drilling a hole??? anyone ever done this??? __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-14-2007, 07:06 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Installing side trim. The early trim uses a combination of screws, and double sided adhesive strips. Before you make your final decision you might want to check in to the cost and availability of the trim. 73-80 trim is not available from GM so you have to either buy aftermarket, or try to find NOS. It has taken me almost two years to locate and buy a complete set of NOS trim, and it wasn't cheap. I'm not sure who makes it, but Goodmark and LMC carry reproduction trim. The quality isn't too bad unless your really anal ( I am really anal). Another thing to consider is the condition of the trim, headlamp bezels, and grill on the 75 clip. If it's not currently at a quality that you find acceptable, then you open another can of worms. The grill can be found as well as the trim. The headlamp bezels are only reproduced in ABS plastic. They are very cheap in price and quality. You can find NOS headlamp bezels but it ain't easy, and they ain't cheap. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-14-2007 at 07:11 PM.

12-14-2007, 07:17 PM	#3
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Installing side trim. I am not so worried about findin the trim, LMC prices dont seem to bad.. and I LOVE junk yards..BUT I AM anal about having NICE good parts.. Like screws, clips, everything must be nice.. I have enough stuff to make a decent grill assembly. Actually the grille and trim on my 76 parts truck is in good shape just someone painted it black lol.. Gotta strip it. The only way I would have the older front clip on anything is if I could get ALL the trim too.. I like the newer ones without trim. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-15-2007, 06:35 AM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Installing side trim. here's what i was told ...the same company makes the trim for lmc,chevy duty and any other aftermarket place.it's made in taiwan and its sold by the name corvex.i believe at this time they are the only aftermarket supplier.quality varies.not the greatest.but,its not that bad either.i'm also trying to collect an nos set.i'll probably have a chance as soon as ken gets done out biddin me ..somebody posted a diagram, drawing of trim location holes one time on here.oh, and the corvex adhesive clips suck __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

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