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robandmarilee · 03-22-2008, 05:05 PM

I purchased this '68 last fall. It has 107,000 original miles on it. The previous owner did a god cosmetic "freshen up" on it. It has a 307, 3spd W/electric OD, which I have heard is kind of rare. My Father-in-law has an eye for details, and he says that the side trim is not correct. He says both the type and location are wrong, any thoughts?

c10addict · 03-22-2008, 05:17 PM

the trim is NOT correct but I think it looks good... Not sure what is off of from your pics.. Have any close ups of the trim? Am I seeing correctly that the trim on the corners of the front fenders only makes it around the top then stops?? Looks like you got yourself a really nice truck though... I like it !! The correct trim for the truck is on this pic of mine..

Longhorn Man · 03-22-2008, 11:19 PM

yep, the upper trim wasn't even an option till 69. I agree, still a good looking truck

robandmarilee · 03-23-2008, 12:23 AM

I'll have to brave the snowstorm we are having to go to the shed and get some close up shots. If the upper trim wasn't available until '69, what did Chevy do to transition between colors on a two-tone like mine? Or was mine not originally two-tone? I would really like to correct it, and put the correct lower trim on, but I think that might require a repaint.

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2008, 12:39 AM

there was no two tone like that. Only the roof, and below the lower trim were white, with the primary color inbetween.

robandmarilee · 03-23-2008, 12:59 AM

Here are some closer shots, and the bed shot. Was the "Chrome" lettering on the tail correct? Anything else that you guys spot let me know, I love the trucks, but I don't know all of the smaller details yet.

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2008, 01:23 AM

the chrome lettering isn't original, aftermarket stickers actually.
The upper and lower trim as mentioned before
hub caps and trim rings are off later vehicles

Kager67 · 03-23-2008, 01:51 AM

You could try adding the later style trim. That thing looks way too nice to repaint. Love the colors.

BTW, you might want to change the red seat cover.

Kage

Bob 68327 · 03-23-2008, 05:06 AM

They were two toned like mine in 67&68

**special-K** · 03-23-2008, 08:19 AM

That trim is generic.It was sold as a bump protector as much as a trim piece.

Chevyman680063 · 03-23-2008, 08:27 AM

I'd leave it as is, just change out the wheels, freshen it up under the hood, and get another seat cover for it. Good looking truck man, yours too c10addict.

c10addict · 03-23-2008, 11:47 AM

that trim should only be held on with double sided tape.. call the guy you bought the truck from and see how long he waited to put it o after it was painted... I'd get the heat gun out and see if it would come off..... then you can just use pin stripe to break the colors..

**special-K** · 03-23-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

that trim should only be held on with double sided tape.. call the guy you bought the truck from and see how long he waited to put it o after it was painted... I'd get the heat gun out and see if it would come off..... then you can just use pin stripe to break the colors..

Better in the long run.Now comes the opinion to be taken with a grain of salt(or salt substitute

)...Personally,I`d look into the cost of repainting the sides.It would be a simple scuff,mask,and shoot at this point.The truck doesn`t look bad.But,I know it would bug me until it was right.I`ve seen guys do their own thing over the years.I`ve just found it just doesn`t work for me.I like "custom" work,but not kind sorta factory.

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2008, 12:53 AM

Tim... I have to agree with you. Even though my plans for the burb are nowhere near factory, I have to remove all the lower side trim on mine vbacopuse I am going to a 68 front end, and the 69 & up trim would never look right to me... let alone the color being a 71/72 only color... so now, the replacement grill is causing a whole recolor.
Total bummer I think the 71/72 grill is so dam ugly.

robandmarilee, your truck looks very nice... the colors work well together, and it has a vibe of correct-ish-ness.
But it would bug the crap outta me.
But would I be willing to repaint a nice truck?

No tellin.. I could go on arguing with myself for hrs... I normally do, i dont have much to do.

robandmarilee · 03-24-2008, 10:40 PM

I think eventually I will make it factory correct. For now it is a nice looking driver. Believe it or not the original ugly green seat is under that saddle blanket, and it is near mint. The cover was there when I bought it, just haven't got a new one yet. Thanx everyone for all of your help.

stllookn · 03-24-2008, 10:54 PM

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They were two toned like mine in 67&68

I'm "picking the fly sh*t out of the pepper" here Bob but the lower ivory color below the trim was only available on the 68 50th Anniversary option...and I know that you know this...LOL! I love the stance and wheels on your truck...sure you don't want to trade for some old school Western slots?

rob...nice truck...and I applaud your decision to take it back to the stock color scheme.

Bob 68327 · 03-25-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

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They were two toned like mine in 67&68

I'm "picking the fly sh*t out of the pepper" here Bob but the lower ivory color below the trim was only available on the 68 50th Anniversary option...and I know that you know this...LOL! I love the stance and wheels on your truck...sure you don't want to trade for some old school Western slots?

rob...nice truck...and I applaud your decision to take it back to the stock color scheme.

I know but I don't have any pics of any other 2 tone trucks but mine !! I like the western slots but I have a little to much in my wheels for a swap and I'm kinda attached to em ' . Be careful getting fly sh*t out of the pepper it's a stinky job !! LMAO

Bob

**special-K** · 03-27-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

I'm "picking the fly sh*t out of the pepper" here...

I`ll be stealin`that one for sure...Thanks

03-22-2008, 05:05 PM	#1
robandmarilee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 8	Correct Trim? I purchased this '68 last fall. It has 107,000 original miles on it. The previous owner did a god cosmetic "freshen up" on it. It has a 307, 3spd W/electric OD, which I have heard is kind of rare. My Father-in-law has an eye for details, and he says that the side trim is not correct. He says both the type and location are wrong, any thoughts? Attached Images

03-22-2008, 05:17 PM	#2
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Correct Trim? the trim is NOT correct but I think it looks good... Not sure what is off of from your pics.. Have any close ups of the trim? Am I seeing correctly that the trim on the corners of the front fenders only makes it around the top then stops?? Looks like you got yourself a really nice truck though... I like it !! The correct trim for the truck is on this pic of mine.. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile Last edited by c10addict; 03-22-2008 at 05:20 PM.

03-22-2008, 11:19 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Correct Trim? yep, the upper trim wasn't even an option till 69. I agree, still a good looking truck

03-23-2008, 12:23 AM	#4
robandmarilee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 8	Re: Correct Trim? I'll have to brave the snowstorm we are having to go to the shed and get some close up shots. If the upper trim wasn't available until '69, what did Chevy do to transition between colors on a two-tone like mine? Or was mine not originally two-tone? I would really like to correct it, and put the correct lower trim on, but I think that might require a repaint.

03-23-2008, 12:39 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Correct Trim? there was no two tone like that. Only the roof, and below the lower trim were white, with the primary color inbetween.

03-23-2008, 12:59 AM	#6
robandmarilee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 8	Re: Correct Trim? Here are some closer shots, and the bed shot. Was the "Chrome" lettering on the tail correct? Anything else that you guys spot let me know, I love the trucks, but I don't know all of the smaller details yet. Attached Images

03-23-2008, 01:23 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Correct Trim? the chrome lettering isn't original, aftermarket stickers actually. The upper and lower trim as mentioned before hub caps and trim rings are off later vehicles

03-23-2008, 01:51 AM	#8
Kager67 what knocking sound? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: good ol North Dakota Posts: 148	Re: Correct Trim? You could try adding the later style trim. That thing looks way too nice to repaint. Love the colors. BTW, you might want to change the red seat cover. Kage __________________ 1968 C-10 1953 belair two-door post 1955 chevy 3600 big window 1950 studebaker starlite coupe 1968 Impala SS Last edited by Kager67; 03-23-2008 at 01:54 AM.

03-23-2008, 05:06 AM	#9
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Correct Trim? They were two toned like mine in 67&68 Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

03-23-2008, 08:19 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Correct Trim? That trim is generic.It was sold as a bump protector as much as a trim piece. __________________ "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 ~

03-23-2008, 08:27 AM	#11
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Correct Trim? I'd leave it as is, just change out the wheels, freshen it up under the hood, and get another seat cover for it. Good looking truck man, yours too c10addict.

03-23-2008, 11:47 AM	#12
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Correct Trim? that trim should only be held on with double sided tape.. call the guy you bought the truck from and see how long he waited to put it o after it was painted... I'd get the heat gun out and see if it would come off..... then you can just use pin stripe to break the colors.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

03-24-2008, 12:53 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Correct Trim? Tim... I have to agree with you. Even though my plans for the burb are nowhere near factory, I have to remove all the lower side trim on mine vbacopuse I am going to a 68 front end, and the 69 & up trim would never look right to me... let alone the color being a 71/72 only color... so now, the replacement grill is causing a whole recolor. Total bummer I think the 71/72 grill is so dam ugly. robandmarilee, your truck looks very nice... the colors work well together, and it has a vibe of correct-ish-ness. But it would bug the crap outta me. But would I be willing to repaint a nice truck? No tellin.. I could go on arguing with myself for hrs... I normally do, i dont have much to do.

03-24-2008, 10:40 PM	#15
robandmarilee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 8	Re: Correct Trim? I think eventually I will make it factory correct. For now it is a nice looking driver. Believe it or not the original ugly green seat is under that saddle blanket, and it is near mint. The cover was there when I bought it, just haven't got a new one yet. Thanx everyone for all of your help.

03-24-2008, 10:54 PM	#16
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Correct Trim? HTML Code: They were two toned like mine in 67&68 I'm "picking the fly sht out of the pepper" here Bob but the lower ivory color below the trim was only available on the 68 50th Anniversary option...and I know that you know this...LOL! I love the stance and wheels on your truck...sure you don't want to trade for some old school Western slots? rob...nice truck...and I applaud your decision to take it back to the stock color scheme. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 03-24-2008 at 10:58 PM.*



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