questions about new look for my rig - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

willett · 01-03-2009, 09:05 PM

hey guys
here is my '78

obviously shes getting a new box which means paint.

Color is staying the same but i dont know weather or not to keep the trim.
i was thinking of maybe turfing it and getting some chrome wheel well accents.....

also; my truck is a double tank, and the new box is only made for a single so i either put a tank door on the other side, or take the gas caps off of the old box and keep the addidional chrome.

what do you guys think?

slugish · 01-03-2009, 09:16 PM

I personally like the trim on the 73-79,s . Think it really sets these years apart from the others. Im old school in a lot of ways MY VOTE WOULD BE TO KEEP THE TRIM . tRUCK LOOKS GOOD WITH A LOT OF POTENTIAL . GOOD LUCK

79Silv4x4 · 01-03-2009, 09:17 PM

Keep the trim!!!

lifted 75 k5 · 01-03-2009, 09:28 PM

i like the smooth look no trim especially if its lifted a little bit but thats just my opinon

84 400 · 01-03-2009, 09:46 PM

I would keep the trim. IT looks classic and finishes the truck off. I am not a fan of the chrome lip over the wheel openings but the factory lip with the black strip looks good. Maybe get someone to photo shop it for you and see if YOU like it without.

Nice truck you got there....

pokethesmot · 01-03-2009, 09:46 PM

u dont need a gas door to get too your other tank my truck only has one gas door and 2 tanks just have the fill up nozel in the wheel well

Tx Firefighter · 01-03-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pokethesmot

u dont need a gas door to get too your other tank my truck only has one gad door and 2 tanks just have the fill up nozel in the wheel well

Dang son, you sound like you've been living up to your screen name when you typed this.

crawdadfox · 01-03-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Dang son, you sound like you've been living up to your screen name when you typed this.

Ds86C10 · 01-03-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Dang son, you sound like you've been living up to your screen name when you typed this.

wow lol

i'd say lose the trim and lose a tank.... take it or leave it either way it should look good

chevymotocross · 01-03-2009, 11:50 PM

Keep the trim! Now, if that were an 81-87 truck, I'd say take the trim off. There is something about the trim on 73-80 trucks that really sets them apart!

Blazer Eagle · 01-04-2009, 01:49 AM

you could take the trim off, but keep it, and then in a few years put it back on and BAM its a brand new look and in a few years take it off again...

884x4Sub · 01-04-2009, 12:04 PM

good trim is hard to find........!!

boatpuller · 01-04-2009, 01:19 PM

iv'e alway's loved trim.

your truck would look good with it too.

ChaseDale3and8 · 01-04-2009, 01:23 PM

The trim and the round headlights are what really separates these trucks from the later 81-87s in my opinion. It's a classic look! Like these other guys have said, I'd definately keep the trim! ...Joe

6772fan · 01-04-2009, 10:07 PM

Another vote for keeping the trim. It's one of the things that makes these trucks unique.

Conundrum · 01-04-2009, 10:42 PM

One more for keeping the trim.

1984 swb chevy · 01-04-2009, 11:03 PM

if the trim is in good condition I would say keep it.

heavychevy79 · 01-05-2009, 03:33 AM

I really like the trim on these trucks, but I hate the clip holes that let in
the water, that started the rust, that makes the holes.....

Walts_restoration · 01-05-2009, 03:42 AM

airbrush the trim?

I saw a 55-59 burb with it done, it was stunning. No trim holes, yet the look of trim. hahaha.

willett · 01-06-2009, 01:02 PM

thanks for the input fellas.

i'd love to see a pic of that airbrushed trim

Prerunner1982 · 01-06-2009, 02:11 PM

I like the classic look with, but it would look clean without. As far as the gas tank is concerned... I didnt see why you are swapping beds. If they are both the same length you could swap the sides out that you need the gas cap on, if the stock bedside is still good.

Looks like you need the gas cap on the passenger side and from the pic the passenger side of the stock bed looks clean.

willett · 01-06-2009, 02:46 PM

bed support rails on the underside are cooked, as well as wheel wells and the bed of the box

there isn't much left of er' (the sides are the best part)

Prerunner1982 · 01-06-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by willett

the sides are the best part

I would just swap on the side then to get the gas cap. You are going to repaint it anyways.

Cherub · 01-06-2009, 03:05 PM

keep the trim and paint inside the trim white.

keep the two tanks.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-06-2009, 03:13 PM

I like it with the trim. If you're never going to take long trips in the truck, ditch the dual tanks, keep em if you do, they're nice.

01-03-2009, 09:05 PM	#1
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	questions about new look for my rig hey guys here is my '78 obviously shes getting a new box which means paint. Color is staying the same but i dont know weather or not to keep the trim. i was thinking of maybe turfing it and getting some chrome wheel well accents..... also; my truck is a double tank, and the new box is only made for a single so i either put a tank door on the other side, or take the gas caps off of the old box and keep the addidional chrome. what do you guys think? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-03-2009, 09:16 PM	#2
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: questions about new look for my rig I personally like the trim on the 73-79,s . Think it really sets these years apart from the others. Im old school in a lot of ways MY VOTE WOULD BE TO KEEP THE TRIM . tRUCK LOOKS GOOD WITH A LOT OF POTENTIAL . GOOD LUCK

01-03-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: questions about new look for my rig Keep the trim!!! __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

01-03-2009, 09:28 PM	#4
lifted 75 k5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chino valley arizona Posts: 79	Re: questions about new look for my rig i like the smooth look no trim especially if its lifted a little bit but thats just my opinon __________________ LIFTED OR LOWERED EITHER WAY STOCK SUCKS 75 Chevy blazer 86 trx 250R 1990 Ford Ranger 2wd prerunner project

01-03-2009, 09:46 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: questions about new look for my rig I would keep the trim. IT looks classic and finishes the truck off. I am not a fan of the chrome lip over the wheel openings but the factory lip with the black strip looks good. Maybe get someone to photo shop it for you and see if YOU like it without. Nice truck you got there.... __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-03-2009, 09:46 PM	#6
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: questions about new look for my rig u dont need a gas door to get too your other tank my truck only has one gas door and 2 tanks just have the fill up nozel in the wheel well __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy" Last edited by pokethesmot; 01-03-2009 at 09:54 PM.

01-03-2009, 11:50 PM	#10
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: questions about new look for my rig Keep the trim! Now, if that were an 81-87 truck, I'd say take the trim off. There is something about the trim on 73-80 trucks that really sets them apart!

01-04-2009, 01:49 AM	#11
Blazer Eagle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PLacerville, CA Posts: 195	Re: questions about new look for my rig you could take the trim off, but keep it, and then in a few years put it back on and BAM its a brand new look and in a few years take it off again... Last edited by Blazer Eagle; 01-04-2009 at 02:05 AM.

01-04-2009, 12:04 PM	#12
884x4Sub p p pullin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oshawa ontario Posts: 373	Re: questions about new look for my rig good trim is hard to find........!! __________________ doug

01-04-2009, 01:19 PM	#13
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: questions about new look for my rig iv'e alway's loved trim. your truck would look good with it too. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

01-04-2009, 01:23 PM	#14
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: questions about new look for my rig The trim and the round headlights are what really separates these trucks from the later 81-87s in my opinion. It's a classic look! Like these other guys have said, I'd definately keep the trim! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

01-04-2009, 10:07 PM	#15
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: questions about new look for my rig Another vote for keeping the trim. It's one of the things that makes these trucks unique. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

01-04-2009, 10:42 PM	#16
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: questions about new look for my rig One more for keeping the trim. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

01-04-2009, 11:03 PM	#17
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: questions about new look for my rig if the trim is in good condition I would say keep it.

01-05-2009, 03:33 AM	#18
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: questions about new look for my rig I really like the trim on these trucks, but I hate the clip holes that let in the water, that started the rust, that makes the holes.....



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01-05-2009, 03:42 AM	#19
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: questions about new look for my rig airbrush the trim? I saw a 55-59 burb with it done, it was stunning. No trim holes, yet the look of trim. hahaha. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-06-2009, 01:02 PM	#20
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: questions about new look for my rig thanks for the input fellas. i'd love to see a pic of that airbrushed trim __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-06-2009, 02:11 PM	#21
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: questions about new look for my rig I like the classic look with, but it would look clean without. As far as the gas tank is concerned... I didnt see why you are swapping beds. If they are both the same length you could swap the sides out that you need the gas cap on, if the stock bedside is still good. Looks like you need the gas cap on the passenger side and from the pic the passenger side of the stock bed looks clean. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-06-2009, 02:46 PM	#22
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: questions about new look for my rig bed support rails on the underside are cooked, as well as wheel wells and the bed of the box there isn't much left of er' (the sides are the best part) __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-06-2009, 03:05 PM	#24
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: questions about new look for my rig keep the trim and paint inside the trim white. keep the two tanks.

01-06-2009, 03:13 PM	#25
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: questions about new look for my rig I like it with the trim. If you're never going to take long trips in the truck, ditch the dual tanks, keep em if you do, they're nice.

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