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kilrcady · 03-13-2016, 04:29 PM

I have a 71 c10 with a two tone paint.The PO put a boat load of screws into the body side moldings.I do like the look of molding but when I repaint the truck replacing all the moldings would be very expensive.What would it look like without moldings and still two tone paint?Opinions please

Sklptrljay · 03-13-2016, 05:42 PM

The cost of moldings will be a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of a paint job.

In my opinion it will look incomplete. I've seen it that way and it just don't look right. But I'm more of a purist, and you know what they say about opinions.

SS Tim · 03-13-2016, 06:11 PM

Since you didn't give a paint code I can't say about the specific colors and scheme in question. But to generalize they IMHO look wrong. Plus with so many people adding the white sides, as offered with the Deluxe Two-Tone, without molding it tends to look like an amature addition.

kilrcady · 03-13-2016, 06:28 PM

Its ocher and white.Moldings it is.sucks he destroyed these

SS Tim · 03-13-2016, 06:49 PM

You would need to use a fairly dark divider stripe to make the ochre and white work without moldings. Especially if you are asking about the factory Deluxe Two-Tone scheme.

03-13-2016, 04:29 PM	#1
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	body side molding I have a 71 c10 with a two tone paint.The PO put a boat load of screws into the body side moldings.I do like the look of molding but when I repaint the truck replacing all the moldings would be very expensive.What would it look like without moldings and still two tone paint?Opinions please

03-13-2016, 05:42 PM	#2
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: body side molding The cost of moldings will be a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of a paint job. In my opinion it will look incomplete. I've seen it that way and it just don't look right. But I'm more of a purist, and you know what they say about opinions. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

03-13-2016, 06:11 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: body side molding Since you didn't give a paint code I can't say about the specific colors and scheme in question. But to generalize they IMHO look wrong. Plus with so many people adding the white sides, as offered with the Deluxe Two-Tone, without molding it tends to look like an amature addition. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-13-2016, 06:28 PM	#4
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	Re: body side molding Its ocher and white.Moldings it is.sucks he destroyed these

03-13-2016, 06:49 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: body side molding You would need to use a fairly dark divider stripe to make the ochre and white work without moldings. Especially if you are asking about the factory Deluxe Two-Tone scheme. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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