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03-08-2020, 02:24 PM | #1 |
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Taillight trim install. The wrong way
I found a decent set of taillight trim from a 72 c20. So I grabbed them and installed them on my pickup. I did not use any of the clips. I used the 2 screws GM used + 2 more. I figured why not if it came with it this is probably it would be now any way. And I did not have to drill 7 holes
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03-08-2020, 02:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: Taillight trim install. The wrong way
You did it wrong, and it tipped your truck on its side!
J/K, they look nice.
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03-08-2020, 04:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: Taillight trim install. The wrong way
Haha. I just wanted a little shine on the back to mach the front.
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03-08-2020, 05:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: Taillight trim install. The wrong way
I put some on my work truck and it felt like putting lipstick on a pig. Also those after-market ones I bought were like aluminum foil and quickly folded up and off. I hope yours are better quality. -BA
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03-08-2020, 06:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: Taillight trim install. The wrong way
I believe they are original gm.
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( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green) |
03-09-2020, 10:13 AM | #6 |
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Re: Taillight trim install. The wrong way
Flip for you!
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03-09-2020, 01:07 PM | #7 |
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03-09-2020, 01:11 PM | #8 |
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Re: Taillight trim install. The wrong way
Thanks for flipping the image. Not sure why it posted like that. They normally don't for me.
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( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green) |
03-09-2020, 04:48 PM | #9 |
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Re: Taillight trim install. The wrong way
I kind of did mine the same way, I added two screws instead of one. My box sides were new repo and didn't have any holes for the trim. The two holes I added are right under the back up light. My trim was repo and it isn't thick but has held up well. I drilled the two holes in the trim and then used a center punch to dimple the holes so the sheet metal screws fit flush. Don't why GM didn't do that in the first place.
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03-09-2020, 04:55 PM | #10 |
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Re: Taillight trim install. The wrong way
Right. If they did not want screws showing. They could of used all clips. No screws visible. But they use 2 any way. Basically making the clips pointless in my opinion.
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( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green) |
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