Just installed the worst trim pieces on my truck!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**PICKMUP** · 07-30-2005, 08:15 PM

If you have changed them, then you know it is those cussed TL & TG bezels...especially if you have had the housings out of the bed. You have to adjust the housings so the lens will center and clear the alum bezels when you push all those clips into their holes at the same time.

...and if you are off and have to remove a bezel, it is trashed.
I started with repros and then switched to NOS to see if they were any better. NOT...I actually had to work the rough edges on the NOS with a belt sander, to get them to fit...and the edges were rolled over so far that the clips would not slide under.
After I finally got them on I took the rest of the day off!!! Next time I am welding up the holes!

classicchev · 07-30-2005, 08:34 PM

Nice color, looks a little different than when I saw it. At least you got the parts, so when you mangle one peice, you just have to go to the shelf and grab another.

Off topic, Im going to PM you about the bedwood we had talked about when I was at your shop in March.

Later, Darren

tomatocity · 07-30-2005, 08:49 PM

there are good days and there are not so good days. take a break, have a cool drink, kick your dog, hug your wife, scream at your truck. she will understand and your truck won't care.

Hey are your tailpipe tips the same diameter?

Castiron9 · 07-30-2005, 08:50 PM

Made in Taiwan..........??????Heck at least you can just get them off the shelf.

tomatocity · 07-30-2005, 08:50 PM

Oh and the last pic should be your avator for the next week or two.

Bill72BB · 07-30-2005, 11:22 PM

Looks like the effort was worth it

.Looks Great , When I replaced mine they went on fairly easy ,just had to replace some of the clips.

**PICKMUP** · 07-31-2005, 12:01 AM

did you get that truck from Wes? Looks like one of his.

Yes, because I don't have any trucks or parts here.

Bill...nice color choice. I pulled the housings out to paint the truck and that created a lot of extra alignment work. That and I was really careful with the new paint.

Sillyoldman · 07-31-2005, 12:07 AM

Been there too. The worst experience I had was the lower door molding. The front butterfly clip was a btch getting the nut on. It is just behind the hinge. I used a surgical clamp (aquired in my youth) and spent about an hour on my back. The top ones I taped the nut to my finger since thats all I could get in there.

jhow66 · 07-31-2005, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Been there too. The worst experience I had was the lower door molding. The front butterfly clip was a btch getting the nut on. It is just behind the hinge. I used a surgical clamp (aquired in my youth) and spent about an hour on my back. The top ones I taped the nut to my finger since thats all I could get in there.

In places like that use one of these-- (go to NAPA and get Part # 665-1457)

pickemup · 07-31-2005, 10:46 AM

maybe double sided sticky tape next time. they make some pretty good stuff now it sticks but good

stllookn · 07-31-2005, 11:26 AM

AK1972....ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank nice job and that looks beautiful! Next time shave'm and then have them painted on...I love that! It always surprises the heck out of me whenever I see a good "trim" paint job. I think it is probably the same amount of work.

07-30-2005, 08:15 PM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Just installed the worst trim pieces on my truck!!! If you have changed them, then you know it is those cussed TL & TG bezels...especially if you have had the housings out of the bed. You have to adjust the housings so the lens will center and clear the alum bezels when you push all those clips into their holes at the same time. ...and if you are off and have to remove a bezel, it is trashed. I started with repros and then switched to NOS to see if they were any better. NOT...I actually had to work the rough edges on the NOS with a belt sander, to get them to fit...and the edges were rolled over so far that the clips would not slide under. After I finally got them on I took the rest of the day off!!! Next time I am welding up the holes! Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

07-30-2005, 08:34 PM	#2
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Nice color, looks a little different than when I saw it. At least you got the parts, so when you mangle one peice, you just have to go to the shelf and grab another. Off topic, Im going to PM you about the bedwood we had talked about when I was at your shop in March. Later, Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

07-30-2005, 08:49 PM	#3
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	there are good days and there are not so good days. take a break, have a cool drink, kick your dog, hug your wife, scream at your truck. she will understand and your truck won't care. Hey are your tailpipe tips the same diameter? __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-30-2005, 08:50 PM	#4
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Made in Taiwan..........??????Heck at least you can just get them off the shelf. __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

07-30-2005, 08:50 PM	#5
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Oh and the last pic should be your avator for the next week or two. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-30-2005, 11:22 PM	#6
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Looks like the effort was worth it .Looks Great , When I replaced mine they went on fairly easy ,just had to replace some of the clips. Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-31-2005, 12:01 AM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	did you get that truck from Wes? Looks like one of his. Yes, because I don't have any trucks or parts here. Bill...nice color choice. I pulled the housings out to paint the truck and that created a lot of extra alignment work. That and I was really careful with the new paint. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

07-31-2005, 12:07 AM	#8
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Been there too. The worst experience I had was the lower door molding. The front butterfly clip was a btch getting the nut on. It is just behind the hinge. I used a surgical clamp (aquired in my youth) and spent about an hour on my back. The top ones I taped the nut to my finger since thats all I could get in there. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-31-2005, 10:46 AM	#10
pickemup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: fresno calif. Posts: 88	maybe double sided sticky tape next time. they make some pretty good stuff now it sticks but good

07-31-2005, 11:26 AM	#11
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	AK1972....ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Frank nice job and that looks beautiful! Next time shave'm and then have them painted on...I love that! It always surprises the heck out of me whenever I see a good "trim" paint job. I think it is probably the same amount of work. __________________ '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)

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