1961 GMC BBW custom molding?

[amueller454]

hey guys i found this 1961 GMC big back window long bed for sale and i noticed the trim that runs underneath the window from side to side and was wondering if anybody knows anything about this? i know of the 1960 Chevy custom cab molding but wasnt aware of the GMC version. thanks

[63sbssbbw]

If that's the real McCoy you can bet it'll be rare.
I'm sure aerotruck will pipe up,he's got the accessory books that seem to tell all.
But some inconsistencies that catch my eye...
The vertical trim seems too wide (and different contour) to allow enough room to mount the "custom" emblem.
no custom cab exterior door trim.
It does not appear to have the "other" custom cab essentials like rear view mirror or a radio.
pretty cool though,too bad it's all dinged up.
jmo
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[aerotruk63]

Never seen a GMC wrap around cab molding, though it does look right dimensions to go along with the proper vertical pieces. The vertical piece looks the same as the horizontal moldings. We'll wait for jonzcustoms or anyone else that has saved pictures to try and find another truck with the same molding. According to the parts book, only Chevrolet is listed. Could they have come from the earlier series 55-59? If they are correct, rarest of the rare!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Tech Articles for 1955 - 1966 Chevy and GMC Trucks

http://oldchevytrucks.com/Articles/1955-1966.php#d

1960-1966 Chevrolet Cab Trim:

Though at first, a new person in the GM truck hobby might think all 1960-66 Chevrolet cab trim (only on the deluxe models) is the same. In reality no less than three changes occurred during this seven year body style.

During 1960 (maybe into early 1961) the optional stainless cab side trim on the Chevrolet truck was designed to attach to a long connecting horizontal trim strip. After production began, GM discovered that new owners could easily dent this more delicate trim. When carelessly throwing items in the bed or during fast stops, cargo could hit the stainless. This problem was solved by discontinuing this horizontal strip. The connecting ends of the side trim were then modified to show no evidence of a past attachment (see photo)

Therefore, side trim part# 8768843 and 8768844 as well as the horizontal strip #8768842 are very difficult to locate 45 years later. Most 1960 truck restorers must compromise and use the more readily available 1961-63 side trim.

In 1964, a major change occurred in the construction of this cab trim. Chevrolet followed the trend of other new vehicles and also began using aluminum trim. It was anodized to keep its shine and the production cost was less. It required lower pressure to be stamped as compared to the previous stainless steel. Thus, the tooling lasted much longer.


1960 (above)

1960 (above)

Top piece in photo-1960 with notch. | Lower piece in photo-1961-1963 notch removed (above)

1960 (above)

1960 Stainless Trim (above)

1964-1966 (above)

1964-1966 (above)

1964-1966 Cab Trim (above)

1960-1961 Chevy GMC Side Trim

During the early 1960's GM's majority of truck buyers chose the base truck with few dealer installed options. It was ending an era of very limited disposable income among the average US citizen.

General Motors saw the trend toward more extras on trucks and began to offer visual extras such as two tone paint, side trim, and upgraded interiors.

Though there were limited takers, both Chevrolet and GMC offered full length stainless steel side trim during 1960-61. Note: Cab and front fender trim are the same on both makes. It is the fleetside bed trim that is a different length. On the Chevrolet, the rear "C" side piece requires this trim to be shorter than the GMC. See images below.


http://oldchevytrucks.com/Articles/1...-Side-Trim.php

[aerotruk63]

That's some great information 1bad.

[jasons]

We parted out a 61 GMC with that same trim a couple weeks ago. My brother is going to use the cab on his project. I'll send him a link to this thread.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

I would love this trim for my 62!

[amueller454]

well here is a link to the add posting. it's located in Utah.

if someone else had a truck with the same trim then it must a factory thing right?

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&n...iew&ad=2481612

[63sbssbbw]

OOh and a spotlight too !
Still seems kind of strange that it doesn't have the side window mouldings
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[aerotruk63]

So from what we've found earlier, the spotlight mounting bracket does not match the factory one. The moldings look like the one's in the factory artist conception drawings. Nice find!

[jonzcustomshop]

whats the deal with the heavily optioned trucks in your area amueller?

[ratskin]

There is a 60-61 GMC near me that has that same molding, with the strips behind the doors. Stainless.

[aerotruk63]

Group
16.475 MOULDING, LOCK PILLAR
1...2396250 1960 ALL GMC W/DELUXE EQUIP /EXC -P920, COWLS, PANELS/....VERTICAL-RIGHT
1...2396249 1960/ SAME INFO AS ABOVE.................................................VERTICAL-LEFT
1...2396293 SAME INFO.........................................................................BELT-RIGHT
1...2396292 SAME INFO.........................................................................BELT-LEFT

[amueller454]

jonzcustomshop- i guess im just a lucky man who looks alot haha. And they seem to be pretty low prices.

i'm not going to buy the truck do to lack of funds and many other projects, but i love that GMC hood and big back window cab

[jonzcustomshop]

here is a gm photostore shot with all the side of cab, and back of cab molding just like the op truck.

[neo9]

Anyone selling the back trim band located beneath the window?

[Surfdaddy]

Here is a picture of my 61. I know it totaly factory orig since I got it from the orig owner who put a camper on it when he took delivery on 5-6-61. Looks to be outfitted the same way as mine. The camper was only taken off once in teh 80's when they repainted it.

[Surfdaddy]

No windsheild molding, emblems, and side molding. Though they may have been removed during repaint some time ago. I wish I had the hood. mine is too rusted.

[LT1 Burb]

Is that a padded dash I see?

[Surfdaddy]

I don't think it's padded. Mine is the same. I think it's painted matt black or a dark brown. Kind of anti glare paint.

[ezmoney626]

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