55.2-59 Anyone install these? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ApacheProject · 01-29-2022, 01:52 AM

I’ve seen these for years but never installed on a TF truck, anyone here have them on their truck? Pics?

Stepside Jim · 01-29-2022, 10:32 AM

Yes, I did. Very pleased with them.

Post #714 and 717 of my build thread shows them.

ApacheProject · 01-30-2022, 12:12 AM

They look good on your truck, great build.

1project2many · 02-01-2022, 05:53 PM

I have them also. They were installed back in '98. Still look good. I'll try to find a picture with them visible.

Tempest67 · 02-01-2022, 08:48 PM

sorry to ask, but what are they?

**Rickysnickers** · 02-01-2022, 10:28 PM

They appear to go under or between the door handle, exterior, and the door sheet metal.

**G&R's57GMC** · 02-01-2022, 11:29 PM

The function is to protect the paint from finger nail scratches.

Tempest67 · 02-02-2022, 09:56 AM

OK, thanks.

**mr48chev** · 02-03-2022, 05:09 PM

To me it all depends on if you like a lot of chrome trinkets on your truck or you prefer the clean uncluttered look.
Unless you have someone around who's rings have scratched every rig you own though and then all bets are off.

vintovka · 02-04-2022, 01:58 AM

Have them on the 54. Good news is they do protect the paint and look good. Bad news that mine are made from chrome plated c--p metal and are already pitted despite heavy waxing. I do live close to the ocean and would replace them if i could find some made of good stainless.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-04-2022, 03:24 AM

I have them but have never installed. I can't bring myself to drill holes in my new paint no matter how small.

01-29-2022, 01:52 AM	#1
ApacheProject Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 53	Anyone install these? I’ve seen these for years but never installed on a TF truck, anyone here have them on their truck? Pics? Attached Images

01-29-2022, 10:32 AM	#2
Stepside Jim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Salem Mo Posts: 666	Re: Anyone install these? Yes, I did. Very pleased with them. Post #714 and 717 of my build thread shows them. __________________ My 57 Chevy truck build.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541132

01-30-2022, 12:12 AM	#3
ApacheProject Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 53	Re: Anyone install these? They look good on your truck, great build.

02-01-2022, 05:53 PM	#4
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,204	Re: Anyone install these? I have them also. They were installed back in '98. Still look good. I'll try to find a picture with them visible.

02-01-2022, 08:48 PM	#5
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 854	Re: Anyone install these? sorry to ask, but what are they? __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

02-01-2022, 10:28 PM	#6
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,068	Re: Anyone install these? They appear to go under or between the door handle, exterior, and the door sheet metal.

02-01-2022, 11:29 PM	#7
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Anyone install these? The function is to protect the paint from finger nail scratches. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

02-02-2022, 09:56 AM	#8
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 854	Re: Anyone install these? OK, thanks. __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

02-03-2022, 05:09 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,719	Re: Anyone install these? To me it all depends on if you like a lot of chrome trinkets on your truck or you prefer the clean uncluttered look. Unless you have someone around who's rings have scratched every rig you own though and then all bets are off. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

02-04-2022, 01:58 AM	#10
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,895	Re: Anyone install these? Have them on the 54. Good news is they do protect the paint and look good. Bad news that mine are made from chrome plated c--p metal and are already pitted despite heavy waxing. I do live close to the ocean and would replace them if i could find some made of good stainless. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917 Last edited by Rickysnickers; 02-04-2022 at 11:29 AM.

02-04-2022, 03:24 AM	#11
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Anyone install these? I have them but have never installed. I can't bring myself to drill holes in my new paint no matter how small. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

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