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doc70sub · 07-26-2003, 10:10 AM

The GMC trim band is off of what year?
Thanks!
Doc

78SilveradoSWB · 07-26-2003, 11:04 AM

Not exactly sure but by looking at the rest of the truck it must be between 73-80.

**N2TRUX** · 07-26-2003, 11:25 AM

It's hard to tell from the pic, but it appears to have a yellow stripe in the inset area. If that is tru, then I will assume that the GMC is the same as Chevrolet, and say it is a 77. The yellow trim insert was a one year only color for 1977 Chevy, and (I assume) GMC too.
Here's a pic of the Chevy Cheyenne version on my 77-

*mike reeh* · 07-26-2003, 11:56 AM

its off a 77 GMC.. the cheyenne equivalent (forget the name).. I have one from a 77 cheyenne that is identical, and since my project truck is a GMC, i scoured ebay for a GMC one and finally found one off a later model GMC.. the lettering is that bright red color which looks really good, but the border around the trim was black so I used some paint remover and took it off, and thats what I run on my truck now..

I have always thought that was the best looking tailgate trim. I like it better than the larger panel on the silverado/sierra classic tailgates too.

mike

doc70sub · 07-26-2003, 12:09 PM

Thanks guys! The tailgate is off of Chevrolet Cheyenne (came w/ the truck) & I luckily found the trim band on a completely decimated GMC @ the yard (only the bed was recognizable) last weekend. Curiosity was gettin' the best of me.....besides, the guys on here devalued my truck due to later model tuen signals!!

Doc

KIILew · 07-26-2003, 07:00 PM

The guys are right; the ochre coloring confirms that it is indeed a 1977, and the trim designation was the Z84 High Sierra (GMC equivalent of the Chevy Cheyenne). The narrow band tailgate trim was included and only available with Z84 trim level between and including model years 1975 thru 1980. Of course, in all those years except for 1977 the paint strip color was black.

Ken

ElGracho · 07-27-2003, 01:20 AM

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Originally posted by KIILew
The guys are right; the ochre coloring confirms that it is indeed a 1977, ... Of course, in all those years except for 1977 the paint strip color was black.

Ken

In this case yes, but don't forget the 75 Gentleman Jim (RPO 9A5, 001) had gold / ochre in the center of the trim. That is the only exception to that rule I've ever heard of.

KIILew · 07-27-2003, 02:13 AM

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Originally posted by ElGracho

In this case yes, but don't forget the 75 Gentleman Jim (RPO 9A5, 001) had gold / ochre in the center of the trim. That is the only exception to that rule I've ever heard of.

Good call!!

07-26-2003, 10:10 AM	#1
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	What year is this? The GMC trim band is off of what year? Thanks! Doc Attached Images __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

07-26-2003, 11:04 AM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Not exactly sure but by looking at the rest of the truck it must be between 73-80. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

07-26-2003, 11:25 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	It's hard to tell from the pic, but it appears to have a yellow stripe in the inset area. If that is tru, then I will assume that the GMC is the same as Chevrolet, and say it is a 77. The yellow trim insert was a one year only color for 1977 Chevy, and (I assume) GMC too. Here's a pic of the Chevy Cheyenne version on my 77- __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-26-2003, 12:09 PM	#5
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	Thanks guys! The tailgate is off of Chevrolet Cheyenne (came w/ the truck) & I luckily found the trim band on a completely decimated GMC @ the yard (only the bed was recognizable) last weekend. Curiosity was gettin' the best of me.....besides, the guys on here devalued my truck due to later model tuen signals!! Doc __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

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07-26-2003, 11:56 AM	#4
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	its off a 77 GMC.. the cheyenne equivalent (forget the name).. I have one from a 77 cheyenne that is identical, and since my project truck is a GMC, i scoured ebay for a GMC one and finally found one off a later model GMC.. the lettering is that bright red color which looks really good, but the border around the trim was black so I used some paint remover and took it off, and thats what I run on my truck now.. I have always thought that was the best looking tailgate trim. I like it better than the larger panel on the silverado/sierra classic tailgates too. mike

07-26-2003, 07:00 PM	#6
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	The guys are right; the ochre coloring confirms that it is indeed a 1977, and the trim designation was the Z84 High Sierra (GMC equivalent of the Chevy Cheyenne). The narrow band tailgate trim was included and only available with Z84 trim level between and including model years 1975 thru 1980. Of course, in all those years except for 1977 the paint strip color was black. Ken



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