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Old 01-13-2015, 03:24 PM   #1
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anyone cut down upper trim

Anyone cut down there own upper trim for a blazer? is it better to start with a long bed trim or short bed. Does it make any difference?

Any tips on cutting trim?
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Old 01-13-2015, 11:57 PM   #2
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Re: anyone cut down upper trim

Previous owner did mine...
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Old 01-14-2015, 11:44 AM   #3
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Re: anyone cut down upper trim

I would put a piece of tape on it, as a straight line guide. Use a cut off wheel, leaving it slightly long, and finish it off by sanding the edge that last little bit.
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Old 01-14-2015, 12:05 PM   #4
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Re: anyone cut down upper trim

Hey rustybucket. Can I ask what wheels you have. Looks good.
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Old 01-14-2015, 12:59 PM   #5
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Re: anyone cut down upper trim

THANKS, American Torque Thrust
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Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these:
'66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone.
'70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!!
'67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!!
'72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!!
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Old 01-14-2015, 07:09 PM   #6
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Re: anyone cut down upper trim

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I would put a piece of tape on it, as a straight line guide. Use a cut off wheel, leaving it slightly long, and finish it off by sanding the edge that last little bit.
Thanks I contacted mar-k and two different people told me they don't make it .

I was wondering if anyone buys the longhorn package trim since it would come with the two little rear pcs. And would only require one cut. Not sure if worth it or not
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Old 01-15-2015, 03:37 PM   #7
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Re: anyone cut down upper trim

is that a Gaylord Lid?
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Old 01-15-2015, 03:49 PM   #8
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Re: anyone cut down upper trim

yes... it's skinned up the paint a little on the corners where it overlaps the bed.
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'71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C
'72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt

Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these:
'66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone.
'70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!!
'67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!!
'72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!!
'69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!
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Old 01-15-2015, 04:35 PM   #9
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Thought so, planning on a lid like that as well, actually they're local to me and I've talked to them about doing one with a spoiler on it and made to work with my half top. Great looking truck you got there.
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