Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue?

[Slowguy]

I ordered the front upper and lower aluminum trims from lmc and I’ve spent hours trying to make it work. I thought it was the clips but then I put one in my old trim and it popped right in. I think they squeezed the little channel the clips into, too tight and it’s not wide enough to allow the clips in? Any suggestions or maybe a better quality supplier for these?
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[Accelo]

I fought the tail light trim like you are, they are similar so I am posting what worked for me.
On my first try I pushed too hard and damaged the aluminum bezel. However, after purchasing a replacement bezel I managed to get it to work. First, can you go up a 1/64 on drill size of the holes? Something to consider but may not be mandatory. They be sure the holes are debured on both sides. Typical takes a deburing tool like the one in the picture. Then paint the bare metal if you have any. I used a pliers to collapse the clip as much as I could and retain some shape. Then brush on a little grease on the clips. This worked for me. The reproduction clips are crap in my opinion but it's what we have to work with.
Best of luck.
Rick

[franken]

Sorry for the trouble, but it's important to understand that LMC sells stuff, they don't make anything. Another vendor likely as not sells the same thing, from the same maker.

[1970cstblazer]

File or grind the clip just enough to fit?

[Slowguy]

First, I thought this might come up, but I'm not knocking LMC in anyway. They have more stuff for sale than any other vendor for these trucks. I am, however, knocking the quality of these trims/clips. I have a lot to restore on this truck and the last thing I have time for is to spend hours on is getting these silly little clips to fit in the channels with the trim they were supposedly designed for. I was asking if anyone had any other alternatives to the brand that LMC sells. I was really surprised to see the quality vs the price they charge for 10 cents of thin aluminum and poorly made clips. I get frustrated with many things along the way as it becomes tedious, but this one is up there.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Slowguy

First, I thought this might come up, but I'm not knocking LMC in anyway. They have more stuff for sale than any other vendor for these trucks. I am, however, knocking the quality of these trims/clips. I have a lot to restore on this truck and the last thing I have time for is to spend hours on is getting these silly little clips to fit in the channels with the trim they were supposedly designed for. I was asking if anyone had any other alternatives to the brand that LMC sells. I was really surprised to see the quality vs the price they charge for 10 cents of thin aluminum and poorly made clips. I get frustrated with many things along the way as it becomes tedious, but this one is up there.

Slowguy
This is why I Love this forum soo much.
You are able to ask (Has This Happen to You)
In time you learn a-lot of info you get.

And who is giving the Info.

This Needs to be sifted thru .

That is why I Wish GMC Pauls was close.

They are Well Known for not selling Inferior Products.

(By the way I am not a Paid Sponser)

I posted a Link just a few days ago about the (This) trim from another Vendor.

I was Not aware that it was Aluminum trim.

I did not get offended by this

This is a Live/Buy/learn/ and please share forum.

Share knowledge and past experience.

I hope you get your grill trim Just like you want it.











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[Smitty]

Google YoPeCo products and see if you can locate their online catalog. Or someone in your area the reps for them. We have such a place near me so I don't have to buy fasteners by the box. They handle a lot of the oem type fasteners.

[Grumpy old man]

Are these the trim clips you are using to install the grill trim hoops. ?

https://www.ebay.com/p/24018769431?iid=274613752469

[Slowguy]

No. The ones I used came with the lmc trim as a set. These are black and have two wire springs per clip.
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[Tim Christian]

I don't mean this bad but everybody says the same thing you do but I install them all the time with out issue a lot of it is experience. Yes they probably could be made better but they will work with patience. Just my experience.

[Slowguy]

Oh, I agree. I'm sure they will install with enough patience. I just don't think I have that much patience when I realized the clips would install in the original trim within seconds and I spent an hour messing with the new trim to try and get two clips to stay in place. I quickly decided I'd rather spend that time getting the braking system operation rather than messing with the trim.