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**steelhorse** · 08-25-2008, 10:15 AM

I just picked up a short frame and cab assy.The "new cab" has the chrome trim around the front and back glass,my 67 doesnt.I will be replacing all the seals anyway so should I go chrome or leave it black?I like the look of both.I am going to paint it a mid 70s med blue metallic that I saw on a customers vette.

lowriden58 · 08-25-2008, 10:25 AM

i personally like the trim

Andy4639 · 08-25-2008, 10:39 AM

I like the trim but it sure is a hard peice to install after changing the windsheild. Have plenty of help when and if you do keep it.

**70cst** · 08-25-2008, 10:42 AM

Trim x2

Custom 68 · 08-25-2008, 01:27 PM

its a pain to put in like said, I still didnt get mine 100% perfect one corner is up more than the rest.
They do like nice tho,

sleepertruck72 · 08-25-2008, 04:59 PM

Trim it !

**special-K** · 08-25-2008, 08:57 PM

Alot depends on the rest of the truck.Is there other factory trim/mouldings?If yes,then I`d do the trim.Will it be a clean job,as in sanitary?I mean will it be all smooth and sleek?If so,than no trim.How much chrome goes on the truck?
I was going with no trim on glass for a cleaner smoother look.But,since I want to use the `67 GMC Custom fender badges it wouldn`t be right w/o side moulding.With side moulding it should have glass trim.So...mine will have all the Custom trim.

cdowns · 08-25-2008, 09:08 PM

the trim is stainless not chrome i like the trim on an optioned truck with full trim package but a solid color no side or belt trim i'd go without// i've never had much trouble installint the trim in the gasket the few i've installed went in pretty simple

08-25-2008, 10:15 AM	#1
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	To chrome or not to chrome I just picked up a short frame and cab assy.The "new cab" has the chrome trim around the front and back glass,my 67 doesnt.I will be replacing all the seals anyway so should I go chrome or leave it black?I like the look of both.I am going to paint it a mid 70s med blue metallic that I saw on a customers vette.

08-25-2008, 10:25 AM	#2
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: To chrome or not to chrome i personally like the trim __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

08-25-2008, 10:39 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: To chrome or not to chrome I like the trim but it sure is a hard peice to install after changing the windsheild. Have plenty of help when and if you do keep it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-25-2008, 10:42 AM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: To chrome or not to chrome Trim x2 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-25-2008, 01:27 PM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: To chrome or not to chrome its a pain to put in like said, I still didnt get mine 100% perfect one corner is up more than the rest. They do like nice tho, __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

08-25-2008, 04:59 PM	#6
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: To chrome or not to chrome Trim it ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

08-25-2008, 08:57 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: To chrome or not to chrome Alot depends on the rest of the truck.Is there other factory trim/mouldings?If yes,then I`d do the trim.Will it be a clean job,as in sanitary?I mean will it be all smooth and sleek?If so,than no trim.How much chrome goes on the truck? I was going with no trim on glass for a cleaner smoother look.But,since I want to use the `67 GMC Custom fender badges it wouldn`t be right w/o side moulding.With side moulding it should have glass trim.So...mine will have all the Custom trim. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-25-2008, 09:08 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: To chrome or not to chrome the trim is stainless not chrome i like the trim on an optioned truck with full trim package but a solid color no side or belt trim i'd go without// i've never had much trouble installint the trim in the gasket the few i've installed went in pretty simple __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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