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10-26-2010, 03:03 AM | #1 |
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Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
Has anyone used any kind of "universal" side molding kit to replace the original black or woodgrain molding on their trucks? I can't really bring myself to drop $600-700 for a kit of factory replacement molding. A quick search through JC Whitney turns up these:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/extra-wide-...7d16352y1972j2 http://www.jcwhitney.com/deluxe-viny...7d16352y1972j2 http://www.jcwhitney.com/universal-2...7d16352y1972j2 I wouldn't mind not using molding at all and just welding up the holes, but upon repaint, I'm going to still have a two tone paint job and would like to have something to break up the colors. Any thoughts on these or other suggestions?
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10-26-2010, 06:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
Man they're gonna go outta business at this rate!
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10-28-2010, 12:47 AM | #3 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
that looks like the lower trim on a 80 model scottsdale truck because it has the black in it and the silverado had the all chrome look
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10-28-2010, 08:17 AM | #4 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
Hey neighbor...here is a pic with some Pepboys trim on it
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10-28-2010, 10:09 AM | #5 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
That looks good from what I can see in that picture. Do you have any more from up close?
And I'll keep my eyes open on the road for ya!
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10-28-2010, 01:32 PM | #6 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
100% pure cheese. But that's just my opinion. Try it if you don't like it it's easy to remove and you're not out much money.
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10-28-2010, 05:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
Replacement side molding for 88 and up silverado looks very good on these trucks, I did an orange 67 with black and chrome on the lower portion, looked very nice in my opinion . 65-75.00 per roll and 0ne roll will do a std cab long bed.
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10-28-2010, 05:53 PM | #8 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
Is that for a factory replacement or something aftermarket? Any links or anything to the specific one you're talking about? $75 is better than $700! Do you have a picture of the truck you used it on?
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10-29-2010, 07:52 AM | #9 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
Sorry..I should of mentioned that its not my truck....I have more pics of it but not from upclose.
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10-29-2010, 10:19 AM | #10 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
My truck has what I believe is a universal side molding kit on it... Not very may people notice that it's not stock... I've only had one guy notice and ask about it at a car show...
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11-02-2010, 08:04 PM | #11 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
looks good imop
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11-02-2010, 08:16 PM | #12 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
If your'e not chasing a restoration, hey why not? I think it will look just fine. Unless you have Jay Leno pockets people will find something wrong with your vehicle. Those peoples favorite tool is a check book.
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
Quote:
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/full.aspx?Page=27, it is black with a thin chrome strip at the top |
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11-03-2010, 05:24 AM | #14 |
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Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit?
My thoughts exactly. Gotta get outside that box (and catalog!) sometimes
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