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11-21-2011, 02:54 PM
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C/10 junkie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
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Keep the front trim??
Ok I have a decision to make. I will be replacing the front fenders and hood and I want to know what you guys think about the front trim. At first I was going to take it off and go with the clean look but now that I removed it I kinda think it looked better with it on. Tell me what you think.
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11-21-2011, 03:13 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Mobile, Al.
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Re: Keep the front trim??
I like the trim.
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11-21-2011, 03:22 PM
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What?
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Keep the front trim??
I say keep it, since it highlights the cool 67/68 grill.
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11-21-2011, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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Re: Keep the front trim??
Keep it, I'm even thinking of doing the lower molding on the sides also.
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11-21-2011, 03:34 PM
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C/10 junkie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
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Re: Keep the front trim??
What got me thinking about removing it was that I like the Mark's looks. But for some reason on mine it just looked better with the trim. Mark's just looks so clean without it. I just don't know yet...Guess it depends on the color.
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Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
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11-21-2011, 03:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma
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Re: Keep the front trim??
Keep, without a doubt.
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11-21-2011, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Sacramento
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Re: Keep the front trim??
In your trucks current state, I say keep, but after replacing what we see, it might be different! The only thing I don't like about trim is it's amplifies when panels don't lined up nicely.
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11-21-2011, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Bayville NJ
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Re: Keep the front trim??
I think unless you're going for a restomod look with everything shaved, I'd keep it. I'm a chrome fan and always have been. The more the better I say!
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11-21-2011, 04:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Here
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Re: Keep the front trim??
keep it. if finishes off the front of the vehicle. on a 67 it looks ok without the sidemarkers but on a 68 you have to have it.
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11-21-2011, 04:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: johnstown, NY
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Re: Keep the front trim??
Heres my two cents. I only like the trim when the grill area is white, with the only exception being on a light colored truck like yours. Otherwise, it breaks up the lines of the front end too much on anything darker than white.
For example, on that orange truck you posted above, I dont think the trim would work. It would be to much. Now if the grill area was white on that orange truck, then the trim would work. Can you tell I've spent some time thinking about this?? The below picture is a good example, the trim serves to breakup the orange and white. Without the white grill, the trim is really not needed. With that said, I think you should ditch it and sell it to me! Last edited by jlaird; 11-21-2011 at 05:22 PM. |
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11-21-2011, 05:02 PM
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C/10 junkie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
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Re: Keep the front trim??
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11-21-2011, 05:09 PM
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Re: Keep the front trim??
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11-21-2011, 05:11 PM
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Frequent Flyer
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Tulsa, OK
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Re: Keep the front trim??
Put another one in the keep column.
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11-21-2011, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: port robinson ontario canada
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Re: Keep the front trim??
I would have said keep it , but your 68 has no side trim , making no trim look good. I say ditch it , and , x2 to sell it to me!
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11-21-2011, 06:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: LOUISIANA
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Re: Keep the front trim??
I had talked myself into shaving mine off, until I kept looking at pics of shaved trucks and decided I still like the chrome pop!
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11-22-2011, 02:00 PM
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C/10 junkie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
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Re: Keep the front trim??
ttt
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Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
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11-22-2011, 02:53 PM
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Looks good at 20-ft .....
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mtn Home, AR
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Re: Keep the front trim??
Here's an option to compare: No top trim, with painted grill trim & light surrounds. Please excuse the dirty & dusty-look. This was the day I sold my truck, & just grabbed some more quick photos before it ran away from home forever.
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11-22-2011, 03:06 PM
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C/10 junkie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
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Re: Keep the front trim??
68 shortstep I like the painted look. But does anyone have the front three trim pieces for sale?? Think I want to have the trim just in case I want to re install it.
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Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
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11-22-2011, 03:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: A****er, CA
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Re: Keep the front trim??
Keep, keep, keep!
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11-22-2011, 04:14 PM
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C/10 junkie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
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Re: Keep the front trim??
Ok so I think I am going to go ahead and keep the trim. Does anyone have a good used set of trim for sale??
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Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
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11-22-2011, 06:35 PM
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Re: Keep the front trim??
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Good decision on keeping it. *If* I ever get my fleet bed ready to put on my 67 it will have all the CST trim. Nose, tailgate, and side.
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11-22-2011, 07:00 PM
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C/10 junkie
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Location: Stockton Ca
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Re: Keep the front trim??
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Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
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11-22-2011, 07:06 PM
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Re: Keep the front trim??
Personal Opion #1: Keep the trim. Personal Opinion #2: Trim is supposed to be bright and shiny! lol
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11-22-2011, 07:38 PM
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Re: Keep the front trim??
Definitely keep the trim!
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11-22-2011, 08:15 PM
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Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
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