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dropanddrag71 · 09-27-2012, 10:34 PM

I am onto the next project, installing tailgate trim.. I have all the trim on the truck now and want to buy the new kit and install it myself. I assume!! (assuming is the start of big $$$$$ when we mess up!).. Ok.. I assume the new kit has adhesive clips that make this a simple press on install... Is it that simple? Are there factory mounting holes under there now that gets covered? I really dont want to turn this into a javelin throw for distance if my patience runs thin cause i "assumed" wrong? who's done this swap?

lmc kit # 38-8761

custom1970 · 09-27-2012, 10:39 PM

If you already have existing trim it's really not that hard. I'd go with push factory style clips if you have a choice. They'll last longer and look better
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dropanddrag71 · 09-28-2012, 10:23 AM

WOuld you know what comes with the kit... the wording in the catalog is vauge at best? Best to just order it and take it from there!
Thank You!!

custom1970 · 09-28-2012, 11:04 AM

Your right, i just looked in my LMC catalog and all it says is "all necessary mounting hardware included" I might would try some of the venders on this site, if you call them ask them what it includes. They'll be a lot more knowledgeable than a sales guy at LMC. I know i bought a lot of stuff from Manes i think and they were pretty good. Think they advertise on this site.

09-27-2012, 10:34 PM	#1
dropanddrag71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central florida Posts: 178	Next Project, Installing Tailgate trim. Basic questions with install I am onto the next project, installing tailgate trim.. I have all the trim on the truck now and want to buy the new kit and install it myself. I assume!! (assuming is the start of big $$$$$ when we mess up!).. Ok.. I assume the new kit has adhesive clips that make this a simple press on install... Is it that simple? Are there factory mounting holes under there now that gets covered? I really dont want to turn this into a javelin throw for distance if my patience runs thin cause i "assumed" wrong? who's done this swap? lmc kit # 38-8761 __________________ " You are only coming threw in waves,... Your lips move, but i can't hear what your saying"

09-27-2012, 10:39 PM	#2
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Re: Next Project, Installing Tailgate trim. Basic questions with install If you already have existing trim it's really not that hard. I'd go with push factory style clips if you have a choice. They'll last longer and look better Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

09-28-2012, 10:23 AM	#3
dropanddrag71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central florida Posts: 178	Re: Next Project, Installing Tailgate trim. Basic questions with install WOuld you know what comes with the kit... the wording in the catalog is vauge at best? Best to just order it and take it from there! Thank You!! __________________ " You are only coming threw in waves,... Your lips move, but i can't hear what your saying"

09-28-2012, 11:04 AM	#4
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Re: Next Project, Installing Tailgate trim. Basic questions with install Your right, i just looked in my LMC catalog and all it says is "all necessary mounting hardware included" I might would try some of the venders on this site, if you call them ask them what it includes. They'll be a lot more knowledgeable than a sales guy at LMC. I know i bought a lot of stuff from Manes i think and they were pretty good. Think they advertise on this site. __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)



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