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**TBONE1964** · 02-15-2013, 12:23 PM

OK Guy's, I need to know,

1972 Cheyenne. Is it suppose to have the tail gate band and if so, is it wood grain or black?

I have the rest of the package, headliner, wood grain door panels, black exterior lower trim and tilt.

**too much stuff** · 02-15-2013, 12:44 PM

I believe the cheyenne would have lower woodgrain with a woodgrain tailgate band.

noch · 02-15-2013, 12:54 PM

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**TBONE1964** · 02-15-2013, 01:47 PM

Let me clearify my original post.

My 1972 Cheyenne came from the factory with the Cheyenne package. It is ochre/white with black seat and headliner and door panels. Door panels have wood grain trim. Dash does not have wood grain. The truck has tilt wheel and A/C. It has the upper and lower moulding with the lower molding black. The tail gate has been replaced and has no band.

My question is:
Did Cheyennes come factory with the band?
If so, what was correct, black or wood grain.
My thought is black since the lower trim is black.
Is it possible to convert a wood grain one to a black one without to much effort?

Thanks for any information

**too much stuff** · 02-15-2013, 01:53 PM

A cheyenne should have a woodgrain tailgate band and your lower trim should be woodgrain also.

*Mister-B* · 02-15-2013, 02:15 PM

Hey Tbone,

I'm not sure which one yours came with from the factory (SSTim could tell you for sure), but LMC does sell a black one that might go better with the rest of your moulding.

Here's the link http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=78
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**TBONE1964** · 02-15-2013, 02:38 PM

Thank's Mister-B,

LMC is very proud of that piece accourding to what they ask for it. I am going after work to buy a tail gate that was a take off and has never seen weather. No rust or dents and it has not been ramed by something sliding in the bed. It has the wood grain band on it and all the hardware for $200.00. I will post some pics this weekend.

Hope all is well in UTAH.

*Mister-B* · 02-15-2013, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Thank's Mister-B,

LMC is very proud of that piece accourding to what they ask for it. I am going after work to buy a tail gate that was a take off and has never seen weather. No rust or dents and it has not been ramed by something sliding in the bed. It has the wood grain band on it and all the hardware for $200.00. I will post some pics this weekend.

Hope all is well in UTAH.

Sounds like a great deal. Also, there might be a chance that the wood grain could be a sticker over the top of black paint. Seems like the ones I've seen have been cracked and faded from the sun, and they seem black. So, if you really want black, you might be able to use a heat gun to get the wood grain off, and then hope it's good black paint underneath, or just paint it

Things are well here. The wife bought me a new dash pad from Brothers for valentines, that should be here next week, so I'll restore the paint in front of the windshield, and install it, and do a little how to thread on here
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**Joesjunk** · 02-15-2013, 03:32 PM

A Cheyenne would have woodgrain lower trim and a woodgrain T/G band. Wood door panel inserts, but not on the dash. Cheyenne supers had the wood on the dash. Lets see that new tailgate!

**Joesjunk** · 02-15-2013, 03:33 PM

What color is the gate your buying?

SS Tim · 02-15-2013, 03:44 PM

A Fleetside Cheyenne or Cheyenne Super will have the woodgrain tailgate band and woodgrain lower body molding. The upper belt molding is optional on a Cheyenne and is required for 400 Series Deluxe Two-tone paint.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-15-2013, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

A Fleetside Cheyenne or Cheyenne Super will have the woodgrain tailgate band and woodgrain lower body molding. The upper belt molding is optional on a Cheyenne and is required for 400 Series Deluxe Two-tone paint.

Tim,

I don't believe that GM ever made these with black behind the letters, only with woodgrain (at least for Chevys). I think the black background was aftermarket. What does your data indicate?

Jim

**Bill72** · 02-15-2013, 04:13 PM

I thought the black tail gate band and black lower molding was part of the Custom Deluxe pkg. ???

SS Tim · 02-15-2013, 04:36 PM

Off the top of my head I would say you are right and I didn't think of that.
Custom Deluxe/Highlander would only have the upper and lower tailgate trim with painted letters. As would a 400 series painted truck or a Custom optioned with upper and lower body side moldings.
The lower body molding insert is woodgrain on Cheyenne Super, Cheyenne and most Highlanders (may be plant dependent). Custom Deluxe lower bodyside moldings have the black center as do Customs with that option.

**TBONE1964** · 02-15-2013, 08:42 PM

Tim, thank you for your knowledge. Let me make sure I understand.

For a Cheyenne, not a Super, I should have a wood grain band and wood grain lower trim, correct?

Does some one make a kit for wood grain lower trim? My trim is in great condition, I cannot see paying for a complete trim set with wood grain. I really don't want to use after market trim but if there is a kit to change black to wood grain, I would consider it.

Thank you

Sicklajoie · 02-15-2013, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Does some one make a kit for wood grain lower trim?

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=WGT0001

SS Tim · 02-15-2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Tim, thank you for your knowledge. Let me make sure I understand.

For a Cheyenne, not a Super, I should have a wood grain band and wood grain lower trim, correct?...

Correct a Cheyenne has woodgrain lower moldings and woodgrain tailgate band (applique).

A Cheyenne Super has woodgrain lower moldings, woodgrain tailgate band (applique) and the upper belt molding.

Many Cheyennes also have optional upper belt molding and the Deluxe Two-Tone paint.

**TBONE1964** · 02-15-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=WGT0001

Thank you for the link.

**TBONE1964** · 02-15-2013, 09:32 PM

Thank's Tim,

I am not going for concourse accuracy here, I just want to make it as correct as possible. I bought a very nice gate today with a band and all the trim and it looks like the ones in the photos you posted.

My truck has the optional upper trim and is two tone as well.

Thank you again,
Tom

02-15-2013, 12:23 PM	#1
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,262	Tail Gate Band OK Guy's, I need to know, 1972 Cheyenne. Is it suppose to have the tail gate band and if so, is it wood grain or black? I have the rest of the package, headliner, wood grain door panels, black exterior lower trim and tilt.

02-15-2013, 12:44 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Tail Gate Band I believe the cheyenne would have lower woodgrain with a woodgrain tailgate band. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-15-2013, 12:54 PM	#3
noch Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Little Rock AR Posts: 18	Re: Tail Gate Band Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help.

02-15-2013, 01:47 PM	#4
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,262	Re: Tail Gate Band Let me clearify my original post. My 1972 Cheyenne came from the factory with the Cheyenne package. It is ochre/white with black seat and headliner and door panels. Door panels have wood grain trim. Dash does not have wood grain. The truck has tilt wheel and A/C. It has the upper and lower moulding with the lower molding black. The tail gate has been replaced and has no band. My question is: Did Cheyennes come factory with the band? If so, what was correct, black or wood grain. My thought is black since the lower trim is black. Is it possible to convert a wood grain one to a black one without to much effort? Thanks for any information

02-15-2013, 01:53 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Tail Gate Band A cheyenne should have a woodgrain tailgate band and your lower trim should be woodgrain also. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-15-2013, 02:15 PM	#6
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Tail Gate Band Hey Tbone, I'm not sure which one yours came with from the factory (SSTim could tell you for sure), but LMC does sell a black one that might go better with the rest of your moulding. Here's the link http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=78 Posted via Mobile Device

02-15-2013, 02:38 PM	#7
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,262	Re: Tail Gate Band Thank's Mister-B, LMC is very proud of that piece accourding to what they ask for it. I am going after work to buy a tail gate that was a take off and has never seen weather. No rust or dents and it has not been ramed by something sliding in the bed. It has the wood grain band on it and all the hardware for $200.00. I will post some pics this weekend. Hope all is well in UTAH.

02-15-2013, 03:32 PM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Tail Gate Band A Cheyenne would have woodgrain lower trim and a woodgrain T/G band. Wood door panel inserts, but not on the dash. Cheyenne supers had the wood on the dash. Lets see that new tailgate! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-15-2013, 03:33 PM	#10
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Tail Gate Band What color is the gate your buying? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-15-2013, 03:44 PM	#11
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Tail Gate Band A Fleetside Cheyenne or Cheyenne Super will have the woodgrain tailgate band and woodgrain lower body molding. The upper belt molding is optional on a Cheyenne and is required for 400 Series Deluxe Two-tone paint. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-15-2013, 04:13 PM	#13
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 299	Re: Tail Gate Band I thought the black tail gate band and black lower molding was part of the Custom Deluxe pkg. ???

02-15-2013, 04:36 PM	#14
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Tail Gate Band Off the top of my head I would say you are right and I didn't think of that. Custom Deluxe/Highlander would only have the upper and lower tailgate trim with painted letters. As would a 400 series painted truck or a Custom optioned with upper and lower body side moldings. The lower body molding insert is woodgrain on Cheyenne Super, Cheyenne and most Highlanders (may be plant dependent). Custom Deluxe lower bodyside moldings have the black center as do Customs with that option. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-15-2013, 08:42 PM	#15
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,262	Re: Tail Gate Band Tim, thank you for your knowledge. Let me make sure I understand. For a Cheyenne, not a Super, I should have a wood grain band and wood grain lower trim, correct? Does some one make a kit for wood grain lower trim? My trim is in great condition, I cannot see paying for a complete trim set with wood grain. I really don't want to use after market trim but if there is a kit to change black to wood grain, I would consider it. Thank you

02-15-2013, 09:32 PM	#19
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,262	Re: Tail Gate Band Thank's Tim, I am not going for concourse accuracy here, I just want to make it as correct as possible. I bought a very nice gate today with a band and all the trim and it looks like the ones in the photos you posted. My truck has the optional upper trim and is two tone as well. Thank you again, Tom



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