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wraprail · 04-19-2013, 12:30 AM

Wandering through the wrecking yard today I came across this trim I have never seen before. Anyone know what or where this is and where I can get me some?

Thanks
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1981Stepside · 04-19-2013, 12:49 AM

didn't all 81-87's have that? LMC sells the trim - page 40

83GMCK2500 · 04-19-2013, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 1981Stepside

didn't all 81-87's have that? LMC sells the trim - page 40

That is quite unlike what is on my '83. That might be 88+, even 90-91.

wraprail · 04-19-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

That is quite unlike what is on my '83. That might be 88+, even 90-91.

I'm thinking 88-91 used a plastic grille and the outer trim is part of the grille.
This is stainless steel and smooth with no detail. And the truck it's on is around an 81-83
I never seen it before.
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wraprail · 04-19-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1981Stepside

didn't all 81-87's have that? LMC sells the trim - page 40

I didn't see any trim on page 40. Only patch panels and fenders
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motornut · 04-19-2013, 07:45 AM

hmm my 87 and 88 had a ridge in it
looks like quad lights tho

Izedabye · 04-19-2013, 08:40 AM

They are exactly the same as my '81 Sierra Classic. Corner are square on the top and rounded on the bottom.

1981Stepside · 04-19-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wraprail

I didn't see any trim on page 40. Only patch panels and fenders
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http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/t.aspx?Page=40

wraprail · 04-19-2013, 09:30 AM

Let me explain with a little more detail, this trim is smooth and rounded over. Does not have the ridge detail as the "normal" 81-87 trim this trim is wide and low profile. . Look closely at the photos
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Keith Seymore · 04-19-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wraprail

Let me explain with a little more detail, this trim is smooth and rounded over. Does not have the ridge detail as the "normal" 81-87 trim this trim is wide and low profile. . Look closely at the photos
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Yes - I believe that is for 88-91.

The wheel opening trim is smoothed over as well (which I had never noticed before but was pointed out to me on this board).

If you wanted some like it why didn't you grab it off the truck in the yard while you were there?

K

wraprail · 04-19-2013, 11:11 AM

I may go back and see if I can salvage it. It's really hammered in a few spots.
Isn't the 88-91 trim plastic and part of the grille ( as one piece?)
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Keith Seymore · 04-19-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wraprail

I may go back and see if I can salvage it. It's really hammered in a few spots.
Isn't the 88-91 trim plastic and part of the grille ( as one piece?)
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Uh - I'm not sure, now that you mention it....

K

AntiGov · 04-19-2013, 01:35 PM

could it be earlier ? my 84 and 88 both have the one with the ridge.....my brother had an 81 crew with this smooth trim I believe

mooseknuckles · 04-19-2013, 02:18 PM

never seen it smoothed off like that?...my 86 has a ridge in it....you should of snagged it up....

1981Stepside · 04-19-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AntiGov

could it be earlier ? my 84 and 88 both have the one with the ridge.....my brother had an 81 crew with this smooth trim I believe

It must be. My 81 has the same trim. I thought all years had the same. Guess not.
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SamsAutoParts73-87 · 04-19-2013, 06:01 PM

81-82 Style, smooth

83-87, 88 has the groove

81Scottsdale520 · 04-21-2013, 01:34 AM

same??? my 81

Outlaw87 · 04-21-2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SamsAutoParts73-87

81-82 Style, smooth

83-87, 88 has the groove

Correct. That is the 81-82 trim. 83-88 had the trim with the grove/ridge, the more common one.

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motornut · 04-21-2013, 08:41 AM

this 81 i looked at has it too,drilled for winter cover....

silvereagle07 · 04-22-2013, 12:40 PM

Yep that's the same trim my 81 had.

aggie91 · 04-22-2013, 01:14 PM

Yep. That trim is 81-82 Only trim. Same as my 82.
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aggie91 · 04-22-2013, 01:18 PM

Crap. Double post.
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04-19-2013, 12:30 AM	#1
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	81-87 Grille trim Wandering through the wrecking yard today I came across this trim I have never seen before. Anyone know what or where this is and where I can get me some? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________

04-19-2013, 12:49 AM	#2
1981Stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 202	Re: 81-87 Grille trim didn't all 81-87's have that? LMC sells the trim - page 40 __________________ Proud UA member since 2009 My LT1 Silverado build-up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549660 Check out my new YouTube channel! - https://youtube.com/channel/UCXk5mZOQI1sEnu5bIkhe7fA

04-19-2013, 07:45 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 81-87 Grille trim hmm my 87 and 88 had a ridge in it looks like quad lights tho __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-19-2013, 08:40 AM	#7
Izedabye Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London, ON Posts: 12	Re: 81-87 Grille trim They are exactly the same as my '81 Sierra Classic. Corner are square on the top and rounded on the bottom.

04-19-2013, 09:30 AM	#9
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: 81-87 Grille trim Let me explain with a little more detail, this trim is smooth and rounded over. Does not have the ridge detail as the "normal" 81-87 trim this trim is wide and low profile. . Look closely at the photos Posted via Mobile Device __________________

04-19-2013, 11:11 AM	#11
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: 81-87 Grille trim I may go back and see if I can salvage it. It's really hammered in a few spots. Isn't the 88-91 trim plastic and part of the grille ( as one piece?) Posted via Mobile Device __________________

04-19-2013, 01:35 PM	#13
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,220	Re: 81-87 Grille trim could it be earlier ? my 84 and 88 both have the one with the ridge.....my brother had an 81 crew with this smooth trim I believe __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

04-19-2013, 02:18 PM	#14
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 81-87 Grille trim never seen it smoothed off like that?...my 86 has a ridge in it....you should of snagged it up.... __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

04-19-2013, 06:01 PM	#16
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: 81-87 Grille trim 81-82 Style, smooth 83-87, 88 has the groove

04-21-2013, 01:34 AM	#17
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04-21-2013, 08:41 AM	#19
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 81-87 Grille trim this 81 i looked at has it too,drilled for winter cover.... Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-22-2013, 12:40 PM	#20
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 81-87 Grille trim Yep that's the same trim my 81 had. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-22-2013, 01:14 PM	#21
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 81-87 Grille trim Yep. That trim is 81-82 Only trim. Same as my 82. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-22-2013, 01:18 PM	#22
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 81-87 Grille trim Crap. Double post. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square Last edited by aggie91; 04-22-2013 at 01:19 PM. Reason: Double post



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