Ever seen a factory stripe like this? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WhiteyChev · 08-25-2014, 03:29 PM

I just got this awesome 1980 GMC shorty 4x4. I have heard that the stripe was believed to be on it when bought new. It is reminiscent of one i had on a 90s S15 at one time, but i cannot find any official GM listings anywhere & no option codes for a stripe.
I'm about to peel it off.... and would try to save it if i thought it was OEM.

**hatzie** · 08-25-2014, 04:18 PM

It does look like factory striping from that time period.
Looks kinda like the striping they used on the 1977 GMC Sarge but not quite the same.

Is the SPID sticker still in the glovebox or on the inner fender?

RandyP · 08-25-2014, 04:21 PM

It very possibly could have been on the truck when it was bought new. Does not mean it is factory though.

Just like you can drive by the dealerships today and they'll have a lifted and decked out crew cab sitting out front... Sure it was bought new that way, still is not factory though.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 08-25-2014, 05:47 PM

Not sure on the stripes, but that is a sweet truck! It looks to be in really good shape. Nice score, congrats!

Mike

willett · 08-25-2014, 07:29 PM

dfrank · 08-25-2014, 07:43 PM

Wanna see some sweet 73-87 chevy's/gmc's? Check out this link.http://www.73-87.com/Special_Edition...l_Editions.htm

WhiteyChev · 08-26-2014, 09:14 AM

Great feedback, thx.
The RPO codes are in the glovebox, & i have rec'd same from GM. No mention of a stripe in the factory options.
Clean up has started, it is coming off...

cadillac_al · 08-27-2014, 09:21 AM

Those look like Trim Brite (?) stripes to me. I put some on my Camaro in the early 80's

79Betty · 08-27-2014, 09:48 AM

Take lots of pictures, and pictures if you measuring it. In case you ever wanted to reproduce the stripe...

**hatzie** · 08-27-2014, 02:14 PM

I can see why they did it. Looks kinda close to the Sport stripes. If they turned down in the front with the trim it'd be hard to say whether it was original or not.
Was still hard without the SPID sheet.

Randy83 · 08-28-2014, 01:08 PM

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08-25-2014, 03:29 PM	#1
WhiteyChev Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Summerside, PEI, Can Posts: 13	Ever seen a factory stripe like this? I just got this awesome 1980 GMC shorty 4x4. I have heard that the stripe was believed to be on it when bought new. It is reminiscent of one i had on a 90s S15 at one time, but i cannot find any official GM listings anywhere & no option codes for a stripe. I'm about to peel it off.... and would try to save it if i thought it was OEM. Attached Images Last edited by WhiteyChev; 08-25-2014 at 03:31 PM. Reason: upload pic - doh

08-25-2014, 04:18 PM	#2
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Ever seen a factory stripe like this? It does look like factory striping from that time period. Looks kinda like the striping they used on the 1977 GMC Sarge but not quite the same. Is the SPID sticker still in the glovebox or on the inner fender? __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

08-25-2014, 04:21 PM	#3
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Ever seen a factory stripe like this? It very possibly could have been on the truck when it was bought new. Does not mean it is factory though. Just like you can drive by the dealerships today and they'll have a lifted and decked out crew cab sitting out front... Sure it was bought new that way, still is not factory though. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

08-25-2014, 05:47 PM	#4
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Ever seen a factory stripe like this? Not sure on the stripes, but that is a sweet truck! It looks to be in really good shape. Nice score, congrats! Mike __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

08-25-2014, 07:29 PM	#5
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08-25-2014, 07:43 PM	#6
dfrank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 627	Re: Ever seen a factory stripe like this? Wanna see some sweet 73-87 chevy's/gmc's? Check out this link.http://www.73-87.com/Special_Edition...l_Editions.htm

08-26-2014, 09:14 AM	#7
WhiteyChev Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Summerside, PEI, Can Posts: 13	Re: Ever seen a factory stripe like this? Great feedback, thx. The RPO codes are in the glovebox, & i have rec'd same from GM. No mention of a stripe in the factory options. Clean up has started, it is coming off...

08-27-2014, 09:21 AM	#8
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,375	Re: Ever seen a factory stripe like this? Those look like Trim Brite (?) stripes to me. I put some on my Camaro in the early 80's __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

08-27-2014, 09:48 AM	#9
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Ever seen a factory stripe like this? Take lots of pictures, and pictures if you measuring it. In case you ever wanted to reproduce the stripe... __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

08-27-2014, 02:14 PM	#10
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Ever seen a factory stripe like this? I can see why they did it. Looks kinda close to the Sport stripes. If they turned down in the front with the trim it'd be hard to say whether it was original or not. Was still hard without the SPID sheet. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

08-28-2014, 01:08 PM	#11
Randy83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Quinlan, TX Posts: 83	Re: Ever seen a factory stripe like this? Mine was bought new like this... but not factory



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