New body side molding disunion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Clyde65** · 05-04-2017, 08:55 AM

While Clyde is in the "spa" for some massaging, i started thinking, I have always want body side molding on Clyde.

I see where Classic parts has the SWB kit for $334.00

I looked at Mar-K and theirs is $542.00, I'm wondering is the $200 difference really worth it?

Brothers is $499.90, is this rebadged Mar-k?

What is yalls perspective?

Johns 66 · 05-04-2017, 09:21 AM

Im interested in this as well....Am thinking of replacing mine....I had actually thought about having them chromed...that was until I got an estimate to have it done.

duallyjams · 05-04-2017, 01:24 PM

I can not testify as I have not replaced any side molding but with that said everything thing that I have read and have herd Marc-K is the best period. On instagram a lot of the big shops all use there trim. Now I have installed 4 of there wood bet kits and all 4 went really easy.

**Clyde65** · 05-04-2017, 02:04 PM

I will attest to Mar-K's quality and customer service, they are awesome!

The same with classic Parts, been buying from them for 30 years, never a complaint.

I wonder why the difference in pricing, what I am asking is I'd like some feedback from folks with experience

jchav62 · 05-04-2017, 02:39 PM

My guess would be the country of manufacture.

Mar-K... made in USA
The other.... Made in China

cru_zn_29 · 05-04-2017, 07:31 PM

The thickness of the material they are made out of is too thin. They warp and distort. Even the more expensive ones need to be handled very carefully.

**Clyde65** · 05-04-2017, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cru_zn_29

The thickness of the material they are made out of is too thin. They warp and distort. Even the more expensive ones need to be handled very carefully.

So the thickness is the difference huh? That does make sense. Anyone else notice this?

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 05-04-2017, 10:13 PM

I have installed the side molding from LMC or Classic parts (probably made by the same company) and even being careful it ended with some dings where the clips are.
Get the Mar-K trim.

jchav62 · 05-05-2017, 10:10 AM

Anyone ever try using 3M tape? I've been kicking that idea around for years.

**Clyde65** · 05-05-2017, 10:22 AM

Yes there is a thread using that and some clear plastic strips. Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+trim+mounting

I will probably do this as well.

jhrusk · 05-05-2017, 04:55 PM

I used mar-k and it was perfect. Have not used the brands.

**Clyde65** · 05-05-2017, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhrusk

I used mar-k and it was perfect. Have not used the brands.

Was the moulding like the original or ?

jhrusk · 05-06-2017, 04:57 PM

Absolutely. Have a look at my thread.

05-04-2017, 08:55 AM	#1
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	New body side molding discussion While Clyde is in the "spa" for some massaging, i started thinking, I have always want body side molding on Clyde. I see where Classic parts has the SWB kit for $334.00 I looked at Mar-K and theirs is $542.00, I'm wondering is the $200 difference really worth it? Brothers is $499.90, is this rebadged Mar-k? What is yalls perspective? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 05-04-2017 at 09:40 AM. Reason: Fixed spelling

05-04-2017, 09:21 AM	#2
Johns 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Talladega Alabama Posts: 860	Re: New body side molding disunion Im interested in this as well....Am thinking of replacing mine....I had actually thought about having them chromed...that was until I got an estimate to have it done.

05-04-2017, 01:24 PM	#3
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: New body side molding disunion I can not testify as I have not replaced any side molding but with that said everything thing that I have read and have herd Marc-K is the best period. On instagram a lot of the big shops all use there trim. Now I have installed 4 of there wood bet kits and all 4 went really easy. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

05-04-2017, 02:04 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: New body side molding disunion I will attest to Mar-K's quality and customer service, they are awesome! The same with classic Parts, been buying from them for 30 years, never a complaint. I wonder why the difference in pricing, what I am asking is I'd like some feedback from folks with experience __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-04-2017, 02:39 PM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: New body side molding disunion My guess would be the country of manufacture. Mar-K... made in USA The other.... Made in China __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-04-2017, 07:31 PM	#6
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: New body side molding disunion The thickness of the material they are made out of is too thin. They warp and distort. Even the more expensive ones need to be handled very carefully.

05-04-2017, 10:13 PM	#8
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: New body side molding disunion I have installed the side molding from LMC or Classic parts (probably made by the same company) and even being careful it ended with some dings where the clips are. Get the Mar-K trim. __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

05-05-2017, 10:10 AM	#9
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: New body side molding disunion Anyone ever try using 3M tape? I've been kicking that idea around for years. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-05-2017, 10:22 AM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: New body side molding disunion Yes there is a thread using that and some clear plastic strips. Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+trim+mounting I will probably do this as well. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-05-2017, 04:55 PM	#11
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: New body side molding disunion I used mar-k and it was perfect. Have not used the brands. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

05-06-2017, 04:57 PM	#13
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: New body side molding disunion Absolutely. Have a look at my thread. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019



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