NE WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**thinair** · 04-16-2017, 11:15 PM

We are repainting a buddies truck. It's an 84 and on the tailgate below the trim panel, is the small chrome trim that matches the side trim but it is metal. We're looking for one in fairly good condition.

bbbc10 · 04-17-2017, 04:28 AM

Lmc truck classic industries has them

**thinair** · 04-17-2017, 09:06 AM

No.... no they do not

**1774btcrew** · 04-17-2017, 10:52 AM

I had thought this was an 81 only thing?

**Joesjunk** · 04-17-2017, 12:36 PM

My 34k mile 1985 has a metal tailgate molding, but it's the one with the black center

**thinair** · 04-17-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I had thought this was an 81 only thing?

Truthfully I have never realized that they did a metal one. This truck is a true 40k 1984 K10. The previous owner had all kinds of outer space stuff painted on the doors and tailgate, main reason for the re-paint.

**thinair** · 04-17-2017, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

My 34k mile 1985 has a metal tailgate molding, but it's the one with the black center

I like it! His is the all chrome look

Tiger Joe · 04-17-2017, 01:43 PM

I have the metal tailgate trim on my 87. i do remember when we restored the truck 15 years ago everybody thought that piece on the gate was just part of the roll of side trim. nobody knew it was metal.

I lucked out and my bed came with a good piece. I've been out of the 81+ stuff since I'm focusing on a 79 for my dad now, but last i knew nobody repopped that piece

**thinair** · 04-18-2017, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiger Joe

I have the metal tailgate trim on my 87. i do remember when we restored the truck 15 years ago everybody thought that piece on the gate was just part of the roll of side trim. nobody knew it was metal.

I lucked out and my bed came with a good piece. I've been out of the 81+ stuff since I'm focusing on a 79 for my dad now, but last i knew nobody repopped that piece

Ya, was figuring that there wasn't anyone repopping it. Hoping that someone has one laying around.

**thinair** · 04-25-2017, 08:35 PM

Ttt

*gmachinz* · 04-25-2017, 10:13 PM

I just may have one or two....I'll check and get back-I was under the impression it was 81/82 Silverado exterior trim option.

cheyennepickup · 04-28-2017, 03:07 PM

I have a near perfect one. It has no dents dings or scratches just could use a polish. would take 200.00 for it 405-872-3399

**thinair** · 04-30-2017, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cheyennepickup

I have a near perfect one. It has no dents dings or scratches just could use a polish. would take 200.00 for it 405-872-3399

I'll tell him and we'll see what we can do

**1774btcrew** · 06-10-2017, 11:01 AM

Matt, did you ever come up with this trim piece? I just came across a really nice one yesterday. PM me if interested.

**1774btcrew** · 10-03-2017, 04:33 PM

Matt, did you see my above post?

**thinair** · 10-04-2017, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Matt, did you see my above post?

Hi Jeff, I just saw this. I'll ask him tomorrow about it. What kind of price are you looking for?

*gmachinz* · 10-05-2017, 06:58 PM

Those are definitely hard to find. I have one that is nearly flawless mysef-just have to figure out what type of adhesive tabs to use on it-NOS ones had them on but Im sure they arent available seperately.

Stretchstad · 10-08-2017, 12:40 AM

Sorry for hijacking thread... Jeff what are you looking to get out of your tailgate piece?

04-16-2017, 11:15 PM	#1
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,001	WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up We are repainting a buddies truck. It's an 84 and on the tailgate below the trim panel, is the small chrome trim that matches the side trim but it is metal. We're looking for one in fairly good condition.

04-17-2017, 04:28 AM	#2
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up Lmc truck classic industries has them

04-17-2017, 09:06 AM	#3
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,001	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up No.... no they do not

04-17-2017, 10:52 AM	#4
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up I had thought this was an 81 only thing? __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

04-17-2017, 12:36 PM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up My 34k mile 1985 has a metal tailgate molding, but it's the one with the black center Attached Images __________________ 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

04-17-2017, 01:43 PM	#8
Tiger Joe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South of Pittsburgh Posts: 428	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up I have the metal tailgate trim on my 87. i do remember when we restored the truck 15 years ago everybody thought that piece on the gate was just part of the roll of side trim. nobody knew it was metal. I lucked out and my bed came with a good piece. I've been out of the 81+ stuff since I'm focusing on a 79 for my dad now, but last i knew nobody repopped that piece

04-25-2017, 08:35 PM	#10
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,001	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up Ttt

04-25-2017, 10:13 PM	#11
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up I just may have one or two....I'll check and get back-I was under the impression it was 81/82 Silverado exterior trim option.

04-28-2017, 03:07 PM	#12
cheyennepickup Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Noble Oklahoma Posts: 120	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up I have a near perfect one. It has no dents dings or scratches just could use a polish. would take 200.00 for it 405-872-3399

06-10-2017, 11:01 AM	#14
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up Matt, did you ever come up with this trim piece? I just came across a really nice one yesterday. PM me if interested. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

10-03-2017, 04:33 PM	#15
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,557	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up Matt, did you see my above post? __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

10-05-2017, 06:58 PM	#17
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up Those are definitely hard to find. I have one that is nearly flawless mysef-just have to figure out what type of adhesive tabs to use on it-NOS ones had them on but Im sure they arent available seperately.

10-08-2017, 12:40 AM	#18
Stretchstad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Swift Current Saskatchewan Posts: 34	Re: WTB.... Factory metal tailgate trim 81 up Sorry for hijacking thread... Jeff what are you looking to get out of your tailgate piece? __________________ 1996 Silverado ext cab s/b 1986 Silverado s/b 454 t400 -frame off resto hopefully done soon 1976 Silverado cclb dually - getting a cummins asap



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