How far off the body is the upper and lower trim supposed to be? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**IT Cowboy** · Yesterday, 08:11 PM

My upper and lower trim sits far enough off the body that I can see the ground when looking downward on it and I think it looks like crap. On the ends where it is bolted or clipped, it is tight against the body but it sticks out where the plastic stick on clips are. I fixed a couple of the drivers side lower pieces by using the bolt on clips or push in clips and it looks better. I am now planning to fix the rest of it now too. I'd like to know if GM originally left them a bit off the body.

Here is a pic looking down on the passenger side door and the top of the pic is the front of the truck. As yo can see towards the top of the pic the trim is flush with the door but in the middle it is pushed out by the plastic clip and adhesive. I suspect the adhesive is swelled and that the clips are not tight in the trim track or are upside down.

**Palf70Step** · Today, 12:01 PM

looks like you might have a rusted of missing clip there. Looks a bit further out than normal

**IT Cowboy** · Today, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

looks like you might have a rusted of missing clip there. Looks a bit further out than normal

The clip in the pic is one of the plastic ones on the small top trim. Something about them isnt right on how they sit and why they arent against the body.

Yesterday, 08:11 PM	#1
IT Cowboy Active Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Clarkdale, Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 165	How far off the body is the upper and lower trim supposed to be? My upper and lower trim sits far enough off the body that I can see the ground when looking downward on it and I think it looks like crap. On the ends where it is bolted or clipped, it is tight against the body but it sticks out where the plastic stick on clips are. I fixed a couple of the drivers side lower pieces by using the bolt on clips or push in clips and it looks better. I am now planning to fix the rest of it now too. I'd like to know if GM originally left them a bit off the body. Here is a pic looking down on the passenger side door and the top of the pic is the front of the truck. As yo can see towards the top of the pic the trim is flush with the door but in the middle it is pushed out by the plastic clip and adhesive. I suspect the adhesive is swelled and that the clips are not tight in the trim track or are upside down. __________________ '72 C10 / 402 ___________________________________________ Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility. Last edited by IT Cowboy; Today at 09:55 AM.

Today, 12:01 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,360	Re: How far off the body is the upper and lower trim supposed to be? looks like you might have a rusted of missing clip there. Looks a bit further out than normal __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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