Tailgate Band Opinions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

andrist1 · 01-07-2009, 09:18 PM

So, I'm getting ready to start re-assembly of my 75' now that my cousin has everything painted but the hood. I am now debating about trim. I want to reuse all the stainless trim that was originally on the truck, and I am going to use the "Dumbo" mirrors (as stated in an earlier post, I forgot to have my cousin weld the holes in the doors prior to paint) but now I find myself not sure on what tailgate trim to use. I have my original 75' stainless band that is 99% perfect with only one small dent in the lower edge. I have a chance to purchase a NOS 81-87 band which is 100% perfect. Or should I roll with the smaller 73-80' band which I also have and is in good shape? What do you guys all think? Im curious what other's out there think.

boatpuller · 01-07-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by andrist1

So, I'm getting ready to start re-assembly of my 75' now that my cousin has everything painted but the hood. I am now debating about trim. I want to reuse all the stainless trim that was originally on the truck, and I am going to use the "Dumbo" mirrors (as stated in an earlier post, I forgot to have my cousin weld the holes in the doors prior to paint) but now I find myself not sure on what tailgate trim to use. I have my original 75' stainless band that is 99% perfect with only one small dent in the lower edge. I have a chance to purchase a NOS 81-87 band which is 100% perfect. Or should I roll with the smaller 73-80' band which I also have and is in good shape? What do you guys all think? Im curious what other's out there think.

i prefer the smaller band.i'd use which ever one is in the best shape.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-07-2009, 10:01 PM

the small one is correct for the truck

dooce · 01-08-2009, 12:11 AM

I'd use the small one also. I hate the look of the 81-87 bands. You could also do like what has been done to f.monroe's black truck. The Chevrolet letters are painted white, and his truck is black. I think it looks good, and it would work for you now until you find the correct NOS band.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-08-2009, 12:25 AM

I like the small one, I bought one for my '78.

I like the smaller band better if you have the two-tone side trim, but I like the bigger band if you don't have any trim. Plus you don't see the smaller bands too often.

Here's a side by side of my old 87 and my 78

Here's one from the net. The big 73-80 band

DESTRO · 01-08-2009, 12:49 AM

I like the smaller one on the 73-80's. That's what I got,so I might be alittle bias'd.
One option you have for your trim is if you arent going to two tone it, put on the front upright one and the top trim piece. It makes it like a nice chrome pinstripe affect (with one color)

andrist1 · 01-08-2009, 04:45 PM

Thanks guys for all your input, I'm leaning towards the small one.

kevinr1970 · 01-08-2009, 04:52 PM

I vote for the original or the smaller one. Probably would lean towards the smaller one as they seem more "unique".

Then you could pass the info for that NOS 81-87 one on to me...
*EDIT - Its probably a Chevy and I need a GMC?!?

andrist1 · 01-08-2009, 05:36 PM

kevinr1970,
Yes, it's for a Chevy. My source is Classic Bowties, I found his post here in the classifieds. I'm trying to meet up with him this weekend to purchase a NOS hood he has and I inquired about his NOS 81-87 band. It's never to late to convert to a Chevy............

kevinr1970 · 01-09-2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by andrist1

kevinr1970,
Yes, it's for a Chevy. My source is Classic Bowties, I found his post here in the classifieds. I'm trying to meet up with him this weekend to purchase a NOS hood he has and I inquired about his NOS 81-87 band. It's never to late to convert to a Chevy............

Ahh, I saw that one too. Too bad its a Chev.
If you look at my signature I think you'll have to agree its a little too late...

andrist1 · 01-09-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

Ahh, I saw that one too. Too bad its a Chev.
If you look at my signature I think you'll have to agree its a little too late...

Yeah, I would say so! Looks like you like the chevs to be donors!

01-07-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
andrist1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 88	Tailgate Band Opinions So, I'm getting ready to start re-assembly of my 75' now that my cousin has everything painted but the hood. I am now debating about trim. I want to reuse all the stainless trim that was originally on the truck, and I am going to use the "Dumbo" mirrors (as stated in an earlier post, I forgot to have my cousin weld the holes in the doors prior to paint) but now I find myself not sure on what tailgate trim to use. I have my original 75' stainless band that is 99% perfect with only one small dent in the lower edge. I have a chance to purchase a NOS 81-87 band which is 100% perfect. Or should I roll with the smaller 73-80' band which I also have and is in good shape? What do you guys all think? Im curious what other's out there think.

01-07-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	Re: Tailgate Band Opinnions the small one is correct for the truck __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-08-2009, 12:11 AM	#4
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: Tailgate Band Opinnions I'd use the small one also. I hate the look of the 81-87 bands. You could also do like what has been done to f.monroe's black truck. The Chevrolet letters are painted white, and his truck is black. I think it looks good, and it would work for you now until you find the correct NOS band. __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

01-08-2009, 12:25 AM	#5
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Tailgate Band Opinnions I like the small one, I bought one for my '78. I like the smaller band better if you have the two-tone side trim, but I like the bigger band if you don't have any trim. Plus you don't see the smaller bands too often. Here's a side by side of my old 87 and my 78 Here's one from the net. The big 73-80 band Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 01-09-2009 at 12:47 PM. Reason: found a third choice

01-08-2009, 12:49 AM	#6
DESTRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buckeye state Posts: 168	Re: Tailgate Band Opinnions I like the smaller one on the 73-80's. That's what I got,so I might be alittle bias'd. One option you have for your trim is if you arent going to two tone it, put on the front upright one and the top trim piece. It makes it like a nice chrome pinstripe affect (with one color)

01-08-2009, 04:45 PM	#7
andrist1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 88	Re: Tailgate Band Opinnions Thanks guys for all your input, I'm leaning towards the small one. Last edited by andrist1; 01-09-2009 at 04:35 PM. Reason: ahahah

01-08-2009, 04:52 PM	#8
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Tailgate Band Opinnions I vote for the original or the smaller one. Probably would lean towards the smaller one as they seem more "unique". Then you could pass the info for that NOS 81-87 one on to me... *EDIT - Its probably a Chevy and I need a GMC?!? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

01-08-2009, 05:36 PM	#9
andrist1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 88	Re: Tailgate Band Opinnions kevinr1970, Yes, it's for a Chevy. My source is Classic Bowties, I found his post here in the classifieds. I'm trying to meet up with him this weekend to purchase a NOS hood he has and I inquired about his NOS 81-87 band. It's never to late to convert to a Chevy............



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