Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slowguy · 05-09-2021, 08:45 PM

I ordered the front upper and lower aluminum trims from lmc and I’ve spent hours trying to make it work. I thought it was the clips but then I put one in my old trim and it popped right in. I think they squeezed the little channel the clips into, too tight and it’s not wide enough to allow the clips in? Any suggestions or maybe a better quality supplier for these?
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**Accelo** · 05-09-2021, 10:28 PM

I fought the tail light trim like you are, they are similar so I am posting what worked for me.
On my first try I pushed too hard and damaged the aluminum bezel. However, after purchasing a replacement bezel I managed to get it to work. First, can you go up a 1/64 on drill size of the holes? Something to consider but may not be mandatory. They be sure the holes are debured on both sides. Typical takes a deburing tool like the one in the picture. Then paint the bare metal if you have any. I used a pliers to collapse the clip as much as I could and retain some shape. Then brush on a little grease on the clips. This worked for me. The reproduction clips are crap in my opinion but it's what we have to work with.
Best of luck.
Rick

franken · 05-10-2021, 02:19 AM

Sorry for the trouble, but it's important to understand that LMC sells stuff, they don't make anything. Another vendor likely as not sells the same thing, from the same maker.

**1970cstblazer** · 05-10-2021, 03:54 AM

File or grind the clip just enough to fit?

Slowguy · 05-10-2021, 07:44 AM

First, I thought this might come up, but I'm not knocking LMC in anyway. They have more stuff for sale than any other vendor for these trucks. I am, however, knocking the quality of these trims/clips. I have a lot to restore on this truck and the last thing I have time for is to spend hours on is getting these silly little clips to fit in the channels with the trim they were supposedly designed for. I was asking if anyone had any other alternatives to the brand that LMC sells. I was really surprised to see the quality vs the price they charge for 10 cents of thin aluminum and poorly made clips. I get frustrated with many things along the way as it becomes tedious, but this one is up there.

**Getter-Done** · 05-10-2021, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowguy

First, I thought this might come up, but I'm not knocking LMC in anyway. They have more stuff for sale than any other vendor for these trucks. I am, however, knocking the quality of these trims/clips. I have a lot to restore on this truck and the last thing I have time for is to spend hours on is getting these silly little clips to fit in the channels with the trim they were supposedly designed for. I was asking if anyone had any other alternatives to the brand that LMC sells. I was really surprised to see the quality vs the price they charge for 10 cents of thin aluminum and poorly made clips. I get frustrated with many things along the way as it becomes tedious, but this one is up there.

Slowguy
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In time you learn a-lot of info you get

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This Needs to be sifted thru .

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They are Well Known for not selling Inferior Products.

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I posted a Link just a few days ago about the (This) trim from another Vendor.

I was Not aware that it was Aluminum trim.

I did not get offended by this

This is a Live/Buy/learn/ and please share forum.

Share knowledge and past experience.

I hope you get your grill trim Just like you want it.

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**Smitty** · 05-10-2021, 11:24 PM

Google YoPeCo products and see if you can locate their online catalog. Or someone in your area the reps for them. We have such a place near me so I don't have to buy fasteners by the box. They handle a lot of the oem type fasteners.

**Grumpy old man** · 05-11-2021, 05:33 AM

Are these the trim clips you are using to install the grill trim hoops. ?

https://www.ebay.com/p/24018769431?iid=274613752469

Slowguy · 05-11-2021, 09:17 PM

No. The ones I used came with the lmc trim as a set. These are black and have two wire springs per clip.
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**Tim Christian** · 05-28-2021, 11:26 AM

I don't mean this bad but everybody says the same thing you do but I install them all the time with out issue a lot of it is experience. Yes they probably could be made better but they will work with patience. Just my experience.

Slowguy · 05-28-2021, 11:31 AM

Oh, I agree. I'm sure they will install with enough patience. I just don't think I have that much patience when I realized the clips would install in the original trim within seconds and I spent an hour messing with the new trim to try and get two clips to stay in place. I quickly decided I'd rather spend that time getting the braking system operation rather than messing with the trim.

05-09-2021, 08:45 PM	#1
Slowguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago,il Posts: 361	Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? I ordered the front upper and lower aluminum trims from lmc and I’ve spent hours trying to make it work. I thought it was the clips but then I put one in my old trim and it popped right in. I think they squeezed the little channel the clips into, too tight and it’s not wide enough to allow the clips in? Any suggestions or maybe a better quality supplier for these? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-09-2021, 10:28 PM	#2
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,280	Re: Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? I fought the tail light trim like you are, they are similar so I am posting what worked for me. On my first try I pushed too hard and damaged the aluminum bezel. However, after purchasing a replacement bezel I managed to get it to work. First, can you go up a 1/64 on drill size of the holes? Something to consider but may not be mandatory. They be sure the holes are debured on both sides. Typical takes a deburing tool like the one in the picture. Then paint the bare metal if you have any. I used a pliers to collapse the clip as much as I could and retain some shape. Then brush on a little grease on the clips. This worked for me. The reproduction clips are crap in my opinion but it's what we have to work with. Best of luck. Rick Attached Images

05-10-2021, 02:19 AM	#3
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,101	Re: Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? Sorry for the trouble, but it's important to understand that LMC sells stuff, they don't make anything. Another vendor likely as not sells the same thing, from the same maker.

05-10-2021, 03:54 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,667	Re: Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? File or grind the clip just enough to fit? __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

05-10-2021, 07:44 AM	#5
Slowguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago,il Posts: 361	Re: Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? First, I thought this might come up, but I'm not knocking LMC in anyway. They have more stuff for sale than any other vendor for these trucks. I am, however, knocking the quality of these trims/clips. I have a lot to restore on this truck and the last thing I have time for is to spend hours on is getting these silly little clips to fit in the channels with the trim they were supposedly designed for. I was asking if anyone had any other alternatives to the brand that LMC sells. I was really surprised to see the quality vs the price they charge for 10 cents of thin aluminum and poorly made clips. I get frustrated with many things along the way as it becomes tedious, but this one is up there.

05-10-2021, 11:24 PM	#7
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,131	Re: Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? Google YoPeCo products and see if you can locate their online catalog. Or someone in your area the reps for them. We have such a place near me so I don't have to buy fasteners by the box. They handle a lot of the oem type fasteners. Attached Images __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

05-11-2021, 05:33 AM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? Are these the trim clips you are using to install the grill trim hoops. ? https://www.ebay.com/p/24018769431?iid=274613752469 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

05-11-2021, 09:17 PM	#9
Slowguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago,il Posts: 361	No. The ones I used came with the lmc trim as a set. These are black and have two wire springs per clip. Posted via Mobile Device

05-28-2021, 11:26 AM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? I don't mean this bad but everybody says the same thing you do but I install them all the time with out issue a lot of it is experience. Yes they probably could be made better but they will work with patience. Just my experience.

05-28-2021, 11:31 AM	#11
Slowguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago,il Posts: 361	Re: Lmc front 67 grill trim is terrible! Anyone else have this issue? Oh, I agree. I'm sure they will install with enough patience. I just don't think I have that much patience when I realized the clips would install in the original trim within seconds and I spent an hour messing with the new trim to try and get two clips to stay in place. I quickly decided I'd rather spend that time getting the braking system operation rather than messing with the trim.



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