Which tailgate trim should I use? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 06-24-2004, 09:09 PM

I have two tailgate trims...I have one from an 80's Silverado (The big shiny kind with the CHEVROLET raised letters on the passenger side), and I have the original 75 Cheyenne one (just covers the middle of the gate, and has CHEVROLET embossed in black).

That's the 80's style one...

BaggedC10 · 06-24-2004, 10:26 PM

Neither.

ocbaud · 06-24-2004, 10:32 PM

i think you have a problem with your springs

TIMSPEED · 06-24-2004, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

i think you have a problem with your springs

Or a REALLY fat chick ridin shotty.

SanitysBane · 06-24-2004, 10:36 PM

i hope that sticker is on the back glass...

bigblock73 · 06-24-2004, 10:40 PM

Neither here too.

I kept the "CHEVROLET" script, but lost the handle.

BaggedC10 · 06-24-2004, 10:40 PM

On the back window but it wasn't a sticker.

Sorry, to jack your thread, Tim.

TIMSPEED · 06-24-2004, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Neither here too.

I kept the "CHEVROLET" script, but lost the handle.

I was thinnin' of leaving it uncovered aswell...maybe sell both my gate trim's. I dunno though...I guess I AM kinda going for the "shaved" look. I need to pay attention, see if anyone has the 75 Cheyenne/Silverado trim piece there, and if no one does, then I'll do it

**N2TRUX** · 06-25-2004, 12:03 AM

Tim is this the one you are talking about...

TIMSPEED · 06-25-2004, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Tim is this the one you are talking about...

Bingo! That's the one

**N2TRUX** · 06-25-2004, 12:31 AM

If you like the Silverado trim piece but want something a little different try this. Get a Blazer piece (no handle cut out) and flip your tailgate handle. If you buy a new one it doesn't have the holes for the "Chevrolet" letters in it....

TIMSPEED · 06-25-2004, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If you like the Silverado trim piece but want something a little different try this. Get a Blazer piece (no handle cut out) and flip your tailgate handle. If you buy a new one it doesn't have the holes for the "Chevrolet" letters in it....

That's an idea...but I'm going to have a rollpan just like BaggedC10's, so...I may just shave the gate, leave it bare, or have no gate at all...

ElGracho · 06-25-2004, 02:51 AM

I know I'm being picky here but this isn't an 80's one. Its from a Silverado from the 70's.

This is what the 80's ones look like.

ElGracho · 06-25-2004, 02:54 AM

I love this look.

That's what I plan on using with a flipped handle on my 86, bumper and all. I will use one from a blazer that still has the Chevrolet on it.

8t5Silverado · 06-25-2004, 09:47 AM

I agree Joe, that looks good. Ken has pics of a black truck with a similar setup.

80BIG10 · 06-25-2004, 12:29 PM

My 1980 Silverado has the same trim.

ElGracho · 06-25-2004, 12:42 PM

Ok, by 80's I meant 81-87 and by 70's I meant 73-80.

78ChevySilverado · 06-25-2004, 02:34 PM

TIMSPEED

If you end up wanting to get rid of that 75 Cheyenne Tailgate trim tell me I want first dibs. I'm going to restore my truck to look like N2TRUX. :p

ocbaud · 06-25-2004, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGracho

I love this look.

That's what I plan on using with a flipped handle on my 86, bumper and all. I will use one from a blazer that still has the Chevrolet on it.

thats what i'm gonna be using. but i think i'll have a roll pan. that bumper does look NICE though

apstguy · 06-25-2004, 08:57 PM

I like the idea of the blazer band but I would rather have the 70's version without the black outline. That would look the best in my opinion. I want to flip the handle too.

**N2TRUX** · 06-28-2004, 12:02 AM

Here's another option..

Ric83 · 06-28-2004, 08:53 AM

Hey Ken, that is a sweet truck you posted last. Do you have it any larger you could send to me to add to my collection??

screwballl · 06-28-2004, 09:35 AM

i prefer no trim at all (like bigblock's pic above), theres none on my 76GMC and it looks damn good as is, i think the trim pieces distract the attention from the rest of the ass end like the bumper, chrome tips, etc

06-24-2004, 09:09 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Which tailgate trim should I use? I have two tailgate trims...I have one from an 80's Silverado (The big shiny kind with the CHEVROLET raised letters on the passenger side), and I have the original 75 Cheyenne one (just covers the middle of the gate, and has CHEVROLET embossed in black). That's the 80's style one... __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here Last edited by TIMSPEED; 06-24-2004 at 09:13 PM.

06-24-2004, 10:26 PM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Neither. Attached Images __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

06-24-2004, 10:36 PM	#5
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	i hope that sticker is on the back glass... __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-24-2004, 10:40 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Neither here too. I kept the "CHEVROLET" script, but lost the handle. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-24-2004, 10:40 PM	#7
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	On the back window but it wasn't a sticker. Sorry, to jack your thread, Tim. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

06-24-2004, 10:32 PM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i think you have a problem with your springs

06-25-2004, 12:03 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Tim is this the one you are talking about...

06-25-2004, 12:31 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	If you like the Silverado trim piece but want something a little different try this. Get a Blazer piece (no handle cut out) and flip your tailgate handle. If you buy a new one it doesn't have the holes for the "Chevrolet" letters in it.... Attached Images

06-25-2004, 02:51 AM	#13
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	I know I'm being picky here but this isn't an 80's one. Its from a Silverado from the 70's. This is what the 80's ones look like.

06-25-2004, 02:54 AM	#14
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	I love this look. That's what I plan on using with a flipped handle on my 86, bumper and all. I will use one from a blazer that still has the Chevrolet on it. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed Last edited by ElGracho; 06-25-2004 at 03:12 AM.

06-25-2004, 09:47 AM	#15
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I agree Joe, that looks good. Ken has pics of a black truck with a similar setup. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-25-2004, 12:29 PM	#16
80BIG10 3 lefts make a right Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 150	My 1980 Silverado has the same trim. Attached Images

06-25-2004, 12:42 PM	#17
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Ok, by 80's I meant 81-87 and by 70's I meant 73-80. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

06-25-2004, 02:34 PM	#18
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	TIMSPEED If you end up wanting to get rid of that 75 Cheyenne Tailgate trim tell me I want first dibs. I'm going to restore my truck to look like N2TRUX. :p

06-25-2004, 08:57 PM	#20
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I like the idea of the blazer band but I would rather have the 70's version without the black outline. That would look the best in my opinion. I want to flip the handle too. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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06-28-2004, 12:02 AM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Here's another option..

06-28-2004, 08:53 AM	#22
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06-28-2004, 09:35 AM	#23
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	i prefer no trim at all (like bigblock's pic above), theres none on my 76GMC and it looks damn good as is, i think the trim pieces distract the attention from the rest of the ass end like the bumper, chrome tips, etc __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

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