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f.monroe · 07-24-2006, 08:52 PM

I have noticed that some Chevy and GMC trucks between 1973 and the late 70's did not receive the complete side trim . Some have the complete trim and some have the top and front fender trim only . What was the reason that these trucks didnt receive the lower trim from the lower front fender back to the tailgate ? Just curious since I am buying one that is like this . I am thinking of adding the remaining trim . What do you think ? I should have the truck tomorrow as long as everything goes well . Frank

dswancutt · 07-24-2006, 09:05 PM

Most often I have only seen that on solid colored truck, or trucks with the two tone only being the roof. I think it was more common on Custom Deluxe models. Maybe it was a dealer installed package.

6772fan · 07-24-2006, 10:33 PM

Frank, congratulations on the new truck. It caught my eye too.
By the way, my father-in- laws 79 Chevy short bed that I am restoring is a solid color and has no exterior trim either, but it is a Custom Deluxe model,pretty basic.

f.monroe · 07-24-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 6772fan

Frank, congratulations on the new truck. It caught my eye too.

Thanks Gary. It is supposed to be original paint so I will see tomorrow . I think I like the color combo on this one also . I am going to add factory air cond. I have another truck spotted that I think I can buy the parts off of and get everything at once . It is even a Cheyenne so the interior panels will be right . I will probably add the lower trim and some BFG's , white lettered of course . I will have to get some pics and post them if every thing goes well . Frank

f.monroe · 07-27-2006, 10:32 PM

6772fan · 07-27-2006, 10:52 PM

Nice truck Frank. If it looks as good in person as it does in the pictures, you did very well. Think I'm envious..........

boatpuller · 07-30-2006, 11:51 AM

here's what i found out about side trim.i was going to replace a couple of dinged pieces.ordered replacements from chevy duty,and they are chrome instead of the oem anodized.they don't look right matched together.the new pieces don't look bad but some off there clips suck.so i'm gonna end up replacing all of it.i also should have ordered the complete kit all at once instead of a few here and there.shipping is expensive on long pieces.

cliffsta · 07-30-2006, 01:32 PM

Its a trim-level thing. Scottsdales and some Cheyennes only came with the upper bodyside trim. I'm sure some Custom Deluxes were optioned with it, just like some Scottsdales and Cheyennes were optioned with the fulltrim. It might also be based on the paintscheme, as mentioned above.

That is a fine truck nonetheless.

**N2TRUX** · 07-30-2006, 02:20 PM

Just an FYI for those of you considering replacing trim. As boatpuller discovered the aftermarket trim is nothing like the OEM trim. I ordered a couple of pieces from LMC just to see what it looked like. It's not bad, but it doesn't come anywhere near looking like the OEM trim.

If you are going to replace your 73-80 trim plan on buying it all at once from the same supplier.

Even NOS pieces of GM trim won't look exactly the same. Guess how I know....

KIILew · 07-30-2006, 11:50 PM

Frank:

That truck is gorgeous! I have always liked Cheyennes because they offer substantially everything the Silverados do, but offer a few twists of their own and are much less common.

Maybe the following notes can provide some answers about side trim. I made these notes specifically refering to 1975 through 1980 trucks, although, with some trim level name changes, most of it is true for 1973 and 1974 models as well...

Hope some of this is helpful to somebody.

Ken Lewis

**Captkaos** · 07-31-2006, 03:30 PM

Always EXCELLENT info Ken!
Where ya been?

f.monroe · 07-31-2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If you are going to replace your 73-80 trim plan on buying it all at once from the same supplier.

Even NOS pieces of GM trim won't look exactly the same. Guess how I know....

N2 , I am sure that that trim is taking up valuable space so ...... I would be happy to take it off your hands and deal with the mis matches . One less headache for you . Frank

f.monroe · 07-31-2006, 11:31 PM

Thanks to everyone for the responses . I would like to find the complete set of GM trim . I dont know if I would add it to this one or not but I do have a 77 that could use it . Frank

Jonboy · 08-01-2006, 09:19 AM

FWIW, that was "supposed to be" Blazer trim. It didn't quite fit.

07-24-2006, 08:52 PM	#1
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Side trim question I have noticed that some Chevy and GMC trucks between 1973 and the late 70's did not receive the complete side trim . Some have the complete trim and some have the top and front fender trim only . What was the reason that these trucks didnt receive the lower trim from the lower front fender back to the tailgate ? Just curious since I am buying one that is like this . I am thinking of adding the remaining trim . What do you think ? I should have the truck tomorrow as long as everything goes well . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

07-24-2006, 09:05 PM	#2
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: Side trim question Most often I have only seen that on solid colored truck, or trucks with the two tone only being the roof. I think it was more common on Custom Deluxe models. Maybe it was a dealer installed package.

07-24-2006, 10:33 PM	#3
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Side trim question Frank, congratulations on the new truck. It caught my eye too. By the way, my father-in- laws 79 Chevy short bed that I am restoring is a solid color and has no exterior trim either, but it is a Custom Deluxe model,pretty basic. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

07-27-2006, 10:32 PM	#5
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Side trim question __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 07-27-2006 at 11:10 PM.

07-27-2006, 10:52 PM	#6
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Side trim question Nice truck Frank. If it looks as good in person as it does in the pictures, you did very well. Think I'm envious.......... __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

07-30-2006, 11:51 AM	#7
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Side trim question here's what i found out about side trim.i was going to replace a couple of dinged pieces.ordered replacements from chevy duty,and they are chrome instead of the oem anodized.they don't look right matched together.the new pieces don't look bad but some off there clips suck.so i'm gonna end up replacing all of it.i also should have ordered the complete kit all at once instead of a few here and there.shipping is expensive on long pieces. Last edited by boatpuller; 07-30-2006 at 11:52 AM.

07-30-2006, 01:32 PM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Side trim question Its a trim-level thing. Scottsdales and some Cheyennes only came with the upper bodyside trim. I'm sure some Custom Deluxes were optioned with it, just like some Scottsdales and Cheyennes were optioned with the fulltrim. It might also be based on the paintscheme, as mentioned above. That is a fine truck nonetheless. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

07-30-2006, 02:20 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Side trim question Just an FYI for those of you considering replacing trim. As boatpuller discovered the aftermarket trim is nothing like the OEM trim. I ordered a couple of pieces from LMC just to see what it looked like. It's not bad, but it doesn't come anywhere near looking like the OEM trim. If you are going to replace your 73-80 trim plan on buying it all at once from the same supplier. Even NOS pieces of GM trim won't look exactly the same. Guess how I know.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 07-30-2006 at 02:20 PM.

07-30-2006, 11:50 PM	#10
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	Re: Side trim question Frank: That truck is gorgeous! I have always liked Cheyennes because they offer substantially everything the Silverados do, but offer a few twists of their own and are much less common. Maybe the following notes can provide some answers about side trim. I made these notes specifically refering to 1975 through 1980 trucks, although, with some trim level name changes, most of it is true for 1973 and 1974 models as well... Hope some of this is helpful to somebody. Ken Lewis

07-31-2006, 03:30 PM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Side trim question Always EXCELLENT info Ken! Where ya been? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-31-2006, 11:31 PM	#13
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Side trim question Thanks to everyone for the responses . I would like to find the complete set of GM trim . I dont know if I would add it to this one or not but I do have a 77 that could use it . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-01-2006, 09:19 AM	#14
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Side trim question FWIW, that was "supposed to be" Blazer trim. It didn't quite fit. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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