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ElGracho · 11-11-2002, 07:22 PM

Here is an interesting fact and one that has surprised some people.

Many say that the 1977 Chevrolets were the only ones that did not have black paint in the body side moldings. Here is a pic of the emblem from my 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim that shows the Gold paint in the trim. All the trim (wheel well, tailgate, body sides and back of cab) has this color in the center. Try to find replacements for this, it is a different color than they used in 77.

Tom · 11-11-2002, 07:25 PM

I dont think GM ever fully recorded any of the options for any vehicle they've ever made. You've got a rare truck my friend, hang on to it.

*Fast68Chevy* · 11-11-2002, 07:41 PM

interesting,,,
saw my first 77 chevy pickup about four weeks ago, not many trucks left around here these days. had the yellow trim on it

bigblock73 · 11-11-2002, 09:57 PM

1977 was the ONLY year GM had yellow trim. I believe ALL 77 truck models (GM & Chev) had it.

-Jeff

11-11-2002, 07:22 PM	#1
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Interesting fact of the day... Here is an interesting fact and one that has surprised some people. Many say that the 1977 Chevrolets were the only ones that did not have black paint in the body side moldings. Here is a pic of the emblem from my 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim that shows the Gold paint in the trim. All the trim (wheel well, tailgate, body sides and back of cab) has this color in the center. Try to find replacements for this, it is a different color than they used in 77. __________________ 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

11-11-2002, 07:25 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	I dont think GM ever fully recorded any of the options for any vehicle they've ever made. You've got a rare truck my friend, hang on to it. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-11-2002, 07:41 PM	#3
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	interesting,,, saw my first 77 chevy pickup about four weeks ago, not many trucks left around here these days. had the yellow trim on it

11-11-2002, 09:57 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	1977 was the ONLY year GM had yellow trim. I believe ALL 77 truck models (GM & Chev) had it. -Jeff



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