1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Grape Ap(ach)e · 02-18-2010, 12:23 AM

Well gang, I finally have a set of this trim on the way. It's been a year of searching.

For those who have it, what type of fasters hold it on?
My understanding is the end pieces screw/bolt on and then the stainless strips go over the exposed screw heads.

But how do the stainless strips attach? Clips? Studs and nuts?

For anyone who had to drill the holes, what did you use for a template?

Thanks!
Grape

addicted2dunes · 02-18-2010, 01:15 AM

You are correct on the cast pieces, they are studded and attach via threads. The stainless strips attach with clips. I'd say to mount them the easiest thing to do would be to mount your two cast pieces and mark the edges of the stainless trim with masking tape and drill the holes needed in between the two pieces of tape.

Grape Ap(ach)e · 08-12-2010, 02:01 AM

I know a bit of a "bump" of an old post, but does anyone have a lead on clips for the stainless strips for the 59 bedside trim?

I just got mine back from the trim shop and I want to do a test install before my truck gets painted.

Curious if these were off the shelf clips GM used on other cars so that I can find them.

fabguy · 08-12-2010, 06:51 AM

Where can I get a set of these trim ? I have been looking for a long, long while. Anyone have a lead, or a pair they aren't gonna use?

Grape Ap(ach)e · 08-12-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fabguy

Where can I get a set of these trim ? I have been looking for a long, long while. Anyone have a lead, or a pair they aren't gonna use?

I found mine on Craig's list. They were rough, but my trim guy made them show quality.
Be prepared to pay for the rarity...

OrrieG · 08-12-2010, 12:57 PM

You should be able to find GM truck or auto clip from the same time that will work. I usually start in the trim section an Napa they usually have a universal one that will work. Last set I looked at went well north of $1,000 for a set that needed tuned up and polished. I have only seen one set of NOS is over 25 years of looking and could not afford it either. I keep hoping to find that bed sitting behind the shed with the trim intact that I can get for scrap value....

Grape Ap(ach)e · 08-12-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

You should be able to find GM truck or auto clip from the same time that will work. I usually start in the trim section an Napa they usually have a universal one that will work. Last set I looked at went well north of $1,000 for a set that needed tuned up and polished. I have only seen one set of NOS is over 25 years of looking and could not afford it either. I keep hoping to find that bed sitting behind the shed with the trim intact that I can get for scrap value....

Thanks Orrie, I hadn't gone there yet.

$1000 seems to be market price for a rough set.

HiRMKin · 08-12-2010, 05:58 PM

Here's some cheap, you just need to buy the whole truck

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

poncho_villa · 08-12-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiRMKin

Here's some cheap, you just need to buy the whole truck

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

That looks like an awesome deal.

OrrieG · 08-12-2010, 07:28 PM

Looks like it has the chrome cab trim and grille too. Might have some other goodies inside. Wish it was closer, definately value in the parts.

GRIMSS · 08-12-2010, 09:46 PM

That thing is about 40 mins away from me.

sgtusmc · 08-13-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GRIMSS

That thing is about 40 mins away from me.

Damn, it's always in someone else's backyard. GRIMSS I hope you jump on that...hahaha

GRIMSS · 08-13-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sgtusmc

Damn, it's always in someone else's backyard. GRIMSS I hope you jump on that...hahaha

Don't really need the trim, but if someone wanted the trim I could help store and dispose of the rest of the truck.

Tchia65 · 08-14-2010, 02:12 AM

I got the tip and the back. Can anyone tell me where to get the strips?

fabguy · 08-14-2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMSS

Don't really need the trim, but if someone wanted the trim I could help store and dispose of the rest of the truck.

Im your huckleberry.

fabguy · 08-14-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiRMKin

Here's some cheap, you just need to buy the whole truck

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

It sold a few minutes ago for $726.00. wow, wish I had a way to bring it here or I would have bought it for a few of the parts.

dwcsr · 08-14-2010, 02:06 PM

Thats a custom cab. They came with chromed knobs,trim, window trim, grille and bumpers. thats a real good bargain if it goes for under $2000

OrrieG · 08-14-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fabguy

It sold a few minutes ago for $726.00. wow, wish I had a way to bring it here or I would have bought it for a few of the parts.

Screaming deal for someone.

Tchia65 · 08-15-2010, 09:56 PM

Just got back from Pomona. Got a complete set of bed side trim with an extra tip and 2 extra back pieces for $350.

fabguy · 08-16-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tchia65

Just got back from Pomona. Got a complete set of bed side trim with an extra tip and 2 extra back pieces for $350.

WOW, I & 3 friends walked the ENTIRE swap meet looking for the bedside trim and couldn't find any. You must have been in front of us. We Did find a few other good things though. Great find Tchia65.

Tchia65 · 08-17-2010, 02:59 AM

They were on the first full isle. Right next to the walkway under a 58 grill. I saw them at 8:00 put didn't go back for them until 1300. Sounds like you got some good stuff anyway though.

RRinWT · 08-23-2010, 10:16 PM

I talked to the guys at www.billstruckshop.com a few months ago and they have repo'd the end pieces and were supposed to have the long stainless pieces ready by mid summer. The 4 cast ends run $375 Canadian and no price yet on the stainless.

I want a set bad for my 55-9 Chevy/GMC short fleet. Yeah, it's a total mixture of the parts I like from the various years and both brands.

Rob in West Texas

entourageguy · 08-24-2010, 02:33 PM

Bill's is about 45 minutes from me. If you wanted me to look at anything let me know and I could make a trip...

edwatts1 · 12-31-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiRMKin

Here's some cheap, you just need to buy the whole truck

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Hi all I have a set of trim forsale minus the end pieces, I can get them for you
209 887 9184

67chevy1series · 12-31-2010, 11:09 PM

sorry had to do it

02-18-2010, 12:23 AM	#1
Grape Ap(ach)e Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30	1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) Well gang, I finally have a set of this trim on the way. It's been a year of searching. For those who have it, what type of fasters hold it on? My understanding is the end pieces screw/bolt on and then the stainless strips go over the exposed screw heads. But how do the stainless strips attach? Clips? Studs and nuts? For anyone who had to drill the holes, what did you use for a template? Thanks! Grape

02-18-2010, 01:15 AM	#2
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) You are correct on the cast pieces, they are studded and attach via threads. The stainless strips attach with clips. I'd say to mount them the easiest thing to do would be to mount your two cast pieces and mark the edges of the stainless trim with masking tape and drill the holes needed in between the two pieces of tape.

08-12-2010, 02:01 AM	#3
Grape Ap(ach)e Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) I know a bit of a "bump" of an old post, but does anyone have a lead on clips for the stainless strips for the 59 bedside trim? I just got mine back from the trim shop and I want to do a test install before my truck gets painted. Curious if these were off the shelf clips GM used on other cars so that I can find them.

08-12-2010, 06:51 AM	#4
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) Where can I get a set of these trim ? I have been looking for a long, long while. Anyone have a lead, or a pair they aren't gonna use?

08-12-2010, 12:57 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) You should be able to find GM truck or auto clip from the same time that will work. I usually start in the trim section an Napa they usually have a universal one that will work. Last set I looked at went well north of $1,000 for a set that needed tuned up and polished. I have only seen one set of NOS is over 25 years of looking and could not afford it either. I keep hoping to find that bed sitting behind the shed with the trim intact that I can get for scrap value.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-12-2010, 05:58 PM	#8
HiRMKin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 95	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) Here's some cheap, you just need to buy the whole truck http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

08-12-2010, 07:28 PM	#10
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) Looks like it has the chrome cab trim and grille too. Might have some other goodies inside. Wish it was closer, definately value in the parts. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-12-2010, 09:46 PM	#11
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) That thing is about 40 mins away from me. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

08-14-2010, 02:12 AM	#14
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) I got the tip and the back. Can anyone tell me where to get the strips? __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

08-14-2010, 02:06 PM	#17
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) Thats a custom cab. They came with chromed knobs,trim, window trim, grille and bumpers. thats a real good bargain if it goes for under $2000 Last edited by dwcsr; 08-14-2010 at 08:31 PM.

08-15-2010, 09:56 PM	#19
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) Just got back from Pomona. Got a complete set of bed side trim with an extra tip and 2 extra back pieces for $350. __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

08-17-2010, 02:59 AM	#21
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) They were on the first full isle. Right next to the walkway under a 58 grill. I saw them at 8:00 put didn't go back for them until 1300. Sounds like you got some good stuff anyway though. __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

08-23-2010, 10:16 PM	#22
RRinWT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 11	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) I talked to the guys at www.billstruckshop.com a few months ago and they have repo'd the end pieces and were supposed to have the long stainless pieces ready by mid summer. The 4 cast ends run $375 Canadian and no price yet on the stainless. I want a set bad for my 55-9 Chevy/GMC short fleet. Yeah, it's a total mixture of the parts I like from the various years and both brands. Rob in West Texas

08-24-2010, 02:33 PM	#23
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) Bill's is about 45 minutes from me. If you wanted me to look at anything let me know and I could make a trip... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

12-31-2010, 11:09 PM	#25
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1959 Fleetside Deluxe bedside trim (shortbed) sorry had to do it



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