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**Richard** · 02-22-2003, 05:28 PM

Could someone tell me if there are cone shaped washers used on the screws that secure the trim around the taillights? I seem to remember some SS washers with a short shank on a couple of screws when I had removed what was left of the trim on the back of my truck. The upper holes in the trim are rather large and the washers make sense as they would keep the screws from crushing or distorting the trim when attached. I had emailed one of the dealers and they responded by saying just cone shaped screws are used. If the washers are used and anybody has some extras please let me know.
Thank you.

Reumster · 02-22-2003, 05:40 PM

I can't deside on weather to keep my taillight trim. If you take it off, and fill the holes the tail lenses stick out funny looking. So I think they'd have to be frenched in a little.

pissonNOS · 02-22-2003, 06:20 PM

they do have to be frenched in a couple of guys where i live have done it oesnt look too bad but the chrome still looks slick

cheyguy · 02-22-2003, 07:25 PM

I put my taillight trim screws back in the holes when I started my resto. so I'm pretty sure they're right and they are cone shaped screws, no washer. I do recall seeing that type somewhere else on my truck though.

**GMCPaul** · 02-22-2003, 07:41 PM

The screw heads base is beveled not flat for the taillight bezels, off the top of my head I believe its a 1" #10, available at good hardware stores in the bolts section, go chromed or stainless steel. If you can't find them we do stock them.
GMCPaul

pissonNOS · 02-22-2003, 11:18 PM

i think im talking about the same thing and mine were clips
the chrome around the backup light and brake light ???

blazunfool · 02-23-2003, 05:19 PM

They have both clips and beveled screws. The trim across the tailgate is clips...however my tailgate was not worth fixing so I installed an aftermarket tailgate and used "3M" double sided tape since there were no trim holes in the tailgate and it worked great.

**Richard** · 02-23-2003, 09:36 PM

I am just speaking of the taillight trim. There are clips and 2 screws that hold the pieces on. The previous owner must have installed the trim washers because the holes were to big or? I had email GMC Paul's and should have taken his word as he should know if anybody does, but just wanted to ask as the little things that nobody see's will drive me nuts if I know something is not right.

02-22-2003, 05:40 PM	#2
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	I can't deside on weather to keep my taillight trim. If you take it off, and fill the holes the tail lenses stick out funny looking. So I think they'd have to be frenched in a little. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-22-2003, 06:20 PM	#3
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	they do have to be frenched in a couple of guys where i live have done it oesnt look too bad but the chrome still looks slick __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-22-2003, 07:25 PM	#4
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 215	I put my taillight trim screws back in the holes when I started my resto. so I'm pretty sure they're right and they are cone shaped screws, no washer. I do recall seeing that type somewhere else on my truck though. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

02-22-2003, 07:41 PM	#5
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	The screw heads base is beveled not flat for the taillight bezels, off the top of my head I believe its a 1" #10, available at good hardware stores in the bolts section, go chromed or stainless steel. If you can't find them we do stock them. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

02-22-2003, 11:18 PM	#6
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	i think im talking about the same thing and mine were clips the chrome around the backup light and brake light ??? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-22-2003, 05:28 PM	#1
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Taillight Trim Could someone tell me if there are cone shaped washers used on the screws that secure the trim around the taillights? I seem to remember some SS washers with a short shank on a couple of screws when I had removed what was left of the trim on the back of my truck. The upper holes in the trim are rather large and the washers make sense as they would keep the screws from crushing or distorting the trim when attached. I had emailed one of the dealers and they responded by saying just cone shaped screws are used. If the washers are used and anybody has some extras please let me know. Thank you. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

02-23-2003, 05:19 PM	#7
blazunfool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WESTMINSTER, MD Posts: 60	They have both clips and beveled screws. The trim across the tailgate is clips...however my tailgate was not worth fixing so I installed an aftermarket tailgate and used "3M" double sided tape since there were no trim holes in the tailgate and it worked great. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer 305TBI/700r4., 69 C10 SWB 400SB TPI, 400trans, Step side ., 72 4WD Blazer 350 TBI, 350 serp. drive & "Old Air" ., 94 Camaro Z28 LT1., 94 Grand Cherokee V8, 95 Grand Cherokee 6cyl.

02-23-2003, 09:36 PM	#8
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	I am just speaking of the taillight trim. There are clips and 2 screws that hold the pieces on. The previous owner must have installed the trim washers because the holes were to big or? I had email GMC Paul's and should have taken his word as he should know if anybody does, but just wanted to ask as the little things that nobody see's will drive me nuts if I know something is not right. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746



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