Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shiner2001 · 10-26-2010, 03:03 AM

Has anyone used any kind of "universal" side molding kit to replace the original black or woodgrain molding on their trucks? I can't really bring myself to drop $600-700 for a kit of factory replacement molding. A quick search through JC Whitney turns up these:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/extra-wide-...7d16352y1972j2

http://www.jcwhitney.com/deluxe-viny...7d16352y1972j2

http://www.jcwhitney.com/universal-2...7d16352y1972j2

I wouldn't mind not using molding at all and just welding up the holes, but upon repaint, I'm going to still have a two tone paint job and would like to have something to break up the colors. Any thoughts on these or other suggestions?

shiner2001 · 10-26-2010, 06:34 PM

Man they're gonna go outta business at this rate!

1969stepside · 10-28-2010, 12:47 AM

that looks like the lower trim on a 80 model scottsdale truck because it has the black in it and the silverado had the all chrome look

clos69 · 10-28-2010, 08:17 AM

Hey neighbor...here is a pic with some Pepboys trim on it

shiner2001 · 10-28-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by clos69

Hey neighbor...here is a pic with some Pepboys trim on it

That looks good from what I can see in that picture. Do you have any more from up close?

And I'll keep my eyes open on the road for ya!

brad_man_72 · 10-28-2010, 01:32 PM

100% pure cheese. But that's just my opinion. Try it if you don't like it it's easy to remove and you're not out much money.

ksbrktracer · 10-28-2010, 05:50 PM

Replacement side molding for 88 and up silverado looks very good on these trucks, I did an orange 67 with black and chrome on the lower portion, looked very nice in my opinion . 65-75.00 per roll and 0ne roll will do a std cab long bed.

shiner2001 · 10-28-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Replacement side molding for 88 and up silverado looks very good on these trucks, I did an orange 67 with black and chrome on the lower portion, looked very nice in my opinion . 65-75.00 per roll and 0ne roll will do a std cab long bed.

Is that for a factory replacement or something aftermarket? Any links or anything to the specific one you're talking about? $75 is better than $700! Do you have a picture of the truck you used it on?

clos69 · 10-29-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by shiner2001

That looks good from what I can see in that picture. Do you have any more from up close?

And I'll keep my eyes open on the road for ya!

Sorry..I should of mentioned that its not my truck....I have more pics of it but not from upclose.

FlounderGDI · 10-29-2010, 10:19 AM

My truck has what I believe is a universal side molding kit on it... Not very may people notice that it's not stock... I've only had one guy notice and ask about it at a car show...

1969stepside · 11-02-2010, 08:04 PM

looks good imop

Sillyoldman · 11-02-2010, 08:16 PM

If your'e not chasing a restoration, hey why not? I think it will look just fine. Unless you have Jay Leno pockets people will find something wrong with your vehicle. Those peoples favorite tool is a check book.

ksbrktracer · 11-02-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shiner2001

Is that for a factory replacement or something aftermarket? Any links or anything to the specific one you're talking about? $75 is better than $700! Do you have a picture of the truck you used it on?

I dont have any pics of the truck. The moulding is about 2-1/4" wide I think, I also think it is made by 3M, this is what I am talking but in an uncut roll
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/full.aspx?Page=27, it is black with a thin chrome strip at the top

shiner2001 · 11-03-2010, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

If your'e not chasing a restoration, hey why not?

My thoughts exactly. Gotta get outside that box (and catalog!) sometimes

10-26-2010, 03:03 AM	#1
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit? Has anyone used any kind of "universal" side molding kit to replace the original black or woodgrain molding on their trucks? I can't really bring myself to drop $600-700 for a kit of factory replacement molding. A quick search through JC Whitney turns up these: http://www.jcwhitney.com/extra-wide-...7d16352y1972j2 http://www.jcwhitney.com/deluxe-viny...7d16352y1972j2 http://www.jcwhitney.com/universal-2...7d16352y1972j2 I wouldn't mind not using molding at all and just welding up the holes, but upon repaint, I'm going to still have a two tone paint job and would like to have something to break up the colors. Any thoughts on these or other suggestions? __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

10-26-2010, 06:34 PM	#2
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit? Man they're gonna go outta business at this rate! __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

10-28-2010, 12:47 AM	#3
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,191	Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit? that looks like the lower trim on a 80 model scottsdale truck because it has the black in it and the silverado had the all chrome look __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

10-28-2010, 08:17 AM	#4
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10-28-2010, 01:32 PM	#6
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit? 100% pure cheese. But that's just my opinion. Try it if you don't like it it's easy to remove and you're not out much money. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

10-28-2010, 05:50 PM	#7
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit? Replacement side molding for 88 and up silverado looks very good on these trucks, I did an orange 67 with black and chrome on the lower portion, looked very nice in my opinion . 65-75.00 per roll and 0ne roll will do a std cab long bed.

10-29-2010, 10:19 AM	#10
FlounderGDI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 339	Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit? My truck has what I believe is a universal side molding kit on it... Not very may people notice that it's not stock... I've only had one guy notice and ask about it at a car show... Attached Images __________________ 1969 CST/10 "GreenAndWhite" 1974 Nova (SOLD... End of an Era) 2000 Impala (RIP) 2008 Malibu Brand Loyal... I've never owned a Vehicle not made by Chevrolet.

11-02-2010, 08:04 PM	#11
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,191	Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit? looks good imop __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

11-02-2010, 08:16 PM	#12
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Anyone use a "universal" side molding kit? If your'e not chasing a restoration, hey why not? I think it will look just fine. Unless you have Jay Leno pockets people will find something wrong with your vehicle. Those peoples favorite tool is a check book. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*



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