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beautimus · 07-23-2011, 12:44 AM

If someone has a fender with holes for upper chrome trim could you take some measurements for me? I forgot to take measurements for my trim holes when i scrapped my old junk fenders and am trying to get this thing ready to paint. Some board members have sent me the diagrams that are in the factory assembly manual but they are almost impossible to use. i have pics that show how i need the measurements made. if you could say pic 1 to the center of the hole is ______ inches. and pic2 to the same hole is _____ inches.
Then pic 3 to the center of the hole is _____ inches and pic 4 to the same hole is _______ inches. if you could do this for me i would sure appreciate it.
Thanks Tony

beautimus · 07-23-2011, 08:47 PM

please help, i can't paint this truck until i get the measurements.
its to locate the paint dividing line on a two tone truck. ttt

oldblue1968chevy · 07-24-2011, 12:01 AM

bump for ya i wish i knew!

beautimus · 07-24-2011, 08:32 AM

morning bump for much needed info. Guys i am stuck here with enough time and plenty of supplies but without this info i will not get my truck painted this weekend. And if it doesn't happen now it may not happen this summer so if you can help please do.. Thanks Tony

bcutt · 07-24-2011, 09:34 AM

I measured my factory 72 front fender and here is what I came up with. I measured down to the center of the first hole like your first pic shows and then over to the center of the hole like your second pic shows. I then did the same thing for the last hole closest to the door. I measured multiple times if it makes you feel better and attached a couple pics of the fender I measured. Hope this helps. Brandon

Pic 1- 4 3/4 to center
Pic 2- 1 7/8 to center
Pic 3- 11/16 to center
Pic 4- 4 15/16 to center

**D.PASSMORE** · 07-24-2011, 10:23 AM

Maybe someone can post a picture shot from the Factory Assembly manual. Or, find manual online and purcahse it. It has everything - plans with pictures etc...

beautimus · 07-24-2011, 11:50 AM

thanks brandon, thats what i have been needing !!!!!
david , the factory assembly manual uses really vague points on the body lines for a reference. thats why i needed better measurements. But i got what i needed. Time to crank up the paint gun.
Thanks guys, Tony

**D.PASSMORE** · 07-24-2011, 01:22 PM

Gotcha, I've used a chalk line and measured off that reference before... I'm sure it will come out fine though...

bcutt · 07-24-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beautimus

thanks brandon, thats what i have been needing !!!!!
david , the factory assembly manual uses really vague points on the body lines for a reference. thats why i needed better measurements. But i got what i needed. Time to crank up the paint gun.
Thanks guys, Tony

No problem man.

ryanmctee · 02-16-2012, 06:40 PM

Does anyone have the exact same measurments for the doors, cab, and bed as in the first pictures of this thread?

srea76 · 05-03-2012, 09:09 PM

ever get these measurements?

NewType72 · 01-28-2013, 07:17 PM

Was curious for the tailgate and brake light trim locations as well ill be adding full super trim to the back of my truck
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desertnick69 · 01-28-2013, 11:59 PM

I see what you are saying about the manual being vague about "starting /ref. points". So i could only get you #1 & #2 dims hope they help. They are #1 is 4 7/8, #2 is 1 7/8, they differ from bcutt's but only 1/8 on one dim. I am asuming you have the ones from the door foward? If not i hav e the distance in between From your first hole by the door to the next is 14.37 from there the next 3 are 9.50 the very front one is 9.19 giving you the total dis. 52.06"
Good luck Hope this helps

07-24-2011, 12:01 AM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: need trim measurements please bump for ya i wish i knew! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-24-2011, 08:32 AM	#4
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: need trim measurements please morning bump for much needed info. Guys i am stuck here with enough time and plenty of supplies but without this info i will not get my truck painted this weekend. And if it doesn't happen now it may not happen this summer so if you can help please do.. Thanks Tony __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

07-24-2011, 09:34 AM	#5
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: need trim measurements please I measured my factory 72 front fender and here is what I came up with. I measured down to the center of the first hole like your first pic shows and then over to the center of the hole like your second pic shows. I then did the same thing for the last hole closest to the door. I measured multiple times if it makes you feel better and attached a couple pics of the fender I measured. Hope this helps. Brandon Pic 1- 4 3/4 to center Pic 2- 1 7/8 to center Pic 3- 11/16 to center Pic 4- 4 15/16 to center Attached Images __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

07-24-2011, 10:23 AM	#6
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: need trim measurements please Maybe someone can post a picture shot from the Factory Assembly manual. Or, find manual online and purcahse it. It has everything - plans with pictures etc... __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

07-24-2011, 11:50 AM	#7
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: need trim measurements please thanks brandon, thats what i have been needing !!!!! david , the factory assembly manual uses really vague points on the body lines for a reference. thats why i needed better measurements. But i got what i needed. Time to crank up the paint gun. Thanks guys, Tony __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

07-23-2011, 12:44 AM	#1
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	need trim measurements please If someone has a fender with holes for upper chrome trim could you take some measurements for me? I forgot to take measurements for my trim holes when i scrapped my old junk fenders and am trying to get this thing ready to paint. Some board members have sent me the diagrams that are in the factory assembly manual but they are almost impossible to use. i have pics that show how i need the measurements made. if you could say pic 1 to the center of the hole is ______ inches. and pic2 to the same hole is _____ inches. Then pic 3 to the center of the hole is _____ inches and pic 4 to the same hole is _______ inches. if you could do this for me i would sure appreciate it. Thanks Tony Attached Images __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

07-23-2011, 08:47 PM	#2
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: need trim measurements please please help, i can't paint this truck until i get the measurements. its to locate the paint dividing line on a two tone truck. ttt __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

07-24-2011, 01:22 PM	#8
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: need trim measurements please Gotcha, I've used a chalk line and measured off that reference before... I'm sure it will come out fine though...

02-16-2012, 06:40 PM	#10
ryanmctee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gardnerville Nevada Posts: 270	Re: need trim measurements please Does anyone have the exact same measurments for the doors, cab, and bed as in the first pictures of this thread?

05-03-2012, 09:09 PM	#11
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: need trim measurements please ever get these measurements? __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

01-28-2013, 07:17 PM	#12
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: need trim measurements please Was curious for the tailgate and brake light trim locations as well ill be adding full super trim to the back of my truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-28-2013, 11:59 PM	#13
desertnick69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 500	Re: need trim measurements please I see what you are saying about the manual being vague about "starting /ref. points". So i could only get you #1 & #2 dims hope they help. They are #1 is 4 7/8, #2 is 1 7/8, they differ from bcutt's but only 1/8 on one dim. I am asuming you have the ones from the door foward? If not i hav e the distance in between From your first hole by the door to the next is 14.37 from there the next 3 are 9.50 the very front one is 9.19 giving you the total dis. 52.06" Good luck Hope this helps



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