Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 12-19-2011, 08:08 AM

At $89.99, I thought I better ask first as we all know the quality on some of these parts.

Would be buying from Classic parts. Don't know the brand.

How about the repro rear view mirror heads?

Thanks,

Bob

**GMCPaul** · 12-19-2011, 09:41 AM

In 12 years we've had 1 bad chrome headliner trim where there was a bubble in the chrome, we did have one other person intially complain about the tabs breaking when installing this trim but after correspondence discovered he tried installing in sub-zero temps which causes plastic to be VERY brittle so install in a heated garage if its winter time, interior mirror heads we've never heard of any problems with these.
GMCPaul

cdowns · 12-19-2011, 11:34 AM

i used repo headliner trim on two headliners got one from LMC one from brothers both worked well fit well with no issues

**RenoKeene** · 12-19-2011, 02:03 PM

I've got the repop headliner trim, cheap fake chrome plastic....just like the original.

Priced way too high but what are ya gonna do. A shame someone doesn't repop us some metal ones.

ls1nova71 · 12-19-2011, 02:12 PM

The repro headliner trim I bought from Classic Parts looked and fit just like GM, you'd have a hard time telling them apart.

**fine69** · 12-19-2011, 02:25 PM

Hey Bob. How many pieces do you need?

I have 3 pieces i will send you FREE if you pay shipping cost.

All the tabs are good.

You would need to wetsand them, and get a can of chrome paint.

But it would be cheaper than buying all new trim.

Send me a Private message if your interested.

**RenoKeene** · 12-19-2011, 02:30 PM

^^^This is why I love this place! Helping a fellow truckster and asking nothing in return, fine gesture.

**fine69** · 12-19-2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

^^^This is why I love this place! Helping a fellow truckster and asking nothing in return, fine gesture.

I try, not sure where he lives. Might be able to ship to him for free.

Think i might mapquest it and see.

I just dont want to toss them in the trash.

I know someone needs them now.

hatred · 12-19-2011, 03:08 PM

If he doesn't take them I will. I have half mine as it is.

bobs409 · 12-19-2011, 03:47 PM

Thank you fine69, it's very nice of you to offer. I have my mind set on some shiny new ones however. Looks like you have a taker on them just above this post though.

Thanks to all who replied.

**michael bustamante** · 12-19-2011, 03:56 PM

outside mirror from LMC. Good mirror but the mounting nut rusted fast and i live inn a dry climate
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12-19-2011, 08:08 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? At $89.99, I thought I better ask first as we all know the quality on some of these parts. Would be buying from Classic parts. Don't know the brand. How about the repro rear view mirror heads? Thanks, Bob __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-19-2011, 09:41 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,719	Re: Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? In 12 years we've had 1 bad chrome headliner trim where there was a bubble in the chrome, we did have one other person intially complain about the tabs breaking when installing this trim but after correspondence discovered he tried installing in sub-zero temps which causes plastic to be VERY brittle so install in a heated garage if its winter time, interior mirror heads we've never heard of any problems with these. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

12-19-2011, 11:34 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? i used repo headliner trim on two headliners got one from LMC one from brothers both worked well fit well with no issues __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-19-2011, 02:03 PM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,024	Re: Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? I've got the repop headliner trim, cheap fake chrome plastic....just like the original. Priced way too high but what are ya gonna do. A shame someone doesn't repop us some metal ones. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-19-2011, 02:12 PM	#5
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? The repro headliner trim I bought from Classic Parts looked and fit just like GM, you'd have a hard time telling them apart. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

12-19-2011, 02:25 PM	#6
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? Hey Bob. How many pieces do you need? I have 3 pieces i will send you FREE if you pay shipping cost. All the tabs are good. You would need to wetsand them, and get a can of chrome paint. But it would be cheaper than buying all new trim. Send me a Private message if your interested. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

12-19-2011, 02:30 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,024	Re: Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? ^^^This is why I love this place! Helping a fellow truckster and asking nothing in return, fine gesture. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-19-2011, 03:08 PM	#9
hatred Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denham Springs, La. Posts: 257	Re: Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? If he doesn't take them I will. I have half mine as it is. __________________ 05 QSM GTO - M6, Corsa, King Springs 70 SWB CST - 350/Auto, Foose 18/17 I upset whiners too....

12-19-2011, 03:47 PM	#10
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? Thank you fine69, it's very nice of you to offer. I have my mind set on some shiny new ones however. Looks like you have a taker on them just above this post though. Thanks to all who replied. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-19-2011, 03:56 PM	#11
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: Are repro headliner moldings & rear view mirrors any good? outside mirror from LMC. Good mirror but the mounting nut rusted fast and i live inn a dry climate Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967custom



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