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**Joesjunk** · 01-10-2013, 10:34 PM

Any recommendations on who makes the best body side moldings? I just picked up a box from Classic parts today and not sure I like it?
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DREAMER1 · 01-11-2013, 11:04 AM

TT anybody? I'm curious to kno too

What didn't you like about the ones you got joe?
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**Joesjunk** · 01-11-2013, 11:10 AM

It's not smooth looking, it's hard to explain? My truck has new moldings on it, but they were put on wrong, so I pulled them off and I'm doing it correctly. That trim is very smooth looking
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**Joesjunk** · 01-11-2013, 11:14 AM

But maybe that's what good trim looks like, it's almost brushed looking
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TexasJeff · 01-11-2013, 02:25 PM

I will have to check when I get home, but I bought a big roll of this stuff, and it has held up very well and look factory but I can not remember the name or were I bought it. After about 7 years the tail gate piece is finally starting to fade from the sun hitting most every evening sitting under the carpoart at the house.

**Joesjunk** · 01-11-2013, 03:10 PM

I don't really like LMC truck, but I see they offer pre cut molding as a package. Anyone used their stuff? I'm going to drive over and look at theirs in the morning.
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**LEEVON** · 01-11-2013, 04:43 PM

I haven't bought it yet, but I will be soon. This is where I plan to get it:

http://www.mrtaillight.com/product_i...sCsid=kfkehsiz

One thing I noticed about the trim I just removed from the truck is that the ends weren't sealed and water got inside, de-laminating it. I'm going to experiment with sealers for the cut ends.

82chevylsx · 01-11-2013, 04:46 PM

i don't know about the pre cut i would do the roll but still not ready for it.....

kalbert · 01-11-2013, 05:12 PM

I think this is another case of "Who makes the only" not "Who makes the best". I can't imagine there to be more than maybe two manufacturers for this stuff who then box it up and give it whatever part number the distributor (LMC, JCW, etc) desires.

beamn7 · 01-11-2013, 05:21 PM

When I first got my 85 I did the roll and after I had it painted I did the pre-cut. If I had to do it again, I would go pre-cut. MUCH easier and cleaner look. Very happy with it.... I got them from LMC.

**Joesjunk** · 01-11-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by beamn7

When I first got my 85 I did the roll and after I had it painted I did the pre-cut. If I had to do it again, I would go pre-cut. MUCH easier and cleaner look. Very happy with it.... I got them from LMC.

Thanks for the info, was the trim cut like factory and did it fit good?
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beamn7 · 01-11-2013, 08:48 PM

It didn't have the beveled edge like factory but they are finished / filled at the cut edges and was cut at the proper angles for the wheel well openings, etc. All fit perfectly.

**Joesjunk** · 01-11-2013, 08:50 PM

Thanks, I'm going there in the morning to check them out
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Keith Seymore · 01-12-2013, 12:09 PM

Sorry to be joining late, but I got mine from LMC (part number 39-7031) and it looks, feels and installs like factory.

I used the pre cut; they do have an issue with the end being open but you can purchase a sealer pen to close that off (part number 38-0921 or I image you could use clear nail polish). That was August of '09 and they still look brand new.

K

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I was able to get the body side moldings installed last night.

Here's how I got them straight, and right back in the production location, in case anyone cares:

I left the moldings on the pickup box in place up to this point on purpose, so that I could use them to guide the installation of the new moldings at the rear of the cab. I also marked the location at the front on the old wheel opening moldings. I temporarily re-installed the old wheel opening molding and ran a piece of tape between it and the rear...

I wiped the side down with rubbing alcohol and then installed the little piece on the front fender (which I warmed in the oven at a little less than 150 degrees for a few minutes to make it more pliable) and then installed the small piece on the cab corner.

The door molding is pretty floppy so I wanted to support it in the middle somehow. At first I thought I could use a 2x4 but there is quite a bit of "bow" in the door. I ended up using this small piece of angle aluminum, with some tape on the back side and a few notches cut so that it could bend slightly in the plan view. I nested it up underneath the two pieces of molding that I just installed, layed the door molding on it and pressed it against the door...

and VIOLA they are all in place. After pressing them on by hand I rolled them a few times using Momma's rolling pin from the kitchen (which I discreetly returned when done) and then installed the new wheel opening moldings.

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Got the trim on the bed tonight -

I used the same technique as before:

**Joesjunk** · 01-12-2013, 10:50 PM

Thanks for all the info guys, I bought the pre cut stuff from LMC today and its pretty good. They have the ends glued, and for the most part are cut pretty good. I got them installed today along with my NOS Silverado "30" emblems. I going to show this at the World of wheels in Kansas city next month so Im working on little details.

guzzo82chevy · 01-12-2013, 11:01 PM

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Thanks for all the info guys, I bought the pre cut stuff from LMC today and its pretty good. They have the ends glued, and for the most part are cut pretty good. I got them installed today along with my NOS Silverado "30" emblems. I going to show this at the World of wheels in Kansas city next month so Im working on little details.

That's a black beauty right there! Love the ambers on the roof!
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82c10gcl · 01-23-2015, 01:40 AM

this is a bit after the fact, but my 82 Scottsdale is finally in the body shop and so I need to make a decision on my side moulding. I had the black Scottsdale moulding on it originally but it has been removed and needs to be replaced. Keith had sent me info on a 3M moulding that is similar and I'm checking it out to see if it matches the original corner moulding well enough that I can use them together. If not, are black and chrome preformed corners available that match the 3M

Conversely, I am looking at going with the pre-cut chrome mylar Silverado type from LMC although I'm not sure whether the performed rear corner mouldings that are available elsewhere properly match the pre cut side moulding from LMC. In photos they seem to have a slightly different profile (the chrome edge seems thicker in the corner moulding) and don't seem to align/match. Is that correct.

thanks for the help.

Conversely, my Scottsdale presently has the black moulding on it. I'm in the process of painting it and have removed the moulding

y5mgisi · 01-23-2015, 04:21 AM

Stupid garage support posts...

**Joesjunk** · 01-23-2015, 11:11 AM

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Stupid garage support posts...

Lol, they get in my way every time. If they weren't supporting the concrete from the garage above I would have them removed

**rs74** · 01-23-2015, 11:55 AM

If I pick up this diesel short bed I am going to have to buy a set of side moldings for it. Probably go with the precut even though they are more. Don't want to mess with cutting and all that.

Joe, is that ton from CA Jeep?

**Joesjunk** · 01-23-2015, 11:57 AM

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If I pick up this diesel short bed I am going to have to buy a set of side moldings for it. Probably go with the precut even though they are more. Don't want to mess with cutting and all that.

Joe, is that ton from CA Jeep?

Definitely go with the pre cut, it's so much easier. The only one you have to cut is if you have dual tanks.
And yes, I bought this truck from CA jeep

Jeepwm69 · 01-23-2015, 01:35 PM

Amazon.com: 1973-1987 Chevy GMC Black Side Body...
This what you were looking at?

I'm in the same boat. Factory 83 High Sierra with black trim, and I'd like to keep it that way, but nobody seems to make anything that matches my factory rear corners.

I was going to try the above, but I'm a long way away from needing it.

**rs74** · 01-23-2015, 01:49 PM

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Amazon.com: 1973-1987 Chevy GMC Black Side Body Trim Molding Full Size Pickup Truck - 2.25" Wide - C10, C20, C30, K10, K20, K30, V10, Suburban, Custom Deluxe, Silverado, Pickup Trucks: Automotive

This what you were looking at?

I'm in the same boat. Factory 83 High Sierra with black trim, and I'd like to keep it that way, but nobody seems to make anything that matches my factory rear corners.

I was going to try the above, but I'm a long way away from needing it.

I can't get the link to work.

ElGracho · 01-23-2015, 10:29 PM

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I can't get the link to work.

I had the same problem but the one in your quote worked fine.

**rs74** · 01-23-2015, 10:33 PM

Ha! It did for me too.

01-10-2013, 10:34 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,697	Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 Any recommendations on who makes the best body side moldings? I just picked up a box from Classic parts today and not sure I like it? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-11-2013, 11:04 AM	#2
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 TT anybody? I'm curious to kno too What didn't you like about the ones you got joe? Posted via Mobile Device

01-11-2013, 11:10 AM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,697	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 It's not smooth looking, it's hard to explain? My truck has new moldings on it, but they were put on wrong, so I pulled them off and I'm doing it correctly. That trim is very smooth looking Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-11-2013, 11:14 AM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,697	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 But maybe that's what good trim looks like, it's almost brushed looking Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-11-2013, 02:25 PM	#5
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 I will have to check when I get home, but I bought a big roll of this stuff, and it has held up very well and look factory but I can not remember the name or were I bought it. After about 7 years the tail gate piece is finally starting to fade from the sun hitting most every evening sitting under the carpoart at the house. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

01-11-2013, 03:10 PM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,697	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 I don't really like LMC truck, but I see they offer pre cut molding as a package. Anyone used their stuff? I'm going to drive over and look at theirs in the morning. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-11-2013, 04:43 PM	#7
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 I haven't bought it yet, but I will be soon. This is where I plan to get it: http://www.mrtaillight.com/product_i...sCsid=kfkehsiz One thing I noticed about the trim I just removed from the truck is that the ends weren't sealed and water got inside, de-laminating it. I'm going to experiment with sealers for the cut ends. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-11-2013, 04:46 PM	#8
82chevylsx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: south houston tx. Posts: 16	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 i don't know about the pre cut i would do the roll but still not ready for it.....

01-11-2013, 05:12 PM	#9
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 I think this is another case of "Who makes the only" not "Who makes the best". I can't imagine there to be more than maybe two manufacturers for this stuff who then box it up and give it whatever part number the distributor (LMC, JCW, etc) desires.

01-11-2013, 05:21 PM	#10
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 When I first got my 85 I did the roll and after I had it painted I did the pre-cut. If I had to do it again, I would go pre-cut. MUCH easier and cleaner look. Very happy with it.... I got them from LMC. Attached Images

01-11-2013, 08:48 PM	#12
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 It didn't have the beveled edge like factory but they are finished / filled at the cut edges and was cut at the proper angles for the wheel well openings, etc. All fit perfectly.

01-11-2013, 08:50 PM	#13
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,697	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 Thanks, I'm going there in the morning to check them out Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-12-2013, 10:50 PM	#15
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,697	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 Thanks for all the info guys, I bought the pre cut stuff from LMC today and its pretty good. They have the ends glued, and for the most part are cut pretty good. I got them installed today along with my NOS Silverado "30" emblems. I going to show this at the World of wheels in Kansas city next month so Im working on little details. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-23-2015, 01:40 AM	#17
82c10gcl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: vancouver,b.c. canada Posts: 53	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 this is a bit after the fact, but my 82 Scottsdale is finally in the body shop and so I need to make a decision on my side moulding. I had the black Scottsdale moulding on it originally but it has been removed and needs to be replaced. Keith had sent me info on a 3M moulding that is similar and I'm checking it out to see if it matches the original corner moulding well enough that I can use them together. If not, are black and chrome preformed corners available that match the 3M Conversely, I am looking at going with the pre-cut chrome mylar Silverado type from LMC although I'm not sure whether the performed rear corner mouldings that are available elsewhere properly match the pre cut side moulding from LMC. In photos they seem to have a slightly different profile (the chrome edge seems thicker in the corner moulding) and don't seem to align/match. Is that correct. thanks for the help. Conversely, my Scottsdale presently has the black moulding on it. I'm in the process of painting it and have removed the moulding Attached Images

01-23-2015, 04:21 AM	#18
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 Stupid garage support posts... __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.



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01-23-2015, 11:55 AM	#20
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 If I pick up this diesel short bed I am going to have to buy a set of side moldings for it. Probably go with the precut even though they are more. Don't want to mess with cutting and all that. Joe, is that ton from CA Jeep? __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

01-23-2015, 01:35 PM	#22
Jeepwm69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 679	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 Amazon.com: 1973-1987 Chevy GMC Black Side Body... This what you were looking at? I'm in the same boat. Factory 83 High Sierra with black trim, and I'd like to keep it that way, but nobody seems to make anything that matches my factory rear corners. I was going to try the above, but I'm a long way away from needing it.

01-23-2015, 10:33 PM	#25
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Who makes the best Body side moldings 81-87 Ha! It did for me too. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

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