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Scott>72-GMC · 05-18-2013, 02:09 PM

Anyone go without the trim around the brake lights? I thought I have seen some but would like to see pics if u did go that route
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SS Tim · 05-18-2013, 02:42 PM

Guessing at least a third of the trucks were built without the tail lamp and tail gate molddings. It was an option either with a bodyside molding package or with a trim package. Base trucks were pretty naked. Here is a nicely done ride without moldings.

catch2otwo · 05-18-2013, 02:48 PM

anymore pics of that truck? it looks pretty damn nice

SS Tim · 05-18-2013, 03:49 PM

It belongs to jhwkns. Might try doing a search of his posts and see where more are. But here is a thread with another great picture.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564452

Lattimer · 05-18-2013, 04:09 PM

Mine looks just like that except not painted and with lots of chips and dents.

But the point is, it never had the moldings from original.

Mr Handy · 05-18-2013, 05:13 PM

my 70 is a no molding truck... I plan to keep it that way at this point, except maybe wheel arch trim which is not factory anyway.

leftybass209 · 05-18-2013, 05:27 PM

My 69 has no trim as well. I think it's a cleaner look. The stock taillights and backup lights do need to be massaged to fit in the hole evenly and cleanly on mine though. It's a good look for these trucks, but I'd take a fully trimmed truck as well!

Scott>72-GMC · 05-18-2013, 06:39 PM

I will probly re add them but trim seems to be high$ and with out side molding for now I think it will look goofy
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SeTx67 · 05-18-2013, 06:48 PM

My 67 doesn't have trim

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jjzepplin · 05-18-2013, 06:57 PM

Funny- Just noticed this the other day. My 70 4x4 was a fire trail truck in Cali and it has no trim at all. The tail lights is where I thought they would put some but no. Only cause it was sitting next o my CST Blazer did I notice. Dummy I am!

50bomb · 05-18-2013, 09:04 PM

I dont have any on this truck but do have a spare set if I do decide to add them.

SS Tim · 05-18-2013, 09:21 PM

We visited this subject last year and seem pretty much in agreement that tail molddings without any bedside moldings looks pretty good. Lots of pictures and thought there.
If I remeber correctly your truck is a full trim truck. Are you thinking of filling all the holes until/if you decide to re-trim the truck? You should not have too much trouble piecing together a full set if that is what you desire.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5740596

Stock trims
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572206

hayhauler71 · 05-18-2013, 10:44 PM

none on mine

Scott>72-GMC · 05-19-2013, 09:46 AM

I have I believe all the upper trim. Lower I have a lot left to collect. But my tail light trim is very beat up so it will have to be replaced but yes I'm planning on replacing all the trim
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kevmcrae · 05-19-2013, 11:56 AM

When I was building my truuck I planned on installing them so bought a new set. After carefull consideration of my overall design I decided not to. Still have them but will probably add to the list of items to sell.

Scott>72-GMC · 05-19-2013, 12:02 PM

I'm not sure how I feel about the bottom trim but with the two tone horizontal stripe probly look odd without some bottom trim
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jjzepplin · 05-19-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevmcrae

When I was building my truuck I planned on installing them so bought a new set. After carefull consideration of my overall design I decided not to. Still have them but will probably add to the list of items to sell.

Very tastefully done sir!

69GWC · 05-19-2013, 07:46 PM

Well since everyone one is posting picks of their ass's I guess I will show mine too..lol

i would like to get that trim as well as the band that goes on it as well.
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Andy4639 · 05-20-2013, 07:48 AM

Here is my 71.

Scott>72-GMC · 05-20-2013, 09:38 AM

Wow I didn't realize there were so many with out trim. I'm loving the pics
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05-18-2013, 02:09 PM	#1
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	No trim around brake lights? Anyone go without the trim around the brake lights? I thought I have seen some but would like to see pics if u did go that route Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

05-18-2013, 02:42 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: No trim around brake lights? Guessing at least a third of the trucks were built without the tail lamp and tail gate molddings. It was an option either with a bodyside molding package or with a trim package. Base trucks were pretty naked. Here is a nicely done ride without moldings. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-18-2013, 02:48 PM	#3
catch2otwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Posts: 345	Re: No trim around brake lights? anymore pics of that truck? it looks pretty damn nice

05-18-2013, 03:49 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: No trim around brake lights? It belongs to jhwkns. Might try doing a search of his posts and see where more are. But here is a thread with another great picture. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564452 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-18-2013, 04:09 PM	#5
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: No trim around brake lights? Mine looks just like that except not painted and with lots of chips and dents. But the point is, it never had the moldings from original. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

05-18-2013, 05:13 PM	#6
Mr Handy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 465	Re: No trim around brake lights? my 70 is a no molding truck... I plan to keep it that way at this point, except maybe wheel arch trim which is not factory anyway.

05-18-2013, 05:27 PM	#7
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: No trim around brake lights? My 69 has no trim as well. I think it's a cleaner look. The stock taillights and backup lights do need to be massaged to fit in the hole evenly and cleanly on mine though. It's a good look for these trucks, but I'd take a fully trimmed truck as well!

05-18-2013, 06:39 PM	#8
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: No trim around brake lights? I will probly re add them but trim seems to be high$ and with out side molding for now I think it will look goofy Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

05-18-2013, 06:48 PM	#9
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: No trim around brake lights? My 67 doesn't have trim Posted via Mobile Device

05-18-2013, 06:57 PM	#10
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,553	Re: No trim around brake lights? Funny- Just noticed this the other day. My 70 4x4 was a fire trail truck in Cali and it has no trim at all. The tail lights is where I thought they would put some but no. Only cause it was sitting next o my CST Blazer did I notice. Dummy I am! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

05-18-2013, 09:04 PM	#11
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: No trim around brake lights? I dont have any on this truck but do have a spare set if I do decide to add them. Attached Images __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted

05-18-2013, 09:21 PM	#12
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: No trim around brake lights? We visited this subject last year and seem pretty much in agreement that tail molddings without any bedside moldings looks pretty good. Lots of pictures and thought there. If I remeber correctly your truck is a full trim truck. Are you thinking of filling all the holes until/if you decide to re-trim the truck? You should not have too much trouble piecing together a full set if that is what you desire. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5740596 Stock trims http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572206 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-18-2013, 10:44 PM	#13
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: No trim around brake lights? none on mine Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

05-19-2013, 09:46 AM	#14
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: No trim around brake lights? I have I believe all the upper trim. Lower I have a lot left to collect. But my tail light trim is very beat up so it will have to be replaced but yes I'm planning on replacing all the trim Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

05-19-2013, 11:56 AM	#15
kevmcrae Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kalispell Montana Posts: 92	Re: No trim around brake lights? When I was building my truuck I planned on installing them so bought a new set. After carefull consideration of my overall design I decided not to. Still have them but will probably add to the list of items to sell. Attached Images



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05-19-2013, 12:02 PM	#16
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: No trim around brake lights? I'm not sure how I feel about the bottom trim but with the two tone horizontal stripe probly look odd without some bottom trim Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

05-19-2013, 07:46 PM	#18
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: No trim around brake lights? Well since everyone one is posting picks of their ass's I guess I will show mine too..lol i would like to get that trim as well as the band that goes on it as well. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-20-2013, 07:48 AM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: No trim around brake lights? Here is my 71. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-20-2013, 09:38 AM	#20
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: No trim around brake lights? Wow I didn't realize there were so many with out trim. I'm loving the pics Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

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