How common is stainless windshield trim? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**leddzepp** · 07-31-2014, 06:19 PM

How common was the stainless windshield trim on a 60-66 truck? I don't recall seeing many with it.

Bret B · 07-31-2014, 09:48 PM

Agreed....I see 10 times the number of trucks without than with. I'm one of the guys without, and I would like to be one of the guys with the stainless windshield trim. Haven't seen any aftermarket, but that doesn't mean I've looked in all the right places.

1963c-10 · 08-01-2014, 08:43 AM

Its not reproduced, but they commonly pop up in the classifieds and ebay for around $125 a set. Requires a different gasket than the standard glass as the trim fits into the windshield gasket and is installed as one piece with the glass.

WhippinSaw · 08-01-2014, 02:22 PM

Mine came with the "thin" stainless trim, the thicker trim covers almost all the black from the gasket out and might be more desirable. I do see them listed here on the forums and ebay once in awhile. Another issue with the trim is that it makes the windshield install a little harder, one person inside the truck pulling the gasket over the flange an two people outside holding the trim in the gasket and the gasket on the windshield worked the best for me.

markeb01 · 08-01-2014, 10:15 PM

I rarely saw the trim when these trucks were new since most were just considered trucks and rarely got any of the fancy stuff. I put the wide trim on mine, and it is indeed rare now as I believe it was only offered in 60 & 61. The nice part of the early wide trim - it is much easier to repair and knock the dents and dings out of as the shape allows access to the rear of the trim face. Some areas on the thin trim are flat against the backing, making some repairs nearly impossible.

The start of the skinny windshield trim project on my truck begins on page 6, post 149 of my build thread. The wide trim project starts on page 9, post 212.

**aerotruk63** · 08-02-2014, 03:05 PM

The windshield trim was part of the Custom Appearance Package. RPO code Z61

07-31-2014, 06:19 PM	#1
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	How common is stainless windshield trim? How common was the stainless windshield trim on a 60-66 truck? I don't recall seeing many with it. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

07-31-2014, 09:48 PM	#2
Bret B Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Altus OK Posts: 143	Re: How common is stainless windshield trim? Agreed....I see 10 times the number of trucks without than with. I'm one of the guys without, and I would like to be one of the guys with the stainless windshield trim. Haven't seen any aftermarket, but that doesn't mean I've looked in all the right places. __________________ 1965 Chevy short-step side, work in progress.... ............................____ ..................______l/___\____ .................\|_/(0)\_ll____/(0)_l.

08-01-2014, 08:43 AM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: How common is stainless windshield trim? Its not reproduced, but they commonly pop up in the classifieds and ebay for around $125 a set. Requires a different gasket than the standard glass as the trim fits into the windshield gasket and is installed as one piece with the glass. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

08-01-2014, 02:22 PM	#4
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: How common is stainless windshield trim? Mine came with the "thin" stainless trim, the thicker trim covers almost all the black from the gasket out and might be more desirable. I do see them listed here on the forums and ebay once in awhile. Another issue with the trim is that it makes the windshield install a little harder, one person inside the truck pulling the gasket over the flange an two people outside holding the trim in the gasket and the gasket on the windshield worked the best for me. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Fleet Side cab, Converted Fleet Side Barden bumper, Step Side in the middle.

08-01-2014, 10:15 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: How common is stainless windshield trim? I rarely saw the trim when these trucks were new since most were just considered trucks and rarely got any of the fancy stuff. I put the wide trim on mine, and it is indeed rare now as I believe it was only offered in 60 & 61. The nice part of the early wide trim - it is much easier to repair and knock the dents and dings out of as the shape allows access to the rear of the trim face. Some areas on the thin trim are flat against the backing, making some repairs nearly impossible. The start of the skinny windshield trim project on my truck begins on page 6, post 149 of my build thread. The wide trim project starts on page 9, post 212. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502 Last edited by markeb01; 08-01-2014 at 10:22 PM.

08-02-2014, 03:05 PM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: How common is stainless windshield trim? The windshield trim was part of the Custom Appearance Package. RPO code Z61 __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1



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