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Jake Spoon · 12-12-2018, 12:42 PM

As someone who hasn't been up to speed on 67-72 trucks in years, I'm wondering what the consensus is on who makes the highest quality trim, moldings, emblems, etc. for these trucks? Or is there essentially only one source?

**raggedjim** · 12-12-2018, 01:05 PM

For side moldings (67-68) I used Mar-K and they look great. I still haven't installed them, but those who have really praised them.

Good luck, Rg

**MySons68C20** · 12-12-2018, 01:13 PM

I just received new "custom" and "C20" emblems from Classic Industries for my C20 and the color, quality and fit is top notch.

Blake

Jake Spoon · 12-12-2018, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

For side moldings (67-68) I used Mar-K and they look great. I still haven't installed them, but those who have really praised them.

Good luck, Rg

How does Mar-K compare to Brothers?

I see Mar-K is made in the USA, which carries a lot of weight with me. Not sure about the Brothers product.

OregonNed · 12-12-2018, 03:51 PM

I plan to go with Mar-K because of the positive comments and have heard they ship them like gold - so possible damage is probably not going to happen.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-12-2018, 04:33 PM

I recently tossed my mar-K box... I think it was a wood frame with a cardboard top/bottom and they used fat eggcrate foam top and bottom. Arrived with zero damage.

I've looked at trucks with Mar-K, factory, and "whatever else is out there" and Mar-K was by far the closest to factory and looked the best.

I cut up a brand new set and made it fit my stepside.

68Gold/white · 12-12-2018, 05:05 PM

I'd bet the that the Brothers stuff is made by Mar-K.

Jake, Mar-K is made in Oklahoma City, you might be able to make a pickup from them, not risk the shipping...

I looked at Mar-K's website, they do no list their side moldings for a stepside

sick472 · 12-12-2018, 05:33 PM

My Mar-K 67-68 side mouldings were extremely nice and packaged very well. I can not compare these to anyone else's trim, but I bet if the price is simialar...it's likely mar-k product. I would make sure, however.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-12-2018, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

I'd bet the that the Brothers stuff is made by Mar-K.

Jake, Mar-K is made in Oklahoma City, you might be able to make a pickup from them, not risk the shipping...

I looked at Mar-K's website, they do no list their side moldings for a stepside

Because they don't make it for a stepside because GM never did. I had to use an extra cab corner piece and cut down the rear piece

darrellyates · 12-13-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake Spoon

As someone who hasn't been up to speed on 67-72 trucks in years, I'm wondering what the consensus is on who makes the highest quality trim, moldings, emblems, etc. for these trucks? Or is there essentially only one source?

Mar-K is a very good source for the trim. However, most sellers handle trim made by Mar-K. Same with the tailgate handle relocation kit. That is, if you order from someone like, say, Southern Kentucky, you will find that the parts are actually in Mar-K boxes. Not all resellers do this, because they get better prices when they buy in larger quantities, then re-sell to you, but that's how a lot of it works.

Yes, I got Mar-K trim from Southern Kentucky. Yes, it was still in the Mar-K box. Yes, it cost less than buying direct from Mar-K (they won't discount to an individual to prevent undercutting their distributors)...

I can't speak to LMC or Brothers, as I didn't source my trim there. However, you can ask when you are about to place your order if the trim is sourced from Mar-K or not. Then, depending on the answer, decide if you want to place your order. I saved a fair amount buying from Southern Kentucky over ordering direct from Mar-K, the trim was in Mar-K boxes, I showed up and they let me inspect the pieces before I took them home. Very pleased with the service on the trim from the guys at Southern Kentucky Classics...

Best of luck!

pickupman · 12-13-2018, 09:23 AM

Mar-k for molding and Trim parts for emblems. Of course you are going to pay more but if you are looking for quality that is the best I have found on the market.

**FirstOwner69** · 12-13-2018, 05:07 PM

Mar-K has 10% off everything through December. I posted info here...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=835

I have also been very satisfied with Mar-K and Trim Parts products.

12-12-2018, 12:42 PM	#1
Jake Spoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 78	Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc. As someone who hasn't been up to speed on 67-72 trucks in years, I'm wondering what the consensus is on who makes the highest quality trim, moldings, emblems, etc. for these trucks? Or is there essentially only one source?

12-12-2018, 01:05 PM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	Re: Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc. For side moldings (67-68) I used Mar-K and they look great. I still haven't installed them, but those who have really praised them. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

12-12-2018, 01:13 PM	#3
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 935	Re: Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc. I just received new "custom" and "C20" emblems from Classic Industries for my C20 and the color, quality and fit is top notch. Blake

12-12-2018, 03:51 PM	#5
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc. I plan to go with Mar-K because of the positive comments and have heard they ship them like gold - so possible damage is probably not going to happen. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

12-12-2018, 04:33 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc. I recently tossed my mar-K box... I think it was a wood frame with a cardboard top/bottom and they used fat eggcrate foam top and bottom. Arrived with zero damage. I've looked at trucks with Mar-K, factory, and "whatever else is out there" and Mar-K was by far the closest to factory and looked the best. I cut up a brand new set and made it fit my stepside. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-12-2018, 05:05 PM	#7
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,411	Re: Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc. I'd bet the that the Brothers stuff is made by Mar-K. Jake, Mar-K is made in Oklahoma City, you might be able to make a pickup from them, not risk the shipping... I looked at Mar-K's website, they do no list their side moldings for a stepside

12-12-2018, 05:33 PM	#8
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc. My Mar-K 67-68 side mouldings were extremely nice and packaged very well. I can not compare these to anyone else's trim, but I bet if the price is simialar...it's likely mar-k product. I would make sure, however. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

12-13-2018, 09:23 AM	#11
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,097	Re: Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc. Mar-k for molding and Trim parts for emblems. Of course you are going to pay more but if you are looking for quality that is the best I have found on the market. __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

12-13-2018, 05:07 PM	#12
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc. Mar-K has 10% off everything through December. I posted info here... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=835 I have also been very satisfied with Mar-K and Trim Parts products. Last edited by FirstOwner69; 12-13-2018 at 05:18 PM.



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