Upper trim or no upper trim? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

suburban99 · 01-06-2020, 07:12 PM

I bought the upper trim for my 72 K10 a few years back and never installed it.
Now that my paint is done I am trying to decide if I should go ahead with installing it. I would use 3m adhesive tape rather than drill a bunch of holes in it.
What do you think?

Sweeet67 · 01-06-2020, 07:27 PM

I say most definitely install it. Looks great!

LakeAnna · 01-06-2020, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweeet67

I say most definitely install it. Looks great!

X2 on that!

elorenzof · 01-06-2020, 07:35 PM

Install it

**Orange71shorty** · 01-06-2020, 08:45 PM

Put it on already! Looks great

CG · 01-06-2020, 08:48 PM

Well we all have our personal tastes … I say no upper trim unless you install lower too. I like your truck just like it is though. Very clean looking!

I think if you were going to put anything up there without lower I would rather have the factory "pin stripe". Its more subtle.

**Stocker** · 01-06-2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Well we all have our personal tastes … I say no upper trim unless you install lower too. I like your truck just like it is though. Very clean looking!

I think if you were going to put anything up there without lower I would rather have the factory "pin stripe". Its more subtle.

Agreed 100%

**Jcfcamaro** · 01-06-2020, 10:00 PM

Only install it if your going to put the bottom on too.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-06-2020, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Well we all have our personal tastes … I say no upper trim unless you install lower too. I like your truck just like it is though. Very clean looking!

I think if you were going to put anything up there without lower I would rather have the factory "pin stripe". Its more subtle.

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Agreed 100%

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Originally Posted by Jcfcamaro

Only install it if your going to put the bottom on too.

Agree 100% with these comments.

flashed · 01-06-2020, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Agree 100% with these comments.

I vote the same , upper and lowers or without . I love it as is too . Love me some Orange trucks .

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-07-2020, 11:14 AM

Both upper and lower or none. Either way it's gorgeous!

**Mts67C10K20** · 01-07-2020, 11:36 AM

I have to agree all or none
I personally like the pin strip, so clean
Super nice truck by the way

Andy4639 · 01-07-2020, 08:59 PM

I got to say it, sorry....

It would look fine but the tape needs to be on the backside doesn't?

**jocko** · 01-07-2020, 09:20 PM

(upper+lower) or (lower only) - but never upper only

Upper only looks like running around with my belt pulled up to about the middle of my chest.
Great looking truck btw!

**CS1972** · 01-07-2020, 10:59 PM

1st choice: Upper & Lower
2nd choice: None
3rd choice: Lower only
4th choice: Upper only

Nice truck..................

titan1587 · 01-07-2020, 11:42 PM

I like the upper molding look

**Fbks_Cruiser** · 01-08-2020, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mts67c10k20

i have to agree all or none
i personally like the pin strip, so clean
super nice truck by the way

x2!

**mkmc69** · 01-08-2020, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

(upper+lower) or (lower only) - but never upper only

upper only looks like running around with my belt pulled up to about the middle of my chest.
Great looking truck btw!

x2!

MallorcaC10 · 01-08-2020, 01:45 PM

Upper trim definitely!

You just asked upper or none, right?

suburban99 · 01-08-2020, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MallorcaC10

Upper trim definitely!

You just asked upper or none, right?

Yes I have no intention of installing lower. Truck is a driver and I don't know how it would hold up. Also has a Cheyenne style box with the tool box on the passenger side. Don't even know if the lower is available for that.

**Stocker** · 01-08-2020, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by suburban99

I have no intention of installing lower.

That being the case, I would pass on the upper trim. Beautiful truck and it looks fantastic with no trim!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-08-2020, 06:09 PM

Upper only? Nah, leave it as is.

**chevy71super** · 01-08-2020, 10:17 PM

My vote is for upper only. I like the look.

**68bowtie** · 01-10-2020, 12:01 AM

Wow, looks like mostly the same opinion. I love the upper trim only look, and awesome truck either way.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-10-2020, 12:45 AM

With a truck that nice it's going to look good no matter what you do.
Personally, I'd go with upper and lower.
But I like trim. I like it a lot.

01-06-2020, 07:12 PM	#1
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	Upper trim or no upper trim? I bought the upper trim for my 72 K10 a few years back and never installed it. Now that my paint is done I am trying to decide if I should go ahead with installing it. I would use 3m adhesive tape rather than drill a bunch of holes in it. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 2014 Ram 4x4 3500 Laramie Diesel..Momma's truck 2015 Ram 4x4 1500 1997 Boxster. 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped

01-06-2020, 07:27 PM	#2
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? I say most definitely install it. Looks great!

01-06-2020, 07:35 PM	#4
elorenzof Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Anthem AZ Posts: 281	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? Install it

01-06-2020, 08:45 PM	#5
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 622	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? Put it on already! Looks great

01-06-2020, 08:48 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,034	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? Well we all have our personal tastes … I say no upper trim unless you install lower too. I like your truck just like it is though. Very clean looking! I think if you were going to put anything up there without lower I would rather have the factory "pin stripe". Its more subtle. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-06-2020, 10:00 PM	#8
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? Only install it if your going to put the bottom on too.

01-07-2020, 11:14 AM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? Both upper and lower or none. Either way it's gorgeous! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-07-2020, 11:36 AM	#12
Mts67C10K20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dowagiac Michigan Posts: 202	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? I have to agree all or none I personally like the pin strip, so clean Super nice truck by the way

01-07-2020, 08:59 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? I got to say it, sorry.... It would look fine but the tape needs to be on the backside doesn't? __________________ 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.

01-07-2020, 09:20 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? (upper+lower) or (lower only) - but never upper only Upper only looks like running around with my belt pulled up to about the middle of my chest. Great looking truck btw!

01-07-2020, 10:59 PM	#15
CS1972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 449	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? 1st choice: Upper & Lower 2nd choice: None 3rd choice: Lower only 4th choice: Upper only Nice truck.................. __________________ Ron 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton LWB 4x4 - Grapefruit Yellow / White

01-07-2020, 11:42 PM	#16
titan1587 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Montana Posts: 49	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? I like the upper molding look __________________ 2002 Duramax I love 1971 k10 4x4 longbed 350/350/205 all original

01-08-2020, 01:45 PM	#19
MallorcaC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Balearic Islands, Spain Posts: 44	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? Upper trim definitely! You just asked upper or none, right?

01-08-2020, 06:09 PM	#22
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? Upper only? Nah, leave it as is. __________________ 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!

01-08-2020, 10:17 PM	#23
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? My vote is for upper only. I like the look. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB



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01-10-2020, 12:01 AM	#24
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: Upper trim or no upper trim? Wow, looks like mostly the same opinion. I love the upper trim only look, and awesome truck either way. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

01-10-2020, 12:45 AM	#25
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