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**ShortbedClayton** · 09-16-2022, 07:06 AM

Installed my NOS tailgate handle trim. Installed Mar-K upper trim and fits like crap on my aftermarket tailgate. From pushing in the trim to get clips to snap in left dents at each clip. Hoping some NOS trim will fit the handle trim piece better and I will take great care in installing trim clips. Also fit the taillight bezels and man do they fit terrible too. Ended up denting them to crap so luckily I found some NOS bezels in the attic but still afraid they won’t fit the aftermarket besides either… thanks guys
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**cst204x4** · 09-17-2022, 07:08 AM

May be the clips you are using? Clip holes to small diameter for clip?

**ShortbedClayton** · 09-17-2022, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cst204x4

May be the clips you are using? Clip holes to small diameter for clip?

I used the clips supplied by mar-k. I measured holes on an OEM bed and made them the same maybe the primer paint and clear make them too small I didn’t think about that
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**Jason Banks** · 09-20-2022, 09:31 PM

That's a common problem with the clips denting the upper tailgate trim. There's a thread on here where someone put VHB tape in behind the clips to cushion while pressing them in.

I did that when I did mine and didn't dent the trim. I might have ended up with multiple layers behind the clip to fill the void behind the clip.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-21-2022, 02:04 AM

Just did this with NOS parts, it went smoothly with two of us, though it still takes some time. Not a dent, what's up with Mark K, I heard they were good.

We drilled per GMs manual. No shortage of finish on it, so it's not that, IMO. Grease can help, the clips should snap right in. Helps having two people.

I may have a set of NOS available, though I don't have spare clips or the handle molding.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-21-2022, 03:13 PM

I checked and this is what I have available, with GM packages, no clips.

The LH piece would be mint if not a dimple near the lower LH corner. Strikes me that can be worked out with little or no visible damage to the finish.

Both pieces are hard to find, but especially the RH side. I removed some of the clay, the piece can stand to be polished.

$150 plus the ride. If paypal add 3%. Note, shipping will include insurance plus USPS $12 for "special care", which is code for they're paid to give a (*&^%(). Thanks

**Rich rodriguez** · 09-21-2022, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I checked and this is what I have available, with GM packages, no clips.

The LH piece would be mint if not a dimple near the lower LH corner. Strikes me that can be worked out with little or no visible damage to the finish.

Both pieces are hard to find, but especially the RH side. I removed some of the clay, the piece can stand to be polished.

$150 plus the ride. If paypal add 3%. Note, shipping will include insurance plus USPS $12 for "special care", which is code for they're paid to give a (*&^%(). Thanks

I'm interested if SB passes

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-21-2022, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich rodriguez

I'm interested if SB passes

Noted.

**ShortbedClayton** · 09-25-2022, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I checked and this is what I have available, with GM packages, no clips.

The LH piece would be mint if not a dimple near the lower LH corner. Strikes me that can be worked out with little or no visible damage to the finish.

Both pieces are hard to find, but especially the RH side. I removed some of the clay, the piece can stand to be polished.

$150 plus the ride. If paypal add 3%. Note, shipping will include insurance plus USPS $12 for "special care", which is code for they're paid to give a (*&^%(). Thanks

Thanks for the post. I’ll pass on em as a buddy of mine got me set up with a pair.
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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-26-2022, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortbedClayton

Thanks for the post. I’ll pass on em as a buddy of mine got me set up with a pair.
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Okay, good luck with your build.

**Rich rodriguez** · 10-01-2022, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Noted.

Tony it was nice meeting you, I appreciate you meeting up with me. This is one of the things I love about this site great people with the same passion willing to help each other out. The tailgate pieces are going to look great on my build..

09-16-2022, 07:06 AM	#1
ShortbedClayton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 710	WTB: NOS upper tailgate trim L and R Installed my NOS tailgate handle trim. Installed Mar-K upper trim and fits like crap on my aftermarket tailgate. From pushing in the trim to get clips to snap in left dents at each clip. Hoping some NOS trim will fit the handle trim piece better and I will take great care in installing trim clips. Also fit the taillight bezels and man do they fit terrible too. Ended up denting them to crap so luckily I found some NOS bezels in the attic but still afraid they won’t fit the aftermarket besides either… thanks guys Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-17-2022, 07:08 AM	#2
cst204x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: corunna michigan Posts: 2,007	Re: WTB: NOS upper tailgate trim L and R May be the clips you are using? Clip holes to small diameter for clip? __________________ 1970 CST 4x4 collecting nos parts for this project 1972 cutlass owned since 1984 1972 cutlass conv 1970 Cutlass conv 1981 chevy shortbox 1986 grand national 2004 2500HD Crew Cab 66,000 miles

09-20-2022, 09:31 PM	#4
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,669	Re: WTB: NOS upper tailgate trim L and R That's a common problem with the clips denting the upper tailgate trim. There's a thread on here where someone put VHB tape in behind the clips to cushion while pressing them in. I did that when I did mine and didn't dent the trim. I might have ended up with multiple layers behind the clip to fill the void behind the clip.

09-21-2022, 02:04 AM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: WTB: NOS upper tailgate trim L and R Just did this with NOS parts, it went smoothly with two of us, though it still takes some time. Not a dent, what's up with Mark K, I heard they were good. We drilled per GMs manual. No shortage of finish on it, so it's not that, IMO. Grease can help, the clips should snap right in. Helps having two people. I may have a set of NOS available, though I don't have spare clips or the handle molding. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

09-21-2022, 03:13 PM	#6
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: WTB: NOS upper tailgate trim L and R I checked and this is what I have available, with GM packages, no clips. The LH piece would be mint if not a dimple near the lower LH corner. Strikes me that can be worked out with little or no visible damage to the finish. Both pieces are hard to find, but especially the RH side. I removed some of the clay, the piece can stand to be polished. $150 plus the ride. If paypal add 3%. Note, shipping will include insurance plus USPS $12 for "special care", which is code for they're paid to give a (&^%(). Thanks Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 09-21-2022 at 03:20 PM.*



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