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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-03-2015, 11:43 PM

Uppers, lowers, and the tailgate moldings for a Custom Deluxe? That, sport mirrors and tail bezels if possible.

What I'm hoping for are precise measurements and descriptions (e.g., from the center ridge on the door to.......). Straight tape measure, or conforming like a sewing tape measure? 10ths? are your upper bed moldings per GM? I believe I've read where they should slant downward toward the rear. Somewhat like the bed itself I suppose, which is the flat portion below the rail is approx 2.5" in front, and the rear approx. 4".

If you're reputable (i.e., good info.), I'd be happy to make it worth your while, maybe a part for example? Feel free to PM if you like, or place it in this thread.

Incidentally, I realize instructions are available, and reference points may be all that I really need. The problem with the GM's instructions is the reference points generally cannot be confirmed. In other words, they may be based on a mystery object that's no longer relevant.

06-03-2015, 11:43 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,160	Have a 71 short fleetside with the molding holes exposed and/or reference points? Uppers, lowers, and the tailgate moldings for a Custom Deluxe? That, sport mirrors and tail bezels if possible. What I'm hoping for are precise measurements and descriptions (e.g., from the center ridge on the door to.......). Straight tape measure, or conforming like a sewing tape measure? 10ths? are your upper bed moldings per GM? I believe I've read where they should slant downward toward the rear. Somewhat like the bed itself I suppose, which is the flat portion below the rail is approx 2.5" in front, and the rear approx. 4". If you're reputable (i.e., good info.), I'd be happy to make it worth your while, maybe a part for example? Feel free to PM if you like, or place it in this thread. Incidentally, I realize instructions are available, and reference points may be all that I really need. The problem with the GM's instructions is the reference points generally cannot be confirmed. In other words, they may be based on a mystery object that's no longer relevant. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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