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03-09-2019, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Swaledale, IA
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anyone use aftermarket 81-87 Grille Surround Trim?
Im about to put a large order for parts in at LMC - one item I am looking to buy is the thin trim that goes around the grille opening on the 81-87 trucks. the stuff i have is all bent up. Anyone used these trim pieces? I've had bad luck with aftermarket not fitting at all, I'm hoping these work ok.
Any opinions before I order? I can always go hunting in the junk yards for a set but not sure I would find much locally. |
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03-10-2019, 01:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: ID
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Re: anyone use aftermarket 81-87 Grille Surround Trim?
This is the LMC set. Not near as thick as the originals.. The plastic clips "ghost" through the trim. The over-lap between the pieces is terrible. Overall, I'd rate them a 5 out of 10. Pretty much the only option if you need it. Not show quality, but good enough for a daily driver.
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03-10-2019, 01:17 AM
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Join Date: May 2000
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Re: anyone use aftermarket 81-87 Grille Surround Trim?
I have the LMC stuff. It’s junk. As stated, 5 out of 10 rating.
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03-10-2019, 01:36 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Re: anyone use aftermarket 81-87 Grille Surround Trim?
fully agree with above comments
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03-10-2019, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Swaledale, IA
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Re: anyone use aftermarket 81-87 Grille Surround Trim?
Thanks for the replies - sounds like its not worth buying. I'll have to make a trip to the parts yard and see if I can assemble a set from there.
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03-10-2019, 03:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buhl, Idaho
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Re: anyone use aftermarket 81-87 Grille Surround Trim?
I had to massage mine to make it fit decent, but I purchased mine from classic industries.
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