How close are Mar-K tailgate moldings to OEM? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-30-2020, 09:59 AM

I have the three NOS upper tailgate moldings. One side isn't quite what I'd like, and it's a tuff side to locate. I figure Mar-K is an option if you can't distinguish a difference. Couple questions for those in the know.

Do Mar-K's fit like original, and do they adapt to the tailgate handle like original?

Can you distinguish their moldings from original? I'd like to use the OEM lower molding piece (Custom Deluxe). in other terms, would you see a difference between the top (Mar-K) and lower (OEM) moldings?

Do you know how Mar-K's moldings are made? I think the original pieces are chrome plated aluminum or chrome plated pot metal.

Thanks

Livrat · 03-30-2020, 11:23 AM

I can not comment specifically on Mar-K tail gate moldings but I have compared NOS 68 side and hood moldings with the Mar-K versions, The Mar-K ones look and fit very nice, Although they are much nicer in looks and have way more of a "chrome look" shine over the NOS ones.
I tried mixing and matching the NOS and the Mar-K side by side and it was quite noticeable.
As far as I know all of the side moldings are anodized aluminum, the tailgate upper center molding is chrome plated pot-metal.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-31-2020, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

I can not comment specifically on Mar-K tail gate moldings but I have compared NOS 68 side and hood moldings with the Mar-K versions, The Mar-K ones look and fit very nice, Although they are much nicer in looks and have way more of a "chrome look" shine over the NOS ones.
I tried mixing and matching the NOS and the Mar-K side by side and it was quite noticeable.
As far as I know all of the side moldings are anodized aluminum, the tailgate upper center molding is chrome plated pot-metal.

Good to know, thank you

03-30-2020, 09:59 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,162	How close are Mar-K tailgate moldings to OEM? I have the three NOS upper tailgate moldings. One side isn't quite what I'd like, and it's a tuff side to locate. I figure Mar-K is an option if you can't distinguish a difference. Couple questions for those in the know. Do Mar-K's fit like original, and do they adapt to the tailgate handle like original? Can you distinguish their moldings from original? I'd like to use the OEM lower molding piece (Custom Deluxe). in other terms, would you see a difference between the top (Mar-K) and lower (OEM) moldings? Do you know how Mar-K's moldings are made? I think the original pieces are chrome plated aluminum or chrome plated pot metal. Thanks __________________ 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

03-30-2020, 11:23 AM	#2
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: How close are Mar-K tailgate moldings to OEM? I can not comment specifically on Mar-K tail gate moldings but I have compared NOS 68 side and hood moldings with the Mar-K versions, The Mar-K ones look and fit very nice, Although they are much nicer in looks and have way more of a "chrome look" shine over the NOS ones. I tried mixing and matching the NOS and the Mar-K side by side and it was quite noticeable. As far as I know all of the side moldings are anodized aluminum, the tailgate upper center molding is chrome plated pot-metal.



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