Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

85blustepside · 02-07-2016, 10:17 PM

I am looking to put Wheel Well Opening Molding on all four wheel wells.
Does anyone know where I can find molding for the rear step side wells?

bbbc10 · 02-07-2016, 11:37 PM

Um lmc classic parts etc

barry1982 · 02-07-2016, 11:52 PM

I could be wrong, but I don't think I ever saw rear wheel well molding on a step side...... ??

85blustepside · 02-07-2016, 11:54 PM

I cannot locate them in any catalog. I have seen trucks with them.
My truck is getting painted ( hopefully this week )so wanted the shop to install molding also

85blustepside · 02-08-2016, 12:02 AM

I have actually building mine based on this truck I liked

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walkerb · 02-08-2016, 07:54 AM

I don't think they were ever made for a stepside. I see the above picture. But i don't believe GM actually made "stepside fender molding".

Keith Seymore · 02-08-2016, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by walkerb

I don't think they were ever made for a stepside. I see the above picture. But i don't believe GM actually made "stepside fender molding".

That is correct (GM never made wheel opening trim for a stepside).

But - as shown - a fleetside molding can be made to fit.

K

KrazyRay · 02-08-2016, 10:46 AM

I thought the 73-80 stepsides had the trim option. I have pulled a few of them and they looked original.

Keith Seymore · 02-08-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KrazyRay

I thought the 73-80 stepsides had the trim option. I have pulled a few of them and they looked original.

Nope. Not from the factory.

RPO B96 n/a with RPO E62.

K

85blustepside · 02-08-2016, 01:24 PM

Does anyone know if the front fit the back?
Anyone done this?

87 STEPPER · 02-08-2016, 09:30 PM

I don't know man it look's good but think about where you live those molding's are screwed on and will promote RUST!

But if that's what your set on doin' go for it.

Good luck with your hunt.

Keith Seymore · 02-09-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 87 STEPPER

... those molding's are screwed on and will promote RUST!

Back in the day, in the assembly plant, those screws would occasionally hit torque without being fully seated.

Rather than using a screwdriver the line side repairman would grab a hammer and give 'em a good whack - which would make them appear seated - and then buy off on the repair.

As a result, rather than calling them "screws" they would refer to them as "B96 nails"....

K

Rich84 · 02-11-2016, 11:55 AM

Wish I could help..My '84 stepside had them when I got it about 20 years ago. One of the first things I did was remove them and throw them away. I do remember that they fit fine and looked "factory" to me. Rust was starting around the screws, the rest of the truck was rust free.

02-07-2016, 10:17 PM	#1
85blustepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pelham NH Posts: 61	Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside I am looking to put Wheel Well Opening Molding on all four wheel wells. Does anyone know where I can find molding for the rear step side wells?

02-07-2016, 11:37 PM	#2
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside Um lmc classic parts etc

02-07-2016, 11:52 PM	#3
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	Re: Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside I could be wrong, but I don't think I ever saw rear wheel well molding on a step side...... ??

02-07-2016, 11:54 PM	#4
85blustepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pelham NH Posts: 61	Re: Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside I cannot locate them in any catalog. I have seen trucks with them. My truck is getting painted ( hopefully this week )so wanted the shop to install molding also

02-08-2016, 12:02 AM	#5
85blustepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pelham NH Posts: 61	Re: Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside I have actually building mine based on this truck I liked

02-08-2016, 07:54 AM	#6
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside I don't think they were ever made for a stepside. I see the above picture. But i don't believe GM actually made "stepside fender molding". __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

02-08-2016, 10:46 AM	#8
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside I thought the 73-80 stepsides had the trim option. I have pulled a few of them and they looked original.

02-08-2016, 01:24 PM	#10
85blustepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pelham NH Posts: 61	Re: Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside Does anyone know if the front fit the back? Anyone done this?

02-08-2016, 09:30 PM	#11
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside I don't know man it look's good but think about where you live those molding's are screwed on and will promote RUST! But if that's what your set on doin' go for it. Good luck with your hunt. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

02-11-2016, 11:55 AM	#13
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,664	Re: Wheel Well Opening Molding for 85 Stepside Wish I could help..My '84 stepside had them when I got it about 20 years ago. One of the first things I did was remove them and throw them away. I do remember that they fit fine and looked "factory" to me. Rust was starting around the screws, the rest of the truck was rust free.



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