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Old 12-12-2018, 12:42 PM   #1
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Trim, Side Moldings, Emblems, Etc.

As someone who hasn't been up to speed on 67-72 trucks in years, I'm wondering what the consensus is on who makes the highest quality trim, moldings, emblems, etc. for these trucks? Or is there essentially only one source?
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Old 12-12-2018, 01:05 PM   #2
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For side moldings (67-68) I used Mar-K and they look great. I still haven't installed them, but those who have really praised them.

Good luck, Rg
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Old 12-12-2018, 01:13 PM   #3
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I just received new "custom" and "C20" emblems from Classic Industries for my C20 and the color, quality and fit is top notch.

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Old 12-12-2018, 01:25 PM   #4
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For side moldings (67-68) I used Mar-K and they look great. I still haven't installed them, but those who have really praised them.

Good luck, Rg
How does Mar-K compare to Brothers?

I see Mar-K is made in the USA, which carries a lot of weight with me. Not sure about the Brothers product.
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Old 12-12-2018, 03:51 PM   #5
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I plan to go with Mar-K because of the positive comments and have heard they ship them like gold - so possible damage is probably not going to happen.
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Old 12-12-2018, 04:33 PM   #6
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I recently tossed my mar-K box... I think it was a wood frame with a cardboard top/bottom and they used fat eggcrate foam top and bottom. Arrived with zero damage.

I've looked at trucks with Mar-K, factory, and "whatever else is out there" and Mar-K was by far the closest to factory and looked the best.

I cut up a brand new set and made it fit my stepside.
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I'd bet the that the Brothers stuff is made by Mar-K.

Jake, Mar-K is made in Oklahoma City, you might be able to make a pickup from them, not risk the shipping...

I looked at Mar-K's website, they do no list their side moldings for a stepside
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My Mar-K 67-68 side mouldings were extremely nice and packaged very well. I can not compare these to anyone else's trim, but I bet if the price is simialar...it's likely mar-k product. I would make sure, however.
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I'd bet the that the Brothers stuff is made by Mar-K.

Jake, Mar-K is made in Oklahoma City, you might be able to make a pickup from them, not risk the shipping...

I looked at Mar-K's website, they do no list their side moldings for a stepside
Because they don't make it for a stepside because GM never did. I had to use an extra cab corner piece and cut down the rear piece
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Old 12-13-2018, 09:21 AM   #10
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As someone who hasn't been up to speed on 67-72 trucks in years, I'm wondering what the consensus is on who makes the highest quality trim, moldings, emblems, etc. for these trucks? Or is there essentially only one source?
Mar-K is a very good source for the trim. However, most sellers handle trim made by Mar-K. Same with the tailgate handle relocation kit. That is, if you order from someone like, say, Southern Kentucky, you will find that the parts are actually in Mar-K boxes. Not all resellers do this, because they get better prices when they buy in larger quantities, then re-sell to you, but that's how a lot of it works.

Yes, I got Mar-K trim from Southern Kentucky. Yes, it was still in the Mar-K box. Yes, it cost less than buying direct from Mar-K (they won't discount to an individual to prevent undercutting their distributors)...

I can't speak to LMC or Brothers, as I didn't source my trim there. However, you can ask when you are about to place your order if the trim is sourced from Mar-K or not. Then, depending on the answer, decide if you want to place your order. I saved a fair amount buying from Southern Kentucky over ordering direct from Mar-K, the trim was in Mar-K boxes, I showed up and they let me inspect the pieces before I took them home. Very pleased with the service on the trim from the guys at Southern Kentucky Classics...

Best of luck!
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Old 12-13-2018, 09:23 AM   #11
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Mar-k for molding and Trim parts for emblems. Of course you are going to pay more but if you are looking for quality that is the best I have found on the market.
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Old 12-13-2018, 05:07 PM   #12
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Mar-K has 10% off everything through December. I posted info here...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=835

I have also been very satisfied with Mar-K and Trim Parts products.

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