Is there any real demand for the side molding from short-box beds? I know that you can buy them new, but I'm not real aware of what they cost and what they should sell for used. The reason I ask is that I recently removed the molding off a shortbed and was wondering if it was worth anything.

 

The price will depend on how shiny it is. You ought to wip up an ad on craigslist for like $25. I was at a show and we bought a whole set of alluminum with rubber insert for $30.

 

'depends what style moldings. I too have a shortbed and have looked high and low and couldn't find anyone who reproduces the plain moldings with no vinyls inserts...

 

I would say a definite "yes, there is demand".

I've bought three sets of side moldings for $100 CAN. All were perfect condition, pretty much no spots or scratches.

The guy sold them all to me as a set of three full sets becuse he had them wrapped in bubble wrap for around 15 years.

If I were you, grab some turtle wax, and get to work. You can easily sell your moldings if you take care of them, because they are indeed in demand.

I just happened to grab that triple set of rubber inserts from that guy for $100, JUST before two others were about to show up at his door and offer him more.

If you have the race-track trim moldings, and they're in really good shape, ask $50. You can always come down to what others have said ($30).

 

These are the ones I am talking about. They are in really good condition and with a little polishing would look awesome.

 

Looks good. No dents or major scratches as far as I could see.

You should be able to get a decent price for them. Polish them up, and see what happens!

 

D3TZ9929038D Right & D3TZ9929039D .. Short Bed Styleside Quarter Panel (bed) Mouldings with black vinyl inserts / Not used with Race Track mouldings.

 

I would be interested in them if they are in good shape, I'll look at the pix when i get home, thanks

 

I wouldn't waste much time trying to polish them. You might be able to clean them up a little, but you'll have to lift the anodizing to polish the aluminum and eliminate the cloudiness. Then you'll have to re-anodize, clear coat it or polish it on a weekly basis.

 

Hey Joerickson where are yoy located im interested in the if they are not bent like mine.

 

Hate to hijack this thread, but does anyone reading this thread have regular cab LONG BED side molding (with rubber insert) to unload? Would love to pick some up, and would really rather not pay Mr. Carpenter $600.

Thanks!

Oh, and as far as the shortbed trim is concerned, I think there will definitely be a buyer for it. I wouldn't even bother trying to clean it up much, unless you have some time to kill. I doubt it would really pay off.

 

I'm located near Rochester, MN.

They are not bent at all, I removed them from the bed about 5 months ago and put them up on a shelf since then. Only took them down the other day to get some pictures of them.