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Sicklajoie · 04-13-2013, 07:08 PM

Here's a combo you don't see too often.
Orange with a black top.
I figured the top was painted sometime later, but it's original.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...item4ac355fed8

terry b · 04-13-2013, 07:31 PM

I dont belive it.

SS Tim · 04-13-2013, 07:50 PM

Factory color combo. 70-72 code 565 black/red orange custom two-tone.

Sicklajoie, I'm kind of surprised you haven't done this to your truck yet.

Sicklajoie · 04-13-2013, 08:04 PM

It's tempting, although I'd rather do white.
Someday....

jmorri34 · 04-13-2013, 08:41 PM

I can say for 100% certainty this is a legit color combination. My father also owned this exact truck but it had the black vinyl top youve seen talked about in other posts. I am building a 1969 longbed prostreet version of his exact truck right now which I hope to finish before he passes due to poor health. He is currently in the hospital as we speak, I love the orange and black although I also like the two toned orange and white. Just a orange color fanatic I guess

SCHRUMGMC · 04-13-2013, 09:30 PM

I always see white top, and not Black Top
interesting

**jocko** · 04-13-2013, 09:56 PM

yup

SCHRUMGMC · 04-13-2013, 09:59 PM

Why was the White Top so popular ?

Chance72 · 04-14-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Why was the White Top so popular ?

My guessing kept the cab cooler? Might be wrong but just throwin it out there...

SCHRUMGMC · 04-14-2013, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chance72

My guessing kept the cab cooler? Might be wrong but just throwin it out there...

Black attracts all Color, while White reflects..I guess that's why

I prefer White Top

SuperC10Tex · 04-14-2013, 07:32 AM

Just saw a "Black Cap" the other day.....guy is rebuilding it for his wife!!

*Mister-B* · 04-14-2013, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Why was the White Top so popular ?

The 60's and early 70's were a very racist period in American history.
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***Liz*** · 04-14-2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister-B

The 60's and early 70's were a very racist period in American history.
Posted via Mobile Device

2 words.. ignore list

or feel free to PM me

**special-K** · 04-14-2013, 07:54 AM

I didn't open this thread at first because I thought the topic was asphalt

I've seen an all original Red Orange & Black conventional two-tone (top) '72 GMC Sierra w/black interior. That was cool. The black glove box door really set the interior off. I was thinking the owner might be a Baltimore Orioles fan...heh heh.

Joe,I like your truck solid paint,although I guess you're thinking the white top and wheels would compliment one another.

04-13-2013, 07:08 PM	#1
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Black top Here's a combo you don't see too often. Orange with a black top. I figured the top was painted sometime later, but it's original. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...item4ac355fed8 __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-13-2013, 07:31 PM	#2
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: Black top I dont belive it.

04-13-2013, 07:50 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Black top Factory color combo. 70-72 code 565 black/red orange custom two-tone. Sicklajoie, I'm kind of surprised you haven't done this to your truck yet. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-13-2013, 08:04 PM	#4
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Black top It's tempting, although I'd rather do white. Someday.... __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-13-2013, 08:41 PM	#5
jmorri34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spring, Tx. Posts: 479	Re: Black top I can say for 100% certainty this is a legit color combination. My father also owned this exact truck but it had the black vinyl top youve seen talked about in other posts. I am building a 1969 longbed prostreet version of his exact truck right now which I hope to finish before he passes due to poor health. He is currently in the hospital as we speak, I love the orange and black although I also like the two toned orange and white. Just a orange color fanatic I guess

04-13-2013, 09:30 PM	#6
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Black top I always see white top, and not Black Top interesting __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-13-2013, 09:56 PM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,952	Re: Black top yup Attached Images

04-13-2013, 09:59 PM	#8
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Black top Why was the White Top so popular ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-14-2013, 07:32 AM	#11
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: Black top Just saw a "Black Cap" the other day.....guy is rebuilding it for his wife!! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande CST SWB Fleetside "Texas Touch" "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows"

04-14-2013, 07:54 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Black top I didn't open this thread at first because I thought the topic was asphalt I've seen an all original Red Orange & Black conventional two-tone (top) '72 GMC Sierra w/black interior. That was cool. The black glove box door really set the interior off. I was thinking the owner might be a Baltimore Orioles fan...heh heh. Joe,I like your truck solid paint,although I guess you're thinking the white top and wheels would compliment one another. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-14-2013 at 08:21 AM.



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