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dbstepside · 10-28-2011, 04:44 PM

well i'd like to make this short but can't so here goes. i'm in the process of redoing my truck. currently a black 72 stepper, i am going to a fleetside bed and thinking of ditching anything chrome other than trim rings and centercaps on a set of rally's. i mean absolutely no chrome, bumpers, grill shell, door handles, door locks, wiper arms, and hopefully vent window frame will be black. the reason i'm doing this is i don't want to buy all new chrome stuff. (it's too expensive and don't want repop stuff i'll just have to replace every couple years) i want to know what ya'll think. i have a buddy who powdercoats and he's gonna do it all reasonable. i also have a question about the vent window frame and if anybody makes a new one that comes in black and not the chrome as i have 3 other trucks and would save my good set now for one of those. i also have enough rally wheels that i'm gonna do a set of all 8's in black and a set of 7's and 8's in silver and be able to swap them back and forth depending on my mood. i would love any feedback positive or negative i want honest opinions to see what everyone thinks. thanks dennis

71sierragrande · 10-28-2011, 04:49 PM

Sounds great to me. Repop blows, stay oem. I think its goona be a cool and unique lookin truck.

stomper · 10-28-2011, 05:04 PM

No. Monochrome was 1980's.

big mike71 · 10-28-2011, 05:21 PM

I like chrome

lil hoodlum · 10-28-2011, 05:35 PM

Yea, I would keep the chrome. As you were describing your plan, all I could envision is it would look similar to every other cheap plastic import out there with missing hub caps.

I know "newer" chrome does cost quite a bit of money but in my opinion, it is worth it.

But at the end of the day, it is still your truck. And who knows, with your vision of what you're thinking, it might turn out to be pretty sweet!

Good luck!

Keith

dbstepside · 10-28-2011, 05:52 PM

thanks for input so far. my grill was powdercoated before and a rollpan below it and i thought it looked ok and where i got the idea from. but i'm not committed to anything just yet.

gcburdic · 10-28-2011, 09:03 PM

Dennis...I don't want to sound clique, but I am...it's your truck, do what you want!!!

...I think those are easy parts to replace if you ever sale this one and the new owners wants chrome!!!

CG · 10-28-2011, 09:36 PM

I like black with chrome accents. Bumpers, mirrors, door handles and window trim. But if you like blacked out everything go for it.

PanelDeland · 10-28-2011, 10:05 PM

I think the look you are going for is more a "stealth" Than a monochrome.I agree that it would be easy to switch back to chrome,if you ever wanted/needed to.I assume you're thinking a shiny finish?Either way I agree with the "It's your truck" sentiment.Besides we all have to have our own style.

pat 70/71 · 10-28-2011, 10:17 PM

I love chrome but, I think your truck would look sinister mono color!! I just love em all!! Do what floats your boat now& you can always go back if you change your mind. have fun. cheers, Pat

**70cst** · 10-29-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Dennis...I don't want to sound clique, but I am...it's your truck, do what you want!!!

...I think those are easy parts to replace if you ever sale this one and the new owners wants chrome!!!

dbstepside · 10-29-2011, 11:15 AM

thanks again for the input, i mainly thought about going all black just to get the truck back together cheaply and be happy with it and if someday i get the money or get tired of it i could buy some chrome stuff and put it on there, but right now buying a new grill shell, bumpers, and all other stuff is just not practical as i'm not as rich as i wish i was. and yes i thought it would look more stealth and yes it will be gloss black. but i would still like black vent window frames for sure and don't know if i could powdecoat them so any help there would be great.

chopnchaneled · 10-29-2011, 11:47 AM

Said you were going to a fleet bed,,,,,

I went from stepper to fleet and now have serious thoughts about going back to stepper, seems that they grow on ya.

Bt the way your truck looks great.

big_al_71 · 10-29-2011, 11:51 AM

All black like you are sayng would be awesome!!!!

Go for it!!!

biggestjohn · 10-29-2011, 12:32 PM

It sounds incredibly drab, but if your going to do it go all of the way. Wiper arms, mirrors, rear sliding window, grill emblem, wheels etc...... UNLESS you leave some highly customized items bright. Such as billet grill emblem, polished rims with black center sections, billet mirrors....... This would then highlight these items, and show them off.

Hmmmmm, I just might do my Impala like that.Love ideas, thanks, my imagination is really going now. I hope this doesn't get really expensive. Last time this happened, I was just going to rebuild my engine, I'm still working on that simple rebuild.

71sierragrande · 10-29-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dbstepside

thanks for input so far. my grill was powdercoated before and a rollpan below it and i thought it looked ok and where i got the idea from. but i'm not committed to anything just yet.

This looks badass! No other way to put it...

Mayo · 10-29-2011, 01:28 PM

That picture looks cool man and I like the idea. It seems to me like
e most repop stuff is junk and rust easily.
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77chris03 · 10-29-2011, 01:29 PM

im not doing any chrome....except for the door mirror and wheels and its not even chrome its polished billet. all my stuff will be powdercoated sparkle silver....already got the grille hoops, emblems(two tone blue and silver) and if i can find a good straight painted front bumper, those will be powdercoated as well.....

wild4wheels · 10-29-2011, 01:40 PM

Murdered out ...kewl ! How bout lookin into the one piece side glass kit and eliminate the vent window frames? Oh sure, cheaper to powder coat probably but it would look cool!

dhaymaker · 10-29-2011, 02:44 PM

I'm not a big fan of monochromatic and, like Stomper said, it's kind of an 80s thing. That said, it seems like everyone does the "black out" treatment and literally does it in Black! Have you considered doing the treatment, but opting for something other than black?

dbstepside · 10-29-2011, 10:34 PM

i considered going orange but i think it wouldn't look right plus my buddy that powdrercoats does alot of stuff for a local trike shop and does it all in black so he can do it cheap. yes i'm gonna do everything i can bumpers, grill, wiper arms, door handles, door locks, vent windows, and i'm thinking of going black and grey inside and having my window cranks, vent window handles, and my shifter (yet to buy) all done in black. i will have black carpet and paint and then dash pad, seat, and headliner done in grey. also door panels will be grey with a black insert and arm rest (72 style) the insert will be a covered wood grain insert from a sierra i have froma parts truck. the more i thought about it today i'm gonna do it. like it's been said if i change my mind i can find chrome stuff. thanks for all the input though. and btw i'm gonna take the original grill emblem apart and make the center hugger orange and another friend is gonna make me some some stickers for my rally centers that are black with an orange bowtie. the only other orange is gonna be on the autometer gauges. the only shiny stuff will be centers, trim rings, and when you pop the hood. gonna have everything polished up hopefully. but i may powdercoat that stuff too and just leave the grooves shiny. plus the rad support, inner fenders, hood hinges, and anything else that i can get off will be coated as well.

dbstepside · 10-29-2011, 10:38 PM

and in answer to wild4wheels question, i had given 1 piece windows a thought but after seeing what everyone on here has to say and my buddy who powdercoats has them in his 67 i'll save my money as i like to drive my truck in the summer and don't want to fight the windows everytime i want to roll em down.

71gmcburb · 10-29-2011, 10:49 PM

personaly I've never liked the all black look but if you do do it. heres anouther option, have them powdercoted a gray or silver kinda like this burb I found. I am planning to do it to my burb.and I think it will make a set of gray rallys pop

dbstepside · 10-29-2011, 11:40 PM

another idea i forgot to mention was my buddy told me i should put 454SS logo's on it since it is a 454 and will be all black. i have a set of ss wheels right now and thought if i did i should use the 93 style sticker that imo look better than the originals. i don't know about this idea though probably not but thought i'd throw it out there for opinions.

big mike71 · 10-30-2011, 11:01 AM

After seeing the pic of your truck I like it. I say murder it out all the way and tint the windows as dark as you can.

10-28-2011, 04:44 PM	#1
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	your opinions wanted well i'd like to make this short but can't so here goes. i'm in the process of redoing my truck. currently a black 72 stepper, i am going to a fleetside bed and thinking of ditching anything chrome other than trim rings and centercaps on a set of rally's. i mean absolutely no chrome, bumpers, grill shell, door handles, door locks, wiper arms, and hopefully vent window frame will be black. the reason i'm doing this is i don't want to buy all new chrome stuff. (it's too expensive and don't want repop stuff i'll just have to replace every couple years) i want to know what ya'll think. i have a buddy who powdercoats and he's gonna do it all reasonable. i also have a question about the vent window frame and if anybody makes a new one that comes in black and not the chrome as i have 3 other trucks and would save my good set now for one of those. i also have enough rally wheels that i'm gonna do a set of all 8's in black and a set of 7's and 8's in silver and be able to swap them back and forth depending on my mood. i would love any feedback positive or negative i want honest opinions to see what everyone thinks. thanks dennis

10-28-2011, 04:49 PM	#2
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: your opinions wanted Sounds great to me. Repop blows, stay oem. I think its goona be a cool and unique lookin truck. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

10-28-2011, 05:04 PM	#3
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: your opinions wanted No. Monochrome was 1980's. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

10-28-2011, 05:21 PM	#4
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: your opinions wanted I like chrome __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

10-28-2011, 05:35 PM	#5
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: your opinions wanted Yea, I would keep the chrome. As you were describing your plan, all I could envision is it would look similar to every other cheap plastic import out there with missing hub caps. I know "newer" chrome does cost quite a bit of money but in my opinion, it is worth it. But at the end of the day, it is still your truck. And who knows, with your vision of what you're thinking, it might turn out to be pretty sweet! Good luck! Keith

10-28-2011, 05:52 PM	#6
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: your opinions wanted thanks for input so far. my grill was powdercoated before and a rollpan below it and i thought it looked ok and where i got the idea from. but i'm not committed to anything just yet. Attached Images

10-28-2011, 09:03 PM	#7
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: your opinions wanted Dennis...I don't want to sound clique, but I am...it's your truck, do what you want!!!...I think those are easy parts to replace if you ever sale this one and the new owners wants chrome!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

10-28-2011, 09:36 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: your opinions wanted I like black with chrome accents. Bumpers, mirrors, door handles and window trim. But if you like blacked out everything go for it. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-28-2011, 10:05 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: your opinions wanted I think the look you are going for is more a "stealth" Than a monochrome.I agree that it would be easy to switch back to chrome,if you ever wanted/needed to.I assume you're thinking a shiny finish?Either way I agree with the "It's your truck" sentiment.Besides we all have to have our own style. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-28-2011, 10:17 PM	#10
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: your opinions wanted I love chrome but, I think your truck would look sinister mono color!! I just love em all!! Do what floats your boat now& you can always go back if you change your mind. have fun. cheers, Pat

10-29-2011, 11:15 AM	#12
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: your opinions wanted thanks again for the input, i mainly thought about going all black just to get the truck back together cheaply and be happy with it and if someday i get the money or get tired of it i could buy some chrome stuff and put it on there, but right now buying a new grill shell, bumpers, and all other stuff is just not practical as i'm not as rich as i wish i was. and yes i thought it would look more stealth and yes it will be gloss black. but i would still like black vent window frames for sure and don't know if i could powdecoat them so any help there would be great.

10-29-2011, 11:47 AM	#13
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: your opinions wanted Said you were going to a fleet bed,,,,, I went from stepper to fleet and now have serious thoughts about going back to stepper, seems that they grow on ya. Bt the way your truck looks great. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

10-29-2011, 11:51 AM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: your opinions wanted All black like you are sayng would be awesome!!!! Go for it!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-29-2011, 12:32 PM	#15
biggestjohn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Russiaville Posts: 203	Re: your opinions wanted It sounds incredibly drab, but if your going to do it go all of the way. Wiper arms, mirrors, rear sliding window, grill emblem, wheels etc...... UNLESS you leave some highly customized items bright. Such as billet grill emblem, polished rims with black center sections, billet mirrors....... This would then highlight these items, and show them off. Hmmmmm, I just might do my Impala like that.Love ideas, thanks, my imagination is really going now. I hope this doesn't get really expensive. Last time this happened, I was just going to rebuild my engine, I'm still working on that simple rebuild.

10-29-2011, 01:28 PM	#17
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: your opinions wanted That picture looks cool man and I like the idea. It seems to me like e most repop stuff is junk and rust easily. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed



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10-29-2011, 01:29 PM	#18
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: your opinions wanted im not doing any chrome....except for the door mirror and wheels and its not even chrome its polished billet. all my stuff will be powdercoated sparkle silver....already got the grille hoops, emblems(two tone blue and silver) and if i can find a good straight painted front bumper, those will be powdercoated as well..... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

10-29-2011, 01:40 PM	#19
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: your opinions wanted Murdered out ...kewl ! How bout lookin into the one piece side glass kit and eliminate the vent window frames? Oh sure, cheaper to powder coat probably but it would look cool! __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

10-29-2011, 02:44 PM	#20
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: your opinions wanted I'm not a big fan of monochromatic and, like Stomper said, it's kind of an 80s thing. That said, it seems like everyone does the "black out" treatment and literally does it in Black! Have you considered doing the treatment, but opting for something other than black? __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

10-29-2011, 10:34 PM	#21
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: your opinions wanted i considered going orange but i think it wouldn't look right plus my buddy that powdrercoats does alot of stuff for a local trike shop and does it all in black so he can do it cheap. yes i'm gonna do everything i can bumpers, grill, wiper arms, door handles, door locks, vent windows, and i'm thinking of going black and grey inside and having my window cranks, vent window handles, and my shifter (yet to buy) all done in black. i will have black carpet and paint and then dash pad, seat, and headliner done in grey. also door panels will be grey with a black insert and arm rest (72 style) the insert will be a covered wood grain insert from a sierra i have froma parts truck. the more i thought about it today i'm gonna do it. like it's been said if i change my mind i can find chrome stuff. thanks for all the input though. and btw i'm gonna take the original grill emblem apart and make the center hugger orange and another friend is gonna make me some some stickers for my rally centers that are black with an orange bowtie. the only other orange is gonna be on the autometer gauges. the only shiny stuff will be centers, trim rings, and when you pop the hood. gonna have everything polished up hopefully. but i may powdercoat that stuff too and just leave the grooves shiny. plus the rad support, inner fenders, hood hinges, and anything else that i can get off will be coated as well. Attached Images

10-29-2011, 10:38 PM	#22
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: your opinions wanted and in answer to wild4wheels question, i had given 1 piece windows a thought but after seeing what everyone on here has to say and my buddy who powdercoats has them in his 67 i'll save my money as i like to drive my truck in the summer and don't want to fight the windows everytime i want to roll em down.

10-29-2011, 10:49 PM	#23
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: your opinions wanted personaly I've never liked the all black look but if you do do it. heres anouther option, have them powdercoted a gray or silver kinda like this burb I found. I am planning to do it to my burb.and I think it will make a set of gray rallys pop __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

10-29-2011, 11:40 PM	#24
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: your opinions wanted another idea i forgot to mention was my buddy told me i should put 454SS logo's on it since it is a 454 and will be all black. i have a set of ss wheels right now and thought if i did i should use the 93 style sticker that imo look better than the originals. i don't know about this idea though probably not but thought i'd throw it out there for opinions.

10-30-2011, 11:01 AM	#25
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: your opinions wanted After seeing the pic of your truck I like it. I say murder it out all the way and tint the windows as dark as you can. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

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