![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 3,331
|
What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Here's my truck. Notice how the trim around the lights is dark. Not sure if its rust or what? What was it like originally for this truck? '69 LWB Custom20. Is it supposed to be chrome looking like the replacements you can buy?
![]() Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Petroleum User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 928
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Pretty sure supposed to be chrome. Probably got rusty and scratched up and PO decided a coat of paint would look a little better.
__________________
![]() 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Brooklyn N.Y.
Posts: 819
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
My `70 panel has black trim around the light, i never painted it, P.O. never did anything on the truck. Some trucks might have come that way.
__________________
1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! *pic in my profile* 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edwards, CA
Posts: 7,503
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Factory correct has the black outline and the black headlight door.
Here are some factory 69-70 clips and a truck I have shown before that is overall very close to your truck. Last is a very original '69 low mileage camper. If you don't have one yet a factory brochure has nice information and a reprint is very affordable.
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 3,331
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Thanks guys. And, as always Tim thanks for the info and the photos.
This is great to know. Looks like I can just restore the ones I've got, and paint them black Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | ||
"I ain't nobody, dork."
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posts: 8,940
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Dig the late model Chev wheels on your rig Mister-B. Same ones that are on my '06 Silverado 2500HD.
![]() Gary
__________________
'cuz chicks dig scars... My 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom (Creeping Death) "long term" build thread. The Rebuild of Creeping Death after the wreck Quote:
Quote:
|
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin & Arizona
Posts: 4,844
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
The 69s and 70s were not only painted satin black, they were also steel rather than aluminum.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
The Niner
![]() Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Broad Brook, CT
Posts: 2,494
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
They look so much better in black.
I know it's dumb, but a pet peeve of mine is seeing a 69-70 with chrome or silver ones. ![]()
__________________
"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/ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Petroleum User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 928
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
I learn something new on this site every day!
__________________
![]() 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 | |
67-72 parts collector,…
![]() Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,698
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Quote:
X2 My pet peeve also.
__________________
Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,089
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Lol then you will go OCD on my 69 as they are chrome...
![]() Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 3,331
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 | |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 3,331
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Quote:
Posted via Mobile Device |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Old Skool Club
![]() Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
Posts: 10,880
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
I'm sure that my headlight doors on my '69 are aluminum. They're originals and they were black....well-aged so kinda dark grey. But Aluminum....not steel.
__________________
Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
Posts: 21,365
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Did someone say what did the factory headlight trim look like?
![]()
__________________
A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. ![]() 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. ![]() 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc ![]() ![]() JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 3,331
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 3,331
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
By the way, is that black slatted piece behind the grill factory? It looks different than mine. Mine has small squares, and it's gray. I guess it probably used to be black, but it still looks different than yours, and I would have thought a '70 would the same as a '69?
Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin & Arizona
Posts: 4,844
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Strange. Are you sure they are aluminum? Mine are the ones that have been on the truck since I bought it new in 1969, and every 69 or 70 I've seen in junkyards have had steel. A lot of trucks have aluminum that have been painted black since GM hasn't made them in steel for years.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
Posts: 21,365
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
The Trim 69 and 70 pieces are made from steel and painted black.
69 and 70 Grilles were a little different as you identified.
__________________
A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. ![]() 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. ![]() 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc ![]() ![]() JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Roadtrip!
![]() Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Rapids MN
Posts: 13,736
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
I agree with this...
__________________
67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 | |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 3,331
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Quote:
Posted via Mobile Device |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edwards, CA
Posts: 7,503
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Think 70CST's picture pretty much covers it but here are some '69 pasteups.
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 | |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 3,331
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
Quote:
Posted via Mobile Device |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Northport, Alabama
Posts: 1,353
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
. . . .
Here's a 70 C-10 with 80 miles ( you can't get much more original then that ) . . . . |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
The Niner
![]() Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Broad Brook, CT
Posts: 2,494
|
Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like?
__________________
"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/ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|