Wich looks better? I can't decide! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GMC406 · 06-02-2009, 10:08 AM

Does my truck look better with chrome bezels or black? I really like how both of them look! Just cant decide.

**Stocker** · 06-02-2009, 10:10 AM

Shiny

big_al_71 · 06-02-2009, 10:52 AM

Black!!!

rambler · 06-02-2009, 10:55 AM

I cant tell from the shadows, but is your bumper black?

I would say shiny, unless you have black in your grill or your bumper..

67ChevyRedneck · 06-02-2009, 11:05 AM

I vote for the PS, so shiny.

GMC406 · 06-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Yes the bumper is black, and the grille is brand new with some nice shinny black just like it came in 71! I polished one bezel up and covered the other one in electrical tape to make it black so I could get opinions. If i do go black that means roughing up my chrome so they hold paint so there wont be any going back. Maybe I should paint these black and buy some new ones and change them whenever I feel like changing looks

I am kinda leaning towards the black myself.

rambler · 06-02-2009, 11:09 AM

I would choose black then... maybe see if txfirefighter can powercoat them black them...

GMC406 · 06-02-2009, 11:20 AM

Powdercoat will probably work much better than paint, never really thought of that. Maybe cause there is no place around here to do it. I will have to pm txfirefighter and see what he would charge. If thats the way I go anyways.

JayDubBlazer · 06-02-2009, 11:39 AM

Not to sound like a girl, but you shouldn't mix black and brown. Go for the chrome

GMC406 · 06-02-2009, 11:53 AM

The brown in temporary. Eventual paint plans are either metalic silver with black stipes or just plain ol jet black.

Stock72c10 · 06-02-2009, 12:03 PM

This Trego Golden Eagle Alum thinks you should stay chrome (you can always paint them later if you change your mind, but it is MUCH tougher to go back to chrome).

**mr48chev** · 06-02-2009, 12:04 PM

Get a spare set and have them powdercoated black and have the best of both worlds. You then can change the personality of the truck with a few screws.

GMC406 · 06-02-2009, 01:02 PM

Thats what I was starting to think too. Buy new chome, powder the old, change the trucks personality from pretty to mean in 2 minutes!

heidesign · 06-02-2009, 01:06 PM

If you paint it, blast it, or the paint will most likely FAIL.

I like the shinnny stuff, but thats just for today (most likely).

Bill

Longhorn Man · 06-02-2009, 05:34 PM

I prefer the chrome myself

cdowns · 06-02-2009, 06:27 PM

that's what i like about the GMC trucks is loads of CHROME

06-02-2009, 10:08 AM	#1
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Wich looks better? I can't decide! Does my truck look better with chrome bezels or black? I really like how both of them look! Just cant decide. Attached Images __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

06-02-2009, 10:10 AM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! Shiny __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-02-2009, 10:52 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! Black!!! __________________ 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

06-02-2009, 10:55 AM	#4
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! I cant tell from the shadows, but is your bumper black? I would say shiny, unless you have black in your grill or your bumper.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

06-02-2009, 11:05 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! I vote for the PS, so shiny. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-02-2009, 11:06 AM	#6
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! Yes the bumper is black, and the grille is brand new with some nice shinny black just like it came in 71! I polished one bezel up and covered the other one in electrical tape to make it black so I could get opinions. If i do go black that means roughing up my chrome so they hold paint so there wont be any going back. Maybe I should paint these black and buy some new ones and change them whenever I feel like changing looks I am kinda leaning towards the black myself. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

06-02-2009, 11:09 AM	#7
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! I would choose black then... maybe see if txfirefighter can powercoat them black them... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

06-02-2009, 11:20 AM	#8
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! Powdercoat will probably work much better than paint, never really thought of that. Maybe cause there is no place around here to do it. I will have to pm txfirefighter and see what he would charge. If thats the way I go anyways. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

06-02-2009, 11:39 AM	#9
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! Not to sound like a girl, but you shouldn't mix black and brown. Go for the chrome __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

06-02-2009, 11:53 AM	#10
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! The brown in temporary. Eventual paint plans are either metalic silver with black stipes or just plain ol jet black. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

06-02-2009, 12:03 PM	#11
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! This Trego Golden Eagle Alum thinks you should stay chrome (you can always paint them later if you change your mind, but it is MUCH tougher to go back to chrome).

06-02-2009, 12:04 PM	#12
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,639	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! Get a spare set and have them powdercoated black and have the best of both worlds. You then can change the personality of the truck with a few screws.

06-02-2009, 01:02 PM	#13
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! Thats what I was starting to think too. Buy new chome, powder the old, change the trucks personality from pretty to mean in 2 minutes! __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

06-02-2009, 01:06 PM	#14
heidesign Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas city, mo Posts: 134	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! If you paint it, blast it, or the paint will most likely FAIL. I like the shinnny stuff, but thats just for today (most likely). Bill

06-02-2009, 05:34 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! I prefer the chrome myself



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06-02-2009, 06:27 PM	#16
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Wich looks better? I can't decide! that's what i like about the GMC trucks is loads of CHROME __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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