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lux · 02-20-2021, 05:18 PM

Does anyone know where I can find light grey armrests for 1969 GMC?
I tried using light grey SEM on my dark grey armrests but the paint just keeps cracking. I guess because they get a lot of use from closing the doors.

**HO455** · 02-21-2021, 03:29 PM

These aren't correct but the early 50's arm rests are what I put in my Burban. They come is several colors. I used the grey and black ones. And they bolt on with no modification.

lux · 02-21-2021, 03:35 PM

Where did you buy them from and what model are they out of originally?
Thanks

**HO455** · 02-21-2021, 04:02 PM

I bought them local from Dan's Classic Chevrolet. Here is a link to Classic Industries' website.

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...s/w556625.html

Andy4639 · 02-21-2021, 10:24 PM

I have these in my 71 C-10. I got them at Manes trucks.

**dagnabbitt** · 02-21-2021, 11:23 PM

One of my favourite discoveries was that 1991-1998 Geo Tracker armrests are a perfect fit on our trucks. I mean like a glove. And they are reminisent of the the 67 handle so they don't look out of place.

Basically free at a junkyard, give them a try. I wouldn't suggest it to most purists except that you did want it in grey and they are pretty much all grey.

I put them on my 70 because I had nothing else handy and I was scrapping my Tracker and thought why not.

I will post a pic of it installed tomorrow if I remember/anyone is interested.

lux · 02-21-2021, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

I bought them local from Dan's Classic Chevrolet. Here is a link to Classic Industries' website.

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...s/w556625.html

Thanks for the link. I like the look of the older ones. I may buy a pair.

lux · 02-21-2021, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I have these in my 71 C-10. I got them at Manes trucks.

My interior is a lighter grey. I bought the darker grey ones you have originally. Then decided to coat them in the lighter SEM color.

Barnfind46 · 02-22-2021, 12:17 PM

That is a nice truck Lux. I am doing mine in a similar color combo. I want to use the door panels from a '72 and was wanting to dye them light gray but now I may not if the dye flakes off of the arm rests. Got more pictures?

lux · 02-22-2021, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnfind46

That is a nice truck Lux. I am doing mine in a similar color combo. I want to use the door panels from a '72 and was wanting to dye them light gray but now I may not if the dye flakes off of the arm rests. Got more pictures?

If you look at 503 green long enough you realize its got a little grey to it. The inside of my cab is sprayed satin so its not shinny on my eyes while driving. So I figured even though it's not an original color I'd use a light grey. The door panels are covered in a vinyl material I found at Hobby lobby. Most everything else is sprayed with SEM. The SEM works good on everything but the armrests. Because I use them to close the door, the SEM keeps cracking. Maybe I didn't prep them right for the SEM paint,,but I'm pretty sure I did. I think that SEM paint just can't take a lot of abuse. The color combo is a little different but I like it.

Barnfind46 · 02-22-2021, 05:41 PM

That is a nice ride!

02-20-2021, 05:18 PM	#1
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Light Grey Armrests Does anyone know where I can find light grey armrests for 1969 GMC? I tried using light grey SEM on my dark grey armrests but the paint just keeps cracking. I guess because they get a lot of use from closing the doors.

02-21-2021, 03:29 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Light Grey Armrests These aren't correct but the early 50's arm rests are what I put in my Burban. They come is several colors. I used the grey and black ones. And they bolt on with no modification. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-21-2021, 03:35 PM	#3
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: Light Grey Armrests Where did you buy them from and what model are they out of originally? Thanks

02-21-2021, 04:02 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Light Grey Armrests I bought them local from Dan's Classic Chevrolet. Here is a link to Classic Industries' website. https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...s/w556625.html __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-21-2021, 10:24 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Light Grey Armrests I have these in my 71 C-10. I got them at Manes trucks. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-21-2021, 11:23 PM	#6
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,453	Re: Light Grey Armrests One of my favourite discoveries was that 1991-1998 Geo Tracker armrests are a perfect fit on our trucks. I mean like a glove. And they are reminisent of the the 67 handle so they don't look out of place. Basically free at a junkyard, give them a try. I wouldn't suggest it to most purists except that you did want it in grey and they are pretty much all grey. I put them on my 70 because I had nothing else handy and I was scrapping my Tracker and thought why not. I will post a pic of it installed tomorrow if I remember/anyone is interested. Attached Images __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

02-22-2021, 12:17 PM	#9
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: Light Grey Armrests That is a nice truck Lux. I am doing mine in a similar color combo. I want to use the door panels from a '72 and was wanting to dye them light gray but now I may not if the dye flakes off of the arm rests. Got more pictures? __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

02-22-2021, 05:41 PM	#11
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: Light Grey Armrests That is a nice ride! __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

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