Correct color for sport bumper gravel shields

[too much stuff]

Originally Posted by Casper42

it's ludicrous to believe these were body color, IMO...and I have NEVER, ever seen it. there's zero point for that, as they are nearly hidden. from a logical point, the only colors that make any sort of sense is black (as they are hidden) or argent (as the bumper is chrome). Unless someone shows me period photos, my mind will never change. LOL

It is ludicrous to believe these were only black or argent IMO. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the black ones were the factory e-coat that never got painted.
Granted, i don't know the history of any of these from day one, but most are body color.

[too much stuff]

A few more...
I don't recall ever seeing argent on them.

[OregonNed]

Originally Posted by samkost

Well I don't have to repaint the gravel guards!
Now decision time. Do I change my black license frame.

Looking good!

[72ironmike]

I had an original 8,000 mile 1971 & they were body color.

[Casper42]

Originally Posted by too much stuff

It is ludicrous to believe these were only black or argent IMO. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the black ones were the factory e-coat that never got painted.
Granted, i don't know the history of any of these from day one, but most are body color.

Most of your pix, I see "mat black" and perhaps overspray, exception is the red truck. LOL. GM certainly did some oddball things that was not consistent, such as the A/C dash surrounds on either side, and in some cases the glove box doors with "Super" wood grain appliqué. Still, painting something body color that one cannot get to for cleaning and polishing simply does not make much sense, and IMO, looks very weird, because it's two separate 1 foot + items. being black or argent, simply makes them blend and be more inconspicuous. If it were one continuous piece from side/side, that would make sense'ish.

I'm still not convinced

[Chevyland]

Originally Posted by davischevy

Gravel shields, body color, license frame, argent silver.

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Body color on the shields.

Originally Posted by 72ironmike

I had an original 8,000 mile 1971 & they were body color.

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[Chevyland]

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I thought they were supposed to be body color?

Oh yeah, this too

[Casper42]

Originally Posted by Chevyland

This, this,, and This

I've learned LONG ago, to never trust anyone's "own" word. Very often people's memory is flawed for many reason, and one can only trust about 30% (give/take) of what one says.

But believe what you wish.

[special-K]

Body color is what I have found on original paint trucks over the time I've been into these trucks. Many look like just overspray from being installed in factory black primer. The bottom is still primer. I don't need to remember because my involvement with these trucks has been constant. I've seen trucks with them painted argent. It's a very nice touch, I've done that on trucks myself for better detail. Maybe what GM should have done.

[52napco]

My original paint SWB K10 super was body color and my K20 super is body color also.

[DeadheadNM]

Body color for the win