Black top question...

[dutchmanz]

My 72 K5 has a white top but the SPID says it should be black. My plan is to change the top color back to black. The question is, from the factory, what color was the inside of the top if the outside was black? I have seen black inside and out and black outside with white inside. I'm not restoring it so it really doesn't matter but wondered if anybody knew.

[GhostTown]

Mine is black inside and out. Dunno if that's the factory correct way.

[swyfor5]

My 1970 double wall is black inside and out, but a defianite PO'S repaint job. Gonna restore it eventually but gonna keep black/black. My K5 will never be stock again!

[70gmcjimmy]

Mine is black outside, white inside, but it is a '70 so things may be different by '72. I know it was original that way, but other options may have been available.

DAC

[71swb4x4]

My 71 is black outside, white inside. Appears original.

[dutchmanz]

My Blazer is the factory Hugger Orange and I love the black top on that color. You guys with the black top inside, does it feel too dark? That's really my only worry. I don't think I have ever had anything completely stock. However, I like stock appearing. This one is going to be a fun driver. Maybe I should start a build thread.

[Mike C]

I had a top off a white '70 Jimmy that was black on the outside, white on the inside.

[mikekoala]

Mike C, any photos of that white Jimmy with a black top? Thinking about doing the same. Top is currently white (inside and out), but needs some work.

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by dutchmanz

Maybe I should start a build thread.

This is a resounding yes. Every one loves pictures. Its a good place to keep a record of what you have done. You may think of something that no one else has or at least went about something and documented it that helps someone else.

[GhostTown]

Looked closer and mine is definitely a repaint. I don't feel it's too dark inside though.

[Mike C]

Originally Posted by mikekoala

Mike C, any photos of that white Jimmy with a black top? Thinking about doing the same. Top is currently white (inside and out), but needs some work.

Sorry, I bought the top for the hatch which I repainted and put on my truck. I sold the top later on. The only time it was on my truck is when I went topless to pick it up and bring it home, and that was 25 years ago...

[69-72]

Mine is Black on the out, White on the in.

[dutchmanz]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

This is a resounding yes. Every one loves pictures. Its a good place to keep a record of what you have done. You may think of something that no one else has or at least went about something and documented it that helps someone else.

OK, Here you go MC. I tend to be a bit wordy, sorry for the long post. I doubt I'll think of anything different but who knows.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post6653285

[skorpioskorpio]

Mine was an original black top, not repainted and was white inside. '70 Jimmy.

[dutchmanz]

I think I'll try it black outside and white inside. I think that's the way it was looking closer at the top. I see black under the outside paint but all white inside. Thanks guys. Love the pics too!