How did Chevy paint the grill area?

[drumyn61]

On some trucks it looks like the entire area behind the grill is painted white and on others it's just the outer edge.

I'm painting my truck Black with a White cap and White grill but not sure what was protocol for behind grill area.

I'm guessing the inside of the cab should be Black also.

[drumyn61]

and:

[jocko]

Originally Posted by drumyn61

On some trucks it looks like the entire area behind the grill is painted white and on others it's just the outer edge.

I'm painting my truck Black with a White cap and White grill but not sure what was protocol for behind grill area.

I'm guessing the inside of the cab should be Black also.

pics 2,3, and 5 in post 1 are correct. The white should only be a "surround" stripe around the perimeter, inside areas behind should all be black. One of my pet peeves.... But seriously - to me, the factory way looks so much better than all white, or all body color. The desired effect was a grille floating in the opening. Seems unfinished otherwise to me. All bets off on a custom paint job, etc, and it's just my personal preference. Anyway, same is true all the way thru 60-66.

[66Submarine]

Originally Posted by jocko

pics 2,3, and 5 in post 1 are correct. The white should only be a "surround" stripe around the perimeter, inside areas behind should all be black. One of my pet peeves.... But seriously - to me, the factory way looks so much better than all white, or all body color. The desired effect was a grille floating in the opening. Seems unfinished otherwise to me. All bets off on a custom paint job, etc, and it's just my personal preference. Anyway, same is true all the way thru 60-66.

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[drumyn61]

I agree 100%!

It HAS to be correct from the factory or it will bother me every time I look at it.

[Captainfab]

Same for me. If it isn't black behind the grill it doesn't look right to me. The white border is optional to me. But it depends on the body color and whether the truck is stock looking or a custom build.

Originally Posted by 66Submarine

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Originally Posted by drumyn61

I agree 100%!

It HAS to be correct from the factory or it will bother me every time I look at it.

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Same for me. If it isn't black behind the grill it doesn't look right to me. The white border is optional to me. But it depends on the body color and whether the truck is stock looking or a custom build.

Well, I don't know if my color choice is a stock option, but I am painting the entire body inside and out Black. The cab top will be original white/ivory color, and the grill and border around the grill will be White as well.

[LT1 Burb]

I have started mine, the black is satin with satin clear.

[corvettejim1968]

[61K10]

here's a pic of mine. I didn't like the white band, with a white grill as my 61 has. Just to much white for me. Not stock--nobody except a 60-66 guy/gal or the expert would know.

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by 61K10

here's a pic of mine. I didn't like the white band, with a white grill as my 61 has. Just to much white for me. Not stock--nobody except a 60-66 guy/gal or the expert would know.

Cool truck!

[RedRoad]

The all original black one on page 22 is beautiful!

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...iginal&page=22

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by RedRoad

The all original black one on page 22 is beautiful!

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...iginal&page=22

Holy crap, that truck is cool!

I was originally going to paint my roof and grill surround white and have the rest of the truck painted black. Maybe instead I'll just paint the cab top black as well.

I noticed that the dash is not black, I'm surprised, I thought the entire truck would be black.

[oem4me]

Take a look at that entire thread. Originality may not be your aim, but if you stick with the details and do it like the factory did, you can't hardly go wrong.
The factory look never gets old, and just plain looks right ... which is not always the case with custom schemes.

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Take a look at that entire thread. Originality may not be your aim, but if you stick with the details and do it like the factory did, you can't hardly go wrong.
The factory look never gets old, and just plain looks right ... which is not always the case with custom schemes.

Great thread!

I like the fawn interior with the white dash. Now I'm not sure if I should do a white top.

[jonzcustomshop]

on some gmc's the area behind the grille was body color, and gmc did not use the white stripe around the grille. some of the gmc's did have the black painted behind the grille. I have some pics om another computer that I can post later.

for chevy, quite a few options on the interior (factory) depending on the year.
60-61 silver , charcoal dash , silver around gauges, (60) charcoal column and wheel,(61) silver column and wheel
62-63 fawn , with the white around gauges, white column and wheel
64 fawn, black gauge surround, white column and wheel
65 fawn, black gauge surround,fawn column and wheel
66 fawn with brown dash, silver gauge surround, fawn column and wheel.

gmc followed much the same pattern on their interiors.

I have a hard time with both trucks that have the grille surround painted wrong, and ones that have a "wrong" color interior.
it is just one thing that jumps out at me right away when I look at a truck.

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

on some gmc's the area behind the grille was body color, and gmc did not use the white stripe around the grille. some of the gmc's did have the black painted behind the grille. I have some pics om another computer that I can post later.

for chevy, quite a few options on the interior (factory) depending on the year.
60-61 silver , charcoal dash , silver around gauges, (60) charcoal column and wheel,(61) silver column and wheel
62-63 fawn , with the white around gauges, white column and wheel
64 fawn, black gauge surround, white column and wheel
65 fawn, black gauge surround,fawn column and wheel
66 fawn with brown dash, silver gauge surround, fawn column and wheel.

gmc followed much the same pattern on their interiors.

I have a hard time with both trucks that have the grille surround painted wrong, and ones that have a "wrong" color interior.
it is just one thing that jumps out at me right away when I look at a truck.

Do you happen to have a sample picture of this one:

60-61 silver , charcoal dash , silver around gauges, (60) charcoal column and wheel,(61) silver column and wheel

[jonzcustomshop]

here you go- 61 has the deluxe wheel.
on the right side in the red truck you can see the taped off line splitting the charcoal dash from the silver roof post.
* found a better pic showing the silver interior.

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

here you go- 61 has the deluxe wheel.
on the right side in the red truck you can see the taped off line splitting the charcoal dash from the silver roof post.
* found a better pic showing the silver interior.

I think i need a little assistance.

I'm painting my truck stock black with stock white grill and white grill surround, what the heck should I do about the interior? Also, should I paint the top cab area white or black?

I'm almost wondering if I should have 16" wheels instead of the 15" that are on it.

[jonzcustomshop]

I would go for the stock look for the interior, and paint it silver. that said even though it is the stock combo, silver looks real good with black.

if yours ended up like this one... except black ... I am almost thinking just all black,no white roof.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Event...-PICKUP-161657

[corvettejim1968]

Originally Posted by drumyn61

I think i need a little assistance.

I'm painting my truck stock black with stock white grill and white grill surround, what the heck should I do about the interior? Also, should I paint the top cab area white or black?

I'm almost wondering if I should have 16" wheels instead of the 15" that are on it.

i would paint the outside of the cab white. the contrast looks great. plus it will go nice with the grille and surround

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I would go for the stock look for the interior, and paint it silver. that said even though it is the stock combo, silver looks real good with black.

if yours ended up like this one... except black ... I am almost thinking just all black,no white roof.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Event...-PICKUP-161657

I bought my daily driver a few years back. I always thought the original owner made his attempt at painting the interior but I guess I was wrong.

Is there a way to find out the exact color code for grill and interior?

[bj383ss]

I just finished painting mine.

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