GMC Paint Schemes (Barbell Grill Support) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jbgroby · 05-15-2017, 08:08 AM

Not wanting to start any fistfights over this topic. I separated out the photos from the GM design division and you can clearly see that for WHATEVER Reason GMC did in fact paint the area behind the Headlight Barbell black. I have a real hard time thinking that they did this JUST for these shots (why bother) I'm not saying that this area was never painted the solid color, but these trucks do exist with this blacked out area.

I know this has caused many a discussion, but you have to ask WHY would the design folks go to the trouble to paint this black just for these pictures? Why would this scheme not carried over to the line on some models? The dates of the photos are when they where started to consider changing he hood and grill, as well as WIDE side trim, which in my opinion looks damn cool!

jbgroby · 05-15-2017, 08:09 AM

A few More.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 05-15-2017, 10:38 AM

Our 3 1966 GMC trucks all had original paint and are body color behind the grill. That idea must not have made it into production like alot of the other gmc designs.

05-15-2017, 08:08 AM	#1
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	GMC Paint Schemes (Barbell Grill Support) Not wanting to start any fistfights over this topic. I separated out the photos from the GM design division and you can clearly see that for WHATEVER Reason GMC did in fact paint the area behind the Headlight Barbell black. I have a real hard time thinking that they did this JUST for these shots (why bother) I'm not saying that this area was never painted the solid color, but these trucks do exist with this blacked out area. I know this has caused many a discussion, but you have to ask WHY would the design folks go to the trouble to paint this black just for these pictures? Why would this scheme not carried over to the line on some models? The dates of the photos are when they where started to consider changing he hood and grill, as well as WIDE side trim, which in my opinion looks damn cool! Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-15-2017, 08:09 AM	#2
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: GMC Paint Schemes (Barbell Grill Support) A few More. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-15-2017, 10:38 AM	#3
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: GMC Paint Schemes (Barbell Grill Support) Our 3 1966 GMC trucks all had original paint and are body color behind the grill. That idea must not have made it into production like alot of the other gmc designs. __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more Last edited by Classic v6 GMC's; 05-15-2017 at 10:45 AM.



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