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Nova70 · 08-19-2010, 05:52 PM

I've decided the color I'm going with on my K10 is Tangerine Pearl. Now I've got another choice that I can't decide on. I saw the black billet grills in LMC and it got me thinking if I should go with black accents or chrome? I'm thinking black wheels, black mirrors and a black grille would look killer. Then again chrome would look awesome as well. What do you guys think? It will be on 20x12 wheels and 35" tires.

Edit- Added a poll of the choices I'm now thinking of. Please vote!

VA72C10 · 08-19-2010, 06:00 PM

The chrome will definitely pop against that color but black is a nice contrast as well and tougher looking for a K10....hmmmm....don't think you can make a wrong choice....one's just different from the other.....

Nova70 · 08-19-2010, 06:04 PM

See I was thinking the same thing, both will look good I just cant decide. I would also do the bumpers in either black or chrome. I'm kind of leaning towards the black just because I really want something that will stand out from the crowd. Then again the chrome will really pop.... Decisions, decisions. lol.

Edit-
It would also be more of a Matte Black rather than gloss. Here's the wheels-

OARNGESI · 08-19-2010, 06:12 PM

Go chrome

big mike71 · 08-19-2010, 06:13 PM

Black chrome.

Nova70 · 08-19-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

Black chrome.

I didn't even think about that! That sounds supurb my friend! Now I have 3 choices, black chrome sounds like a good choice.

Edit- Maybe even doing a brushed finish on the bumpers, grille and rims..... Hmmm

tubbedII · 08-19-2010, 07:00 PM

I'd do chrome in fear of it looking like a halloween/pumpkin theme with too much black.

jdcole · 08-19-2010, 08:23 PM

Black chrome

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-19-2010, 08:28 PM

Chrome. Makes them go faster!

Zoomin · 08-19-2010, 08:37 PM

I voted for black chrome, but I'd do gray if it were mine. Black and orange is kinda halloweeny to me.

SWB4x4 · 08-20-2010, 01:23 PM

I voted Chrome..Black wheels look cool NOW but I think I would get sick of them after a while.... too much of a fad I think. my .02 take it for what its worth

*Fitz* · 08-21-2010, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova70

I've decided the color I'm going with on my K10 is Tangerine Pearl. Now I've got another choice that I can't decide on. I saw the black billet grills in LMC and it got me thinking if I should go with black accents or chrome? I'm thinking black wheels, black mirrors and a black grille would look killer. Then again chrome would look awesome as well. What do you guys think? It will be on 20x12 wheels and 35" tires.

Edit- Added a poll of the choices I'm now thinking of. Please vote!

How about Black Chrome?

Here's the wheels for my new bike in black chrome...

*lakeroadster* · 08-21-2010, 09:25 AM

I don't get the current fad of "black" instead of chrome. Looks ghetto to me.

Maybe it's because I am an old fart. Chrome wheels are the first thing we did, back in the day. To me black looks like the guy is saving up and will buy the "good" wheels, but for now all he could do is paint some old wheels black.

Don't go postal on me, but that's my 2 cents!

LeatherMan69 · 08-21-2010, 09:26 AM

Fitz that is sick!! Do you know how they did that?? I was told by a buddy that another cool "finish" is to get the metal a glowing got red then quench it in oil. Havent tried it yet and prolly wouldnt work for wheels but has anyone done this? Interested in seeing what it'd look like

nastyc10 · 08-21-2010, 11:47 AM

I'd go chrome. I do like the wheel you picked.

Nova70 · 08-21-2010, 01:20 PM

Thanks guys.

Fitz- I got thinking about that and I'm really leaning towards the black chrome right now. Only thing that sucks is I can't get the wheel in black chrome from the manufacturer, so I'll have to send it out to be done. What was the damage to have those two wheels done?

lakeroadster- I like both myself, depends on the vehicle and the entire look for me. Thanks for the input.

NastyC10- Thanks! I really like the Weld Cheyenne series but since they stopped making them I've been looking for a similar wheel; These were all I found and they look pretty good to.

Nova70 · 08-24-2010, 09:53 PM

With a little thinking, what do you guys think about black wheels and black inner grill with chrome bumpers and mirrors?

PipsC10 · 08-25-2010, 12:05 AM

Here is a pumpkin truck for you. Different, but i like it. I actually think black is easier to keep clean, rather than chrome. Way easier than polished aluminum. My engine will be mostly black with black anodized pulley's.

View Poll Results: What color for accents?
Chrome	20	44.44%
Black Chrome	11	24.44%
Matte Black	7	15.56%
Matte Chrome (Brushed)	7	15.56%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

08-19-2010, 05:52 PM	#1
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Chrome or Black? I've decided the color I'm going with on my K10 is Tangerine Pearl. Now I've got another choice that I can't decide on. I saw the black billet grills in LMC and it got me thinking if I should go with black accents or chrome? I'm thinking black wheels, black mirrors and a black grille would look killer. Then again chrome would look awesome as well. What do you guys think? It will be on 20x12 wheels and 35" tires. Edit- Added a poll of the choices I'm now thinking of. Please vote! __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305 Last edited by Nova70; 08-19-2010 at 06:31 PM.

08-19-2010, 06:00 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Chrome or Black? The chrome will definitely pop against that color but black is a nice contrast as well and tougher looking for a K10....hmmmm....don't think you can make a wrong choice....one's just different from the other..... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-19-2010, 06:04 PM	#3
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Re: Chrome or Black? See I was thinking the same thing, both will look good I just cant decide. I would also do the bumpers in either black or chrome. I'm kind of leaning towards the black just because I really want something that will stand out from the crowd. Then again the chrome will really pop.... Decisions, decisions. lol. Edit- It would also be more of a Matte Black rather than gloss. Here's the wheels- __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305 Last edited by Nova70; 08-19-2010 at 06:05 PM.

08-19-2010, 06:12 PM	#4
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Chrome or Black? Go chrome __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-19-2010, 06:13 PM	#5
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Chrome or Black? Black chrome. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

08-19-2010, 07:00 PM	#7
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Chrome or Black? I'd do chrome in fear of it looking like a halloween/pumpkin theme with too much black. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

08-19-2010, 08:23 PM	#8
jdcole Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canyon TX Posts: 63	Re: Chrome or Black? Black chrome __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB 350 converting to short stepper My build thread

08-19-2010, 08:28 PM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: Chrome or Black? Chrome. Makes them go faster!

08-19-2010, 08:37 PM	#10
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Chrome or Black? I voted for black chrome, but I'd do gray if it were mine. Black and orange is kinda halloweeny to me. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-20-2010, 01:23 PM	#11
SWB4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nor*Cal CALIFORNIA Posts: 157	Re: Chrome or Black? I voted Chrome..Black wheels look cool NOW but I think I would get sick of them after a while.... too much of a fad I think. my .02 take it for what its worth __________________ J.T. 1972 SWB 4X4 on 35"s with 6" lift all around 3/4 ton running gear with high steer and 4.88s 350/th350. SOON TO BE DONE:2" higher in front 37"s,LSX Swap,Hugger Orange & White Paint Scheme,Air Conditioning,Power Windows & Locks,Complete Gauge Kit,Tank Relocation,Double Din Nav with full Audio System. My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4169140

08-21-2010, 09:25 AM	#13
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Chrome or Black? I don't get the current fad of "black" instead of chrome. Looks ghetto to me. Maybe it's because I am an old fart. Chrome wheels are the first thing we did, back in the day. To me black looks like the guy is saving up and will buy the "good" wheels, but for now all he could do is paint some old wheels black. Don't go postal on me, but that's my 2 cents!

08-21-2010, 09:26 AM	#14
LeatherMan69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lafayette IN Posts: 107	Re: Chrome or Black? Fitz that is sick!! Do you know how they did that?? I was told by a buddy that another cool "finish" is to get the metal a glowing got red then quench it in oil. Havent tried it yet and prolly wouldnt work for wheels but has anyone done this? Interested in seeing what it'd look like

08-21-2010, 11:47 AM	#15
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: Chrome or Black? I'd go chrome. I do like the wheel you picked.

08-21-2010, 01:20 PM	#16
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Re: Chrome or Black? Thanks guys. Fitz- I got thinking about that and I'm really leaning towards the black chrome right now. Only thing that sucks is I can't get the wheel in black chrome from the manufacturer, so I'll have to send it out to be done. What was the damage to have those two wheels done? lakeroadster- I like both myself, depends on the vehicle and the entire look for me. Thanks for the input. NastyC10- Thanks! I really like the Weld Cheyenne series but since they stopped making them I've been looking for a similar wheel; These were all I found and they look pretty good to. __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305



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08-24-2010, 09:53 PM	#17
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Re: Chrome or Black? With a little thinking, what do you guys think about black wheels and black inner grill with chrome bumpers and mirrors? __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305

08-25-2010, 12:05 AM	#18
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Chrome or Black? Here is a pumpkin truck for you. Different, but i like it. I actually think black is easier to keep clean, rather than chrome. Way easier than polished aluminum. My engine will be mostly black with black anodized pulley's. Attached Images __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

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