What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 11-16-2012, 01:55 PM

Here's my truck. Notice how the trim around the lights is dark. Not sure if its rust or what? What was it like originally for this truck? '69 LWB Custom20. Is it supposed to be chrome looking like the replacements you can buy?

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71sierragrande · 11-16-2012, 02:04 PM

Pretty sure supposed to be chrome. Probably got rusty and scratched up and PO decided a coat of paint would look a little better.

Street Smart · 11-16-2012, 02:16 PM

My `70 panel has black trim around the light, i never painted it, P.O. never did anything on the truck. Some trucks might have come that way.

SS Tim · 11-16-2012, 02:53 PM

Factory correct has the black outline and the black headlight door.
Here are some factory 69-70 clips and a truck I have shown before that is overall very close to your truck. Last is a very original '69 low mileage camper.
If you don't have one yet a factory brochure has nice information and a reprint is very affordable.

*Mister-B* · 11-16-2012, 02:55 PM

Thanks guys. And, as always Tim thanks for the info and the photos.

This is great to know. Looks like I can just restore the ones I've got, and paint them black
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GASoline71 · 11-16-2012, 03:45 PM

Dig the late model Chev wheels on your rig Mister-B. Same ones that are on my '06 Silverado 2500HD.

Gary

**FirstOwner69** · 11-16-2012, 03:46 PM

The 69s and 70s were not only painted satin black, they were also steel rather than aluminum.

Sicklajoie · 11-16-2012, 06:05 PM

They look so much better in black.
I know it's dumb, but a pet peeve of mine is seeing a 69-70 with chrome or silver ones.

71sierragrande · 11-16-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Pretty sure supposed to be chrome. Probably got rusty and scratched up and PO decided a coat of paint would look a little better.

I learn something new on this site every day!

**lolife99** · 11-16-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

They look so much better in black.
I know it's dumb, but a pet peeve of mine is seeing a 69-70 with chrome or silver ones.

X2
My pet peeve also.

69GWC · 11-16-2012, 07:22 PM

Lol then you will go OCD on my 69 as they are chrome...

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*Mister-B* · 11-16-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Dig the late model Chev wheels on your rig Mister-B. Same ones that are on my '06 Silverado 2500HD.

Gary

Hey, thanks. I still need to get the center caps. Hoping to go to a junkyard sometime, and find some for dirt cheap
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*Mister-B* · 11-16-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

They look so much better in black.
I know it's dumb, but a pet peeve of mine is seeing a 69-70 with chrome or silver ones.

That looks really good. I'm looking forward to restoring mine and painting them. Much cheaper than buying new ones
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ChevLoRay · 11-16-2012, 07:56 PM

I'm sure that my headlight doors on my '69 are aluminum. They're originals and they were black....well-aged so kinda dark grey. But Aluminum....not steel.

**70cst** · 11-16-2012, 08:43 PM

Did someone say what did the factory headlight trim look like?

*Mister-B* · 11-16-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Did someone say what did the factory headlight trim look like?

Beautiful
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*Mister-B* · 11-16-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Did someone say what did the factory headlight trim look like?

By the way, is that black slatted piece behind the grill factory? It looks different than mine. Mine has small squares, and it's gray. I guess it probably used to be black, but it still looks different than yours, and I would have thought a '70 would the same as a '69?
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**FirstOwner69** · 11-16-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I'm sure that my headlight doors on my '69 are aluminum. They're originals and they were black....well-aged so kinda dark grey. But Aluminum....not steel.

Strange. Are you sure they are aluminum? Mine are the ones that have been on the truck since I bought it new in 1969, and every 69 or 70 I've seen in junkyards have had steel. A lot of trucks have aluminum that have been painted black since GM hasn't made them in steel for years.

**70cst** · 11-16-2012, 09:20 PM

The Trim 69 and 70 pieces are made from steel and painted black.

69 and 70 Grilles were a little different as you identified.

**too much stuff** · 11-16-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

The Trim 69 and 70 pieces are made from steel and painted black.

69 and 70 Grilles were a little different as you identified.

I agree with this...

*Mister-B* · 11-17-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Factory correct has the black outline and the black headlight door.
Here are some factory 69-70 clips and a truck I have shown before that is overall very close to your truck. Last is a very original '69 low mileage camper.
If you don't have one yet a factory brochure has nice information and a reprint is very affordable.

Another question to Tim, or anyone else. Should the grille insert behind, that has the squares pattern be black? What about the edge of the insert behind the piece that says chevrolet? On the blue truck, it looks black. On the gold one it is sort of a gray color. Mine is gray like that, and I'm trying to figure out if it is supposed to be black or not?
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SS Tim · 11-17-2012, 08:30 PM

Think 70CST's picture pretty much covers it but here are some '69 pasteups.

*Mister-B* · 11-17-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Think 70CST's picture pretty much covers it but here are some '69 pasteups.

Yeah, but he has a different insert than I do. His has horizontal slats, and mine has squares. With that blue truck you posted, I can't tell of it is black or if it is just dark. What I'm gathering, is that perhaps the square pattern grille insert should be black, but the plastic looking edges behind the piece that says chevrolet, should be left gray?
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Steve Hafner · 11-17-2012, 10:43 PM

. . . .

Here's a 70 C-10 with 80 miles
( you can't get much more original then that )

. . . .

Sicklajoie · 11-17-2012, 10:55 PM

One of these days I'm going to get the black redone on my grill.

11-16-2012, 01:55 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? Here's my truck. Notice how the trim around the lights is dark. Not sure if its rust or what? What was it like originally for this truck? '69 LWB Custom20. Is it supposed to be chrome looking like the replacements you can buy? Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2012, 02:04 PM	#2
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? Pretty sure supposed to be chrome. Probably got rusty and scratched up and PO decided a coat of paint would look a little better. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

11-16-2012, 02:16 PM	#3
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? My `70 panel has black trim around the light, i never painted it, P.O. never did anything on the truck. Some trucks might have come that way. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

11-16-2012, 02:53 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? Factory correct has the black outline and the black headlight door. Here are some factory 69-70 clips and a truck I have shown before that is overall very close to your truck. Last is a very original '69 low mileage camper. If you don't have one yet a factory brochure has nice information and a reprint is very affordable. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-16-2012, 02:55 PM	#5
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? Thanks guys. And, as always Tim thanks for the info and the photos. This is great to know. Looks like I can just restore the ones I've got, and paint them black Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2012, 03:46 PM	#7
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,846	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? The 69s and 70s were not only painted satin black, they were also steel rather than aluminum.

11-16-2012, 06:05 PM	#8
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,497	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? They look so much better in black. I know it's dumb, but a pet peeve of mine is seeing a 69-70 with chrome or silver ones. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-16-2012, 07:22 PM	#11
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? Lol then you will go OCD on my 69 as they are chrome... Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2012, 07:56 PM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? I'm sure that my headlight doors on my '69 are aluminum. They're originals and they were black....well-aged so kinda dark grey. But Aluminum....not steel. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-16-2012, 08:43 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? Did someone say what did the factory headlight trim look like? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-16-2012, 09:20 PM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? The Trim 69 and 70 pieces are made from steel and painted black. 69 and 70 Grilles were a little different as you identified. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-17-2012, 08:30 PM	#22
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? Think 70CST's picture pretty much covers it but here are some '69 pasteups. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-17-2012, 10:43 PM	#24
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? . . . . Here's a 70 C-10 with 80 miles ( you can't get much more original then that ) . . . . Attached Images

11-17-2012, 10:55 PM	#25
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,497	Re: What is stock headlight trim supposed to look like? One of these days I'm going to get the black redone on my grill. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/



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