Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1969_CM2590D · 01-20-2014, 02:43 AM

Got to looking at my '69 GMC while working on it this weekend. I assumed the wheels were painted white. The wheels have a bunch of scratches and surface rust, But as I studied them weekend, they looked like they might be a metallic grey? It's hard to tell, but since other items that were painted white for '67-69 (like in the title here) got the silver treatment I got to wondering if that went for the wheels as well.

Were all base painted surfaces for the 1969 GMC argent?

Sicklajoie · 01-20-2014, 06:11 AM

I think wheels for both Chevy and GMC in 69 were silver.
One year deal.

**special-K** · 01-20-2014, 08:56 AM

Yep,it's a '69 thing on GMC and Chevy

C/10 King · 01-20-2014, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

I think wheels for both Chevy and GMC in 69 were silver.
One year deal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Yep,it's a '69 thing on GMC and Chevy

Really??? One year only on both GMC and Chevies? Boy, I love the knowledge on this forum!!!!

black_sheep454 · 01-20-2014, 06:25 PM

My 70 gmc has argent wheels and caps

**FirstOwner69** · 01-20-2014, 08:59 PM

Just for clarification, we are only talking the 69 1/2 tons. Right? I know the 3/4 tons were white.

Kennuck · 01-20-2014, 09:06 PM

Our 69 C10 had white wheels. Here is a picture from when it was new.

**Joesjunk** · 01-20-2014, 09:47 PM

I was thinking the argent color was just an early 69 thing, then they went to white mid year???? but I could be wrong? I have an NOS argent hub cap and it had written on the back a part # and says early style

Sicklajoie · 01-20-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Just for clarification, we are only talking the 69 1/2 tons. Right? I know the 3/4 tons were white.

The original poster's truck is a 3/4 ton.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-20-2014, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

The original poster's truck is a 3/4 ton.

Thanks, I missed that. As stated in my post above, my 69 3/4 ton had white wheels from day one. The truck was produced in Dec. 1968 and had 16.5" wheels. It is a CST. Perhaps the earlier trucks had argent as Joesjunk suggested above. Another thought would be that, perhaps, the lower trim levels with painted bumpers did, but that would surprise me. Could it have been a GMC vs. Chevy thing?

**MusicMan70** · 01-21-2014, 12:34 AM

My 70 GMC had silver 16.5's as well, so it may be a GMC thing.

**special-K** · 01-21-2014, 10:57 AM

I believe it may be like '68 where it depended on the color of the truck. I didn't realize '70s could have argent trim.I was focused on hubcaps when I said '69-only.
Here's a collection of original hubcaps (except the 67/68 with yellow accent). Still looking for the '69 Chevy & GMC 1/2t caps:

**too much stuff** · 01-21-2014, 11:31 AM

I have this NOS cap number 3944966 which shows for 1969. I was under the impression the more base model trucks got this color in 69. I assume the cap listed for 70 would be white.

Keith Seymore · 01-21-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I believe it may be like '68 where it depended on the color of the truck. I didn't realize '70s could have argent trim.I was focused on hubcaps when I said '69-only.
Here's a collection of original hubcaps (except the 67/68 with yellow accent). Still looking for the '69 Chevy & GMC 1/2t caps:

...saving this photo in my "Garage Art" file....

K

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-21-2014, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I believe it may be like '68 where it depended on the color of the truck. I didn't realize '70s could have argent trim.I was focused on hubcaps when I said '69-only.
Here's a collection of original hubcaps (except the 67/68 with yellow accent). Still looking for the '69 Chevy & GMC 1/2t caps:

Wow Tim, I love the garage wall art. It's bad @**!!!

**special-K** · 01-21-2014, 10:39 PM

Garage? That's my house! Art? I just ran out of room inside...heh heh

That argent cap on the upper far side is a Chevy cap,BTW

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-22-2014, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Garage? That's my house! Art? I just ran out of room inside...heh heh

That argent cap on the upper far side is a Chevy cap,BTW

it's still bad @**. American Picker guys would love ya...

cleanfreak · 01-22-2014, 07:33 PM

I think it's a gmc thing. My 68 bare bones truck was origional paint, light green , seems like origional paint on the silver rims and front bumper.

**special-K** · 01-22-2014, 07:53 PM

In that picture I showed,the two argent caps on the right are a '69 C/20 (upper) and a '68 C/10 (lower),both Chevy.

Here are some '69 C/10 hubcaps:

Bryan H · 01-22-2014, 07:55 PM

My grandpa bought a 1968 GMC short bed fleetside base model new and it had the silver wheels, hubcaps, grill, and front bumper. I know because I still have the truck.

**jimer1964** · 01-22-2014, 08:32 PM

hey tim,those your caps? would love to have them! even just one!

tommys72 · 01-22-2014, 11:56 PM

^^ I agree. .. those are beautiful

**special-K** · 01-23-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jimer1964

hey tim,those your caps? would love to have them! even just one!

Those 5 are the only ones I have out of the wrappers. I don't want to open the others,so I need to keep these for showing pictures and the others just so I can say I have hundreds of N.O.S. hubcaps unopened...sorry

GOTCHA!! (or not at all?) I wish. Those aren't mine

1969_CM2590D · 01-23-2014, 02:50 PM

Wow! I guess my notification didnt work for a while on this post. Lots of responses, thanks! It strikes me that officially Chevy stayed while, whil GMC went to argent. However, it is not beyond possibility that colors could be switched according to availability. Grab what was in stock, or for inventory reduction on the line.

Now, does anyone have the color code for the argent, or suggestions for the touch-up paint?

One of my caps is white, probably painted over. and the bumpers and all my rims could use freshening...

Thanks again, from the Bluegrass tundra!

**special-K** · 01-23-2014, 07:57 PM

Did you read the whole thread? It was Chevy and GMC,not officially only GMC. That's why I showed all the Chevy hubcaps in argent

01-20-2014, 02:43 AM	#1
1969_CM2590D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: VERSAILLES, KY Posts: 64	Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? Got to looking at my '69 GMC while working on it this weekend. I assumed the wheels were painted white. The wheels have a bunch of scratches and surface rust, But as I studied them weekend, they looked like they might be a metallic grey? It's hard to tell, but since other items that were painted white for '67-69 (like in the title here) got the silver treatment I got to wondering if that went for the wheels as well. Were all base painted surfaces for the 1969 GMC argent? Attached Images __________________ Dennis Nichols 1969 GMC C2500 305E V-6 *The Mule* 1986 Toyota 4Runner 1959 MG MGA Coupe

01-20-2014, 06:11 AM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? I think wheels for both Chevy and GMC in 69 were silver. One year deal. __________________ "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/

01-20-2014, 08:56 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? Yep,it's a '69 thing on GMC and Chevy __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-20-2014, 06:25 PM	#5
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? My 70 gmc has argent wheels and caps __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

01-20-2014, 08:59 PM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,844	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? Just for clarification, we are only talking the 69 1/2 tons. Right? I know the 3/4 tons were white.

01-20-2014, 09:06 PM	#7
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? Our 69 C10 had white wheels. Here is a picture from when it was new. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

01-20-2014, 09:47 PM	#8
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? I was thinking the argent color was just an early 69 thing, then they went to white mid year???? but I could be wrong? I have an NOS argent hub cap and it had written on the back a part # and says early style __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-21-2014, 12:34 AM	#11
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,837	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? My 70 GMC had silver 16.5's as well, so it may be a GMC thing. Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

01-21-2014, 10:57 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? I believe it may be like '68 where it depended on the color of the truck. I didn't realize '70s could have argent trim.I was focused on hubcaps when I said '69-only. Here's a collection of original hubcaps (except the 67/68 with yellow accent). Still looking for the '69 Chevy & GMC 1/2t caps: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-21-2014, 11:31 AM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,718	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? I have this NOS cap number 3944966 which shows for 1969. I was under the impression the more base model trucks got this color in 69. I assume the cap listed for 70 would be white. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-21-2014, 10:39 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? Garage? That's my house! Art? I just ran out of room inside...heh heh That argent cap on the upper far side is a Chevy cap,BTW __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-22-2014, 07:33 PM	#18
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 398	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? I think it's a gmc thing. My 68 bare bones truck was origional paint, light green , seems like origional paint on the silver rims and front bumper. Attached Images

01-22-2014, 07:53 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? In that picture I showed,the two argent caps on the right are a '69 C/20 (upper) and a '68 C/10 (lower),both Chevy. Here are some '69 C/10 hubcaps: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-22-2014, 07:55 PM	#20
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? My grandpa bought a 1968 GMC short bed fleetside base model new and it had the silver wheels, hubcaps, grill, and front bumper. I know because I still have the truck. __________________ 1980 Malibu Classic 2 dr coupe 1964 Impala SS 4 speed 1968 GMC (major project) grandpa bought new 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Shortbed Fleetside 2008 GMC Canyon (daily driver)

01-22-2014, 08:32 PM	#21
jimer1964 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bowmansville,pa Posts: 1,678	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? hey tim,those your caps? would love to have them! even just one!



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01-22-2014, 11:56 PM	#22
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? ^^ I agree. .. those are beautiful __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-23-2014, 02:50 PM	#24
1969_CM2590D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: VERSAILLES, KY Posts: 64	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? Wow! I guess my notification didnt work for a while on this post. Lots of responses, thanks! It strikes me that officially Chevy stayed while, whil GMC went to argent. However, it is not beyond possibility that colors could be switched according to availability. Grab what was in stock, or for inventory reduction on the line. Now, does anyone have the color code for the argent, or suggestions for the touch-up paint? One of my caps is white, probably painted over. and the bumpers and all my rims could use freshening... Thanks again, from the Bluegrass tundra! __________________ Dennis Nichols 1969 GMC C2500 305E V-6 *The Mule* 1986 Toyota 4Runner 1959 MG MGA Coupe Last edited by 1969_CM2590D; 01-23-2014 at 03:00 PM.

01-23-2014, 07:57 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Argent Bumpers, Argent Hubcaps, Argent Wheel as well? Did you read the whole thread? It was Chevy and GMC,not officially only GMC. That's why I showed all the Chevy hubcaps in argent __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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