Did Chevy sell any '71 or '72 trucks with blacked out grills? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fatbass · 03-31-2017, 06:34 PM

My '71 Custom/10 (K10) had a blacked out grill but was otherwise stock when I bought it in '82 and I've seen other "egg crate" grills painted black.
So I was wondering if this was ever an option or trim feature offered from the factory or dealers or it was just an owner customizing thing.

For the record I think it looks good on some trucks and not so much on others.
Does anyone have any history on this?

**leddzepp** · 03-31-2017, 06:39 PM

Owner customization

Choclabnut · 03-31-2017, 09:21 PM

I painted my 72 grill flat black and it looked pretty sharp! IMO
Before I started the frame off of truck it was white on red, so the black grill wasn't overbearing...

**jocko** · 03-31-2017, 09:42 PM

I did when I was 17 on my 72. Then again, I did the same to my Dad's Dodge Dart when he was at work one day... Last unauthorized paint job I ever attempted

I prefer the stock silver. No, factory never did black as Scott mentioned above.

**special-K** · 03-31-2017, 10:02 PM

Every Chevy light truck from Blazer to C/30 had the exact same grille in 69-72.

fatbass · 04-01-2017, 12:12 AM

That's a convincing "NO".

Thanks.

El Dorado Jim · 04-01-2017, 02:28 AM

the 72 I had in high school had a black grill,guess it wasn't original

DBK81 · 04-02-2017, 09:50 AM

I prefer the the none customized none black. Although I did change the blue bowtie to silver.

**rharris** · 04-02-2017, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Every Chevy light truck from Blazer to C/30 had the exact same grille in 69-72.

confused?? 69/70 had the wide band in middle, and 71/72 were egg crate - I thought. headlight trim could be black, but the crate was not. Not intending to step on toes, I'm relatively new to these trucks - either I'm missing something or I read it wrong. Clarification?

RickDeVon · 04-02-2017, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBK81

I prefer the the none customized none black. Although I did change the blue logo to silver.

Is that an aftermarket grill and that bowtie is awesome...tell us more about it going from blue to silver...

DBK81 · 04-02-2017, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickDeVon

Is that an aftermarket grill and that bowtie is awesome...tell us more about it going from blue to silver...

Just $5 square of vinyl and a razor. The color possibilities are endless. Have fun.

03-31-2017, 06:34 PM	#1
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 170	Did Chevy sell any '71 or '72 trucks with blacked out grills? My '71 Custom/10 (K10) had a blacked out grill but was otherwise stock when I bought it in '82 and I've seen other "egg crate" grills painted black. So I was wondering if this was ever an option or trim feature offered from the factory or dealers or it was just an owner customizing thing. For the record I think it looks good on some trucks and not so much on others. Does anyone have any history on this? __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

03-31-2017, 06:39 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Did Chevy sell any '71 or '72 trucks with blacked out grills? Owner customization __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

03-31-2017, 09:21 PM	#3
Choclabnut Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Pleasantville Iowa Posts: 30	Re: Did Chevy sell any '71 or '72 trucks with blacked out grills? I painted my 72 grill flat black and it looked pretty sharp! IMO Before I started the frame off of truck it was white on red, so the black grill wasn't overbearing...

03-31-2017, 09:42 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: Did Chevy sell any '71 or '72 trucks with blacked out grills? I did when I was 17 on my 72. Then again, I did the same to my Dad's Dodge Dart when he was at work one day... Last unauthorized paint job I ever attempted I prefer the stock silver. No, factory never did black as Scott mentioned above.

03-31-2017, 10:02 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Did Chevy sell any '71 or '72 trucks with blacked out grills? Every Chevy light truck from Blazer to C/30 had the exact same grille in 69-72. __________________ "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 ~

04-01-2017, 12:12 AM	#6
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 170	Re: Did Chevy sell any '71 or '72 trucks with blacked out grills? That's a convincing "NO". Thanks. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

04-01-2017, 02:28 AM	#7
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Did Chevy sell any '71 or '72 trucks with blacked out grills? the 72 I had in high school had a black grill,guess it wasn't original

04-02-2017, 09:50 AM	#8
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: Did Chevy sell any '71 or '72 trucks with blacked out grills? I prefer the the none customized none black. Although I did change the blue bowtie to silver. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow Last edited by DBK81; 04-02-2017 at 10:53 AM.



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