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**davem815** · 10-24-2013, 09:07 PM

What is you guys opinion on factory white painted bumpers, mirrors, and hub caps? I learned to drive on my dad's 1971 C-20 Custom with 307 and 3ott. I kind of like them on certain colors. I would love to recreate his truck. I've seen some pic posted that I really liked with painred bumpers.

mmiddle · 10-24-2013, 09:30 PM

If that is your speed then do it. There is something about a nice clean bone stock plain jane look circa 1971 that is beautiful.

Most of us go for the CST/Cheyenne option level, but go for it. I look forward to watching and admiring your build.

leftybass209 · 10-24-2013, 09:36 PM

I'm all about it. I think it looks better on the 67-68 with the white grill but the 69-72 looks good too.

bobs409 · 10-25-2013, 06:46 AM

One thing is for sure, you'll save yourself the hassle of dealing with crappy repro chrome!

I sometimes wish I went this route. Well, just when I look at my bumpers anyway...

jeremy zander · 10-25-2013, 07:54 AM

Something like this one..71 3/4 4x4 ..all white...bought this one to redo just like it is ..someday

ksshane · 10-25-2013, 08:32 AM

Thats whats so great about these vehicles. They look great many different ways.

Steve Hafner · 10-25-2013, 10:10 AM

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Here's a beautiful 71 that was said to have 2,000 miles on IT'S white bumpers.

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67swb72klb · 10-25-2013, 10:40 AM

who does not like a nice super but........
I lean toward the plain ones like I would have bought new if i could have
I think i have seen that blue one before ?

swamp rat · 10-25-2013, 08:56 PM

And here i was thinking about painting all my white to Mat Black.. That blue truck is making me rethink that one..

silentt · 10-25-2013, 09:07 PM

I love the look of the white bumpers/mirrors and how it ties into the white roof on some. These trucks looks amazing 100 different ways though. Do what you what/like, you can't go wrong.

factorystock · 10-25-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by davem815

What is you guys opinion on factory white painted bumpers, mirrors, and hub caps?

IMO, a great traditional look that has practically disappeared from the landscape. When the white paint is clean, solid and shiny, the contrast looks unbeatable, especially with a contrasting color. Last white painted hubcaps on base model trucks was 1978. Last white painted front bumper was 1981.

*Fitz* · 10-25-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by davem815

What is you guys opinion on factory white painted bumpers, mirrors, and hub caps? I learned to drive on my dad's 1971 C-20 Custom with 307 and 3ott. I kind of like them on certain colors. I would love to recreate his truck. I've seen some pic posted that I really liked with painred bumpers.

At a custom car show they would be out of place but as a factory faithful bolt by bolt restoration they would be right on the mark! Seafoam Green and that creamy white....makes my heart go pitter-pat!

sambudo · 10-26-2013, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by davem815

What is you guys opinion on factory white painted bumpers, mirrors, and hub caps? I learned to drive on my dad's 1971 C-20 Custom with 307 and 3ott. I kind of like them on certain colors. I would love to recreate his truck. I've seen some pic posted that I really liked with painred bumpers.

I like the painted bumpers, Mine are painted, i want to find a stock bumper for the rear.

motorcritter · 10-26-2013, 10:49 AM

The '70 C10 is getting the white-paint bumpers, wheel covers & mirror treatment- it was that way originally, except for body color mirrors (medium gold). I like plain Jane sleepers- underhood is where I want to get fancy!

slikside · 10-26-2013, 11:40 AM

We've spoken about this before Dave, but one thing I didn't say, and it really works for me: The painted accessories are OLD SCHOOL. For some, like my truck...they were factory, and I like keeping it that way (it's also more budget friendly). Tons of people are going the "dropped" route and after market wheels/bumpers and sport mirrors. And they are beautiful! These trucks look awesome that way. But it isn't old school, and there are far fewer that are. I find the older I get, the more old school I am.

Good luck with your decision.

67ctener · 10-26-2013, 11:53 AM

One of my favorites

zeldman · 10-26-2013, 12:16 PM

In 1974 I bought a 70 SWB, white with blue interior, 6yl, granny 4 speed and heater. I learned to drive in it and drove it for 22 years. I went through several motor changes plus a TH 400 before I studiply let it go. I am wanting to create that truck right down to the bench seat, white hub caps, 16 inch steelies, stock round mirrors, painted front bumper and farmer rear bumper, no radio and just a heater. The only changes will be disc brakes up front and three point belts inside, and maybe a 5 speed for the over drive. There is nothing wrong with highly customized trucks, I just want to bring back an innocent age for myself.

**Joesjunk** · 10-26-2013, 07:35 PM

The blue truck is mine, and yes it only has 2200 miles on it. The white bumpers and caps are growing on me. I like them because they are different. Everyone has chrome bumpers

Ozark Tim · 10-26-2013, 07:45 PM

Joes 71 is awesome... Probably the only 2200 mile example I will ever get to see in person.
How about no trim, is that growing on you Joe...LOL, I know you like em with trim.
I like the white bumpers and plain truck as well as the trimmed up ones. Like someone else said before me, one way or the other these trucks are very cool.
Tim

**Joesjunk** · 10-26-2013, 07:57 PM

My old Suburban with white bumpers and mirrors, but chrome hub caps. Listed them on the SPID

**Joesjunk** · 10-26-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozark Tim

Joes 71 is awesome... Probably the only 2200 mile example I will ever get to see in person.
How about no trim, is that growing on you Joe...LOL, I know you like em with trim.
I like the white bumpers and plain truck as well as the trimmed up ones. Like someone else said before me, one way or the other these trucks are very cool.
Tim

Still not a fan of no trim Tim lol

darkhorse970 · 10-26-2013, 08:06 PM

I like the look with a little chrome/aluminum sprinkled in.

slikside · 10-26-2013, 08:55 PM

Dave has already seen these, but Joe, that Burb of yours was an inspiration to me to keep my truck the same way.....that thing is beautiful. Didn't know who owned it. And so is your '71 truck and......well, all your rigs are very cool.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-27-2013, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by slikside

We've spoken about this before Dave, but one thing I didn't say, and it really works for me: The painted accessories are OLD SCHOOL. For some, like my truck...they were factory, and I like keeping it that way (it's also more budget friendly). Tons of people are going the "dropped" route and after market wheels/bumpers and sport mirrors. And they are beautiful! These trucks look awesome that way. But it isn't old school, and there are far fewer that are. I find the older I get, the more old school I am.

So many ways to go, for sure....Both of my 67-72's were trimmed out like this. Got the unchromed 67-70 bumper from a pal for RAT. It was paint it and move the signals behind the grille, or use the "pretty good" chrome bumper that was on the '71 front clip. So, I went with what I had last time...almost...

**davem815** · 10-28-2013, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the comments and pictures. I agree there are many directions you can take and I like most of them. I like the chome and luxury trucks, I also like the lowered race trucks style. I'm a former autocrosser.
I most like the bare bones work truck, like the ones in the 3/4 ton thread and the hauling and working truck threads. Due to sentimental reason of the memory of my father's '71, I'm dreaming/planning for when I have the time/money/shop space to do a build like the truck I remember growing up with.

10-24-2013, 09:07 PM	#1
davem815 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Warren, IN Posts: 313	Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps What is you guys opinion on factory white painted bumpers, mirrors, and hub caps? I learned to drive on my dad's 1971 C-20 Custom with 307 and 3ott. I kind of like them on certain colors. I would love to recreate his truck. I've seen some pic posted that I really liked with painred bumpers.

10-24-2013, 09:30 PM	#2
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps If that is your speed then do it. There is something about a nice clean bone stock plain jane look circa 1971 that is beautiful. Most of us go for the CST/Cheyenne option level, but go for it. I look forward to watching and admiring your build. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

10-24-2013, 09:36 PM	#3
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps I'm all about it. I think it looks better on the 67-68 with the white grill but the 69-72 looks good too.

10-25-2013, 06:46 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps One thing is for sure, you'll save yourself the hassle of dealing with crappy repro chrome! I sometimes wish I went this route. Well, just when I look at my bumpers anyway... __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-25-2013, 07:54 AM	#5
jeremy zander Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shakopee minnesota Posts: 515	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps Something like this one..71 3/4 4x4 ..all white...bought this one to redo just like it is ..someday Attached Images __________________ WTB 1972 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 1971 chevy c30 4x4 NAPCO (project) 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 350/350 4spd, tach, tow hooks,radio delete,heat delete,hubcaps,lockers 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 383/350 dads original farm truck tilt,tach,tow hooks,hubcaps,radio delete,heat delete 2006 chevy LBZ crew cab duramax,4 inch,beadlocks 2015 chevy tahoe Z71 my fifth one,love em 2016 chevy 2500HD Z71 LTZ duramax midnite 2018 chevy suburban Z71 midnite

10-25-2013, 08:32 AM	#6
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps Thats whats so great about these vehicles. They look great many different ways. __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

10-25-2013, 10:10 AM	#7
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps . . . . Here's a beautiful 71 that was said to have 2,000 miles on IT'S white bumpers. . . . . Attached Images

10-25-2013, 10:40 AM	#8
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,449	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps who does not like a nice super but........ I lean toward the plain ones like I would have bought new if i could have I think i have seen that blue one before ? __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

10-25-2013, 08:56 PM	#9
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps And here i was thinking about painting all my white to Mat Black.. That blue truck is making me rethink that one.. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-25-2013, 09:07 PM	#10
silentt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 12	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps I love the look of the white bumpers/mirrors and how it ties into the white roof on some. These trucks looks amazing 100 different ways though. Do what you what/like, you can't go wrong.

10-26-2013, 10:49 AM	#14
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps The '70 C10 is getting the white-paint bumpers, wheel covers & mirror treatment- it was that way originally, except for body color mirrors (medium gold). I like plain Jane sleepers- underhood is where I want to get fancy! __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

10-26-2013, 11:40 AM	#15
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,145	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps We've spoken about this before Dave, but one thing I didn't say, and it really works for me: The painted accessories are OLD SCHOOL. For some, like my truck...they were factory, and I like keeping it that way (it's also more budget friendly). Tons of people are going the "dropped" route and after market wheels/bumpers and sport mirrors. And they are beautiful! These trucks look awesome that way. But it isn't old school, and there are far fewer that are. I find the older I get, the more old school I am. Good luck with your decision. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, all stock, Survivor.

10-26-2013, 11:53 AM	#16
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps One of my favorites Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

10-26-2013, 12:16 PM	#17
zeldman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rt 66 Gallup, NM Posts: 527	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps In 1974 I bought a 70 SWB, white with blue interior, 6yl, granny 4 speed and heater. I learned to drive in it and drove it for 22 years. I went through several motor changes plus a TH 400 before I studiply let it go. I am wanting to create that truck right down to the bench seat, white hub caps, 16 inch steelies, stock round mirrors, painted front bumper and farmer rear bumper, no radio and just a heater. The only changes will be disc brakes up front and three point belts inside, and maybe a 5 speed for the over drive. There is nothing wrong with highly customized trucks, I just want to bring back an innocent age for myself. __________________ 2005 GMC K2500HD D/A 1993 GMC K1500 2011 Subaru Legacy. 2013 Subaru Outback 1970 C-10 2WD, SWB stepside, 292, TH350, PS, more rust than anything. God is my pilot.

10-26-2013, 07:35 PM	#18
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps The blue truck is mine, and yes it only has 2200 miles on it. The white bumpers and caps are growing on me. I like them because they are different. Everyone has chrome bumpers Attached Images __________________ 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



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10-26-2013, 07:45 PM	#19
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps Joes 71 is awesome... Probably the only 2200 mile example I will ever get to see in person. How about no trim, is that growing on you Joe...LOL, I know you like em with trim. I like the white bumpers and plain truck as well as the trimmed up ones. Like someone else said before me, one way or the other these trucks are very cool. Tim

10-26-2013, 07:57 PM	#20
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps My old Suburban with white bumpers and mirrors, but chrome hub caps. Listed them on the SPID Attached Images __________________ 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

10-26-2013, 08:06 PM	#22
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps I like the look with a little chrome/aluminum sprinkled in. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

10-26-2013, 08:55 PM	#23
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,145	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps Dave has already seen these, but Joe, that Burb of yours was an inspiration to me to keep my truck the same way.....that thing is beautiful. Didn't know who owned it. And so is your '71 truck and......well, all your rigs are very cool. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, all stock, Survivor.

10-28-2013, 12:54 PM	#25
davem815 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Warren, IN Posts: 313	Re: Painted bumper, mirrors, and hub caps Thanks for the comments and pictures. I agree there are many directions you can take and I like most of them. I like the chome and luxury trucks, I also like the lowered race trucks style. I'm a former autocrosser. I most like the bare bones work truck, like the ones in the 3/4 ton thread and the hauling and working truck threads. Due to sentimental reason of the memory of my father's '71, I'm dreaming/planning for when I have the time/money/shop space to do a build like the truck I remember growing up with.

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