Black trucks - Whats your opinion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bowtiefreak · 01-25-2004, 09:48 PM

How many of you guys like our trucks in black? I know its a pain to keep clean and a real pain to paint, because everyting needs to be real perfect prior to the paint. So any flaws will surely come thru in the paint. But man I love black trucks with a nice set of chrome or polished alumn. wheels.

Anyone agree or comments?

*Randy70C-10* · 01-25-2004, 09:51 PM

Black is awsome on a straight truck, but if your truck isn't straight, it can sure make your truck look like crap.

70short/step · 01-25-2004, 09:55 PM

I have had a black vehicle before. Bought it brand new. I will never own another one! It was the biggest pain to keep clean! And when you are all done cleaning it and clean up all the supplies it took to clean it up. You look back at the truck and there is a film of dust already on it! That said, I think everyone should own atleast one Black car/truck in thier lives to appreciate it. But they are the sharpest looking all polished up with the chrome shining!! I am glad they are out there to look at, but not to own for me!! 70short/step

*rage'nrat638* · 01-25-2004, 10:13 PM

black is sweet when clean

got'ta have A/C

she will get very hot in the sun

pickupman · 01-25-2004, 10:14 PM

I am a little partial to black

pickupman · 01-25-2004, 10:17 PM

Gotta love black no other color looks right. lol

Steven Sellers · 01-25-2004, 10:20 PM

I agree black is a pain to keep clean my 94 was black and I loved it heres a pic of one that is not mine another board members though. I wanna go black with mine but I just dont know how straight is straight enough

Steven Sellers · 01-25-2004, 10:21 PM

1 more, in my opinion one of the sharpest trucks I have ever seen

69 air cab · 01-25-2004, 10:22 PM

Say..Pickupman.........can you share any more shots of your 71 on the inside and engine.............great looking truck!!!!

CG · 01-25-2004, 10:30 PM

mines mostly black except for the bedsides. ill probably get them painted this spring. course ive been saying that for a whole lot of springs.

smonty · 01-25-2004, 10:34 PM

My 71 truck is a factory black truck and I would never paint it any other color. Since it is my driver right now it is no problem. Black looks good on these trucks. Had a Mach 1 mustang that was black and do remember how hard it was to keep it clean. A real pain for sure. They sure do look good though!!

Glen · 01-25-2004, 10:47 PM

I will love black once the truck is all GLOSS black.

dion · 01-25-2004, 11:06 PM

I think black looks amazing.

**Tim Christian** · 01-25-2004, 11:08 PM

I love black! Tuff to keep clean but when it is man O' man!!!

Blue Beard · 01-25-2004, 11:09 PM

As you can see by Steven Sellers post my truck is super nice.

Glad to see he liked it enough to post.

I get comments from all around town, by all age groups on how sharp it looks.

That shot was taken just after I put the new Gaylord lid on the bed and washed her up for the shot........

gonebad2 · 01-25-2004, 11:13 PM

In the past, I have owned a black truck and a black Vette. I would spend a whole Saturday detailing it. By Monday, it would look like it hadn't been touched in a month. Nevada is a real dusty place. If I lived in a different part of the country, like Cali, in a big city, I would consider it again. They look awesome at night when you're cruzin..

Brewski* · 01-25-2004, 11:19 PM

Black rules. My Red Rocket was factory black with every stainless option and upper and lower moldings. I am going to return it to factor someday. It will then be a trailer queen show truck

RICHARD MORGAN · 01-25-2004, 11:25 PM

WHEN THE BODY IS STRAIGHT AND KEPT CLEAN BLACK IS AWSOME. BUT IT DOES SHOW ANY BODY WORK FLAWS. ISNT VERY FORGIVING TO SCRATCHES, CHIPS, AND THOSE AWFUL LOOKING SWIRL MARKS FROM WAXING. IVE OWNED A BLACK CAR AND WOULD NEVER DO IT AGAIN. THERES TO MANY GOOD LOOKING , EASIER TO KEEP CLEAN COLORS OUT THERE. I HOPE YOU GOT SOME AC !!!!

pickupman · 01-25-2004, 11:41 PM

69 air cab, some pictures for ya, not the best but some older pictures. Thanks for the compliments.
Bill

pickupman · 01-25-2004, 11:46 PM

69 air cab 1 more

**N2TRUX** · 01-25-2004, 11:46 PM

Black is an awesome color when it is clean. The problem is, it's never clean. Like 70short/step said by the time you get through cleaning it up, it's dirty again.

Keep in mind this is coming from someone that owns 4 black vehicles...

Steven Sellers · 01-25-2004, 11:52 PM

Blue Beard, yea I still like it as much as when I first saw it. Hope you dont mind me putting the pic up if so I do apologize, just couldnt remember your name
Steve

Mudder · 01-26-2004, 12:00 AM

Photographers for magazines will very rarely shoot black trucks. They dont photgraph very well.

gonebad2 · 01-26-2004, 12:06 AM

Glen, Your truck looks great! IMO, that is the perfect stance !

Blue Beard · 01-26-2004, 12:10 AM

Steven Sellers,

Its quite alright to use the photo.

Its a compliment to me that you like it that much.......

01-25-2004, 09:48 PM	#1
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Black trucks - Whats your opinion? How many of you guys like our trucks in black? I know its a pain to keep clean and a real pain to paint, because everyting needs to be real perfect prior to the paint. So any flaws will surely come thru in the paint. But man I love black trucks with a nice set of chrome or polished alumn. wheels. Anyone agree or comments? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

01-25-2004, 10:14 PM	#5
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,094	I am a little partial to black Attached Images __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

01-25-2004, 10:17 PM	#6
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,094	Gotta love black no other color looks right. lol Attached Images __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

01-25-2004, 10:20 PM	#7
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	I agree black is a pain to keep clean my 94 was black and I loved it heres a pic of one that is not mine another board members though. I wanna go black with mine but I just dont know how straight is straight enough Attached Images __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

01-25-2004, 10:21 PM	#8
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	1 more, in my opinion one of the sharpest trucks I have ever seen Attached Images __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

01-25-2004, 09:51 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Black is awsome on a straight truck, but if your truck isn't straight, it can sure make your truck look like crap.

01-25-2004, 09:55 PM	#3
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	I have had a black vehicle before. Bought it brand new. I will never own another one! It was the biggest pain to keep clean! And when you are all done cleaning it and clean up all the supplies it took to clean it up. You look back at the truck and there is a film of dust already on it! That said, I think everyone should own atleast one Black car/truck in thier lives to appreciate it. But they are the sharpest looking all polished up with the chrome shining!! I am glad they are out there to look at, but not to own for me!! 70short/step

01-25-2004, 10:13 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	black is sweet when clean got'ta have A/C she will get very hot in the sun

01-25-2004, 10:22 PM	#9
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	Say..Pickupman.........can you share any more shots of your 71 on the inside and engine.............great looking truck!!!!

01-25-2004, 10:30 PM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,784	mines mostly black except for the bedsides. ill probably get them painted this spring. course ive been saying that for a whole lot of springs.

01-25-2004, 10:34 PM	#11
smonty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Posts: 769	Reply My 71 truck is a factory black truck and I would never paint it any other color. Since it is my driver right now it is no problem. Black looks good on these trucks. Had a Mach 1 mustang that was black and do remember how hard it was to keep it clean. A real pain for sure. They sure do look good though!! __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project

01-25-2004, 10:47 PM	#12
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	I will love black once the truck is all GLOSS black.

01-25-2004, 11:06 PM	#13
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I think black looks amazing. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

01-25-2004, 11:08 PM	#14
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I love black! Tuff to keep clean but when it is man O' man!!!

01-25-2004, 11:09 PM	#15
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	As you can see by Steven Sellers post my truck is super nice. Glad to see he liked it enough to post. I get comments from all around town, by all age groups on how sharp it looks. That shot was taken just after I put the new Gaylord lid on the bed and washed her up for the shot........ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo



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01-25-2004, 11:13 PM	#16
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	In the past, I have owned a black truck and a black Vette. I would spend a whole Saturday detailing it. By Monday, it would look like it hadn't been touched in a month. Nevada is a real dusty place. If I lived in a different part of the country, like Cali, in a big city, I would consider it again. They look awesome at night when you're cruzin.. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-25-2004, 11:19 PM	#17
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Black rules. My Red Rocket was factory black with every stainless option and upper and lower moldings. I am going to return it to factor someday. It will then be a trailer queen show truck

01-25-2004, 11:25 PM	#18
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	WHEN THE BODY IS STRAIGHT AND KEPT CLEAN BLACK IS AWSOME. BUT IT DOES SHOW ANY BODY WORK FLAWS. ISNT VERY FORGIVING TO SCRATCHES, CHIPS, AND THOSE AWFUL LOOKING SWIRL MARKS FROM WAXING. IVE OWNED A BLACK CAR AND WOULD NEVER DO IT AGAIN. THERES TO MANY GOOD LOOKING , EASIER TO KEEP CLEAN COLORS OUT THERE. I HOPE YOU GOT SOME AC !!!!

01-25-2004, 11:41 PM	#19
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,094	69 air cab, some pictures for ya, not the best but some older pictures. Thanks for the compliments. Bill Attached Images __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

01-25-2004, 11:46 PM	#20
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,094	69 air cab 1 more Attached Images __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

01-25-2004, 11:46 PM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Black is an awesome color when it is clean. The problem is, it's never clean. Like 70short/step said by the time you get through cleaning it up, it's dirty again. Keep in mind this is coming from someone that owns 4 black vehicles... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-25-2004, 11:52 PM	#22
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Blue Beard, yea I still like it as much as when I first saw it. Hope you dont mind me putting the pic up if so I do apologize, just couldnt remember your name Steve __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

01-26-2004, 12:00 AM	#23
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Photographers for magazines will very rarely shoot black trucks. They dont photgraph very well.

01-26-2004, 12:06 AM	#24
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Glen, Your truck looks great! IMO, that is the perfect stance ! __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-26-2004, 12:10 AM	#25
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Steven Sellers, Its quite alright to use the photo. Its a compliment to me that you like it that much....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

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