Black bumper and guard or all 383 Green?

[Jack Lope]

Had some thoughts about painting the front grill, guard and bumpers flat black. Any comments about that? Is it taboo? Any suggestions on a good flat black that won't turn chalky?

 

[Recovry4x4]

That will be a matter of personal choice. It's no more taboo than shiny rims but in the end, it's your truck to do as you see fit.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Yeah, what he said.


If you're looking for votes, mine is to keep it all green.

 

[mcmullag]

guess it depends what you are going to use it for, do you want authenticity for parades and displays or the truck is just for other fun stuff... the black parts you are talking about usually look good on the trucks. the black I have used is Rustoleum professional flat black in a taller than normal silver/chrome colored can at Lowes. it's all good.....

 

[dougco1]

Yeah, what he said.


If you're looking for votes, mine is to keep it all green.

Ditto with the all green. The wheels will look good with a satin black.

 

[M1009 NEWBEE 2013]

Its your truck, do what you want. It will look good either way. If you go Black, as mcmullag mentioned, the rustoleum flat black does not chalk up and should look good.

 

[Sharecropper]

My M1028 is painted all green with 383 CARC Substitute. It does not "chalk up".

 

[GPrez]

Personally, I like the black bumpers and grille with the 686 tan more than the 383 green, but both can be pulled off. I painted the removable top on my 1009 black and I like the contrast. As others said before it's your truck, make it your own.

 

[roveroverme]

It's your truck do what you want with it... It's not like you bought it for the resale value, is it?

 

[Jack Lope]

The 383 green arrived today. Shipping was fast.

 

[muthkw25]

On my Deuce I did the grill, front bumper and winch all black. Looks sharp. It all depends on what you like and if you are going for historic accuracy. Mine isn't historic, but it sure does look good!