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**yote1234** · 02-09-2013, 07:33 PM

just wondering why some side air vents come from the factory painted color and some black?

**yote1234** · 02-09-2013, 08:19 PM

i'll bet jocko will know.....?

stomper · 02-09-2013, 08:30 PM

You mean the part that holds the AC ball on? I have wondered myself what dictates the color.I have a 71 that is interior color and a 72 that is body color.

ARC190 · 02-09-2013, 08:34 PM

'71, mine are body colored.
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**yote1234** · 02-09-2013, 08:37 PM

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You mean the part that holds the AC ball on? I have wondered myself what dictates the color.I have a71 that is interior color and a 72 that is body color.
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yes! thats the ones.

Scott>72-GMC · 02-09-2013, 08:45 PM

Haven't seen black myself both mine are body colored
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Spartan · 02-09-2013, 08:52 PM

Mine match the interior in the area where the dash meets the window. Those are the only air vents I have. There are some vents on the kick panel - black.
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**jocko** · 02-09-2013, 09:07 PM

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i'll bet jocko will know.....?

Ha! I'll bet you he doesn't... I've seen both too. Prefer body color. But in some green trucks, they never seem to match ANYthing other than hopefully at least one of the ten shades of green trim in these things - but neither black or body color (that's my case anyway).

Whenever I get around to gettin around to it, I will be painting mine body color.

But, to answer your question, my GUESS is that it was plant-specific, similar to the reason some gb doors are black on non-black trucks. (I'm not saying the same plant that did the black gb door is the same plant that did black ac vent retainers, just using that as an example). But I truly don't know that that is the case, just guessin. Another theory I had was that the black ones were replacements - and they just came in black. But I've seen so many black ones that I assume that is not the case. Pretty sure I've seen some originals with black ones. Can you tell if your black ones are originals? Probably almost impossible, know the interior was pretty crusty. When I was looking at your truck, I was planning to paint them ochre. In fact, at one point I bought a set of used ochre vents (that's how close I came to buying that little truck...) But, the vents are pretty crappy (mine) - better approach would be to paint the ones you have if you prefer body color. And that's what I'd do unless you could confirm that they were originally black. Probably impossible though. What are your plans? Leave em black or paint em ochre?

stomper · 02-09-2013, 09:27 PM

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**yote1234** · 02-09-2013, 09:33 PM

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Ha! I'll bet you he doesn't... I've seen both too. Prefer body color. But in some green trucks, they never seem to match ANYthing other than hopefully at least one of the ten shades of green trim in these things - but neither black or body color (that's my case anyway).

Whenever I get around to gettin around to it, I will be painting mine body color.

But, to answer your question, my GUESS is that it was plant-specific, similar to the reason some gb doors are black on non-black trucks. (I'm not saying the same plant that did the black gb door is the same plant that did black ac vent retainers, just using that as an example). But I truly don't know that that is the case, just guessin. Another theory I had was that the black ones were replacements - and they just came in black. But I've seen so many black ones that I assume that is not the case. Pretty sure I've seen some originals with black ones. Can you tell if your black ones are originals? Probably almost impossible, know the interior was pretty crusty. When I was looking at your truck, I was planning to paint them ochre. In fact, at one point I bought a set of used ochre vents (that's how close I came to buying that little truck...) But, the vents are pretty crappy (mine) - better approach would be to paint the ones you have if you prefer body color. And that's what I'd do unless you could confirm that they were originally black. Probably impossible though. What are your plans? Leave em black or paint em ochre?

W H A T ? you dont know.? but, your my wherehouse of truck knowledge.
it looks as if mine are orig black. i will keep them blk, but i was just wondering why? might be different factories.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-10-2013, 12:02 AM

My 69 with maroon exterior, maroon paint inside the cab, and black bucket seats, door panels, steering column, and dash pad has black vent housings. I am 100% positive they are all original.

I always thought GM may have just made evolutionary changes from year to year.

**special-K** · 02-10-2013, 10:40 AM

I've seen them go all over the place with body or interior/dash pad. I wonder if it's match the dash pad on Cheyenne Super/CST and maybe Cheyenne? Let's keep seeing who has what.
'72 Cheyenne Super...Parchment w/tilt/Black dash pad/Black outlets
'72 Sierra................Blue no/tilt/Blue dash pad/Blue outlets
'72 Custom Deluxe.....Parchment w/tilt/Black dash pad/Blue outlets

sameyrasmea72 · 02-10-2013, 11:20 AM

I've seen highlanders with both, cheyenne supers with both, 67-68's with both, GMC's with both.

I bet it was either a plant thing or more likely, if they were painting a red truck and they did not have any red outlets available then they just used the old black standbys.

sameyrasmea72 · 02-10-2013, 11:21 AM

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**too much stuff** · 02-10-2013, 11:30 AM

My 69...

Firstowner69, that is one sharp interior!

**TBONE1964** · 02-10-2013, 11:38 AM

Mine are black and pretty certain they came that way. My truck is a 72 Ochre/White Cheyenne and was built in Fremont, CA.

**Joesjunk** · 02-10-2013, 12:25 PM

My Ochre 72, custom deluxe, parchment interior, black vents. 71 green cheyenne, green interior, green vents. I have never figured this mystery out. I have seen all trim styles painted all different ways.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-10-2013, 02:54 PM

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My 69...

Firstowner69, that is one sharp interior!

Thanks. I just finished it a couple months ago. I only had 4 pieces of vinyl replaced on the seat bolsters. Otherwise, the seats are totally original. I debated keeping the original carpet. My before picture doesn't show much change.

If we think this may be a plant to plant difference we should also state where ours are made. My 69 was made in Fremont, California, about the 2nd week of Dec. 1968.

**70cst** · 02-10-2013, 03:07 PM

My truck is a 70CST and the vents match the interior as came from the factory ...

**yote1234** · 02-10-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Mine are black and pretty certain they came that way. My truck is a 72 Ochre/White Cheyenne and was built in Fremont, CA.

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

My Ochre 72, custom deluxe, parchment interior, black vents. 71 green cheyenne, green interior, green vents. I have never figured this mystery out. I have seen all trim styles painted all different ways.

so... it looks like ochre+parchment+freemont plant did "black". exactly the combination mine is...

**70cst** · 02-10-2013, 03:12 PM

Here is a better spic ...

**jocko** · 02-10-2013, 03:19 PM

so, here's a question - I've NEVER seen any medium olive ones. Anyone seen any? Mine are like the med olive pic above - with dark olive vents. (Jason, I wasn't sure - but in your post # 12 - those vents ARE darker, right? The more I stare, the less I am convinced I think I'm seeing dark vs. med olive on the vents). If they are med olive, then they are the proof of existence I've been seeking!

I would like to paint mine med olive when I redo my interior (solid med olive truck), but if there NEVER were any, I might think twice.

Btw, I LOVE the two highlanders you posted. Wow. I mean WOW! Would love to have a fine example like either of those.

sameyrasmea72 · 02-10-2013, 04:05 PM

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so, here's a question - I've NEVER seen any medium olive ones. Anyone seen any? Mine are like the med olive pic above - with dark olive vents. (Jason, I wasn't sure - but in your post # 12 - those vents ARE darker, right? The more I stare, the less I am convinced I think I'm seeing dark vs. med olive on the vents). If they are med olive, then they are the proof of existence I've been seeking!

I would like to paint mine med olive when I redo my interior (solid med olive truck), but if there NEVER were any, I might think twice.

Btw, I LOVE the two highlanders you posted. Wow. I mean WOW! Would love to have a fine example like either of those.

It's difficult to tell but i think you are right, they are dark like the dash pad, wheel and door pannels. I have a box full and I swear I've seen some light ones though.

sameyrasmea72 · 02-10-2013, 04:11 PM

Oops found one on a burb we had. I knew If i looked through my 10,000 pics i would find one.

tommys72 · 02-10-2013, 05:09 PM

Mine are black with a medium blue interior
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02-09-2013, 07:33 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,419	why some air vents blk others color? just wondering why some side air vents come from the factory painted color and some black? __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

02-09-2013, 08:19 PM	#2
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,419	Re: why some air vents blk others color? i'll bet jocko will know.....? __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

02-09-2013, 08:30 PM	#3
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: why some air vents blk others color? You mean the part that holds the AC ball on? I have wondered myself what dictates the color.I have a 71 that is interior color and a 72 that is body color. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle Last edited by stomper; 02-09-2013 at 09:41 PM.

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FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: why some air vents blk others color? My 69 with maroon exterior, maroon paint inside the cab, and black bucket seats, door panels, steering column, and dash pad has black vent housings. I am 100% positive they are all original. I always thought GM may have just made evolutionary changes from year to year. Attached Images

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: why some air vents blk others color? I've seen them go all over the place with body or interior/dash pad. I wonder if it's match the dash pad on Cheyenne Super/CST and maybe Cheyenne? Let's keep seeing who has what. '72 Cheyenne Super...Parchment w/tilt/Black dash pad/Black outlets '72 Sierra................Blue no/tilt/Blue dash pad/Blue outlets '72 Custom Deluxe.....Parchment w/tilt/Black dash pad/Blue outlets __________________ "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 ~

02-10-2013, 11:20 AM	#13
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: why some air vents blk others color? I've seen highlanders with both, cheyenne supers with both, 67-68's with both, GMC's with both. I bet it was either a plant thing or more likely, if they were painting a red truck and they did not have any red outlets available then they just used the old black standbys. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: why some air vents blk others color? Here is a better spic ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	Re: why some air vents blk others color? so, here's a question - I've NEVER seen any medium olive ones. Anyone seen any? Mine are like the med olive pic above - with dark olive vents. (Jason, I wasn't sure - but in your post # 12 - those vents ARE darker, right? The more I stare, the less I am convinced I think I'm seeing dark vs. med olive on the vents). If they are med olive, then they are the proof of existence I've been seeking! I would like to paint mine med olive when I redo my interior (solid med olive truck), but if there NEVER were any, I might think twice. Btw, I LOVE the two highlanders you posted. Wow. I mean WOW! Would love to have a fine example like either of those.

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