78 c10 headlight bezel color

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Was the inside of a 78 c10 headlight bezel black from the factory? Looking to maybe repaint.

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My oem were metal faded black and chrome peeling when I got truck. Ordered new ones, which were plastic, and inside were silver. Decided the black gave it more contrast, so I repainted them and look like this now. I do not know what was standard color when new or what was an option. To me, the black looks better.

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My oem were metal faded black and chrome peeling when I got truck. Ordered new ones, which were plastic, and inside were silver. Decided the black gave it more contrast, so I repainted them and look like this now. I do not know what was standard color when new or what was an option. To me, the black looks better.

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I wanted to buy new but i dont want plastic. Id rather black, makes it look more pronounced
 

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I think it depends on the year and model. I know the argent silver and charcoal grey were available, not so sure on black.
 

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I think it depends on the year and model. I know the argent silver and charcoal grey were available, not so sure on black.
Well as far as model and year obviously its 78 and silverado trim big ten.
 

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the ones on my 74 are black if i remember right
 

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Thebplastic ones don’t hold their “chrome” I already have spots chipped off
I’m actively looking for new used ones
 

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Ugch I think the black is terrible.
Seems to be totally "anti light" to me.. I painted mine silver colored (metallic aluminum) thinking it will reflect and thus produce more light....don't you think a black headlight surround eats light? Wtf?
I don't follow the black headlight surround thinking AT ALL.
 

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Ugch I think the black is terrible.
Seems to be totally "anti light" to me.. I painted mine silver colored (metallic aluminum) thinking it will reflect and thus produce more light....don't you think a black headlight surround eats light? Wtf?
I don't follow the black headlight surround thinking AT ALL.
I do understand your thinking....
 

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