[G.M.]

I think they could be ordered either way. I believe the reason for
black fenders was truck fenders got dented often from city traffic
and was easier matched and repainted than colors. I had a body
shop in the late 40's, early 50's and did the repairs for Bell Telephone
Company in suburban Philadelphia. Most work was fender dents and
their trucks all had black fenders and work was done on weekends so
the trucks were not out of service. G.M.