Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

64GMCHorsepower · 02-14-2009, 11:33 AM

OK, I'm at the point where I am ready to paint my truck....

Now I'm torn between painting the entire cab the same color, inside and out, or painting the interior a different color.....

outside is a mettalic red, B/C

and I have gunmetal gray carpet to install.....

would a red interior look okay with gray carpet, or do you guys think that I should paint the interior a matching gray or off gray color?

just curious......

here's a pic of the Red, and just think a regular gray color since I don't have a pic of the carpet.....

Alan's Classic · 02-14-2009, 11:49 AM

I'm doing a hugger orange with gray roof and area inside the body side trim. The interior is going to be orange with gray accents on the dash. I'm not sure yet about the carpet, maybe black. The seats will be a gray leather surround with orange/black houndstooth inset. Good luck on yours.

**Corts60** · 02-14-2009, 11:59 AM

Maybe you could paint the lower part of the dash body color and the top part a metallic grey and then the rest of the interior the same metallic grey. That might look cool...

Kinda reverse of mine....

protrash64 · 02-14-2009, 01:53 PM

I think your truck would look good with the grey carpet and everything red. You could tie some of your interior upholstery to the carpet color (seat(s), steeringwheel). Corts truck is cool with the 2-tone interior....lot of work doing that on top of already a lot of work just painting it all one color. I always look at the doors and wonder where a good spot to change from exterior to interior color would be. Most Ive seen are right at the edge of the door....you would avoid all this with one color.

willyp · 02-14-2009, 11:55 AM

red and gray sound good

TheDark1 · 02-14-2009, 11:56 AM

I personally like red/gray combinations. I also like a trucks interior to have a tie in with the exterior. On these models the tie in is the metal paint work to match the exterior. I think it's one of the features that these trucks have intentionally built in , making them unique from the new plastic and cloth trucks we see now days. So, I say paint all the metal one color and add interior of your choice.

64GMCHorsepower · 02-14-2009, 02:12 PM

Yeah, while I like the 2-tone, I am leaning towards just one color overall because of the time and effort it would take to do the two tone......

badblu97 · 02-16-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64GMCHorsepower

Yeah, while I like the 2-tone, I am leaning towards just one color overall because of the time and effort it would take to do the two tone......

red on red! Im not really a fan of red, but that shade will rock on the inside. IMO, just dont do too much red.

CUSTOM DELUXE · 02-17-2009, 12:40 AM

My vote is red on red with gray accents.

Thanks for the kind words guys!!

Personally I don't care for everything done in one color, such as red dash, red doors, red seat and so on. But don't get me wrong. If you shoot the entire cab red, accenting the small things in gray would definitely look killer. Keeps it from looking blah, and plain.

CUSTOM D

joe231 · 02-14-2009, 04:18 PM

red on red for me

62 short step · 02-14-2009, 06:25 PM

Red on gray for me.

sick69 · 02-14-2009, 06:50 PM

I'd say paint the interior red and then eithe used grey accents or make custom trim pieces and use grey uhpolstery to cover the trim pieces.

An uhpolstyer shop would be able to cover the whole interior with any color you wanted. Could have a full red interior or as much or as little grey as you wanted then.

Just my .02
Frank

mateo1279 · 02-16-2009, 07:09 AM

I like the idea of all the interior metal (dash,door sils,etc) red and then have the seats,carpet,etc gray with some red accents or stitching...

CUSTOM DELUXE · 02-16-2009, 10:37 AM

Maybe this will help!

CUSTOM DELUXE · 02-16-2009, 10:42 AM

A few more......

sick69 · 02-16-2009, 12:46 PM

Thats exactly what i was talking about. If done right any of those covered pieces could be removed and have a different look.

Frank

mneubecker · 02-16-2009, 04:43 PM

I'm fairly certain I wouldn't kick that truck out of bed for eating crackers!

rayce08 · 02-16-2009, 05:39 PM

is that the same truck done two different ways ? or two different trucks ? i like them both

64GMCHorsepower · 02-16-2009, 06:51 PM

looks like 2 different trucks, but they look awesome!!

Does that one truck have a leather stitched dash?

I will be doing a custom console......so I am definitely leaning towards all red with some accents.......Not a complete 2-tone....but probably have the console grey to match the leather seats and carpet.....

Thanks for the pics Custom Deluxe....

TimE · 02-16-2009, 07:20 PM

Great pics CustomDeluxe! Anymore info on the pics?

OP-I like the two color idea as pictured above.

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02-14-2009, 11:33 AM	#1
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? OK, I'm at the point where I am ready to paint my truck.... Now I'm torn between painting the entire cab the same color, inside and out, or painting the interior a different color..... outside is a mettalic red, B/C and I have gunmetal gray carpet to install..... would a red interior look okay with gray carpet, or do you guys think that I should paint the interior a matching gray or off gray color? just curious...... here's a pic of the Red, and just think a regular gray color since I don't have a pic of the carpet..... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

02-14-2009, 11:49 AM	#2
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? I'm doing a hugger orange with gray roof and area inside the body side trim. The interior is going to be orange with gray accents on the dash. I'm not sure yet about the carpet, maybe black. The seats will be a gray leather surround with orange/black houndstooth inset. Good luck on yours. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-14-2009, 11:59 AM	#3
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02-14-2009, 01:53 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? I think your truck would look good with the grey carpet and everything red. You could tie some of your interior upholstery to the carpet color (seat(s), steeringwheel). Corts truck is cool with the 2-tone interior....lot of work doing that on top of already a lot of work just painting it all one color. I always look at the doors and wonder where a good spot to change from exterior to interior color would be. Most Ive seen are right at the edge of the door....you would avoid all this with one color. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-14-2009, 11:55 AM	#5
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? red and gray sound good __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

02-14-2009, 11:56 AM	#6
TheDark1 Intentionally Left Blank Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broussard, LA Posts: 355	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? I personally like red/gray combinations. I also like a trucks interior to have a tie in with the exterior. On these models the tie in is the metal paint work to match the exterior. I think it's one of the features that these trucks have intentionally built in , making them unique from the new plastic and cloth trucks we see now days. So, I say paint all the metal one color and add interior of your choice. __________________ 1965 C-10 Short Fleet 468/TKO 5-Speed 2004 2500HD Crew 496/Ally Blacked Out (SOLD!!) 1997 Formula WS6 2004 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2013 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2017 Jeep Wrangler (Blacked Out on 35's) 2011 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2015 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2018 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2020 D-Max Dually Denali on 33x12.50's 1979 GMC Short Bed Step-Side 4x4 350/350 Low Miles

02-14-2009, 02:12 PM	#7
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? Yeah, while I like the 2-tone, I am leaning towards just one color overall because of the time and effort it would take to do the two tone...... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny Last edited by 64GMCHorsepower; 02-14-2009 at 02:12 PM.

02-17-2009, 12:40 AM	#9
CUSTOM DELUXE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 36	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? My vote is red on red with gray accents. Thanks for the kind words guys!! Personally I don't care for everything done in one color, such as red dash, red doors, red seat and so on. But don't get me wrong. If you shoot the entire cab red, accenting the small things in gray would definitely look killer. Keeps it from looking blah, and plain. CUSTOM D __________________ 65 SWB FLEETSIDE CUSTOM CAB BBW 66 SWB FLEETSIDE - IN PIECES 67 SWB STEPSIDE- SOLD!! 72 SWB STEPSIDE- SOLD!! 03 Z71 04 TAHOE- WIFE'S 03 HD FATBOY 100TH ANNIVERSARY LUXURY BLUE PEARL

02-14-2009, 04:18 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? red on red for me __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-14-2009, 06:25 PM	#11
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? Red on gray for me. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

02-14-2009, 06:50 PM	#12
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? I'd say paint the interior red and then eithe used grey accents or make custom trim pieces and use grey uhpolstery to cover the trim pieces. An uhpolstyer shop would be able to cover the whole interior with any color you wanted. Could have a full red interior or as much or as little grey as you wanted then. Just my .02 Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

02-16-2009, 07:09 AM	#13
mateo1279 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 169	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? I like the idea of all the interior metal (dash,door sils,etc) red and then have the seats,carpet,etc gray with some red accents or stitching... __________________ 1962 Chevy Fleetside 283/TH350

02-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#14
CUSTOM DELUXE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 36	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? Maybe this will help! __________________ 65 SWB FLEETSIDE CUSTOM CAB BBW 66 SWB FLEETSIDE - IN PIECES 67 SWB STEPSIDE- SOLD!! 72 SWB STEPSIDE- SOLD!! 03 Z71 04 TAHOE- WIFE'S 03 HD FATBOY 100TH ANNIVERSARY LUXURY BLUE PEARL

02-16-2009, 10:42 AM	#15
CUSTOM DELUXE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 36	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? A few more...... __________________ 65 SWB FLEETSIDE CUSTOM CAB BBW 66 SWB FLEETSIDE - IN PIECES 67 SWB STEPSIDE- SOLD!! 72 SWB STEPSIDE- SOLD!! 03 Z71 04 TAHOE- WIFE'S 03 HD FATBOY 100TH ANNIVERSARY LUXURY BLUE PEARL



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02-16-2009, 12:46 PM	#16
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? Thats exactly what i was talking about. If done right any of those covered pieces could be removed and have a different look. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

02-16-2009, 04:43 PM	#17
mneubecker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: paola ks Posts: 30	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? I'm fairly certain I wouldn't kick that truck out of bed for eating crackers!

02-16-2009, 05:39 PM	#18
rayce08 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: semmes alabama Posts: 50	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? is that the same truck done two different ways ? or two different trucks ? i like them both __________________ 66 swb fleetside restomod

02-16-2009, 06:51 PM	#19
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? looks like 2 different trucks, but they look awesome!! Does that one truck have a leather stitched dash? I will be doing a custom console......so I am definitely leaning towards all red with some accents.......Not a complete 2-tone....but probably have the console grey to match the leather seats and carpet..... Thanks for the pics Custom Deluxe.... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

02-16-2009, 07:20 PM	#20
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Do I paint the interior the same color as outside? Great pics CustomDeluxe! Anymore info on the pics? OP-I like the two color idea as pictured above. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

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