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TheSeeker · 10-25-2011, 03:56 PM

I cant decide on a paint color! I either want a bright orange, or a neon green. I have been going back and forth for a few months and I need to pick quickly haha. Now that Ive sorted out my emissions/drivability issues and everything is sound. Id like to get some paint on this rig. The interior is black exepct for a few small accents that will be body color. Any opinions on what color might look better on these trucks? Ill see if I can post images on the color im thinking..

**Clyde65** · 10-25-2011, 04:00 PM

The black interior will be very hot, IMo. which color do you like best, you could also have the paint shop create a pic of your truck with both colors so you could see what it would look like ( I like the hugger orange myself)

big_al_71 · 10-25-2011, 04:20 PM

Orange would be my vote.......

lil hoodlum · 10-25-2011, 04:34 PM

orange

C20-67_N_MO · 10-25-2011, 04:37 PM

Orange x4

Just don't think the NEON Green would look good on these trucks.

GASoline71 · 10-25-2011, 04:43 PM

When I think neon anything... I think of the outrageous paint scemes of the 80's and 90's... no way.

Maybe a hugger orange color...

Gary

Gene · 10-25-2011, 05:02 PM

Orangex6
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68Stepbed · 10-25-2011, 05:22 PM

I think you would get tired of the neon green color after a short while. You will also always have to answer the question: "Why did you decide to paint it that color?"

I make another vote for orange.

Hubscrub · 10-25-2011, 06:18 PM

My wife's truck is gonna be flat lime green so i vote green, i almost painted my nova orange and now i'm glad i didn't it's metallic blue now.

big mike71 · 10-25-2011, 07:11 PM

I don't like orange, But I would take it over neon green.

dmwphoto · 10-25-2011, 07:14 PM

silver

jlaird · 10-25-2011, 07:17 PM

neither, but its your truck.

sbc10guy · 10-25-2011, 07:18 PM

orange for sure.

1972RedNeck · 10-25-2011, 07:28 PM

Orange X9

treveiger · 10-25-2011, 09:03 PM

Two tone it with those colors an there you go

. I'd go with a darker green or Orange
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1972RedNeck · 10-25-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

Two tone it with those colors an there you go

. I'd go with a darker green or Orange
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I wonder how those two colors would go together? Neon Green and Hugger Orange?

And then maybe have a Baby Blue interior.

treveiger · 10-25-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

I wonder how those two colors would go together? Neon Green and Hugger Orange?

And then maybe have a Baby Blue interior.

ya know if done right it might kinda look cool but it'd be one of those things that in the end you have to live with...
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68C10HotRod · 10-25-2011, 09:26 PM

If you want to do neon green, go look at the Synergy Green that GM is using on the new Camaro. It is rather intense & it's always nice to keep the color in the family so to speak. Another thing to think about is exploring old color charts to find something you like & use that. Sometimes years around your truck but done on cars can look real sharp. That being said, I personally like era-correct colors no matter where you find them.

You're the one that has to live with it for a while so think a lot about it but pick one you really like so you don't get tired of it or the questions from others.

71sierragrande · 10-25-2011, 09:20 PM

Check out stacy david's "copperhead" '67 chevy build. Now that is a cool orange!

AusTx68 · 10-25-2011, 09:29 PM

Orange x10 but I'm biased

flashed · 10-25-2011, 10:36 PM

Flame orange metalic ,but Im biased as thats what my 72 El Camino is and I thought about painting my 72 Chevy truck the same color but decided on red.

hvychvydriver · 10-25-2011, 11:44 PM

http://images.mautofied.com/adphotos/_201148123426.jpg. Not certain if this is what you are looking for
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hayhauler71 · 10-26-2011, 09:18 PM

Hugger Orange

krazy_texan · 10-26-2011, 10:52 PM

do what i did if you have any kids show them a couple of color samples and let them make the choice. i am going to do mine in Flag blue

**70cst** · 10-26-2011, 10:57 PM

I can't decide...

But the color you choose will be right

10-25-2011, 03:56 PM	#1
TheSeeker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 337	Cant Decide! I cant decide on a paint color! I either want a bright orange, or a neon green. I have been going back and forth for a few months and I need to pick quickly haha. Now that Ive sorted out my emissions/drivability issues and everything is sound. Id like to get some paint on this rig. The interior is black exepct for a few small accents that will be body color. Any opinions on what color might look better on these trucks? Ill see if I can post images on the color im thinking..

10-25-2011, 04:00 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,549	Re: Cant Decide! The black interior will be very hot, IMo. which color do you like best, you could also have the paint shop create a pic of your truck with both colors so you could see what it would look like ( I like the hugger orange myself) __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-25-2011, 04:20 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Cant Decide! Orange would be my vote....... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-25-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,740	Re: Cant Decide! orange

10-25-2011, 04:37 PM	#5
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Cant Decide! Orange x4 Just don't think the NEON Green would look good on these trucks. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

10-25-2011, 05:02 PM	#7
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Cant Decide! Orangex6 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

10-25-2011, 05:22 PM	#8
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Cant Decide! I think you would get tired of the neon green color after a short while. You will also always have to answer the question: "Why did you decide to paint it that color?" I make another vote for orange. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-25-2011, 06:18 PM	#9
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Cant Decide! My wife's truck is gonna be flat lime green so i vote green, i almost painted my nova orange and now i'm glad i didn't it's metallic blue now. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

10-25-2011, 07:11 PM	#10
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Cant Decide! I don't like orange, But I would take it over neon green. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

10-25-2011, 07:14 PM	#11
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Cant Decide! silver

10-25-2011, 07:17 PM	#12
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Cant Decide! neither, but its your truck.

10-25-2011, 07:18 PM	#13
sbc10guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 415	Re: Cant Decide! orange for sure. __________________ 1969 shortbed c/10 1998 GMC sierra

10-25-2011, 09:03 PM	#15
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,110	Re: Cant Decide! Two tone it with those colors an there you go. I'd go with a darker green or Orange Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

10-25-2011, 09:26 PM	#18
68C10HotRod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE 68144 Posts: 333	Re: Cant Decide! If you want to do neon green, go look at the Synergy Green that GM is using on the new Camaro. It is rather intense & it's always nice to keep the color in the family so to speak. Another thing to think about is exploring old color charts to find something you like & use that. Sometimes years around your truck but done on cars can look real sharp. That being said, I personally like era-correct colors no matter where you find them. You're the one that has to live with it for a while so think a lot about it but pick one you really like so you don't get tired of it or the questions from others. __________________ Bryan '52 Bel Air 2dr HT - in pieces '68 C10 - 6cyl/4spd REMOVED, LT1/T56 to be installed “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” - Benjamin Franklin "And those who know what's best for us, Must rise and save us from ourselves" - RUSH lyric (mockery)

10-25-2011, 09:20 PM	#19
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Cant Decide! Check out stacy david's "copperhead" '67 chevy build. Now that is a cool orange! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto



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10-25-2011, 09:29 PM	#20
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: Cant Decide! Orange x10 but I'm biased __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

10-25-2011, 10:36 PM	#21
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Cant Decide! Flame orange metalic ,but Im biased as thats what my 72 El Camino is and I thought about painting my 72 Chevy truck the same color but decided on red.

10-25-2011, 11:44 PM	#22
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10-26-2011, 09:18 PM	#23
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Cant Decide! Hugger Orange __________________ Fuzzy

10-26-2011, 10:52 PM	#24
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Cant Decide! do what i did if you have any kids show them a couple of color samples and let them make the choice. i am going to do mine in Flag blue __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-26-2011, 10:57 PM	#25
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