HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HugoV · 10-12-2017, 07:17 PM

Hello!

I am having a VERY difficult time deciding what color to paint the firewall...

A little info on my truck... 64' frame off restomod build. The truck will be painted a color between gunmetal gray and silver - metallic of course and the chassis and every part attached to it is powder coated black.

Should I paint the firewall the body color? If so, should I then paint the inner fenders the body color as well? If I do that, should I then paint the radiator support the body color too?

OR

Should I just paint all of it black?

Why would I go with one versus the other (other than just preference)??

HELP!! I just can't make up my mind!!

Thanks in advance!

**The Rocknrod** · 10-12-2017, 08:27 PM

Body paint!

TJ's Chevy · 10-12-2017, 08:39 PM

I did body paint on mine.

**AngryPirate** · 10-12-2017, 09:48 PM

I did the body color as well. I did all of the inner fenders and other supports satin or semi-gloss black.

**Captainfab** · 10-13-2017, 12:03 AM

I prefer the firewall to be body color. The inner fenders, radiator support, etc, satin black.

**Joe Pass** · 10-13-2017, 12:10 AM

Break tradition.....live on the edge..lol
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rvrfoot · 10-13-2017, 12:51 AM

Body paint.

urmyboyblue · 10-13-2017, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Break tradition.....live on the edge..lol
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I like that!

**AngryPirate** · 10-13-2017, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Break tradition.....live on the edge..lol
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That is pretty damn sharp looking.

**Joe Pass** · 10-13-2017, 01:36 PM

Thanks

**The Rocknrod** · 10-13-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Break tradition.....live on the edge..lol
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Bad to bone truck. I did the same thing.

**Joe Pass** · 10-13-2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Bad to bone truck. I did the same thing.

Nice

urmyboyblue · 10-13-2017, 07:15 AM

Body paint is all fine unless you decide to repaint a different color down the road. Then you have to tear the engine bay apart to repaint the firewall. I have done this and it sucks. Not to mention that the body color looks great until you scratch it. Black covers this better and can be touched up easier.

I am working on a 66 C30 and plan on using the Saddle color that was used in the interior on the firewall- I think that this was stock depending on the factory that these trucks were built. I am using it on the interior as well.

**ezrider01** · 10-13-2017, 12:13 PM

This is a great discussion. I’m planning on body color for the firewall, inner hood and inner fenders....satin black for hinges and radiator & radiator support. Great point on the repainting comment tho...but will cross that bridge if I need to. Lol.

10-12-2017, 07:17 PM	#1
HugoV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 65	HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? Hello! I am having a VERY difficult time deciding what color to paint the firewall... A little info on my truck... 64' frame off restomod build. The truck will be painted a color between gunmetal gray and silver - metallic of course and the chassis and every part attached to it is powder coated black. Should I paint the firewall the body color? If so, should I then paint the inner fenders the body color as well? If I do that, should I then paint the radiator support the body color too? OR Should I just paint all of it black? Why would I go with one versus the other (other than just preference)?? HELP!! I just can't make up my mind!! Thanks in advance!

10-12-2017, 08:27 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? Body paint! __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-12-2017, 08:39 PM	#3
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? I did body paint on mine. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-12-2017, 09:48 PM	#4
AngryPirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 564	Re: HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? I did the body color as well. I did all of the inner fenders and other supports satin or semi-gloss black.

10-13-2017, 12:03 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? I prefer the firewall to be body color. The inner fenders, radiator support, etc, satin black. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-13-2017, 12:10 AM	#6
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? Break tradition.....live on the edge..lol __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

10-13-2017, 12:51 AM	#7
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? Body paint.

10-13-2017, 01:36 PM	#10
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? Thanks __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

10-13-2017, 07:15 AM	#13
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Re: HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? Body paint is all fine unless you decide to repaint a different color down the road. Then you have to tear the engine bay apart to repaint the firewall. I have done this and it sucks. Not to mention that the body color looks great until you scratch it. Black covers this better and can be touched up easier. I am working on a 66 C30 and plan on using the Saddle color that was used in the interior on the firewall- I think that this was stock depending on the factory that these trucks were built. I am using it on the interior as well.

10-13-2017, 12:13 PM	#14
ezrider01 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Rio Rancho, NM or Tucson, AZ Posts: 68	Re: HELP on Firewall - Body paint or black? This is a great discussion. I’m planning on body color for the firewall, inner hood and inner fenders....satin black for hinges and radiator & radiator support. Great point on the repainting comment tho...but will cross that bridge if I need to. Lol. __________________ My Classics: '72 Corvette Stingray '69 Chevy C10 (WIP)



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