Getting the 86 Silverado painted factoy blue?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Tim Christian** · 10-01-2006, 09:05 PM

Really Confused !

C-10volvo · 10-01-2006, 09:48 PM

this is what my truck looked after i got it painted... i have since put bumpers and the locks back on it.

ElGracho · 10-01-2006, 10:03 PM

We need to know more about your truck. Is it all stock? 2wd? 4wd? lowered? Two tone?

**Tim Christian** · 10-01-2006, 10:06 PM

It is lowered 4-6 and is a short fleet with American Racing gray centered coke bottle/Dasiy wheels on it. 2wd and not two tone.

mySAVIOReigns · 10-01-2006, 10:21 PM

It's really a personal preference, which is why I hate it when guys rag on me for going all original. Yes, I still have my hood emblem, and that shocks most everyone. I also have my big 'ol steering wheel

ocbaud · 10-01-2006, 11:02 PM

i kept my trim but got rid of my emblems

ElGracho · 10-01-2006, 11:25 PM

I'd say either way can be good. I really like Eric's truck.

Here are two that also are favorites of mine. One has emblems, one doesn't. One has trim, one doesn't. Both look killer. One important style note, if you have the large below eyeline mirrors (Dumbo mirrors) get rid of them. The smaller ones are crappy as mirrors, but make the look of these trucks.

ocbaud · 10-01-2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGracho

I'd say either way can be good. I really like Eric's truck.

Here are two that also are favorites of mine. One has emblems, one doesn't. One has trim, one doesn't. Both look killer. One important style note, if you have the large below eyeline mirrors (Dumbo mirrors) get rid of them. The smaller ones are crappy as mirrors, but make the look of these trucks.

i like that first truck you posted a lot! no mirrors would make it look perfect!

cliffsta · 10-02-2006, 12:10 AM

I like the factory colors, but I'm going with dark green metallic, a newer factory color.

I am also using fender emblems, i got a set of new Custom Deluxe 10 emblems sitting here on the desk by me.

truckn' · 10-02-2006, 12:25 AM

Being from Rogersville myself, Tim I like the classic look with the emblems and the trim if it is in top notch shape. I think the combination sets off a really good paint job

**N2TRUX** · 10-02-2006, 09:03 AM

Maybe if you weren't using this to advertise your buisiness you might consider a a clean shaved truck. Considering it's a tool to promote sales I would say go with the resto look with 20's. Then again, I am a bit biased to that look....

Slonaker · 10-02-2006, 09:33 AM

I plan to leave the trim under the rear window and the Dumbo ears, but remove the fender emblems and the chrome strip that runs across the gas tank doors.

Slonaker

watahyahknow · 10-02-2006, 09:40 AM

i think you need something across the side of the truck so it doesnt look so masive (on a fleetside at least ) you could have some of the trim airbrushed on there

mike nutt · 10-02-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

i like that first truck you posted a lot! no mirrors would make it look perfect!

**Captkaos** · 10-02-2006, 05:00 PM

What color is it now Tim?

pcmcobra · 10-02-2006, 08:17 PM

the first truck is sweet. The look I want for my truck.
I say go with the trim, looks good.
I also like the mirrors, the dumbo mirros have to go, the small ones look good.

**Tim Christian** · 10-02-2006, 09:57 PM

Hey Guys, Thanks for all the help. I am painting the truck back factory blue and putting all the molding and emblems back on (ordered all my trim today from GM) The picture ElGracho posted won me over and I am losing the Dumbo mirrors. Thanks again

ElGracho · 10-02-2006, 11:45 PM

Sounds like a good plan. I really like the blazer/sub style rear bumper over a roll pan too. These trucks look so good with their original lines, it's hard to improve on...

68Stepbed · 10-03-2006, 05:46 PM

Good deal Tim. I like the trim on the square bodies. It gives them a finished look, IMO. I really like ocbaud's truck also with no emblems. Oh and by the way:

olblue81 · 10-03-2006, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Hey Guys, Thanks for all the help. I am painting the truck back factory blue and putting all the molding and emblems back on (ordered all my trim today from GM) The picture ElGracho posted won me over and I am losing the Dumbo mirrors. Thanks again

Dang! You made up your mind before I showed you mine with the wheelwell, cab trim and emblems but no body side moldings.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...f-ol-blue1.jpg
In this photo the truck is lowered by photoshop.
By the way, I agree with ElGracho- the little mirrors look cool but are useless.

7387chevys · 10-03-2006, 10:20 PM

Big ol(steering)wheel

Nice trucks
Shane

ARAMP1 · 10-03-2006, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by C-10volvo

this is what my truck looked after i got it painted... i have since put bumpers and the locks back on it.

What bowtie emblem is that on the front? Is it stock?

View Poll Results: Having the 86 painted back factory blue.What would you do????????
Put the orginal Silverado Trim and Emblems back on.	24	82.76%
No Emblems or trim at all	4	13.79%
Custom pin stip or graphics	1	3.45%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

10-01-2006, 09:05 PM	#1
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Getting the 86 Silverado painted factoy blue?? Really Confused ! Last edited by Tim Christian; 10-01-2006 at 09:09 PM.

10-01-2006, 09:48 PM	#2
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado paited factoy blue?? this is what my truck looked after i got it painted... i have since put bumpers and the locks back on it. Attached Images __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

10-01-2006, 10:03 PM	#3
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado paited factoy blue?? We need to know more about your truck. Is it all stock? 2wd? 4wd? lowered? Two tone? __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

10-01-2006, 10:06 PM	#4
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado paited factoy blue?? It is lowered 4-6 and is a short fleet with American Racing gray centered coke bottle/Dasiy wheels on it. 2wd and not two tone.

10-01-2006, 10:21 PM	#5
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado paited factoy blue?? It's really a personal preference, which is why I hate it when guys rag on me for going all original. Yes, I still have my hood emblem, and that shocks most everyone. I also have my big 'ol steering wheel __________________ Website Here -Stephen 1985 Chevy Silverado, 1/2 ton

10-01-2006, 11:02 PM	#6
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado paited factoy blue?? i kept my trim but got rid of my emblems

10-01-2006, 11:25 PM	#7
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado paited factoy blue?? I'd say either way can be good. I really like Eric's truck. Here are two that also are favorites of mine. One has emblems, one doesn't. One has trim, one doesn't. Both look killer. One important style note, if you have the large below eyeline mirrors (Dumbo mirrors) get rid of them. The smaller ones are crappy as mirrors, but make the look of these trucks. Attached Images __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

10-02-2006, 12:10 AM	#9
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado paited factoy blue?? I like the factory colors, but I'm going with dark green metallic, a newer factory color. I am also using fender emblems, i got a set of new Custom Deluxe 10 emblems sitting here on the desk by me. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-02-2006, 12:25 AM	#10
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado paited factoy blue?? Being from Rogersville myself, Tim I like the classic look with the emblems and the trim if it is in top notch shape. I think the combination sets off a really good paint job

10-02-2006, 09:03 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado painted factoy blue?? Maybe if you weren't using this to advertise your buisiness you might consider a a clean shaved truck. Considering it's a tool to promote sales I would say go with the resto look with 20's. Then again, I am a bit biased to that look.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-02-2006, 09:33 AM	#12
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10-02-2006, 09:40 AM	#13
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado painted factoy blue?? i think you need something across the side of the truck so it doesnt look so masive (on a fleetside at least ) you could have some of the trim airbrushed on there __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

10-02-2006, 05:00 PM	#15
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10-02-2006, 08:17 PM	#16
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado painted factoy blue?? the first truck is sweet. The look I want for my truck. I say go with the trim, looks good. I also like the mirrors, the dumbo mirros have to go, the small ones look good.



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10-02-2006, 09:57 PM	#17
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado painted factoy blue?? Hey Guys, Thanks for all the help. I am painting the truck back factory blue and putting all the molding and emblems back on (ordered all my trim today from GM) The picture ElGracho posted won me over and I am losing the Dumbo mirrors. Thanks again

10-02-2006, 11:45 PM	#18
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado painted factoy blue?? Sounds like a good plan. I really like the blazer/sub style rear bumper over a roll pan too. These trucks look so good with their original lines, it's hard to improve on... __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

10-03-2006, 05:46 PM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado painted factoy blue?? Good deal Tim. I like the trim on the square bodies. It gives them a finished look, IMO. I really like ocbaud's truck also with no emblems. Oh and by the way: __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-03-2006 at 05:48 PM.

10-03-2006, 10:20 PM	#21
7387chevys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WVa Posts: 758	Re: Getting the 86 Silverado painted factoy blue?? Big ol(steering)wheelNice trucks Shane

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