two tone tape line location??

[gflo383]

Im back to considering two tone black and white. i want it done the way the factory had it, but im not sure where the top tapeline would go. it looks like it is just below the door handle for the 81+ models.

is there a spec, or template or some way of knowing that its in the correct location?

it will be black with a white center and white on the back&top of the cab.

[boatpuller]

here's a pic of my 79.not sure if your year is the same.mine had a white roof origianally.
if you want some measurements off mine let me know.

[gflo383]

the later model trucks had a different two tone line. the lower line was near the middle of the fuel door, and the upper line is near the bottom of the door handle...

thank you very much for posting though, its nice of you to help!

[84 400]

Well basically the line is right under the handle. I think the best way would have some one give you the messurements. I wish i could be of more help. Your tuck should look cool in that color combo.


here are some stock paint jobs

http://www.dragtimes.com/images/1083870770truck3.JPG

http://www.bigradios.com/shadow/truck.htm

http://www.rigginmotors.com/images/vintage/1986gmc.jpg

[alee75681]

I was thinking of painting my '84 with the two tone demarcations in the same place as the pre-81 two tone paint jobs. Anyone have pics of trucks painted like that?

[gflo383]

look at the first pic

[alee75681]

Sorry I didn't make myself clear. The truck in the first pic is a 79. I was wondering if anyone had used the old two tone scheme on an 81 up truck. Thanks!

[ocbaud]

Originally Posted by 84 400

Well basically the line is right under the handle. I think the best way would have some one give you the messurements. I wish i could be of more help. Your tuck should look cool in that color combo.


here are some stock paint jobs

haha, now that looks familier!




and boatpuller, i LOVE your truck, looks fantastic!

[73stepside]

here's mine

[boatpuller]

and boatpuller, i LOVE your truck, looks fantastic

thanks,yours looks very cool too.i think we go for similar looks.i never really noticed the difference in the size of stripes on two tones of each year.might be kind cool if somebody did a 70's stripe on an 80's truck or vice versa.

[84 400]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

thanks,yours looks very cool too.i think we go for similar looks.i never really noticed the difference in the size of stripes on two tones of each year.might be kind cool if somebody did a 70's stripe on an 80's truck or vice versa.

YEah that might look cool. your truck looks great man.

"ha ha that looks firmilar" Why is one of those your tiuck??

[alee75681]

-Quote-"might be kind cool if somebody did a 70's stripe on an 80's truck or vice versa."

That's exactly what I was talking about doing a few posts above this one.

[boatpuller]

alee,you sure were saying that.. i missed that...anyway,i think it would look cool.if your gonna trim it you'll need some info on that.

[ocbaud]

Originally Posted by 84 400

YEah that might look cool. your truck looks great man.

"ha ha that looks firmilar" Why is one of those your tiuck??

na, just the same color scheme as mine

[alee75681]

if your gonna trim it you'll need some info on that.

I've been pondering whether I want to use the trim to frame the two-tone or just go with pinstriping. Hadn't decided yet. Plan is to do Charcoal top and bottom with black in the middle. I'm redoing the interior at the moment, so it'll probably be a good while before I get to paint.

[77 350 Shorty Wide]

Boatpuller, Hello from the dry side of the state, Yakima. What color combination is your truck? Looks fantastic!!!

Thanks in advance and God Bless, Terry

[JrRacer]

OCBAUD how much did you lower the truck and what size wheels and tires? Looks Great, Thanks

[ocbaud]

Originally Posted by JrRacer

OCBAUD how much did you lower the truck and what size wheels and tires? Looks Great, Thanks

thanks man

4.5"/5.5" drop

FRONT:
3" DJM spindles
1.5" western chassis coils

REAR:
5"ish western chassis flip kit

i'll be going lower though, swapping out the wc coils for some 2" coils and adding 2" shackles in the back for a complete 5/7 drop.

the wheels are 17x8" and i'm running 255/50/17's on all 4 corners.

[boatpuller]

Boatpuller, Hello from the dry side of the state, Yakima. What color combination is your truck? Looks fantastic!!!

Thanks in advance and God Bless, Terry

i don't know where get your information but,it doesn't rain in longview...only from october to july....about all i know is it's called camel poly.gm bright white insets.lot's of clear.thanks glad you like the look.if you can i'd like to see some pics of yours...

[boatpuller]

hey ocbaud.what colors you got there?are those stock?..by the way,it don't matter what anybody says....torque thrusts and rallies are always cool,and just like a good looking naked lady,there always in style.

[77 350 Shorty Wide]

Born & raised Yakima. 50 years young & counting. Always thought of the west side as being wet... Yakima only gets 6-7"'s of precip. a year "desert" so we're the dry side, comparatively speaking.
Here's a pic of my truck, got it two summers ago from a guy down in the Portland, OR area. The picture I'm posting was on the ad when I found the truck. It still looks the same on the outside but I want to repaint it in the future.
Since purchasing, I've put in Covan dash with Autometer gauges. 69 woodgrain wheel "reproduction".
I'm currently working on some engine compartment things right now, cleaning up detailing, putting in some Zoops pulleys with correct align brackets and some other chrome & billett goodies. It's not running at the moment but hope to have it back up and going soon. When it's done I'll post more pics.
I've owned a couple 77 short boxes in my time, 1 4X4, 1 Step side that I bought new in 77 and this one. Good to be here with all you guys

God Bless, Terry

[77 350 Shorty Wide]

Here's a couple photoshop paint ideas I have had. Maybe using your color scheme or keeping the original.

[ocbaud]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

hey ocbaud.what colors you got there?are those stock?..by the way,it don't matter what anybody says....torque thrusts and rallies are always cool,and just like a good looking naked lady,there always in style.

honestly, i'm not certain what colors they are, it was repainted in late '05. the original colors are the same as the pics 84 400 posted, but my truck now is a slightly different shade of light blue.

[boatpuller]

i was just pulling your leg on that dry side of the state thing.i'm a native too.we all know you eastsiders don't get much precip. your truck looks great.what's the story on your tonneau?i've been shopping around.

[77 350 Shorty Wide]

Brand name on the cover is "Access Cover" I believe or something like that. There is a phone number by the logo. I'll get it this evening and post this weekend