Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

87Lowrider · 05-09-2008, 04:56 AM

In about 3 weeks, the truck will be going in for paint. Here's how it looks now. Some real beaut's here on the board. Maybe a 2 tone or graphics. I'm lookin' for suggestions.

Kenny

8T3GMC · 05-09-2008, 05:03 AM

Hey Kenny

I know you have some pics of mine. You can take some ideas from mine.

See ya later kenny.

flamingbig10 · 05-09-2008, 05:50 AM

add some flames to the flat black

smashingchuck · 05-09-2008, 06:26 AM

paint the wheels red

f.monroe · 05-09-2008, 07:27 AM

I am a fan of original looking paint instead of graphics . I would consider a reversal of 8t3gmc's truck . White with red center . I would imagine the same color scheme would look good with the main color a silver or medium gray with a red center and factory chrome trim . My friend had a gray/red factory 84 and it was a neat color layout . Frank

randyjohn · 05-09-2008, 07:30 AM

put some flattened clear over it and call it good. looks b*tchin already.

streetstar · 05-09-2008, 07:37 AM

How about a slightly stylized rendition of one of the Chevy Sport Truck, or Desert Fox paint schemes from the Mid-70's to early '80s?

There is a thread on here with a few pics: The best one is the red one from the canadian board member IMO

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276397

That would be a little bit country, a little bit rock'n' roll

Eyegore · 05-09-2008, 08:06 AM

Partial to red.

babyJay · 05-10-2008, 12:28 AM

Use a paint that changes colors from different angles. It'd be sweet on that truck...

slug · 05-10-2008, 12:30 AM

throw down some flat white chevelle style stripes on it

piecesparts · 05-10-2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyJay

Use a paint that changes colors from different angles. It'd be sweet on that truck...

Being one that has chameleon paint in my flames, I am here to tell you that kind of paint is outstanding BUT if you do too much then you will not be pleased with it. There were some cars in the FORD line that was sold with the full body painted and the colors meld into a mess when it is the whole car. Use this type of paint as a enhancer for other mixes and it works real well. Also use it on a dark base to get the real effect of the colors in it. Do not paint it over a light base color.

Thumpin455 · 05-10-2008, 12:58 AM

Sunset Orange Metallic.... Just an idea, not sure where it comes from... The color comes from GM, the idea is the uncertainty. It looks like metallic rootbeer in the dark, like this in the daylight, and a bit darker on overcast days.

87Lowrider · 05-10-2008, 04:34 AM

Wow!

Some great suggestions. Decisions, decisons...

I'm partial to red. Both of my 4x4's were / are red. One was a '86 K10 Blazer, the other, a '86 GMC Jimmy which I'm currently driving.

Of all the suggestions, I'm thinking of going with the Hot Rod Flat Blak and seal it with a dulled clear. I agree with randyjohn, it fits that truck, especially with the RAT in it.

Thanks for the help gang! Kenny

andresco50 · 05-10-2008, 08:41 AM

I like that black so my suggestion is dark purple

05-09-2008, 04:56 AM	#1
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? In about 3 weeks, the truck will be going in for paint. Here's how it looks now. Some real beaut's here on the board. Maybe a 2 tone or graphics. I'm lookin' for suggestions. Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

05-09-2008, 05:03 AM	#2
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? Hey Kenny I know you have some pics of mine. You can take some ideas from mine. See ya later kenny. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

05-09-2008, 05:50 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? add some flames to the flat black __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-09-2008, 06:26 AM	#4
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? paint the wheels red __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-09-2008, 07:27 AM	#5
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? I am a fan of original looking paint instead of graphics . I would consider a reversal of 8t3gmc's truck . White with red center . I would imagine the same color scheme would look good with the main color a silver or medium gray with a red center and factory chrome trim . My friend had a gray/red factory 84 and it was a neat color layout . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

05-09-2008, 07:30 AM	#6
randyjohn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: grand forks, nd Posts: 154	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? put some flattened clear over it and call it good. looks b*tchin already. __________________ It's peanut butter jelly time. '74 GMC 3/4 TON 2WD LB

05-09-2008, 07:37 AM	#7
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? How about a slightly stylized rendition of one of the Chevy Sport Truck, or Desert Fox paint schemes from the Mid-70's to early '80s? There is a thread on here with a few pics: The best one is the red one from the canadian board member IMO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276397 That would be a little bit country, a little bit rock'n' roll __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime Last edited by streetstar; 05-09-2008 at 07:40 AM.

05-09-2008, 08:06 AM	#8
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? Partial to red. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

05-10-2008, 12:28 AM	#9
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? Use a paint that changes colors from different angles. It'd be sweet on that truck... __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-10-2008, 12:30 AM	#10
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? throw down some flat white chevelle style stripes on it __________________ there is nothing better than cutting metal with fire.......except cutting metal with electricity!!!

05-10-2008, 12:58 AM	#12
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? Sunset Orange Metallic.... Just an idea, not sure where it comes from... The color comes from GM, the idea is the uncertainty. It looks like metallic rootbeer in the dark, like this in the daylight, and a bit darker on overcast days. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

05-10-2008, 04:34 AM	#13
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? Wow! Some great suggestions. Decisions, decisons... I'm partial to red. Both of my 4x4's were / are red. One was a '86 K10 Blazer, the other, a '86 GMC Jimmy which I'm currently driving. Of all the suggestions, I'm thinking of going with the Hot Rod Flat Blak and seal it with a dulled clear. I agree with randyjohn, it fits that truck, especially with the RAT in it. Thanks for the help gang! Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

05-10-2008, 08:41 AM	#14
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Getting ready for Paint - any suggestions? I like that black so my suggestion is dark purple __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

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