Opinion: painting my driveshaft - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smashingchuck · 06-07-2009, 12:07 PM

I know it really doesn't matter, but what color do you guys think I should paint my drive shaft? Ideas that would make it unique are always welcome.

babyJay · 06-07-2009, 12:21 PM

make it like a candy cane...

ive seen them like that before.

menace121978 · 06-07-2009, 12:29 PM

paint it silver or polish it... red might be too much. polished would be sick.

babyJay · 06-07-2009, 12:53 PM

As low as that thing sits to the ground it's not like anybody will see it.

I second the polish. Send it to advanced plating in Nashville and have them chrome it.

silvereagle07 · 06-07-2009, 01:05 PM

Silver would be my choice.

3r!c84 · 06-07-2009, 02:53 PM

candy cane lol. i would go with sliver paint or gray

johnboyon20s · 06-07-2009, 03:18 PM

same color silver as ur suspension

SBTork · 06-07-2009, 03:27 PM

I'd go with black or silver if it were my truck. Keep it simple, a little goes a long way.

bigblock73 · 06-07-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

I'd go with black or silver if it were my truck. Keep it simple, a little goes a long way.

I agree completely! Black or silver.

smashingchuck · 06-07-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I agree completely! Black or silver.

yeah, that's pretty much what I had it down to as well. Basically everything that is round on the chassis is painted silver, but wasn't sure if it would look right. I guess the question should have been... silver or black? I'm leaning towards black.

SBTork · 06-07-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

yeah, that's pretty much what I had it down to as well. Basically everything that is round on the chassis is painted silver, but wasn't sure if it would look right. I guess the question should have been... silver or black? I'm leaning towards black.

Black would be my first choice aswell

babyJay · 06-07-2009, 03:54 PM

C'mon you know you like the candy cane idea.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-07-2009, 04:14 PM

silver or chrome

**N2TRUX** · 06-07-2009, 05:52 PM

If it were me, I would paint the D-shaft and the rear end silver....

I think you just wanted an excuse to show off that sweet frame. Nice job dude...

smashingchuck · 06-07-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

C'mon you know you like the candy cane idea.

um...

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If it were me, I would paint the D-shaft and the rear end silver....

Too late for that now. I'm NOT going back!!
I probably should have done the whole drive train in silver, but hindsight is 20/20 I guess. I was planning ob painting the brake drums silver temporarily until I do my brake upgrade. The silver on the chassis parts is the same color as the silver paint on the wheels.

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think you just wanted an excuse to show off that sweet frame. Nice job dude...

Thanks. I really want to be able to drive thee dang thing again, but I am pretty proud of how the chassis is turning out.

There is a few more pics in my build thread I snapped when I got the exhaust done the other day.

babyJay · 06-07-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

...I think you just wanted an excuse to show off that sweet frame. Nice job dude...

It's awesome! I'd have to go with the others on the black.

grinch4om · 06-08-2009, 05:28 AM

sand it clean , wire wheel it roughish so you see sand marks, clear it

06-07-2009, 12:07 PM	#1
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Opinion: painting my driveshaft I know it really doesn't matter, but what color do you guys think I should paint my drive shaft? Ideas that would make it unique are always welcome. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

06-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Opinion: painting my driveshaft make it like a candy cane... ive seen them like that before. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-07-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Opinion: painting my driveshaft paint it silver or polish it... red might be too much. polished would be sick. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-07-2009, 12:53 PM	#4
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Opinion: painting my driveshaft As low as that thing sits to the ground it's not like anybody will see it. I second the polish. Send it to advanced plating in Nashville and have them chrome it. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#5
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Opinion: painting my driveshaft Silver would be my choice. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-07-2009, 02:53 PM	#6
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Opinion: painting my driveshaft candy cane lol. i would go with sliver paint or gray __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

06-07-2009, 03:18 PM	#7
johnboyon20s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: palestine,tx Posts: 96	Re: Opinion: painting my driveshaft same color silver as ur suspension

06-07-2009, 03:27 PM	#8
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Opinion: painting my driveshaft I'd go with black or silver if it were my truck. Keep it simple, a little goes a long way. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

06-07-2009, 03:54 PM	#12
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Opinion: painting my driveshaft C'mon you know you like the candy cane idea. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-07-2009, 04:14 PM	#13
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06-07-2009, 05:52 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Opinion: painting my driveshaft If it were me, I would paint the D-shaft and the rear end silver.... I think you just wanted an excuse to show off that sweet frame. Nice job dude... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-08-2009, 05:28 AM	#17
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