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1964C10 · 08-13-2009, 11:04 AM

I am still deciding on the color for my truck. Here is a really really quick photoshop idea, what do you guys think?

The top is actually a light cream, with a regal red and then black

markeb01 · 08-13-2009, 11:13 AM

Personally I like it. Nice color combination and the paint breaks look natural. It's different, but not out of character with the truck. A popular trend in street rods is to paint 2 or 3 color schemes with the separations at odd places on the body which don't blend with the style of the car. Your design really fits.

**slepysal** · 08-13-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

personally i like it. Nice color combination and the paint breaks look natural. It's different, but not out of character with the truck. A popular trend in street rods is to paint 2 or 3 color schemes with the separations at odd places on the body which don't blend with the style of the car. Your design really fits.

i agree!!

1964C10 · 08-13-2009, 11:19 AM

Thanks for the input!

19GMC63 · 08-13-2009, 12:15 PM

so would the wheels and the paint in the trim be cream also?

1964C10 · 08-13-2009, 12:21 PM

Actually I am thinking about chrome smoothies for the wheels. I would love wide white walls like the "Chief" on here but not sure if that would clash with the cream.

mneubecker · 08-13-2009, 02:00 PM

Go with Turquoise so I can see what mine will look like someday. It's all about me!

MacAttack · 08-13-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Actually I am thinking about chrome smoothies for the wheels.

HOLY CHIT! That is fantastic! You put that paint with those wheels on your rig - you better have this guy chained to the bumper when you sleep.

Mac.

Byronic · 08-13-2009, 02:21 PM

Me likey

When I look at it and my eyes see the black as a REALLY dark red.It's h$ll gettin old.
I'm all for the chrome smoothies.

1964C10 · 08-13-2009, 05:19 PM

Thanks all!....and I am planning on putting at least my 357 with it hahhaah.

Byronic, it is really dark red, the picture was original red so I just darkened but I didnt want to lose the contours. Good call!...so you are not getting that old!!

bubba327 · 08-13-2009, 11:35 PM

I like it!! What about a window tint to add contrast? Chrome dog dishes or baby moons on the rims?

1964C10 · 08-13-2009, 11:40 PM

Window tint is a great idea! will add that to my last of future upgrades.

I would like baby moons time and my wallet will tell!

jason65 · 08-14-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Actually I am thinking about chrome smoothies for the wheels. I would love wide white walls like the "Chief" on here but not sure if that would clash with the cream.

Wide whites would really bring out the white strip down the side.

1964C10 · 08-14-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Wide whites would really bring out the white strip down the side.

Thanks Jason! The stripe is actually the chrome trim but looks white in the picture, so I wonder what it would look like if that was actually painted on white instead of the chrome trim? I agree that would definitely bring out the whitewalls!

jason65 · 08-14-2009, 09:46 AM

The stripe between the trim. I forgot the e.

1964C10 · 08-14-2009, 09:54 AM

LOL...one letter can make all the difference. Now I have personally never looked closely at those chrome strips, is there a painted center section to them?

jason65 · 08-14-2009, 09:56 AM

Just that big fat one that starts in the middle of the door and runs all the way back.

1964C10 · 08-14-2009, 10:11 AM

The more I look at it, I think I like your idea Jason of the stripe down the middle, the problem I potentially see with the chrome is that it doesn't extend all the way around, with the stripe I could do that down to a fine thin line

jgh64pkup · 08-14-2009, 11:01 AM

looks good i think you should do it

jason65 · 08-14-2009, 11:56 AM

I'm lost.

kizer · 08-14-2009, 12:11 PM

Personally not to be rude, but there are to many colors. Almost reminds me of an american flag with stripes.

I'd either paint the wheels to match the lower section of the truck or paint the truck something a little different.

Thats just my opinion and please do not be offended by it. My truck is in 100 pieces and I hope its at least 1/2 as nice as that picture.

jason65 · 08-14-2009, 12:25 PM

Or mabey white seal coat then red base coat. Then clear coat with red pearl in it. A lot of pearl in it. Then some trim from one of those 60-66 costom surburbans. Like what was on the board a couple months back. The Impala like trim. Scuff up the white top and reclear it with some white pearl or mabey silver pearl. Chrome smoothies. Big fat white walls. Drop it about 4" to 5". Then Shlongbed the chet out of it.

Just an idea....

gostranger · 08-14-2009, 04:26 PM

i think it looks good a little different than everybody else that is nice!!!!

fercho71 · 08-14-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gostranger

i think it looks good a little different than everybody else that is nice!!!!

I agree

markeb01 · 08-14-2009, 11:10 PM

I know I'm showing my age, but back in the day painted reversed rims were all we could afford a looked great, especially with 1963 Chevy dog dish hubcaps. Most popular were black rims, white rims, or black or body color centers with silver rims. Any of these would look as distinctive as the paint since nobody does it anymore.

08-13-2009, 11:04 AM	#1
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Paint job opinions! I am still deciding on the color for my truck. Here is a really really quick photoshop idea, what do you guys think? The top is actually a light cream, with a regal red and then black __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it Last edited by 1964C10; 08-13-2009 at 11:06 AM.

08-13-2009, 11:13 AM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Paint job opinions! Personally I like it. Nice color combination and the paint breaks look natural. It's different, but not out of character with the truck. A popular trend in street rods is to paint 2 or 3 color schemes with the separations at odd places on the body which don't blend with the style of the car. Your design really fits.

08-13-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Paint job opinions! Thanks for the input! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-13-2009, 12:15 PM	#5
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Paint job opinions! so would the wheels and the paint in the trim be cream also?

08-13-2009, 12:21 PM	#6
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Paint job opinions! Actually I am thinking about chrome smoothies for the wheels. I would love wide white walls like the "Chief" on here but not sure if that would clash with the cream. __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-13-2009, 02:00 PM	#7
mneubecker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: paola ks Posts: 30	Re: Paint job opinions! Go with Turquoise so I can see what mine will look like someday. It's all about me!

08-13-2009, 02:21 PM	#9
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: Paint job opinions! Me likey When I look at it and my eyes see the black as a REALLY dark red.It's h$ll gettin old. I'm all for the chrome smoothies. __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

08-13-2009, 05:19 PM	#10
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Paint job opinions! Thanks all!....and I am planning on putting at least my 357 with it hahhaah. Byronic, it is really dark red, the picture was original red so I just darkened but I didnt want to lose the contours. Good call!...so you are not getting that old!! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-13-2009, 11:35 PM	#11
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: Paint job opinions! I like it!! What about a window tint to add contrast? Chrome dog dishes or baby moons on the rims? __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

08-13-2009, 11:40 PM	#12
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Paint job opinions! Window tint is a great idea! will add that to my last of future upgrades. I would like baby moons time and my wallet will tell! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-14-2009, 09:46 AM	#15
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Paint job opinions! The stripe between the trim. I forgot the e.

08-14-2009, 09:54 AM	#16
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Paint job opinions! LOL...one letter can make all the difference. Now I have personally never looked closely at those chrome strips, is there a painted center section to them? __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-14-2009, 09:56 AM	#17
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Paint job opinions! Just that big fat one that starts in the middle of the door and runs all the way back.

08-14-2009, 10:11 AM	#18
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: Paint job opinions! The more I look at it, I think I like your idea Jason of the stripe down the middle, the problem I potentially see with the chrome is that it doesn't extend all the way around, with the stripe I could do that down to a fine thin line __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-14-2009, 11:01 AM	#19
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08-14-2009, 11:56 AM	#20
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Paint job opinions! I'm lost.

08-14-2009, 12:11 PM	#21
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Paint job opinions! Personally not to be rude, but there are to many colors. Almost reminds me of an american flag with stripes. I'd either paint the wheels to match the lower section of the truck or paint the truck something a little different. Thats just my opinion and please do not be offended by it. My truck is in 100 pieces and I hope its at least 1/2 as nice as that picture. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

08-14-2009, 12:25 PM	#22
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Paint job opinions! Or mabey white seal coat then red base coat. Then clear coat with red pearl in it. A lot of pearl in it. Then some trim from one of those 60-66 costom surburbans. Like what was on the board a couple months back. The Impala like trim. Scuff up the white top and reclear it with some white pearl or mabey silver pearl. Chrome smoothies. Big fat white walls. Drop it about 4" to 5". Then Shlongbed the chet out of it. Just an idea....

08-14-2009, 04:26 PM	#23
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Paint job opinions! i think it looks good a little different than everybody else that is nice!!!!

08-14-2009, 11:10 PM	#25
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Paint job opinions! I know I'm showing my age, but back in the day painted reversed rims were all we could afford a looked great, especially with 1963 Chevy dog dish hubcaps. Most popular were black rims, white rims, or black or body color centers with silver rims. Any of these would look as distinctive as the paint since nobody does it anymore.

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