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_SLACKER_ · 02-04-2010, 01:02 PM

Hay everyone this is my 79'silverado and I cant figer out how I should repaint her. The top picture is the original groovy 70's paint and even though it kinda old and out dated it kinda seems to fit it.
The bottom would be an updated 2006 corvette electron blue if you have ever seen the dark blue it kinda gets liter in the sun on the edges, while the center color would be a corvette Indy silver I think it would be a nice updated color.
So if I could get some feed back on what everyone thinks that would be cool thanks everyone.

glock35ipsc · 02-04-2010, 01:10 PM

I like the blue/silver!!

68Timber · 02-04-2010, 01:35 PM

That original color would look good without the graphics. Or if you like two-tone, that color with white in the center and maybe a white cab top would look good.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-04-2010, 01:36 PM

im going for the dark blue and silver on mine but im using truck colors and not corvette colors.. the stripe thing is too retro for me

GmtGmt · 02-04-2010, 01:37 PM

love the original look with the graphics

jchav62 · 02-04-2010, 02:20 PM

I like the groovy, original paint too...

CHEESE · 02-04-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bruiser

that original color would look good without the graphics. Or if you like two-tone, that color with white in the center and maybe a white cab top would look good.

i agree!! Like this but higher in the air!! Lol
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Pyrotechnic · 02-04-2010, 04:59 PM

I would just paint the mid section with the graphics white and call it good.

Chlsnk · 02-04-2010, 09:56 PM

I love the stock paint job run with it!

Gregs71 · 02-04-2010, 09:59 PM

Seems like those paint schemes are in style, go out of style (and look ridiculous), and then become nostalgic.

I like the 70's paint scheme. DO IT, DO IT!!!! lol

fla wildman · 02-04-2010, 10:11 PM

Go old school it fits the truck better

slugish · 02-05-2010, 12:03 AM

mine is blue & gray as well , but the blue is a stock shade . Personally the vivid blue is a bit much for these trucks. Like the original better .

good luck

_SLACKER_ · 02-05-2010, 12:40 AM

cool I like the input keep it up

**N2TRUX** · 02-05-2010, 12:51 AM

It really depends on how quickly you want your truck to be dated. If you go with any current fad for a paint job it will be out of date in a few years. On the other hand a stock "appearing" paint scheme doesn't go out of style.

Keep the factory two tone and it will look good for years to come.

USSkoval · 02-05-2010, 01:05 AM

I'm not much help, I love both! How about doing the original design, but with the new colors? Blue with the silver groovy striping

02-04-2010, 01:02 PM	#1
_SLACKER_ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tucson az Posts: 34	How should I repaint my truck? your opinion Hay everyone this is my 79'silverado and I cant figer out how I should repaint her. The top picture is the original groovy 70's paint and even though it kinda old and out dated it kinda seems to fit it. The bottom would be an updated 2006 corvette electron blue if you have ever seen the dark blue it kinda gets liter in the sun on the edges, while the center color would be a corvette Indy silver I think it would be a nice updated color. So if I could get some feed back on what everyone thinks that would be cool thanks everyone. Attached Images __________________ 1979 K10 Silverado SWB 1981 K30 Scottsdale Crew Cab SRW 1988 v30 Silverado single cab DRW 1991 K20 Suburban barn door

02-04-2010, 01:10 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion I like the blue/silver!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-04-2010, 01:35 PM	#3
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion That original color would look good without the graphics. Or if you like two-tone, that color with white in the center and maybe a white cab top would look good. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-04-2010, 01:36 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion im going for the dark blue and silver on mine but im using truck colors and not corvette colors.. the stripe thing is too retro for me __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-04-2010, 02:20 PM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion I like the groovy, original paint too... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-04-2010, 04:59 PM	#8
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion I would just paint the mid section with the graphics white and call it good. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

02-04-2010, 09:56 PM	#9
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion I love the stock paint job run with it! __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

02-04-2010, 09:59 PM	#10
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion Seems like those paint schemes are in style, go out of style (and look ridiculous), and then become nostalgic. I like the 70's paint scheme. DO IT, DO IT!!!! lol __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

02-04-2010, 10:11 PM	#11
fla wildman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: st.cloud fla Posts: 76	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion Go old school it fits the truck better __________________ 83 Chevy 4x4 stepside was a 6.2 stick now 350 auto 86 Cutlass with built 350 street/strip car 85 K5 all stock 2006 F250 6.0 the puller 69 c10 soon to be k30 too far gone to fix

02-05-2010, 12:03 AM	#12
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion mine is blue & gray as well , but the blue is a stock shade . Personally the vivid blue is a bit much for these trucks. Like the original better . good luck

02-05-2010, 12:40 AM	#13
_SLACKER_ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tucson az Posts: 34	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion cool I like the input keep it up __________________ 1979 K10 Silverado SWB 1981 K30 Scottsdale Crew Cab SRW 1988 v30 Silverado single cab DRW 1991 K20 Suburban barn door

02-05-2010, 12:51 AM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion It really depends on how quickly you want your truck to be dated. If you go with any current fad for a paint job it will be out of date in a few years. On the other hand a stock "appearing" paint scheme doesn't go out of style. Keep the factory two tone and it will look good for years to come. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-05-2010, 01:05 AM	#15
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: How should I repaint my truck? your opinion I'm not much help, I love both! How about doing the original design, but with the new colors? Blue with the silver groovy striping



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