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**Grumpy old man** · 07-13-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nevada

am partial to green,

I think black would look great if it had that faded, distressed look to it but not so much when fresh, shiny looking.

I don't do patina . Some guys like it But I'm more of a new paint shiny chrome guy .

FRCvette · 07-14-2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I don't do patina . Some guys like it But I'm more of a new paint shiny chrome guy .

Me too.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-13-2018, 01:12 PM

I've noticed blue trucks have been selling very well lately, along with the factory green you have above. In terms of resale, I would stay away from the yellow, small market, and if the black isn't perfect the buyers will see everything and ding you on price. Red really always does do well too.

**1971Stepside** · 07-13-2018, 05:46 PM

You said it yourself....resale red. You plan to sell them? Everyone likes red. Black will show every blemish. The other two colors are awesome, but some won't like them. If you were keeping the trucks, I would pick something else.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-13-2018, 08:25 PM

Wow, I can't believe the green has that many votes. I love it but to me every other truck was that color. That's why I voted yellow. It's kinda refreshing. .......

**Grumpy old man** · 07-13-2018, 11:49 PM

I had all the factory steel grille parts and light bezels chromed at Knox custom chrome for both of these trucks ,

cornerstone · 07-14-2018, 12:39 AM

Because of the leather color I choose BLACK. You say the body is straight enough, and a perfect black truck {DEEP & SHINEY} with a fine red pinstripe will bring the most money, IMHO. Now, If I was doing what you are doing but keeping a truck to drive daily... it would be blue and white or solid light green. I've owned a couple of black trucks and they just look dirty 5 min. after I wash them, probably because of my long gravel driveway. It's just to hard to keep it looking nice.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-14-2018, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Because of the leather color I choose BLACK. You say the body is straight enough, and a perfect black truck {DEEP & SHINEY} with a fine red pinstripe will bring the most money, IMHO. Now, If I was doing what you are doing but keeping a truck to drive daily... it would be blue and white or solid light green. I've owned a couple of black trucks and they just look dirty 5 min. after I wash them, probably because of my long gravel driveway. It's just to hard to keep it looking nice.

Don't go by that color of leather ,That's just some I've had for years under my bench waiting for the right project , I have accounts to buy anything I want , For those who don't know I bought a bunch of 67 short beds years ago when they were cheap as a retirement project to keep me busy and build some cool old school trucks and these are just 2 I'm working on .I have the time /tools/equipment/ability and space and a passel of builder trucks left to keep me going for years to come , I don't send anything out I build everything myself mechanics/suspension/paint and interior and source all my own parts and supplies ,Again it keeps me busy (and drives me crazy at times ) There are more to come I'm chasing parts now for trucks I won't touch for 2 years ...Here are a few pics from this last year . All I need now is more space and we're working on that now ...

**Stocker** · 07-14-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Wow, I can't believe the green has that many votes. I love it but to me every other truck was that color. That's why I voted yellow. It's kinda refreshing. .......

My thoughts exactly!

**Grumpy old man** · 07-15-2018, 07:45 AM

TO THE TOP , NEED MORE VOTES !

bill3rail · 07-15-2018, 03:46 PM

Green has been the leader all along. We only need to know when you buy the GREEN paint!

Bill

67swb72klb · 07-15-2018, 04:15 PM

Who's truck is this lol
Black with Red looks rich

1972RedNeck · 07-15-2018, 04:47 PM

I voted for red, but I think these trucks look best in copper...

**Grumpy old man** · 07-15-2018, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

I voted for red, but I think these trucks look best in copper...

I have some of this under the bench ,Just not enough for a complete .

**HO455** · 07-16-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I have some of this under the bench ,Just not enough for a complete .

No sense in waiting for it to go bad under the bench. Pair it with some white and spray it. Red and white trucks are sweet!

VWNate1 · 07-15-2018, 08:32 PM

I voted for RED but not that hideous light red with waaayyy too much yellow in it ! more like a fire truck red, deeper , more classic looking, maybe Chevrolet's own "Swifts Red" from the Advance Design series (I'm old too) .

My '69 C/10 is the stock dark green and I love it but for resale red does the trick best .

Nice to see you're keeping yourself busy and working hard .

**cliff67** · 07-15-2018, 09:04 PM

It looks like you can do one of every color, But I say Green / white I've had mine done for a little over a year and still love hearing people say they Love the color !!!! Good Luck with all of them I'm jealous for sure

ZEKE68 · 07-29-2018, 10:03 PM

Of those four, I vote for green. My truck is blue but I have liked the medium olive color since I was a kid. Maybe you should that.

weq92f · 07-29-2018, 11:04 PM

Grumpy, I really hope you update us somewhere with these beauties when they are done. With pictures and such of all the details. I'm really interested to see your work Sir.

Thank You.

-klb

68blazer · 07-16-2018, 01:03 PM

Grumpy, you didn't list "don't care, it's your truck" as a voting option

**Grumpy old man** · 07-28-2018, 10:59 AM

Well... I didn't think the lt green would win. I'm really leaning towards the lt yellow and wanted to paint them both the same color to save on materials but we'll see how it works out. I'm going with

Lt green ,292/3 speed master shift/3.73 posi and Grumpy buckets/console/ Ash wood bed and a 2/4 drop ,Green tint glass

Lt yellow, 350 / Rock crusher Muncie 4 speed/ 3.73 posi /Grumpy buckets/console with Black walnut bed floor and a 3/5 drop ,tinted glass and a TON of chrome/polished stainless . .

If your needing bed wood call on GR8-68 It's really well done .

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=740057

**HO455** · 07-28-2018, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Well... I didn't think the lt green would win. I'm really leaning towards the lt yellow and wanted to paint them both the same color to save on materials but we'll see how it works out. I'm going with

Lt green ,292/3 speed master shift/3.73 posi and Grumpy buckets/console/ Ash wood bed and a 2/4 drop ,Green tint glass

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=740057

Lt green with green tint glass and wood bed!!

Why not stain or tint the wood bed green also!! That would be cool and I've never seen one done that way. Take a Google tour of green wood stains.

**70shortfleet** · 07-28-2018, 01:24 PM

I vote yellow and second choice is red with red interior

bill3rail · 07-30-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Well... I didn't think the lt green would win. I'm really leaning towards the lt yellow and wanted to paint them both the same color to save on materials but we'll see how it works out. I'm going with

Lt green ,292/3 speed master shift/3.73 posi and Grumpy buckets/console/ Ash wood bed and a 2/4 drop ,Green tint glass

Lt yellow, 350 / Rock crusher Muncie 4 speed/ 3.73 posi /Grumpy buckets/console with Black walnut bed floor and a 3/5 drop ,tinted glass and a TON of chrome/polished stainless . .

If your needing bed wood call on GR8-68 It's really well done .

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=740057

Glad you decided on going with the poll results. I believe most people have already decided and ask just to see if a majority agree with their thoughts.

Bill (Patiently waiting for painting pictures)

**Grumpy old man** · 07-30-2018, 04:01 PM

I'll be ordering paint this week for both trucks . I thought I'd have them done 2 months ago ...

View Poll Results: What color ?
Black	18	18.18%
Resale red	14	14.14%
light green	43	43.43%
Butternut yellow	27	27.27%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

07-13-2018, 01:12 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I've noticed blue trucks have been selling very well lately, along with the factory green you have above. In terms of resale, I would stay away from the yellow, small market, and if the black isn't perfect the buyers will see everything and ding you on price. Red really always does do well too. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-13-2018, 05:46 PM	#4
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll You said it yourself....resale red. You plan to sell them? Everyone likes red. Black will show every blemish. The other two colors are awesome, but some won't like them. If you were keeping the trucks, I would pick something else. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

07-13-2018, 08:25 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,364	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Wow, I can't believe the green has that many votes. I love it but to me every other truck was that color. That's why I voted yellow. It's kinda refreshing. ....... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-13-2018, 11:49 PM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I had all the factory steel grille parts and light bezels chromed at Knox custom chrome for both of these trucks , Attached Images Last edited by Grumpy old man; 07-13-2018 at 11:59 PM.

07-14-2018, 12:39 AM	#7
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Because of the leather color I choose BLACK. You say the body is straight enough, and a perfect black truck {DEEP & SHINEY} with a fine red pinstripe will bring the most money, IMHO. Now, If I was doing what you are doing but keeping a truck to drive daily... it would be blue and white or solid light green. I've owned a couple of black trucks and they just look dirty 5 min. after I wash them, probably because of my long gravel driveway. It's just to hard to keep it looking nice.

07-15-2018, 07:45 AM	#10
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll TO THE TOP , NEED MORE VOTES !

07-15-2018, 03:46 PM	#11
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Green has been the leader all along. We only need to know when you buy the GREEN paint! Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-15-2018, 04:15 PM	#12
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,478	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Who's truck is this lol Black with Red looks rich __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

07-15-2018, 08:32 PM	#16
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,673	What Color To Paint Poll I voted for RED but not that hideous light red with waaayyy too much yellow in it ! more like a fire truck red, deeper , more classic looking, maybe Chevrolet's own "Swifts Red" from the Advance Design series (I'm old too) . My '69 C/10 is the stock dark green and I love it but for resale red does the trick best . Nice to see you're keeping yourself busy and working hard . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

07-15-2018, 09:04 PM	#17
cliff67 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairfield ct. Posts: 84	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll It looks like you can do one of every color, But I say Green / white I've had mine done for a little over a year and still love hearing people say they Love the color !!!! Good Luck with all of them I'm jealous for sure

07-29-2018, 10:03 PM	#18
ZEKE68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast, Florida Posts: 408	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Of those four, I vote for green. My truck is blue but I have liked the medium olive color since I was a kid. Maybe you should that. __________________ 1968 SWB Step Side, Big Block, 4L80E , Running!

07-29-2018, 11:04 PM	#19
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,340	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Grumpy, I really hope you update us somewhere with these beauties when they are done. With pictures and such of all the details. I'm really interested to see your work Sir. Thank You. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

07-16-2018, 01:03 PM	#20
68blazer Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: okc, oklahoma Posts: 71	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Grumpy, you didn't list "don't care, it's your truck" as a voting option __________________

07-28-2018, 10:59 AM	#21
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Well... I didn't think the lt green would win. I'm really leaning towards the lt yellow and wanted to paint them both the same color to save on materials but we'll see how it works out. I'm going with Lt green ,292/3 speed master shift/3.73 posi and Grumpy buckets/console/ Ash wood bed and a 2/4 drop ,Green tint glass Lt yellow, 350 / Rock crusher Muncie 4 speed/ 3.73 posi /Grumpy buckets/console with Black walnut bed floor and a 3/5 drop ,tinted glass and a TON of chrome/polished stainless . . If your needing bed wood call on GR8-68 It's really well done . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=740057 Attached Images



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07-28-2018, 01:24 PM	#23
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,255	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I vote yellow and second choice is red with red interior

07-30-2018, 04:01 PM	#25
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I'll be ordering paint this week for both trucks . I thought I'd have them done 2 months ago ...

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