Best color or color combos for my '63? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sillyoldman · 10-25-2006, 01:32 PM

Well I have planned on a Baby blue and white scheme for my pickup. I would although like some opinions tossed around and maybe some pis to help solidify my decision. Heres a pic of what Im working on. Its a long bed with a 2/4 coil drop.

greenmtnboy · 10-25-2006, 04:53 PM

The firewall color with factory white 2-tone would look great imho.

84 400 · 10-25-2006, 05:40 PM

i agree 100% can't beat that blue with the white top!!!!

62 short step · 10-25-2006, 09:28 PM

That would look great. When ever I paint mine I was thinking two tone blue & silver metal flake.

**slepysal** · 10-25-2006, 10:06 PM

Im thinking of painting mine , black cherry, frost blue, or red with a white top.

Baby Blue 66 · 10-26-2006, 12:11 PM

IMHO baby blue and white are beautiful on these trucks, though I am a little biased, here are some pics of mine fresh from paint. This is the original blue from 66 and GM code 10 white.

Sillyoldman · 10-26-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Blue 66

IMHO baby blue and white are beautiful on these trucks, though I am a little biased, here are some pics of mine fresh from paint. This is the original blue from 66 and GM code 10 white.

Wow that looks GREAT. Its like the picture thats been in my mind. Do you have interior pics? If I use the BB/Wht colors Im considering painting the lower interior all blue, and doing the center door panels white as well as the dash.

Last night I had colors going through my head. Anyone ever seen a bright orange one. May be too crazy?

Dadsredwagon · 10-26-2006, 09:16 PM

nice color and paint job well done

kdevore2 · 10-26-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Wow that looks GREAT. Its like the picture thats been in my mind. Do you have interior pics? If I use the BB/Wht colors Im considering painting the lower interior all blue, and doing the center door panels white as well as the dash.

Last night I had colors going through my head. Anyone ever seen a bright orange one. May be too crazy?

Check out this orange 63.

wild one · 10-27-2006, 12:18 AM

How's about a orange and white two tone?

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Chevyman680063 · 10-27-2006, 12:27 AM

Here's a few. The top two are 63s, and the bottom one is a 66.

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84 400 · 10-27-2006, 01:04 AM

wow i like them both alot. the blue and white looks classic and timeless but that orange looks great. Also a metalic copper would look cool with a black or silver metal flack top. if your going for a custem look. i also like red. or even a dark metalic green with a white top. or even a yelolow. wow you have alot of choices!!!!!

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 10-27-2006, 01:24 AM

Dang.....................Sure are some nice trucks here aint they............Hemmit

Baby Blue 66 · 10-27-2006, 12:08 PM

The interior is done in Code 10 white also, but is gutted ATM so I don't have any good pics of that.

Sillyoldman · 10-27-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Blue 66

The interior is done in Code 10 white also, but is gutted ATM so I don't have any good pics of that.

Gutted is good. The way its painted is what interests me. Is it all white inside top to bottom? Im kickin around having the paint lines follow the exterior if that makes sense?
Anotherwords the inside of the door would be white from the window up, and it would be Bblue below.

84 400 · 10-27-2006, 02:25 PM

sounds like a great idea for the interior paint wouild lok nice too IMO

Chevyman680063 · 10-27-2006, 03:28 PM

Here are a couple more choices for you.

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64 C-10 · 10-27-2006, 05:09 PM

My '64 is tellow inside and out. Due for another paint job next year and it will be yellow again.

I had a '70 that was painted orange and it got alot of attention.

I like the two-tone on a restored , stock truck but a street rod should have solid paint. just my .02 ( and that ain't much)

Sillyoldman · 10-28-2006, 02:19 PM

Heres one that was at a local show that I admired. Im going for a similar look with gate, r-roll pan, trim ect.

I think it has a uncanney resemblence to my truck.......Dont you?

10-25-2006, 01:32 PM	#1
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Best color or color combos for my '63? Well I have planned on a Baby blue and white scheme for my pickup. I would although like some opinions tossed around and maybe some pis to help solidify my decision. Heres a pic of what Im working on. Its a long bed with a 2/4 coil drop. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

10-25-2006, 04:53 PM	#2
greenmtnboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Marietta Ga. Posts: 32	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? The firewall color with factory white 2-tone would look great imho.

10-25-2006, 05:40 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? i agree 100% can't beat that blue with the white top!!!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-25-2006, 09:28 PM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? That would look great. When ever I paint mine I was thinking two tone blue & silver metal flake. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

10-25-2006, 10:06 PM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? Im thinking of painting mine , black cherry, frost blue, or red with a white top.

10-26-2006, 12:11 PM	#6
Baby Blue 66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 19	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? IMHO baby blue and white are beautiful on these trucks, though I am a little biased, here are some pics of mine fresh from paint. This is the original blue from 66 and GM code 10 white. Attached Images

10-26-2006, 09:16 PM	#8
Dadsredwagon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 342	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? nice color and paint job well done

10-27-2006, 12:18 AM	#10
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? How's about a orange and white two tone?

10-27-2006, 12:27 AM	#11
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? Here's a few. The top two are 63s, and the bottom one is a 66.

10-27-2006, 01:04 AM	#12
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? wow i like them both alot. the blue and white looks classic and timeless but that orange looks great. Also a metalic copper would look cool with a black or silver metal flack top. if your going for a custem look. i also like red. or even a dark metalic green with a white top. or even a yelolow. wow you have alot of choices!!!!! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-27-2006, 01:24 AM	#13
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? Dang.....................Sure are some nice trucks here aint they............Hemmit

10-27-2006, 12:08 PM	#14
Baby Blue 66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 19	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? The interior is done in Code 10 white also, but is gutted ATM so I don't have any good pics of that.

10-27-2006, 02:25 PM	#16
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? sounds like a great idea for the interior paint wouild lok nice too IMO __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-27-2006, 03:28 PM	#17
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? Here are a couple more choices for you.

10-27-2006, 05:09 PM	#18
64 C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 37	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? My '64 is tellow inside and out. Due for another paint job next year and it will be yellow again. I had a '70 that was painted orange and it got alot of attention. I like the two-tone on a restored , stock truck but a street rod should have solid paint. just my .02 ( and that ain't much)



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10-28-2006, 02:19 PM	#19
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Best color or color combos for my '63? Heres one that was at a local show that I admired. Im going for a similar look with gate, r-roll pan, trim ect. I think it has a uncanney resemblence to my truck.......Dont you? Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

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