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Hittman · 07-01-2008, 01:04 PM

Yeah, I'm sure there have been a few posts like this - I am starting to go over the body prepping it for a paint job hopefully within the next year or so. This truck is meant to be a nice driver - not necessarily for show by the way. Should I go with a stock look or go with a custom color scheme? What will make it worth more in the long run??

For all those who have been watching my build from C/20 to K/20 know that I have a limited amount to spend (I know, don't we all..). I acquired a rust free box that I couldn't pass up this past weekend with one side in primer while the rest is original blue. Nope, doesn't look too good on a Hugger orange truck. So now I am faced with starting the body work a little sooner than originally planned.

Again the truck is shown below in it's original paint which is fine with me. I like the fact that it looks like a factory stock truck now and would be fine with that look. However I also feel that now that it's far from a numbers matching truck why not give it a little different look? I really like the newer copper/burnt orange colors out there now and thought I could at least keep with the orange theme but with a more modern look.

I have access to some Cheyenne trim so another consideration is to go with the factory hugger orange with white cab and down the middle. Regardless I think these trucks look best all trimmed out in two tone or single.

Of course if I change the color then I am faced with having to redo the interior sheet metal/firewall/door jams. I would rather not strip this down the a bare shell if I can help it. I could just spray the interior in a neutral color like a light gray or something again for a more modern feel.

So what do you guys think? Here's my options the way I see it:

-Factory Hugger Orange with a white top - Keep it stock?
-Cheyenne trim and all hugger orange?
-Cheyenne trim hugger orange and white top/sides?
-Cheyenne trim and all new copper/burnt orange?
-How about red for any one of these above configurations?? Always liked these in red.

Anyone good with photoshop to help me out here? Again what would be the best route to go if this goes up for sale in the next 5 years? (assuming I find a '69-72' K5 as a replacement!).

Thanks for all your opinions!

CG · 07-01-2008, 01:12 PM

My only thoughts are not to go too custom in your paint ideas or overall mods. If you are considering selling down the road you may limit your buyers. Also if you look at some of the Ebay posts for the custom trucks you can tell those people put way more time and money into their rides than they will ever get out of em.

Cant go wrong with a classic truck with a semi restored look with a tire and drive train upgrade.

thirdstreettito · 07-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Fire engine red!

67_C-30 · 07-01-2008, 08:11 PM

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Factory Hugger Orange with a white top - Keep it stock?

I like that idea on that truck!

72highlander · 07-01-2008, 08:37 PM

hugger orange and white with mouldings, but i'm kinda biased!

**Joesjunk** · 07-02-2008, 10:14 AM

It sure looks good just like it is, but I would keep it orange. I dont like non factory colors on our truck. Orange and white with trim would look good!!! I also like the factory paint stripe your truck has too. You could go back with the same paint scheme it has now, add just lower trim, and repaint the the stripe. Great looking truck, I really like the stock look.

**steelhorse** · 07-02-2008, 10:30 AM

Im looking at a mid 70s corvette bright blue

Hittman · 07-03-2008, 02:29 PM

Thanks a bunch guys. Right now I am leaning more towards something close to the factory color but would like to trim it out. I just keep reverting back to "Copperhead" and think how cool a color like that would look pretty sweet. But...I know it would be best to keep it stock looking.

How do I photoshop different colors on it anyway? I've seen a couple threads who have done this - very cool!

lpaine · 07-03-2008, 06:35 PM

What CG said...

Blue'72 · 07-03-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lpaine

What CG said...

X2. Or I guess that would be X3..

Beautiful truck BTW!!!

milner · 07-03-2008, 08:31 PM

I like it the way it is, although I am partial to green. Truck looks really good, ever think of the orange that they use on the newer rams and chargers? There used to be a truck around here that was lifted and it had the white top and the rest was hugger orange with no mouldings. Looked good that way also.

07-01-2008, 01:04 PM	#1
Hittman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryville, MO Posts: 49	Can't decide on the color...your opinions? Yeah, I'm sure there have been a few posts like this - I am starting to go over the body prepping it for a paint job hopefully within the next year or so. This truck is meant to be a nice driver - not necessarily for show by the way. Should I go with a stock look or go with a custom color scheme? What will make it worth more in the long run?? For all those who have been watching my build from C/20 to K/20 know that I have a limited amount to spend (I know, don't we all..). I acquired a rust free box that I couldn't pass up this past weekend with one side in primer while the rest is original blue. Nope, doesn't look too good on a Hugger orange truck. So now I am faced with starting the body work a little sooner than originally planned. Again the truck is shown below in it's original paint which is fine with me. I like the fact that it looks like a factory stock truck now and would be fine with that look. However I also feel that now that it's far from a numbers matching truck why not give it a little different look? I really like the newer copper/burnt orange colors out there now and thought I could at least keep with the orange theme but with a more modern look. I have access to some Cheyenne trim so another consideration is to go with the factory hugger orange with white cab and down the middle. Regardless I think these trucks look best all trimmed out in two tone or single. Of course if I change the color then I am faced with having to redo the interior sheet metal/firewall/door jams. I would rather not strip this down the a bare shell if I can help it. I could just spray the interior in a neutral color like a light gray or something again for a more modern feel. So what do you guys think? Here's my options the way I see it: -Factory Hugger Orange with a white top - Keep it stock? -Cheyenne trim and all hugger orange? -Cheyenne trim hugger orange and white top/sides? -Cheyenne trim and all new copper/burnt orange? -How about red for any one of these above configurations?? Always liked these in red. Anyone good with photoshop to help me out here? Again what would be the best route to go if this goes up for sale in the next 5 years? (assuming I find a '69-72' K5 as a replacement!). Thanks for all your opinions! Attached Images __________________ 1970 C20 350 4-Speed no options but only 56K original miles.....Now a K20 mutt with a SB400! 2002 Impala LS (wife's car)

07-01-2008, 01:12 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Can't decide on the color...your opinions? My only thoughts are not to go too custom in your paint ideas or overall mods. If you are considering selling down the road you may limit your buyers. Also if you look at some of the Ebay posts for the custom trucks you can tell those people put way more time and money into their rides than they will ever get out of em. Cant go wrong with a classic truck with a semi restored look with a tire and drive train upgrade. Last edited by CG; 07-03-2008 at 09:16 PM.

07-01-2008, 08:00 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Can't decide on the color...your opinions? Fire engine red! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-01-2008, 08:37 PM	#5
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Can't decide on the color...your opinions? hugger orange and white with mouldings, but i'm kinda biased! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

07-02-2008, 10:14 AM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,710	Re: Can't decide on the color...your opinions? It sure looks good just like it is, but I would keep it orange. I dont like non factory colors on our truck. Orange and white with trim would look good!!! I also like the factory paint stripe your truck has too. You could go back with the same paint scheme it has now, add just lower trim, and repaint the the stripe. Great looking truck, I really like the stock look. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-02-2008, 10:30 AM	#7
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Can't decide on the color...your opinions? Im looking at a mid 70s corvette bright blue

07-03-2008, 02:29 PM	#8
Hittman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryville, MO Posts: 49	Re: Can't decide on the color...your opinions? Thanks a bunch guys. Right now I am leaning more towards something close to the factory color but would like to trim it out. I just keep reverting back to "Copperhead" and think how cool a color like that would look pretty sweet. But...I know it would be best to keep it stock looking. How do I photoshop different colors on it anyway? I've seen a couple threads who have done this - very cool! __________________ 1970 C20 350 4-Speed no options but only 56K original miles.....Now a K20 mutt with a SB400! 2002 Impala LS (wife's car)

07-03-2008, 06:35 PM	#9
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Re: Can't decide on the color...your opinions? What CG said... __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

07-03-2008, 08:31 PM	#11
milner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mandan,ND Posts: 268	Re: Can't decide on the color...your opinions? I like it the way it is, although I am partial to green. Truck looks really good, ever think of the orange that they use on the newer rams and chargers? There used to be a truck around here that was lifted and it had the white top and the rest was hugger orange with no mouldings. Looked good that way also. __________________ 355,vortec heads, Doug Herbert cam, Performer intake, 750 Holley, Hooker Comps, 2 1/2 duals w/Aero Chambers, 2500 stall and 3.73 posi.



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