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PHAT TONY · 06-08-2011, 01:33 AM

My Blazer is painted but I haven't done the top yet and I'm on the fence about white or orange. Opinions?? It kinda makes them look a little more "modern", but I don't know if it'd look good in this color; seems to work better with dark colors. Anybody have pics for inspiration?

72gmcshorty · 06-08-2011, 01:48 AM

if you go orange, it's going to be too much orange. I think the white top would enhance the orange. just my opinion

Gibber1967 · 06-08-2011, 10:06 AM

I agree that it may be too much orange. Especially if you do not have the CST trim to break things up. My Blazer is orange with no trim and it almost feels like too much orange with the top off....I wouldn't mind seeing what it looked like though.

JimmyFloyd · 06-08-2011, 11:04 AM

I agree. Go with White

72gmcshorty · 06-08-2011, 12:57 PM

i cant even think of another colour that would look good with that orange?

jasons · 06-08-2011, 05:31 PM

It's not quite the same orange.

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To me it's too much. I would go with white or tan for the top.

PHAT TONY · 06-08-2011, 05:36 PM

I think that pic is just what I needed; I thought blacked out side glass might break it up enough but nope. Should prolly be white, now, pearl or solid white? Hhmmm.

SeventyOne · 06-08-2011, 05:55 PM

semi-gloss white

Blazn C5 · 06-08-2011, 07:48 PM

I agree, no trim to break things up and it would be to much orange. I would smooth the top out and paint it some some kind of pearl white. It looks like the orange color of your blazer already has a pearl in it. Very nice blazer by the way.

NOLA · 06-09-2011, 11:26 AM

Definitely pearl white IMO. It might also look cool with a little metal flake in a regular white..

tubbedII · 06-09-2011, 12:39 PM

What color is your interior? A lot of people didn't agree with me, but I was considering painting my blazer that type of orange and going with a dark grey top...but I was also going with a grey interior.

wholio · 06-09-2011, 12:43 PM

not the same orange but it has the orange with the white top

**Yukon Jack** · 06-09-2011, 03:20 PM

Pearl white, assuming the pearl would look okay on the textured finish of the roof. More I think about it, maybe the pearl wouldn't work well on that texture. Hmm, maybe need to do a test shot if you decide to go pearl white..

Sillyoldman · 06-09-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

What color is your interior? A lot of people didn't agree with me, but I was considering painting my blazer that type of orange and going with a dark grey top...but I was also going with a grey interior.

I was also thinking a charcoal grey or darker would work but I think there would also need to be grey incorporated into the body side to make it flow.

Bentblazer · 06-09-2011, 04:10 PM

I've been to several car shows with my Blazer, top on and top off, had many more comments with the white top on than off, makes your color pop.

Cap'n Hook · 06-09-2011, 11:48 PM

I think black works well...

PHAT TONY · 06-10-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

What color is your interior? A lot of people didn't agree with me, but I was considering painting my blazer that type of orange and going with a dark grey top...but I was also going with a grey interior.

Funny you say that; grey interior on mine as well!

PHAT TONY · 06-10-2011, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Pearl white, assuming the pearl would look okay on the textured finish of the roof. More I think about it, maybe the pearl wouldn't work well on that texture. Hmm, maybe need to do a test shot if you decide to go pearl white..

Roof texture is already gone, for good, just needs paint.

**Tom Vogel** · 06-10-2011, 09:22 AM

Pearl White on a smooth top with that Tangelo would be perfect.

DANTES JIMMY · 06-10-2011, 09:55 AM

Not a great pic but here is hemi orange and diamond white with a smooth top

BuckLucky · 06-10-2011, 02:57 PM

I think an Off white or Ivory would look pretty sharp with your color Orange, I seen a few custom paint jobs that were 2 toned that were that type color, may have been on some newer chrystlers. . If it was hugger Orange or something like that Id definately go with the normal white.

BuckLucky · 06-10-2011, 03:05 PM

Here is one .

BuckLucky · 06-10-2011, 03:10 PM

Here is another for the white color I was thinking would look sharp.

PHAT TONY · 06-12-2011, 12:53 AM

HHHmmm......silver?

VA72C10 · 06-12-2011, 01:05 AM

I think the roof matching the interior color would be really cool!!!

06-08-2011, 01:33 AM	#1
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Body color roof? My Blazer is painted but I haven't done the top yet and I'm on the fence about white or orange. Opinions?? It kinda makes them look a little more "modern", but I don't know if it'd look good in this color; seems to work better with dark colors. Anybody have pics for inspiration? Attached Images __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

06-08-2011, 01:48 AM	#2
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Body color roof? if you go orange, it's going to be too much orange. I think the white top would enhance the orange. just my opinion __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

06-08-2011, 10:06 AM	#3
Gibber1967 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Shuswap, BC Posts: 152	Re: Body color roof? I agree that it may be too much orange. Especially if you do not have the CST trim to break things up. My Blazer is orange with no trim and it almost feels like too much orange with the top off....I wouldn't mind seeing what it looked like though.

06-08-2011, 11:04 AM	#4
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: Body color roof? I agree. Go with White __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

06-08-2011, 12:57 PM	#5
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Body color roof? i cant even think of another colour that would look good with that orange? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

06-08-2011, 05:31 PM	#6
jasons not enough hours in the day Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Axtell, NE Posts: 550	Re: Body color roof? It's not quite the same orange. To me it's too much. I would go with white or tan for the top. __________________ 65 K-10 Short Step 68 C-50 70 K-5 85 K-10 & piles of spare parts

06-08-2011, 05:36 PM	#7
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Body color roof? I think that pic is just what I needed; I thought blacked out side glass might break it up enough but nope. Should prolly be white, now, pearl or solid white? Hhmmm. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

06-08-2011, 05:55 PM	#8
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Body color roof? semi-gloss white

06-08-2011, 07:48 PM	#9
Blazn C5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orangevale, Ca Posts: 347	Re: Body color roof? I agree, no trim to break things up and it would be to much orange. I would smooth the top out and paint it some some kind of pearl white. It looks like the orange color of your blazer already has a pearl in it. Very nice blazer by the way.

06-09-2011, 11:26 AM	#10
NOLA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA & Annapolis, MD Posts: 13	Re: Body color roof? Definitely pearl white IMO. It might also look cool with a little metal flake in a regular white.. __________________ 1972 Blazer - 250 I6

06-09-2011, 12:39 PM	#11
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Body color roof? What color is your interior? A lot of people didn't agree with me, but I was considering painting my blazer that type of orange and going with a dark grey top...but I was also going with a grey interior. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

06-09-2011, 12:43 PM	#12
wholio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: fort myers Posts: 320	Re: Body color roof? not the same orange but it has the orange with the white top Attached Images __________________ it aint custom unless you CUT IT!! My Restoration Begins on a 1969 k5

06-09-2011, 03:20 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Body color roof? Pearl white, assuming the pearl would look okay on the textured finish of the roof. More I think about it, maybe the pearl wouldn't work well on that texture. Hmm, maybe need to do a test shot if you decide to go pearl white.. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-09-2011, 04:10 PM	#15
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Body color roof? I've been to several car shows with my Blazer, top on and top off, had many more comments with the white top on than off, makes your color pop. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

06-09-2011, 11:48 PM	#16
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Re: Body color roof? I think black works well... __________________ Jason



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06-10-2011, 09:22 AM	#19
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Body color roof? Pearl White on a smooth top with that Tangelo would be perfect.

06-10-2011, 09:55 AM	#20
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: Body color roof? Not a great pic but here is hemi orange and diamond white with a smooth top Attached Images

06-10-2011, 02:57 PM	#21
BuckLucky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 51	Re: Body color roof? I think an Off white or Ivory would look pretty sharp with your color Orange, I seen a few custom paint jobs that were 2 toned that were that type color, may have been on some newer chrystlers. . If it was hugger Orange or something like that Id definately go with the normal white. Last edited by BuckLucky; 06-10-2011 at 03:03 PM.

06-10-2011, 03:05 PM	#22
BuckLucky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 51	Re: Body color roof? Here is one . Attached Images

06-10-2011, 03:10 PM	#23
BuckLucky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 51	Re: Body color roof? Here is another for the white color I was thinking would look sharp. Attached Images

06-12-2011, 12:53 AM	#24
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Body color roof? HHHmmm......silver? __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

06-12-2011, 01:05 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Body color roof? I think the roof matching the interior color would be really cool!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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