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67chevycustom · 08-31-2011, 07:22 PM

hey im buying a 1971 c10 its not a cheyenne but i want to paint it like one. is that a no no? or can a plane jane custom 10 sport the same paint scheme and chrome of a cheyenne?

Cameron 1137 · 08-31-2011, 08:30 PM

Once you buy the truck its yours. you can do whatever you please to it (without breaking any laws obviously)

**CC69Rat** · 08-31-2011, 10:36 PM

Yeah man, paint it like you want it. Welcome to the forum by the way!

VA72C10 · 08-31-2011, 10:47 PM

I agree...paint it as you want....just remember you'll need the moldings for it to look the same and they are around 1000 for the set repro....

Also...I really like the look of your truck right now (the worn "patina" on the paint)

fastwillie 696969 · 08-31-2011, 11:42 PM

orange it

suspectdon · 08-31-2011, 11:44 PM

I agree the current paint looks great! it could look really nice with fresh wheels and fresh chrome or painted bumpers, with paint like that any piece of chrome you add will really pop

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I agree...paint it as you want....just remember you'll need the moldings for it to look the same and they are around 1000 for the set repro....

Also...I really like the look of your truck right now (the worn "patina" on the paint)

GOPAPA · 08-31-2011, 11:49 PM

I agree with Va72C10 ..paint it what ever you want ,,but if choose to make it look like the picture to the right you posted ..it will cost you lots $$$$ believe me ,,I know..

red71c10 · 09-01-2011, 01:45 AM

It's your truck and if you want to make it over, rock on!!!

I gotta admit the same thought has crossed my mind a time or two. These trucks all look great, but those Two tone Cheyennes really look like a million!

stsalvage · 09-01-2011, 03:20 AM

the Two tone trucks are really saw after here in Calif 1 there different and they look clean as hell I have a 1972 3/4 ton i like to do it to and not add the chrome but a silver Pinstripping that looks like the side molding looks good

sameyrasmea72 · 09-01-2011, 11:42 AM

A custom could have come from the factory with that paint job. It is just that you would have had to order the upper and lower trim so most people just went with a custom deluxe or cheyenne at that point.

But to answer your Question, yes a custom could have that paint job.

57larry · 09-01-2011, 11:52 AM

do your truck to please yourself not others

08-31-2011, 07:22 PM	#1
67chevycustom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: severy,ks Posts: 1	71 chevy paint job help hey im buying a 1971 c10 its not a cheyenne but i want to paint it like one. is that a no no? or can a plane jane custom 10 sport the same paint scheme and chrome of a cheyenne? Attached Images

08-31-2011, 08:30 PM	#2
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: 71 chevy paint job help Once you buy the truck its yours. you can do whatever you please to it (without breaking any laws obviously) __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

08-31-2011, 10:36 PM	#3
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: 71 chevy paint job help Yeah man, paint it like you want it. Welcome to the forum by the way! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-31-2011, 10:47 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 71 chevy paint job help I agree...paint it as you want....just remember you'll need the moldings for it to look the same and they are around 1000 for the set repro.... Also...I really like the look of your truck right now (the worn "patina" on the paint) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-31-2011, 11:42 PM	#5
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: 71 chevy paint job help orange it __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

08-31-2011, 11:49 PM	#7
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,641	Re: 71 chevy paint job help I agree with Va72C10 ..paint it what ever you want ,,but if choose to make it look like the picture to the right you posted ..it will cost you lots $$$$ believe me ,,I know.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

09-01-2011, 01:45 AM	#8
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: 71 chevy paint job help It's your truck and if you want to make it over, rock on!!! I gotta admit the same thought has crossed my mind a time or two. These trucks all look great, but those Two tone Cheyennes really look like a million! __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

09-01-2011, 03:20 AM	#9
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: 71 chevy paint job help the Two tone trucks are really saw after here in Calif 1 there different and they look clean as hell I have a 1972 3/4 ton i like to do it to and not add the chrome but a silver Pinstripping that looks like the side molding looks good

09-01-2011, 11:42 AM	#10
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: 71 chevy paint job help A custom could have come from the factory with that paint job. It is just that you would have had to order the upper and lower trim so most people just went with a custom deluxe or cheyenne at that point. But to answer your Question, yes a custom could have that paint job. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

09-01-2011, 11:52 AM	#11
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: 71 chevy paint job help do your truck to please yourself not others



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