what color should i go with on my 1971? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

isaacf · 09-27-2010, 09:10 PM

i am wondering what color should i go with on my 1971 4x4? it is susposed to be medium blue and white (code 542). im switching out cabs and not sure if i should end up painting it back to stock or go with orange with a white roof. and suggestions?

i want to shoot the inside of the cab now so i dont have to worry about it later.

here is my truck i almost have all the body work done and ready for primer

Zoomin · 09-27-2010, 09:44 PM

What kind of them do you have for your project? Is it going to be a stock restoration? - if so, I'd keep with the blue and white.

**70cst** · 09-27-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

What kind of them do you have for your project? Is it going to be a stock restoration? - if so, I'd keep with the blue and white.

X2 Looks like a great project. In the end make it your truck. JMHO

isaacf · 09-27-2010, 10:42 PM

right now the only original parts from this truck is the cab and frame so when i switch the cab it will only be the frame is stock. i like both color combinations does it matter for resale?

Zoomin · 09-27-2010, 10:45 PM

Probably not. I was going to say if you're doing a stock resto and you have the SPID still intact, then you would probably increase the value some if everything matched up.

isaacf · 09-27-2010, 10:47 PM

i do still have the spid intact

isaacf · 09-28-2010, 02:10 AM

just pulled off my rust free cab off my parts truck and excited to get it painted.

Flat 67 · 09-28-2010, 02:59 AM

isaacf,

Is the cab in the picture green/white?

I sure like the 518 med green

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=green

.............................................Flat67

isaacf · 09-28-2010, 03:23 AM

what cab? the cab on my 71 is the med blue and white and my parts cab is some kind of red it is a 1968 cab

isaacf · 09-28-2010, 03:26 AM

i love the fathom green my 1969 chevelle is with white and still might go with that

OARNGESI · 09-28-2010, 04:34 AM

Id prefer the oarnge/white but i doubt there will be a difference in value

cam.man67 · 09-28-2010, 06:49 AM

Blue and white is where my money's at.

big_al_71 · 09-28-2010, 11:10 AM

Two tone black and white just like an oreo or a skunk!!!!

**LEEVON** · 09-28-2010, 12:16 PM

PPG paint code for '71 medium blue is 510.

**yote1234** · 09-28-2010, 12:23 PM

i vote blue/white... or hugger!

propanemudtruck · 09-28-2010, 12:37 PM

What's wrong with the color(s) it is?

I kinda like it...

My project is a bit pieced together with an orange truck and a black truck... Whenever I get any replacement panels/cab some day, it'll be painted to match the existing scheme

I even plan on keeping a chevy hood and GMC grille if I can get away with it!

isaacf · 09-28-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

PPG paint code for '71 medium blue is 510.

why is the code different then what my spid says in my truck for medium blue?

GOPAPA · 09-28-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cam.man67

Blue and white is where my money's at.

I have to go along with this color too.. maybe a little bias ,,but what the heck ,,I do get lots of atta boys on the two tone color blue and white..LOL

isaacf · 09-28-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

I have to go along with this color too.. maybe a little bias ,,but what the heck ,,I do get lots of atta boys on the two tone color blue and white..LOL

what blue is your truck? is it the medium blue? im not doing the white down the side just the white roof

TexasT · 09-28-2010, 09:35 PM

I am partial to the Orange and White combo. I especially like the plaid seats. Not mine.

05crewcab · 09-28-2010, 10:00 PM

Orange and White is the way to go...although my truck was originally completely light red...

GOPAPA · 09-28-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by isaacf

what blue is your truck? is it the medium blue? im not doing the white down the side just the white roof

I am thinking it is 541 medium blue metalic if I remember correctly..I could check my papers but they are some miles from me ,,so this is a close guess for now..

treveiger · 09-28-2010, 11:51 PM

You can look at my truck and see if you like that, its orange with a white top and bottom(my avatar). If you need more pics let me know.

isaacf · 09-29-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

I am thinking it is 541 medium blue metalic if I remember correctly..I could check my papers but they are some miles from me ,,so this is a close guess for now..

what part of oregon are you in? im in portland

pat 70/71 · 09-29-2010, 10:43 AM

I love the idea of orange/white (high visibility) safety color! But if she were mine I would go with the blue/white , looks great. any color you choose will look great. cheers, Pat

09-27-2010, 09:10 PM	#1
isaacf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: portland oregon Posts: 108	what color should i go with on my 1971? i am wondering what color should i go with on my 1971 4x4? it is susposed to be medium blue and white (code 542). im switching out cabs and not sure if i should end up painting it back to stock or go with orange with a white roof. and suggestions? i want to shoot the inside of the cab now so i dont have to worry about it later. here is my truck i almost have all the body work done and ready for primer __________________ 1969 chevelle 350 numbers matching 1971 chevy lifted 4x4 (the break up build) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423605 1993 subaru impreza 1969 blazer cst 8" lift

09-27-2010, 09:44 PM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? What kind of them do you have for your project? Is it going to be a stock restoration? - if so, I'd keep with the blue and white. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-27-2010, 10:42 PM	#4
isaacf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: portland oregon Posts: 108	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? right now the only original parts from this truck is the cab and frame so when i switch the cab it will only be the frame is stock. i like both color combinations does it matter for resale? __________________ 1969 chevelle 350 numbers matching 1971 chevy lifted 4x4 (the break up build) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423605 1993 subaru impreza 1969 blazer cst 8" lift

09-27-2010, 10:45 PM	#5
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? Probably not. I was going to say if you're doing a stock resto and you have the SPID still intact, then you would probably increase the value some if everything matched up. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-27-2010, 10:47 PM	#6
isaacf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: portland oregon Posts: 108	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? i do still have the spid intact __________________ 1969 chevelle 350 numbers matching 1971 chevy lifted 4x4 (the break up build) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423605 1993 subaru impreza 1969 blazer cst 8" lift

09-28-2010, 02:10 AM	#7
isaacf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: portland oregon Posts: 108	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? just pulled off my rust free cab off my parts truck and excited to get it painted. __________________ 1969 chevelle 350 numbers matching 1971 chevy lifted 4x4 (the break up build) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423605 1993 subaru impreza 1969 blazer cst 8" lift

09-28-2010, 02:59 AM	#8
Flat 67 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fresno,California Posts: 224	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? isaacf, Is the cab in the picture green/white? I sure like the 518 med green http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=green .............................................Flat67

09-28-2010, 03:23 AM	#9
isaacf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: portland oregon Posts: 108	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? what cab? the cab on my 71 is the med blue and white and my parts cab is some kind of red it is a 1968 cab __________________ 1969 chevelle 350 numbers matching 1971 chevy lifted 4x4 (the break up build) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423605 1993 subaru impreza 1969 blazer cst 8" lift

09-28-2010, 03:26 AM	#10
isaacf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: portland oregon Posts: 108	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? i love the fathom green my 1969 chevelle is with white and still might go with that __________________ 1969 chevelle 350 numbers matching 1971 chevy lifted 4x4 (the break up build) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423605 1993 subaru impreza 1969 blazer cst 8" lift

09-28-2010, 04:34 AM	#11
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? Id prefer the oarnge/white but i doubt there will be a difference in value __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

09-28-2010, 06:49 AM	#12
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? Blue and white is where my money's at. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

09-28-2010, 11:10 AM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? Two tone black and white just like an oreo or a skunk!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-28-2010, 12:16 PM	#14
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? PPG paint code for '71 medium blue is 510. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-28-2010, 12:23 PM	#15
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? i vote blue/white... or hugger! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

09-28-2010, 12:37 PM	#16
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? What's wrong with the color(s) it is? I kinda like it... My project is a bit pieced together with an orange truck and a black truck... Whenever I get any replacement panels/cab some day, it'll be painted to match the existing scheme I even plan on keeping a chevy hood and GMC grille if I can get away with it! __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor



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09-28-2010, 09:35 PM	#20
TexasT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: anywhere, Texas Posts: 66	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? I am partial to the Orange and White combo. I especially like the plaid seats. Not mine. Attached Images __________________ Rich

09-28-2010, 10:00 PM	#21
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? Orange and White is the way to go...although my truck was originally completely light red... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

09-28-2010, 11:51 PM	#23
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? You can look at my truck and see if you like that, its orange with a white top and bottom(my avatar). If you need more pics let me know.

09-29-2010, 10:43 AM	#25
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: what color should i go with on my 1971? I love the idea of orange/white (high visibility) safety color! But if she were mine I would go with the blue/white , looks great. any color you choose will look great. cheers, Pat

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