Painting the roof and the tailgate or not? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C4UC101969 · 09-20-2018, 07:58 PM

Guys, I am debating if I should paint the roof and back/front posts with the lettering on the tailgate as well as the frame around the letters.
I was thinking of satin red to go along with my mate black already.
Any other suggestions on colors, or should i keep it solid as it is.
Anyone has pics of a painted roof with letters on the back please post them up and any advise or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

**jocko** · 09-20-2018, 09:04 PM

Since you're asking for opinions

I'd leave as is (nice truck)
OR
I'd paint only the roof (and pillars and back down to the paint divider line) and the tailgate letters (only, I'd leave the perimeter band black) - and I'd go white for those changes rather than red. Classic look.
That's my 2c

Oh, and then I'd add white steelies with PO1 caps...

**special-K** · 09-20-2018, 10:20 PM

How about semi-gloss black? Subdued contrast. Metallic charcoal would be nice, too

09-20-2018, 07:58 PM	#1
C4UC101969 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: BARRIE, Ontario Posts: 118	Painting the roof and the tailgate or not? Guys, I am debating if I should paint the roof and back/front posts with the lettering on the tailgate as well as the frame around the letters. I was thinking of satin red to go along with my mate black already. Any other suggestions on colors, or should i keep it solid as it is. Anyone has pics of a painted roof with letters on the back please post them up and any advise or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 1969 'Matte Blackie' Oshawa Built Chevy C10 Stepside 307 three-on-the-tree

09-20-2018, 09:04 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Painting the roof and the tailgate or not? Since you're asking for opinions I'd leave as is (nice truck) OR I'd paint only the roof (and pillars and back down to the paint divider line) and the tailgate letters (only, I'd leave the perimeter band black) - and I'd go white for those changes rather than red. Classic look. That's my 2c Oh, and then I'd add white steelies with PO1 caps... Attached Images

09-20-2018, 10:20 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Painting the roof and the tailgate or not? How about semi-gloss black? Subdued contrast. Metallic charcoal would be nice, too __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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