Back in the "saddle" again - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RocketKing · 09-16-2019, 09:35 AM

Howdy, I've been gone for quite awhile after I sold my 67, some of you may remember it but its been several years. Welp, found this ole girl the other day and brought it home. All original and very limited on rust (at least what I'm used to!)
I bought it to switch over to a shortbed frame and intending on a different paint color but the more I look at the "saddle" color the more it grows on me so I don't know.
Anyway, its good to be back and let me know what you think about the color, all opinions welcome.

RocketKing · 09-16-2019, 09:37 AM

nm

68panelman · 09-16-2019, 09:45 AM

Nice looking truck

**Boog** · 09-16-2019, 10:02 AM

That reminds me of my first close up to the 68 Chevy trucks in 71. My girl friend drove a short bed one just like that, engine, color and all, but shortbed. It was a farm truck passed down to her. I've loved these trucks since then.

And welcome back.

RocketKing · 09-16-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

That reminds me of my first close up to the 68 Chevy trucks in 71. My girl friend drove a short bed one just like that, engine, color and all, but shortbed. It was a farm truck passed down to her. I've loved these trucks since then.

And welcome back.

Thank you and great story! I see you're in Searcy, my daughter is going to Harding! Never know we may bump into one another someday.

**LockDoc** · 09-16-2019, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

Howdy, I've been gone for quite awhile after I sold my 67, some of you may remember it but its been several years. Welp, found this ole girl the other day and brought it home. All original and very limited on rust (at least what I'm used to!)
I bought it to switch over to a shortbed frame and intending on a different paint color but the more I look at the "saddle" color the more it grows on me so I don't know.
Anyway, its good to be back and let me know what you think about the color, all opinions welcome.

Try this for the paint.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447159

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Just use some luke warm water in a bucket, pour some CLR in like its time to mop the floor (meaning not a whole lot is needed) then use a green scotch brite pad and start scrubbing.

LockDoc

RocketKing · 09-16-2019, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Try this for the paint.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447159

LockDoc

Thanks, I will try that!

saxart · 09-16-2019, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Try this for the paint.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447159

LockDoc

I have a question about this method. Why does everyone recommend this over just a regular clean up, then buff to shine? Doesn't the Scotch Bright really scuff up (basically ruin) the paint?

**LockDoc** · 09-16-2019, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by saxart

I have a question about this method. Why does everyone recommend this over just a regular clean up, then buff to shine? Doesn't the Scotch Bright really scuff up (basically ruin) the paint?

A regular clean up won't remove the rust. If anyone is worried about the Scotch Brite just use a regular sponge. On a truck like this the paint is pretty much ruined anyway so what is there to lose.....

LockDoc

KMC3420 · 09-16-2019, 11:29 AM

Welcome back, I am a fan of the current paint. I am sure this one will be just as nice as the last one.

72c20customcamper · 09-16-2019, 04:40 PM

I like the saddle paint. I was going to go with 503 green but decided on the saddle. Goes well with the white oak . Now I just need to finish the cab

Keep the saddle

RocketKing · 09-16-2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I like the saddle paint. I was going to go with 503 green but decided on the saddle. Goes well with the white oak . Now I just need to finish the cab

Keep the saddle

Man that color with your wood looks great.

72c20customcamper · 09-18-2019, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

Man that color with your wood looks great.

Not sure how to respond to that.

. But the wood

had been air dried for 4 years before I used it

Warrens69GMC · 09-18-2019, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Not sure how to respond to that.

. But the wood

had been air dried for 4 years before I used it

Could have said "Your wood and the Truck looks good"

**special-K** · 09-17-2019, 06:46 AM

Welcome back

All of these original paint colors look great, but many look like puppy poop when faded and dull. When ever I was getting one fixed up for paint and people would ask "What color are you painting it?" and I'd say "Same color" I'd always get an "Ohhh" that was less then enthusiastic. Then they'd come see it all fresh and shiny saying "That looks beautiful" and "I love that color!". I would paint it back to original.

old51sedan · 09-17-2019, 08:05 AM

I think the saddle looks great, I like the idea of making it into a SB.

67C10Step · 09-17-2019, 09:07 AM

I like the saddle color and saddle/white really looks good to me. I'd say go back stock and you'll be happy with the results.

My truck was originally vermillion so I am looking at a variation of that for the exterior when I get to the repaint point.

**special-K** · 09-17-2019, 11:30 PM

And another point I'd like to make about staying with original color. If going with base coat/clear coat it will take on a whole new look you may find even looks better than original. Especially the Polys.

old51sedan · 09-21-2019, 08:49 AM

Special-k is correct on the paint. Mine is painted with base coat/clear coat. After the paint was put on, I thought this don't look all that great, but after the clear coat, the whole thing just popped, what a difference. My wood also came out of the top of a barn, had been air dried for 5-6 years. It was 5/4 and we plained it down to 3/4's. I install the gas fill on the inside of the box and also eliminated the hold down bolts, I believe it gives it a cleaner look and it's a little different.

**68bowtie** · 09-17-2019, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

Howdy, I've been gone for quite awhile after I sold my 67, some of you may remember it but its been several years. Welp, found this ole girl the other day and brought it home. All original and very limited on rust (at least what I'm used to!)
I bought it to switch over to a shortbed frame and intending on a different paint color but the more I look at the "saddle" color the more it grows on me so I don't know.
Anyway, its good to be back and let me know what you think about the color, all opinions welcome.

Great looking truck. They are only original once! And it's a two-tone...

09-16-2019, 09:35 AM	#1
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Back in the "saddle" again Howdy, I've been gone for quite awhile after I sold my 67, some of you may remember it but its been several years. Welp, found this ole girl the other day and brought it home. All original and very limited on rust (at least what I'm used to!) I bought it to switch over to a shortbed frame and intending on a different paint color but the more I look at the "saddle" color the more it grows on me so I don't know. Anyway, its good to be back and let me know what you think about the color, all opinions welcome. Attached Images __________________ Rex

09-16-2019, 09:37 AM	#2
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: Back in the "saddle" again nm Attached Images __________________ Rex

09-16-2019, 09:45 AM	#3
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Back in the "saddle" again Nice looking truck

09-16-2019, 10:02 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,441	Re: Back in the "saddle" again That reminds me of my first close up to the 68 Chevy trucks in 71. My girl friend drove a short bed one just like that, engine, color and all, but shortbed. It was a farm truck passed down to her. I've loved these trucks since then. And welcome back. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-16-2019, 11:29 AM	#10
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,069	Re: Back in the "saddle" again Welcome back, I am a fan of the current paint. I am sure this one will be just as nice as the last one. __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

09-16-2019, 04:40 PM	#11
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,630	Re: Back in the "saddle" again I like the saddle paint. I was going to go with 503 green but decided on the saddle. Goes well with the white oak . Now I just need to finish the cab Keep the saddle Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-17-2019, 06:46 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Back in the "saddle" again Welcome back All of these original paint colors look great, but many look like puppy poop when faded and dull. When ever I was getting one fixed up for paint and people would ask "What color are you painting it?" and I'd say "Same color" I'd always get an "Ohhh" that was less then enthusiastic. Then they'd come see it all fresh and shiny saying "That looks beautiful" and "I love that color!". I would paint it back to original. __________________ "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 ~

09-17-2019, 08:05 AM	#16
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 884	Re: Back in the "saddle" again I think the saddle looks great, I like the idea of making it into a SB. Attached Images

09-17-2019, 09:07 AM	#17
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	Re: Back in the "saddle" again I like the saddle color and saddle/white really looks good to me. I'd say go back stock and you'll be happy with the results. My truck was originally vermillion so I am looking at a variation of that for the exterior when I get to the repaint point.

09-17-2019, 11:30 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Back in the "saddle" again And another point I'd like to make about staying with original color. If going with base coat/clear coat it will take on a whole new look you may find even looks better than original. Especially the Polys. __________________ "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 ~

09-21-2019, 08:49 AM	#19
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 884	Re: Back in the "saddle" again Special-k is correct on the paint. Mine is painted with base coat/clear coat. After the paint was put on, I thought this don't look all that great, but after the clear coat, the whole thing just popped, what a difference. My wood also came out of the top of a barn, had been air dried for 5-6 years. It was 5/4 and we plained it down to 3/4's. I install the gas fill on the inside of the box and also eliminated the hold down bolts, I believe it gives it a cleaner look and it's a little different.

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