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cochino12 · 01-29-2007, 06:51 PM

So I saw an ad on craigslist a few weeks back for a guy parting a 91 suburband cheap so I call and he let me take all this stuff for $200 !!!!! Now I have to decide If I am going to keep the two tone or if I am going to stick with all one color (the color of my '01)

I pulled the entire front clip including grill, headlight buckets, wiring harness etc.. two pw/pl front doors w/no rust, gauges, dash bezel, bench seat, tow hooks, bumper, visors. I am gonna try and get it all swapped over this coming weekend

So what do you guys think? should I keep the two tone white and the newer blue or all blue?

redz 1970 K5 · 01-29-2007, 07:00 PM

You gonna do the 89-91 full front clip conversion??? cool! I can't believe what you paid for all of that stuff. Man, I paid $250 just for the core support, grille, lights, etc. I think your seller was just parting out his neighbor's truck while he was out of town for that deals. Congrats!

The two tone, especially like how it's painted is just classic looking. I would wholeheartedly vote 2-tone, no questions. Not to mention the way the upper and lower trim set it off.

What are you doing with that rear bench? Might be a tough fit in your standard cab.

Jonboy · 01-29-2007, 07:33 PM

I vote two tone also. Honestly, either way would look good, though.

Redz, that is a front bench. It just doesn't flip forward, though.

wedgemon · 01-29-2007, 07:50 PM

Two Tone!!

mySAVIOReigns · 01-29-2007, 07:53 PM

Wow, I can't believe you got all that for 200 bucks, and it looks great! I vote two-tone!

82c10 · 01-29-2007, 08:16 PM

if you go two-tone, keep the original blue,

Russell · 01-29-2007, 09:16 PM

Two tone man! There simply isn't a better look on these trucks IMO!

smashingchuck · 01-29-2007, 09:22 PM

two tone all the way...

73C20 · 01-29-2007, 09:34 PM

I agree with the two tone. That reminds me of when I had my 83 Monte Carlo. I bought a doghouse, decklid, complete doors, and hood for $250. I used what I needed (hood and fender) and sold the rest and made some money. You gotta love good deals!

cochino12 · 01-30-2007, 12:29 AM

sounds like most of you guys like two tone ha ha. Blue and white or blue and silver? I was thinking silver would be kinda cool. I realy like the paint on this truck

Russell · 01-30-2007, 01:21 AM

Do the blue and white! Its just so classic

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-30-2007, 02:19 AM

Yah, gotta love the 2 tones. And the paint on that truck u posted is awesome.

79Silv4x4 · 01-30-2007, 07:37 AM

What are you doing with the front clip that's on there now?

cochino12 · 01-30-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 79Silv4x4

What are you doing with the front clip that's on there now?

I'm thinking for colors. The blue that is on my '01 and pearl white (cadillac color) like what was on my '70. Maybe a silver pinstripe to separate the top colors and the regular chrome molding to separate the bottom?

BowTieOgre · 01-30-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

I'm thinking for colors. The blue that is on my '01 and pearl white (cadillac color) like what was on my '70. Maybe a silver pinstripe to separate the top colors and the regular chrome molding to separate the bottom?

Thats a tough call man. Are you doing away with the trim? If so then I would consider white on bottom and blue (maybe lighter than the '01) on top with a silver stripe at the body line...a little lower than in that pic.

Good score on the clip...wish i was closer to buy your old stuff!

79Silv4x4 · 01-30-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

I'm thinking for colors. The blue that is on my '01 and pearl white (cadillac color) like what was on my '70. Maybe a silver pinstripe to separate the top colors and the regular chrome molding to separate the bottom?

Not what I thought. I thought you were swapping the old clip out for the newer sheetmetal. I know someone who could use the old front clip

DESTRO · 01-31-2007, 06:31 AM

Whatever color you paint it,should be with the original round headlights!
My vote is to leave it with the original clip.

If it means anything,I used to not be a fan of the round headlights myself. Then I bought one with plans of changing it "down the road" but it grew on me and now I like it. Plus in my area there's not to many round lights but the newer ones are way more common. I like to stand out!!

CLASSIC87' · 01-30-2007, 10:33 AM

I vote 2-tone... white and with the original blue. The silver w/blue came out years later... it doesn't "fit" your era of truck with all the chrome (IMO). Keep the CLASSIC look...

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**N2TRUX** · 01-30-2007, 10:35 AM

The original two-tone is cool if you were leaving the front clip. If you are dead set on changing to the late model clip then that combination won't look right. You will need to consider doing the later style two-tone.

I know you don't want to hear this but I would leave the current clip on it, and sell the Burb clip.

CLASSIC87' · 01-30-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The original two-tone is cool if you were leaving the front clip. If you are dead set on changing to the late model clip then that combination won't look right. You will need to consider doing the later style two-tone.

I know you don't want to hear this but I would leve the current clip on it, and sell the Burb clip.

DITTO...

49studebaker · 01-30-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The original two-tone is cool if you were leaving the front clip. If you are dead set on changing to the late model clip then that combination won't look right. You will need to consider doing the later style two-tone.

I know you don't want to hear this but I would leave the current clip on it, and sell the Burb clip.

Ya, I gotta agree. It's just my opinion but what makes the truck look so "classic" is the trim, color combination. It'll look good either way, just depends on what look you are going for. I get alot of compliments on this truck I had repainted to original. Not that it's all that nice, just the original look with some minor modifications. JMO.

cochino12 · 01-30-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 49studebaker

Ya, I gotta agree. It's just my opinion but what makes the truck look so "classic" is the trim, color combination. It'll look good either way, just depends on what look you are going for. I get alot of compliments on this truck I had repainted to original. Not that it's all that nice, just the original look with some minor modifications. JMO.

Nice truck

smashingchuck · 01-30-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The original two-tone is cool if you were leaving the front clip. If you are dead set on changing to the late model clip then that combination won't look right. You will need to consider doing the later style two-tone.

I know you don't want to hear this but I would leave the current clip on it, and sell the Burb clip.

I completely 100% agree with what ken says here.
and I like the look of the round headlights as well... and I have one of each (my dd is a 91 burb)

superjeer · 01-30-2007, 10:48 AM

IMO the early clip looks alot better on these trucks than the later.

cochino12 · 01-30-2007, 10:58 AM

I am not a huge fan of the burb front either, but I like it way more than the round headlights/fenders. I guess I need to get some better pictures of the '80 and get someone to photoshop some colors.

01-29-2007, 06:51 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please So I saw an ad on craigslist a few weeks back for a guy parting a 91 suburband cheap so I call and he let me take all this stuff for $200 !!!!! Now I have to decide If I am going to keep the two tone or if I am going to stick with all one color (the color of my '01) I pulled the entire front clip including grill, headlight buckets, wiring harness etc.. two pw/pl front doors w/no rust, gauges, dash bezel, bench seat, tow hooks, bumper, visors. I am gonna try and get it all swapped over this coming weekend So what do you guys think? should I keep the two tone white and the newer blue or all blue? Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-29-2007, 07:00 PM	#2
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please You gonna do the 89-91 full front clip conversion??? cool! I can't believe what you paid for all of that stuff. Man, I paid $250 just for the core support, grille, lights, etc. I think your seller was just parting out his neighbor's truck while he was out of town for that deals. Congrats! The two tone, especially like how it's painted is just classic looking. I would wholeheartedly vote 2-tone, no questions. Not to mention the way the upper and lower trim set it off. What are you doing with that rear bench? Might be a tough fit in your standard cab. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 01-29-2007 at 07:01 PM.

01-29-2007, 07:33 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please I vote two tone also. Honestly, either way would look good, though. Redz, that is a front bench. It just doesn't flip forward, though.

01-29-2007, 07:50 PM	#4
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please Two Tone!! __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

01-29-2007, 07:53 PM	#5
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please Wow, I can't believe you got all that for 200 bucks, and it looks great! I vote two-tone! __________________ Website Here -Stephen 1985 Chevy Silverado, 1/2 ton

01-29-2007, 08:16 PM	#6
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please if you go two-tone, keep the original blue, __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

01-29-2007, 09:16 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please Two tone man! There simply isn't a better look on these trucks IMO! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-29-2007, 09:22 PM	#8
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please two tone all the way... __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-29-2007, 09:34 PM	#9
73C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 82	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please I agree with the two tone. That reminds me of when I had my 83 Monte Carlo. I bought a doghouse, decklid, complete doors, and hood for $250. I used what I needed (hood and fender) and sold the rest and made some money. You gotta love good deals! __________________ 73 C20 42,000 Original Miles

01-30-2007, 12:29 AM	#10
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please sounds like most of you guys like two tone ha ha. Blue and white or blue and silver? I was thinking silver would be kinda cool. I realy like the paint on this truck Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-30-2007, 01:21 AM	#11
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please Do the blue and white! Its just so classic __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-30-2007, 02:19 AM	#12
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please Yah, gotta love the 2 tones. And the paint on that truck u posted is awesome. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

01-30-2007, 07:37 AM	#13
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please What are you doing with the front clip that's on there now?

01-31-2007, 06:31 AM	#17
DESTRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buckeye state Posts: 168	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please Whatever color you paint it,should be with the original round headlights! My vote is to leave it with the original clip. If it means anything,I used to not be a fan of the round headlights myself. Then I bought one with plans of changing it "down the road" but it grew on me and now I like it. Plus in my area there's not to many round lights but the newer ones are way more common. I like to stand out!!

01-30-2007, 10:33 AM	#18
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please I vote 2-tone... white and with the original blue. The silver w/blue came out years later... it doesn't "fit" your era of truck with all the chrome (IMO). Keep the CLASSIC look... .



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01-30-2007, 10:35 AM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please The original two-tone is cool if you were leaving the front clip. If you are dead set on changing to the late model clip then that combination won't look right. You will need to consider doing the later style two-tone. I know you don't want to hear this but I would leave the current clip on it, and sell the Burb clip. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-30-2007 at 10:53 AM.

01-30-2007, 10:48 AM	#24
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01-30-2007, 10:58 AM	#25
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Scored some parts cheap!! now help me paint please I am not a huge fan of the burb front either, but I like it way more than the round headlights/fenders. I guess I need to get some better pictures of the '80 and get someone to photoshop some colors. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

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