Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jorgensensc · 09-02-2008, 09:14 PM

Okay guys, Once again y'all have changed my mind!! I have come to a final decision on painting the '68 Stepside. it just hit me about 5 minutes ago! Even though it isn't factory 50th, I think i am going to paint it the way I would envision a Factory 50th Anniversary Stepside looking. The truck is on 15" truck ralleys with tall tires, lowered 4/6, Cowl hood, It will have firebird sidemarkers with a sidemarker gas tank fill, White cab roof, white grill, gold body, with stainless trim around front and back windows, Stainless trim on Drip Rails, and trim around the back of the cab! I wasn't going to put the hood trim and grill suround trim on, but now I think I might need to. I think that should just about nail it. Maybe the tailgate should have white Chevrolet letters too. I think I finally have a good solution!! Picking a red was driving me nuts!! Of course that means I will have to completely reconfigure my interior now!! Doh! Need new dash pad now, new gold carpet (I haven't even installed my New black carpet yet), new seat with upholstery, new white door panel covers (needed those anyway), new arm rests (white or gold), new white seatbelts (right?), what else am I forgetting? What do you guys think?
Shawn

tcb-1 · 09-02-2008, 09:22 PM

got to have

1. chrome sport bumpers, front and back.
2. chrome grille trim
3. CST badge under the driver/passenger window
4. upgraded chrome stalk mirrors
5. yep, white CHEVROLET on tailgate

Shawn, I can't wait to see this concept!!!!!! I'm drooling just thinking about it!!

jorgensensc · 09-02-2008, 09:29 PM

Okay, I've got the chrome sport bumpers, I can do the hood and grill surround trim, I've got the Grill Hoops and Bezels, I might skip the CST badges and the CHEVROLET letters on the hood since the truck will have other small mods (firebird sidemarkers, cowl hood), and I might stay with PEEP mirrors, but you never know, I may put the sport mirrors on.
Shawn

tcb-1 · 09-02-2008, 09:37 PM

yep your right, skip the CST markers.

by the way, your saving mucho dinero by not going with red. the pigments in red causes the price to be ridiculous.

still, can't wait to see this concept in motion.

you may have to patent this scheme, because you have me thinking now!

**Hart_Rod** · 09-03-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

yep your right, skip the CST markers.

by the way, your saving mucho dinero by not going with red. the pigments in red causes the price to be ridiculous.

I can vouch for that, almost $500 a gallon for the red on my Burb and, it took 2 gallons......

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jorgensensc · 09-02-2008, 09:41 PM

The more the merrier. You will probably get yours painted way before I can afford to anyway!!

Shawn

**special-K** · 09-02-2008, 09:55 PM

I did this Fleetside several years ago.It`s not a 50th.I always liked the gold.

Bob 68327 · 09-02-2008, 10:00 PM

arm rests are white and seat belts are gold . I wish you luck with the gold seat belts i 've been looking for the center seat belt for mine with no luck . Can't wait to see it done !! But, I'm kinda partial to 50th's

Bob

NWD02 · 09-02-2008, 10:41 PM

Haha, man.... how many times have you changed your mind?

I did the same, mines almost ready to paint and I just figured it out.

sdkid · 09-02-2008, 10:46 PM

Sounds like a great plan.

**70cst** · 09-02-2008, 11:11 PM

I like the direction you are going.

**special-K** · 09-03-2008, 06:14 AM

I learned to wait to say what color I`m going with until I`m leaving to go buy it.

chevy_mike · 09-03-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I learned to wait to say what color I`m going with until I`m leaving to go buy it.

Actually, more like coming home with it. I have seem people change their minds at the paint shop.

Brad · 09-03-2008, 11:25 AM

On my new '68 I chose my color at the paint store at the very last minute. Several factors came into play and I haven't looked back! I think you'll be happy with that combo.

jay-dawg · 09-20-2008, 05:31 AM

can't wait to see what comes out. I've been toying with this idea also. wait till you see this thread...

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=306743

ap2002 · 09-20-2008, 12:04 PM

good luck on the new paint, i myself am stuck with red, but who knows? im glad to see more and more people from the houston area....

we need to have a houston GTG...

09-02-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! Okay guys, Once again y'all have changed my mind!! I have come to a final decision on painting the '68 Stepside. it just hit me about 5 minutes ago! Even though it isn't factory 50th, I think i am going to paint it the way I would envision a Factory 50th Anniversary Stepside looking. The truck is on 15" truck ralleys with tall tires, lowered 4/6, Cowl hood, It will have firebird sidemarkers with a sidemarker gas tank fill, White cab roof, white grill, gold body, with stainless trim around front and back windows, Stainless trim on Drip Rails, and trim around the back of the cab! I wasn't going to put the hood trim and grill suround trim on, but now I think I might need to. I think that should just about nail it. Maybe the tailgate should have white Chevrolet letters too. I think I finally have a good solution!! Picking a red was driving me nuts!! Of course that means I will have to completely reconfigure my interior now!! Doh! Need new dash pad now, new gold carpet (I haven't even installed my New black carpet yet), new seat with upholstery, new white door panel covers (needed those anyway), new arm rests (white or gold), new white seatbelts (right?), what else am I forgetting? What do you guys think? Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Last edited by jorgensensc; 09-02-2008 at 09:16 PM.

09-02-2008, 09:22 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! got to have 1. chrome sport bumpers, front and back. 2. chrome grille trim 3. CST badge under the driver/passenger window 4. upgraded chrome stalk mirrors 5. yep, white CHEVROLET on tailgate Shawn, I can't wait to see this concept!!!!!! I'm drooling just thinking about it!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 09-02-2008 at 09:26 PM.

09-02-2008, 09:29 PM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! Okay, I've got the chrome sport bumpers, I can do the hood and grill surround trim, I've got the Grill Hoops and Bezels, I might skip the CST badges and the CHEVROLET letters on the hood since the truck will have other small mods (firebird sidemarkers, cowl hood), and I might stay with PEEP mirrors, but you never know, I may put the sport mirrors on. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-02-2008, 09:37 PM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! yep your right, skip the CST markers. by the way, your saving mucho dinero by not going with red. the pigments in red causes the price to be ridiculous. still, can't wait to see this concept in motion. you may have to patent this scheme, because you have me thinking now! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

09-02-2008, 09:41 PM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! The more the merrier. You will probably get yours painted way before I can afford to anyway!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-02-2008, 09:55 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! I did this Fleetside several years ago.It`s not a 50th.I always liked the gold. __________________ "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 ~

09-02-2008, 10:00 PM	#8
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! arm rests are white and seat belts are gold . I wish you luck with the gold seat belts i 've been looking for the center seat belt for mine with no luck . Can't wait to see it done !! But, I'm kinda partial to 50th's Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

09-02-2008, 10:41 PM	#9
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! Haha, man.... how many times have you changed your mind? I did the same, mines almost ready to paint and I just figured it out.

09-02-2008, 10:46 PM	#10
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! Sounds like a great plan. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

09-02-2008, 11:11 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! I like the direction you are going. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-03-2008, 06:14 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! I learned to wait to say what color I`m going with until I`m leaving to go buy it. __________________ "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 ~

09-03-2008, 11:25 AM	#14
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! On my new '68 I chose my color at the paint store at the very last minute. Several factors came into play and I haven't looked back! I think you'll be happy with that combo. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-20-2008, 05:31 AM	#15
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! can't wait to see what comes out. I've been toying with this idea also. wait till you see this thread... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=306743 __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

09-20-2008, 12:04 PM	#16
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: Screw Red Y'all changed my Mind...Again!! good luck on the new paint, i myself am stuck with red, but who knows? im glad to see more and more people from the houston area.... we need to have a houston GTG... __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!



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