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stupid frame paint queston
why does every one paint there frames black
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
Cuz any other color looks silly...
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
have seen them done body color
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
It is the same reason that the General changed the color of the motors to black in the early 80's, to hide leaks and grease puddles. Well the main reason they painted the motors black was in hopes of cutting down warranty cost. People won't have a oil weep looked at if they don't know they have it.[It was in my opinion thinking like that that almost lost GM for us]No disrespect for they people at GM.
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
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When you build a million and a half vehicles per year those pennies add up. And with black the fit and finish doesn't have to be great. If it were body color you would feel obligated to do a better job with the surface finish and color application. Plus - coordinating body colored frames with a particular cab/box during vehicle build in the assembly plant would be an added layer of complexity that no one would want. k
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
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'cuz chicks dig scars... My 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom (Creeping Death) "long term" build thread. The Rebuild of Creeping Death after the wreck Quote:
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
Seen a couple done in white before... DOUBLE SHUDDER
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
why don't you b different and try pink
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
because it hides grease and road grime the best
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
Black makes the frame go away visually.
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
wow I knew why the factory does black. it's when you do a ground up restoration black seems so blah. I like the color matching or something different. it's what I plan on for my build.
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
Here is something a little different
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
Here's mine.
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
There's nothing wrong with color coordinating the frame, it's your truck to do with what you wish. Once you see how many flaws and abnormalities are in your frame, you'll either choose to set aside lots of time and money to fix them, or paint over them and highlight the imperfections.
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
This is a members truck not mine. I think his build thread is called old olive
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
hey that s not so bad. ive seen impala lowriders with chromed frames..... try that one
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Re: stupid frame paint queston
Machine Epoxy Black, some of the most rust proof and durable stuff out there.
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