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**seafoam68** · 11-12-2019, 07:44 PM

Just wondering what you guys think. Truck will be the original light green color the frame is also the same. What I am unsure on is the color of the inner fender wells and the radiator core support. Would you do it all in the green or fender wells and core support black? I'm leaning toward the fender wells green and the core support black.

**HO455** · 11-12-2019, 08:20 PM

Since you are going custom you might think about using a dark gray instead of black. It brings a similar contrast but a custom look to the chassis.
Personally I'm not a fan of the monochrome look. It makes vehicles look a Mopar or 1990's Streetrod.

notsolo · 11-12-2019, 08:43 PM

2ND ...A contrasting color, ( dark grey ) would make it pop.

Rufas · 11-13-2019, 01:12 AM

I kind of like the same color under the hood.

**special-K** · 11-13-2019, 09:56 AM

I think he's talking about the outside look. My opinion? Hmmm... Well, I never would have matched the frame to the body color. Since you did, I'd say paint inner fender to match. But that core support needs to be black dark grey whatever, not light green. Not on the front side. The 67/68 grille 'stands out' when the core support 'goes away'. Those two slots look tough when dark and deep looking. But if you want to go '80s mono shorty shorts that's up to you

no, just playing around. I won't judge, I promise

I think dark behind the grille will make your green front end pop.

**seafoam68** · 11-13-2019, 10:22 PM

Thanks guys. And special k thats kind of what I'm thinking. I knew I was taking a chance on posting about the same color frame as a lot don't like it. Lol

**special-K** · 11-14-2019, 08:22 AM

Well, I was just giving my honest opinion. I'd rather see everyone do what suits themselves. It's not their job to suit me. I like seeing trucks done different ways. As far as references to the '80s or '90s when monochromatic came on, I think it's been long enough that seeing a retro built focused on that era would be cool to see. We see guys giving retro looks from before their time, like www tires and other '50s cues. I'd like to see a '70 retro custom with trick paint and all the other things that were big customizing trends in that era. Like crushed velvet, etched glass, chromed parts. If I had the money I would already have built a psychedelic era custom.

68Stepbed · 11-14-2019, 08:29 AM

Color!!

Rufas · 11-14-2019, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Color!!

I like it. Color gives lots of contrast.

**special-K** · 11-15-2019, 07:28 AM

It does look good. But under the hood is not where this conversation is taking place. Those under hood pictures don't show a frame painted body color either. That is where this question stems from. The OP has a truck that he painted the frame body color and he is specifically asking our opinion on how to paint the inner fenders where you see them in the "fender well" and the "core support" where you see it through the grille. Exterior appearance. Under hood is a different chapter in the book.

Dukk · 11-15-2019, 01:07 PM

I suggest going dark green for the core support and fender wells. Like VERY dark green. All the advantages of black but a little more interesting.

11-12-2019, 07:44 PM	#1
seafoam68 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 259	Opinions on paint scheme Just wondering what you guys think. Truck will be the original light green color the frame is also the same. What I am unsure on is the color of the inner fender wells and the radiator core support. Would you do it all in the green or fender wells and core support black? I'm leaning toward the fender wells green and the core support black.

11-12-2019, 08:20 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,268	Re: Opinions on paint scheme Since you are going custom you might think about using a dark gray instead of black. It brings a similar contrast but a custom look to the chassis. Personally I'm not a fan of the monochrome look. It makes vehicles look a Mopar or 1990's Streetrod. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

11-12-2019, 08:43 PM	#3
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,480	Re: Opinions on paint scheme 2ND ...A contrasting color, ( dark grey ) would make it pop. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

11-13-2019, 01:12 AM	#4
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 368	Re: Opinions on paint scheme I kind of like the same color under the hood. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles. 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech 30004 EFI

11-13-2019, 09:56 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Opinions on paint scheme I think he's talking about the outside look. My opinion? Hmmm... Well, I never would have matched the frame to the body color. Since you did, I'd say paint inner fender to match. But that core support needs to be black dark grey whatever, not light green. Not on the front side. The 67/68 grille 'stands out' when the core support 'goes away'. Those two slots look tough when dark and deep looking. But if you want to go '80s mono shorty shorts that's up to you no, just playing around. I won't judge, I promise I think dark behind the grille will make your green front end pop. __________________ "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 ~

11-13-2019, 10:22 PM	#6
seafoam68 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 259	Re: Opinions on paint scheme Thanks guys. And special k thats kind of what I'm thinking. I knew I was taking a chance on posting about the same color frame as a lot don't like it. Lol

11-14-2019, 08:22 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Opinions on paint scheme Well, I was just giving my honest opinion. I'd rather see everyone do what suits themselves. It's not their job to suit me. I like seeing trucks done different ways. As far as references to the '80s or '90s when monochromatic came on, I think it's been long enough that seeing a retro built focused on that era would be cool to see. We see guys giving retro looks from before their time, like www tires and other '50s cues. I'd like to see a '70 retro custom with trick paint and all the other things that were big customizing trends in that era. Like crushed velvet, etched glass, chromed parts. If I had the money I would already have built a psychedelic era custom. __________________ "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 ~

11-14-2019, 08:29 AM	#8
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Opinions on paint scheme Color!! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-15-2019, 07:28 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Opinions on paint scheme It does look good. But under the hood is not where this conversation is taking place. Those under hood pictures don't show a frame painted body color either. That is where this question stems from. The OP has a truck that he painted the frame body color and he is specifically asking our opinion on how to paint the inner fenders where you see them in the "fender well" and the "core support" where you see it through the grille. Exterior appearance. Under hood is a different chapter in the book. __________________ "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 ~

11-15-2019, 01:07 PM	#11
Dukk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 64	Re: Opinions on paint scheme I suggest going dark green for the core support and fender wells. Like VERY dark green. All the advantages of black but a little more interesting.



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