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tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-13-2004, 03:15 PM

Played around with a paint gun the last couple days. What do you think of the color??

HeavyD · 12-13-2004, 03:22 PM

I think it looks great. You are not so sure?

Georgie69 · 12-13-2004, 03:45 PM

I really like it...I think that it will look awsome when it all comes together

71RestoRod · 12-13-2004, 03:59 PM

I like it! ('course I'm partial to blue) What color will you paint the top? ...and do you plan on keeping the stock trim?

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-13-2004, 05:00 PM

I think I like it too. It looks a little 'purple' though when the sun changes.

I'm keeping the top white for now.

As far as trim goes, I don't know if Tim will let me keep it. In fact, he's already welded up some of the holes. He hates trim, expecially wood grain. He says the only purpose it serves is to trap dirt and water (dirt + water = rust).

I kind of like the looks of it but have to agree about the rust. One fender was so bad, we almost threw it away. However it was either fix it or buy some aftermarket junk so Tim cussed his way though fixing it. It no longer has trim holes. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-13-2004, 05:05 PM

It's not stock Chevy. It's MTK197520***A. It's called 'Reef Blue'. I had it mixed at the local paint shop. It kind of looks like the new 'Freightliner' blue.

Huskerboy2 · 12-13-2004, 04:59 PM

It looks like the stock "dark blue" color. Paint code 523, I think. I like it. That's the color my Blazer was and that's the color I'm painting it again.

JayDubBlazer · 12-13-2004, 06:23 PM

It will deffinately get attention

low burb · 12-13-2004, 08:24 PM

Is that you or Tim spraying? I don't like to nag but even outside you should have some breathing protection. The color looks great, though.

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-13-2004, 08:51 PM

Thanks low burb. It's me and I am wearing a mask but not a resperator. You just can't see it in the picture. Your never nagging when you mean well. Those of you who are thinking of painting your own truck should always wear the proper safety equiptment!

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-13-2004, 08:54 PM

It was either blue or crinsom and cream I can't wait until the 5th of January.

teamharvey · 12-13-2004, 10:00 PM

I really like it......and I vote for painting the top as well.

*Gee_Emm* · 12-13-2004, 11:13 PM

Looks great :p

If it were mine I would be repainting it the color it already is, I like that yellow.

Blue Beard · 12-13-2004, 11:32 PM

are you clear coating it as well?

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-14-2004, 01:11 PM

TeamHarvey, May paint the top a differant color later but for now, I think we'll keep it white. I kind of like the contrast.

Gee Mee, That yellow was pretty popular, just not with me. I don't even like 'butterscotch' candy. I guess it's all a matter of opinion.

Blue beard, This is my first paint job and I'm kind of going on what the guys at the paint shop tell me. We've talked about clear coating and I probably will. I know it gets at least 5 coats of blue first

classicchev · 12-15-2004, 02:02 AM

Your painting already, do you want to come and do mine?
Hows the painting going anyways, you did the best thing and asked the supplier for the info. Nice color, by the way.

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-15-2004, 04:52 PM

Not really painting, just playing around. Safelite is coming to put the new windshield in and I wanted to the windshield bow ready for him to scratch up. I'm going to try to paint it soon though. We are moving real soon so I want to get something on it just to keep the surface rust down. If it should happen to come out looking nice, that would be a big plus.

bagged72blaz · 12-15-2004, 05:15 PM

I like it.

Tops are pretty hard to paint matching color. Lots of sanding! LOL Luckily mine was done when I bought it. But I plan on doing the inside of the top though.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-15-2004, 05:14 PM

I like that color a lot!

Cethern · 12-15-2004, 06:41 PM

I like the color as well...

tim_and_bobbi_blazer · 12-15-2004, 09:36 PM

I'think I like it too. It changes colors with the sun. In full sun, it looks just like the picture but in lower light, it has a hit of purple. I'm going to try to have color on the whole truck this weekend. We'll see how it turns out.

Thanks to all that replyed

Cethern I got your check and will be bringing the tank.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-15-2004, 10:27 PM

Of course I like the blue....

pound41 · 12-16-2004, 09:48 AM

If you are going to drive your blazer as a daily driver and not keep it parked away from all other cars. The main function that my wood grain trim on my blazer has served for the 25yrs that I have owned it is catching other cars door dings and saving my paint. My trim that now needs to be replaced has hundreds of marks where people have thrown their doors into my blazer just a thought.

**N2TRUX** · 12-16-2004, 10:02 AM

I have to admit that "most" of the time I'm not a big fan of blue. That is unless I see one that really gets my attention. If that blue is as vibrant as it looks on my computer it will make your Blazer scream.

Here's one with a similiar color combo....

*72CSTC5* · 12-16-2004, 06:49 PM

You are not kidding that color is alive. It looks great. Keep it. The white top will look good with it too. Bottom line, you are going to be driving it, not anyone else but thanks for letting us give you our opinion.

12-13-2004, 03:15 PM	#1
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	What do you all think of this blue?? Played around with a paint gun the last couple days. What do you think of the color?? Attached Images __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE

12-13-2004, 03:22 PM	#2
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	I think it looks great. You are not so sure? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-13-2004, 05:00 PM	#5
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	thanks I think I like it too. It looks a little 'purple' though when the sun changes. I'm keeping the top white for now. As far as trim goes, I don't know if Tim will let me keep it. In fact, he's already welded up some of the holes. He hates trim, expecially wood grain. He says the only purpose it serves is to trap dirt and water (dirt + water = rust). I kind of like the looks of it but have to agree about the rust. One fender was so bad, we almost threw it away. However it was either fix it or buy some aftermarket junk so Tim cussed his way though fixing it. It no longer has trim holes. I guess we'll have to wait and see. __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE

12-13-2004, 05:05 PM	#6
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	color code It's not stock Chevy. It's MTK197520***A. It's called 'Reef Blue'. I had it mixed at the local paint shop. It kind of looks like the new 'Freightliner' blue. __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE

12-13-2004, 04:59 PM	#7
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	It looks like the stock "dark blue" color. Paint code 523, I think. I like it. That's the color my Blazer was and that's the color I'm painting it again. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

12-13-2004, 03:45 PM	#3
Georgie69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chatham, ON, Canada Posts: 41	I really like it...I think that it will look awsome when it all comes together

12-13-2004, 03:59 PM	#4
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	I like it! ('course I'm partial to blue) What color will you paint the top? ...and do you plan on keeping the stock trim?

12-13-2004, 06:23 PM	#8
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	It will deffinately get attention __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

12-13-2004, 08:24 PM	#9
low burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Medicine Hat,AB, Canada Posts: 194	Is that you or Tim spraying? I don't like to nag but even outside you should have some breathing protection. The color looks great, though. __________________ Michael 1971 GMC Suburban "Crusty" 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 1978 Scout II 1992 Passat Syncro

12-13-2004, 08:51 PM	#10
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	Thanks low burb. It's me and I am wearing a mask but not a resperator. You just can't see it in the picture. Your never nagging when you mean well. Those of you who are thinking of painting your own truck should always wear the proper safety equiptment! __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE

12-13-2004, 08:54 PM	#11
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	JayDubBlazer It was either blue or crinsom and cream I can't wait until the 5th of January. __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE

12-13-2004, 10:00 PM	#12
teamharvey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 578	I really like it......and I vote for painting the top as well. __________________ 71 Custom 20 Deluxe..soon to be SWB 1/2 ton 1 incredible wife 2 great kids

12-13-2004, 11:13 PM	#13
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Looks great :p If it were mine I would be repainting it the color it already is, I like that yellow.

12-13-2004, 11:32 PM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	are you clear coating it as well? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-14-2004, 01:11 PM	#15
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	Thanks for the reply TeamHarvey, May paint the top a differant color later but for now, I think we'll keep it white. I kind of like the contrast. Gee Mee, That yellow was pretty popular, just not with me. I don't even like 'butterscotch' candy. I guess it's all a matter of opinion. Blue beard, This is my first paint job and I'm kind of going on what the guys at the paint shop tell me. We've talked about clear coating and I probably will. I know it gets at least 5 coats of blue first __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE



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12-15-2004, 02:02 AM	#16
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Your painting already, do you want to come and do mine? Hows the painting going anyways, you did the best thing and asked the supplier for the info. Nice color, by the way.

12-15-2004, 04:52 PM	#17
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	classicchev Not really painting, just playing around. Safelite is coming to put the new windshield in and I wanted to the windshield bow ready for him to scratch up. I'm going to try to paint it soon though. We are moving real soon so I want to get something on it just to keep the surface rust down. If it should happen to come out looking nice, that would be a big plus. __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE

12-15-2004, 05:15 PM	#18
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	I like it. Tops are pretty hard to paint matching color. Lots of sanding! LOL Luckily mine was done when I bought it. But I plan on doing the inside of the top though. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

12-15-2004, 05:14 PM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I like that color a lot! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-15-2004, 06:41 PM	#20
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	I like the color as well... __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

12-15-2004, 09:36 PM	#21
tim_and_bobbi_blazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 105	color I'think I like it too. It changes colors with the sun. In full sun, it looks just like the picture but in lower light, it has a hit of purple. I'm going to try to have color on the whole truck this weekend. We'll see how it turns out. Thanks to all that replyed Cethern I got your check and will be bringing the tank. __________________ Thank you Bobbi See my Blazer Restro Pictures HERE

12-15-2004, 10:27 PM	#22
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Of course I like the blue.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-16-2004, 09:48 AM	#23
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	If you are going to drive your blazer as a daily driver and not keep it parked away from all other cars. The main function that my wood grain trim on my blazer has served for the 25yrs that I have owned it is catching other cars door dings and saving my paint. My trim that now needs to be replaced has hundreds of marks where people have thrown their doors into my blazer just a thought.

12-16-2004, 10:02 AM	#24
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I have to admit that "most" of the time I'm not a big fan of blue. That is unless I see one that really gets my attention. If that blue is as vibrant as it looks on my computer it will make your Blazer scream. Here's one with a similiar color combo.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-16-2004, 06:49 PM	#25
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	You are not kidding that color is alive. It looks great. Keep it. The white top will look good with it too. Bottom line, you are going to be driving it, not anyone else but thanks for letting us give you our opinion.

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