Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Primered_69 · 08-29-2006, 07:06 PM

My frame, a arms, are painted in Valspar low glass tractor paint black.

Does the rest of the component look better blended in or with contrast.

I was thinking tie rods, pitman, steering components in hammered silver paint.

Springs and Sway bar hammered red.

Truck will be black with red highlights.

Primered_69 · 08-29-2006, 07:07 PM

pics with opinion would be appreciated

centsless · 08-29-2006, 07:37 PM

Find some posts by Chevydude. His truck undercarriage is done in silver, red and blue. The detailing is incredible. His last posts on the rear swaybar had some good shots of the rear suspension. Hope that helps.

SCOTI · 08-29-2006, 07:49 PM

Driver? Keep it simple & basic; black.
Show? A little creativity makes even basic stuff seem much better.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-29-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by centsless

Find some posts by Chevydude. His truck undercarriage is done in silver, red and blue. The detailing is incredible. His last posts on the rear swaybar had some good shots of the rear suspension.

Primered_69 · 08-29-2006, 09:01 PM

I want a driver

But it will be static lowered 3 1/2 & 5 1/2 with lowered front springs and dropped spindle in front with dearched springs and lowered leaf shackles. Shaved door handles, cowl and side marker lights. I am trying just a simple no obvious frills custom/hot rod look.

About the only show that it would be would be one of the cruise nights.

moog bushings are blue are there any that are red or black but still good quality for the sway bar. (Blue will be no where else on the truck.)

BJA69C10 · 08-29-2006, 09:07 PM

Try Energy Suspension for the bushings. I think you can get them in red and/or black, and they are good quality parts.

cdowns · 08-29-2006, 09:31 PM

do whatever you like ITS YOUR TRUCK does it really matter to you what someones else thinks?? i always do it the way i like well if others dont like it screw them!!!

*Shane* · 08-29-2006, 10:00 PM

it's the undercarriage ... paint it black ... colors belong on the TOP side.

**N2TRUX** · 08-29-2006, 10:01 PM

If you have wheels that show the suspension and brakes then detail that area. Do the rest in black so it's low maintainence. Just remember lots of small parts painted different colors start to look very busy.

Here's what I did with mine. Everything you see is an Eastwood spray paint...

Primered_69 · 08-29-2006, 10:17 PM

Yeah it my truck but I have always believed I would rather have a bunch of different people give me their rational so that I can make a better decision on my own. That is why I asked for pictures too.

I believe too many people never seek the advice and opinions of other that have been there and done that and that is the reason so many people never finish their project. I am methodical and like to see issues from others vantage points before wasting my time and money.

I am going to finish up the paint this weekend and the post on this thread have helped. My dad always said building cars that a custom should have all suspension black to show off the body mods and not detract whereas a hotrod that is fenderless should have contrasting colors to help pull the eye around the car in a congrunet manner.

He passed a few years ago so this is the only avenue where i do respect the opinions of peope. Especially the ones that posted. Even CDOWNS post to build it as I want it.

08-29-2006, 07:06 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors My frame, a arms, are painted in Valspar low glass tractor paint black. Does the rest of the component look better blended in or with contrast. I was thinking tie rods, pitman, steering components in hammered silver paint. Springs and Sway bar hammered red. Truck will be black with red highlights. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

08-29-2006, 07:07 PM	#2
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors pics with opinion would be appreciated __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

08-29-2006, 07:37 PM	#3
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors Find some posts by Chevydude. His truck undercarriage is done in silver, red and blue. The detailing is incredible. His last posts on the rear swaybar had some good shots of the rear suspension. Hope that helps. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

08-29-2006, 07:49 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors Driver? Keep it simple & basic; black. Show? A little creativity makes even basic stuff seem much better. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-29-2006, 09:01 PM	#6
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors I want a driver But it will be static lowered 3 1/2 & 5 1/2 with lowered front springs and dropped spindle in front with dearched springs and lowered leaf shackles. Shaved door handles, cowl and side marker lights. I am trying just a simple no obvious frills custom/hot rod look. About the only show that it would be would be one of the cruise nights. moog bushings are blue are there any that are red or black but still good quality for the sway bar. (Blue will be no where else on the truck.) __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 08-29-2006 at 09:02 PM.

08-29-2006, 09:07 PM	#7
BJA69C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 65	Re: Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors Try Energy Suspension for the bushings. I think you can get them in red and/or black, and they are good quality parts. __________________ '69 C10 350/3spd dropped 3/5, 93 Stepside bed...was my highschool project, but now it's gone to college with me

08-29-2006, 09:31 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors do whatever you like ITS YOUR TRUCK does it really matter to you what someones else thinks?? i always do it the way i like well if others dont like it screw them!!! __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-29-2006, 10:00 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors it's the undercarriage ... paint it black ... colors belong on the TOP side.

08-29-2006, 10:01 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors If you have wheels that show the suspension and brakes then detail that area. Do the rest in black so it's low maintainence. Just remember lots of small parts painted different colors start to look very busy. Here's what I did with mine. Everything you see is an Eastwood spray paint... 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"

08-29-2006, 10:17 PM	#11
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Opinion Wanted: Suspension paint - Matching or Contrasting Colors Yeah it my truck but I have always believed I would rather have a bunch of different people give me their rational so that I can make a better decision on my own. That is why I asked for pictures too. I believe too many people never seek the advice and opinions of other that have been there and done that and that is the reason so many people never finish their project. I am methodical and like to see issues from others vantage points before wasting my time and money. I am going to finish up the paint this weekend and the post on this thread have helped. My dad always said building cars that a custom should have all suspension black to show off the body mods and not detract whereas a hotrod that is fenderless should have contrasting colors to help pull the eye around the car in a congrunet manner. He passed a few years ago so this is the only avenue where i do respect the opinions of peope. Especially the ones that posted. Even CDOWNS post to build it as I want it. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)



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