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softballnrd27 · 02-03-2009, 11:36 PM

Don't make too much fun of my paintshop chops, but here are some ideas that I have been working on. I will be using Hot Rod Flatz black and sublime. I am pretty set on those colors but I am not sure which way to go. I like the black on sublime and my Wife likes the sublime on black. Tell me what you think.
My Choice:

Her Choice:

friscocrownie · 02-03-2009, 11:41 PM

I'd have to vote for black, the sublime as the main color is way too loud for me plus with it being a Mopar color I'd stick with it as an accent

James McClure · 02-04-2009, 05:26 PM

Softball: My vote is with youe wife, but I think I would move the sublime forward so you could write just "MARINES" in the large part of the flag. Just my 2 cents. Seeing yours may just have sealed the color in my mind for the pinstriping I want to do on my truck. I'm not a fan of lime, but on black it really pops. Pics of my truck are in here if you want a look. I think on page 2 under finally finished thread. jim

f.monroe · 02-04-2009, 05:42 PM

I think I would do a rendering with the truck in black like the bottom pic , but with the USMC worked into a stripe that runs the lenght of the truck . Keep it above the body line . I would use a Yenko Camaro stripe as a base and modify it a little . As for what is already there , I like the second one .
Frank

Restrorob · 02-04-2009, 06:38 PM

I agree with Frank's idea running the stripe the full length, Paintshop something like that and post it up !

Sweeet lookin truck....

softballnrd27 · 02-04-2009, 07:12 PM

I will look it up and see what I can do.

softballnrd27 · 02-04-2009, 08:13 PM

I did it with the yenko stripe, it is 100% exact but you get the idea. It looks sweet!!!

Restrorob · 02-04-2009, 08:24 PM

Awesome.....Now your smokin !!!

I may try something like that on my 74 !

f.monroe · 02-04-2009, 09:02 PM

I think since you are looking to be bold you should put the marines signature call on it . Put the USMC on it in Bold block letters and Oorah in a contrasting design . Im not in the military but I have always thought that that was a neat call .
Frank

westie 666 · 02-04-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

I think since you are looking to be bold you should put the marines signature call on it . Put the USMC on it in Bold block letters and Oorah in a contrasting design . Im not in the military but I have always thought that that was a neat call .
Frank

x2 I'm with Frank on that one.

02-03-2009, 11:36 PM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Some ideas about my paint scheme!! Don't make too much fun of my paintshop chops, but here are some ideas that I have been working on. I will be using Hot Rod Flatz black and sublime. I am pretty set on those colors but I am not sure which way to go. I like the black on sublime and my Wife likes the sublime on black. Tell me what you think. My Choice: Her Choice: __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

02-03-2009, 11:41 PM	#2
friscocrownie Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 37	Re: Some ideas about my paint scheme!! I'd have to vote for black, the sublime as the main color is way too loud for me plus with it being a Mopar color I'd stick with it as an accent

02-04-2009, 05:26 PM	#3
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Some ideas about my paint scheme!! Softball: My vote is with youe wife, but I think I would move the sublime forward so you could write just "MARINES" in the large part of the flag. Just my 2 cents. Seeing yours may just have sealed the color in my mind for the pinstriping I want to do on my truck. I'm not a fan of lime, but on black it really pops. Pics of my truck are in here if you want a look. I think on page 2 under finally finished thread. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

02-04-2009, 05:42 PM	#4
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Some ideas about my paint scheme!! I think I would do a rendering with the truck in black like the bottom pic , but with the USMC worked into a stripe that runs the lenght of the truck . Keep it above the body line . I would use a Yenko Camaro stripe as a base and modify it a little . As for what is already there , I like the second one . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-04-2009, 06:38 PM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Some ideas about my paint scheme!! I agree with Frank's idea running the stripe the full length, Paintshop something like that and post it up ! Sweeet lookin truck.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

02-04-2009, 07:12 PM	#6
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Some ideas about my paint scheme!! I will look it up and see what I can do. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

02-04-2009, 08:13 PM	#7
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Some ideas about my paint scheme!! I did it with the yenko stripe, it is 100% exact but you get the idea. It looks sweet!!! __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

02-04-2009, 08:24 PM	#8
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Some ideas about my paint scheme!! Awesome.....Now your smokin !!! I may try something like that on my 74 ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 02-04-2009 at 08:26 PM.

02-04-2009, 09:02 PM	#9
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Some ideas about my paint scheme!! I think since you are looking to be bold you should put the marines signature call on it . Put the USMC on it in Bold block letters and Oorah in a contrasting design . Im not in the military but I have always thought that that was a neat call . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !



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