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tim21391 · 10-22-2009, 04:14 PM

i did alot of work to my truck check out my thread if you want... but its in body shop now that i work at over summer and they are doing little things like messin with rockers and doors and alligning everything.. then ill get it back and prime whole truck then sand it then send it to paint.. but i dont know what colors yet... i want a white top and a white midsection like the stock 72 deluxe option. but i dont know what colors will look good.. i want your guys opinions

oldblue1968chevy · 10-22-2009, 04:36 PM

i like the green you got. blue looks nice, orche occasionally looks good to me...uhmm

**70cst** · 10-22-2009, 04:58 PM

Here are pics of my truck with the factory greens as it was manufactured...

Seraph · 10-22-2009, 05:17 PM

The dark green is probably my favorite stock color.

**raggedjim** · 10-22-2009, 05:24 PM

I like the stock colors

Ochre is good
green is nice

But I love GRAPEFRUIT

It's seldom seen and looks great.

Rg

turp mcspray · 10-22-2009, 06:03 PM

These trucks were meant to be ORANGE! LOL!

Richard8971 · 10-22-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by turp mcspray

These trucks were meant to be ORANGE! LOL!

D

mclairmo · 10-22-2009, 08:04 PM

Black looks sweet if the body is flawless.

basemodel67 · 10-22-2009, 08:12 PM

Toyota has a brownish color out that would look good and be different... I think?

Tx Firefighter · 10-22-2009, 09:00 PM

Every one of my cars and trucks that I've painted in the last ten years I went with orange. Nothing else compares.

big_al_71 · 10-22-2009, 09:20 PM

Of course you know Black is faster!!!!

**N2TRUX** · 10-22-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Every one of my cars and trucks that I've painted in the last ten years I went with orange. Nothing else compares.

That's not a very reveling statement. You have built a LOT of really cool trucks in the past 10 years. Not very many were painted...

Seraph · 10-22-2009, 09:31 PM

Big al your truck is definitely an inspiration to my build, my truck's stock color is black and white two tone and i hopefully will get to repaint it that color. Do you have problems with your black getting swirls in it???

big_al_71 · 10-22-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Seraph

Big al your truck is definitely an inspiration to my build, my truck's stock color is black and white two tone and i hopefully will get to repaint it that color. Do you have problems with your black getting swirls in it???

black is really hard to keep perfect, so it does have swirls on it here and there. The hood ,roof, engine bay and the inside of the cab were painted a year ago

**70cst** · 10-22-2009, 10:07 PM

Geeee...I thought in todays PC atmosphere... "Green" was in?

**68 Stepside** · 10-22-2009, 09:37 PM

Personally, I LOVE the light yellow factory color.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-22-2009, 09:55 PM

Your stock colors looked pretty cool to me.

However, I am a huge fan of blue/white or red/white for the type of combo you're talking about.

tim21391 · 10-22-2009, 10:27 PM

i like the green and white but i mean i am thinkin of changing it since the green might make me rememebr the rust problems i had. you know what i mean? it might make me think i didnt do any work to it this past year. i was considering black and white at times then the swirl thing had me curious. then i thought about yellow. not bright yellow but like they have on the 04 mustangs and such

OARNGESI · 10-22-2009, 10:56 PM

I vote for orange and white followed by light bleu and white

hgs_notes · 10-22-2009, 11:06 PM

Dare to be different. Try turquoise and white. The only turquoise trucks I've ever seen were solid color, 2 tone would look great.

mclairmo · 10-23-2009, 01:24 AM

Also consider resale value if you plan to sell someday. Most folks like red and orange quite a bit. The dare to be different thing is cool, but makes it very hard to sell later.

crasten123 · 10-23-2009, 02:28 AM

Perhaps this might help...

PanelDeland · 10-23-2009, 06:06 AM

Here's a post with tons of options.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...Ice+Coral+Pink

I Vote for PINK!!

Longhorn Man · 10-23-2009, 06:19 AM

asking us what color to paint your truck is as crazy as me telling you to paint it pink with purple secondary color.

phipp13 · 10-23-2009, 09:08 AM

if your married ask your wife. then paint it the color she said. then you'll know it was the right color.women are NEVER WRONG! just ask them. LOL

10-22-2009, 04:14 PM	#1
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	im stumped on a color choice i did alot of work to my truck check out my thread if you want... but its in body shop now that i work at over summer and they are doing little things like messin with rockers and doors and alligning everything.. then ill get it back and prime whole truck then sand it then send it to paint.. but i dont know what colors yet... i want a white top and a white midsection like the stock 72 deluxe option. but i dont know what colors will look good.. i want your guys opinions __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

10-22-2009, 04:36 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: im stumped on a color choice i like the green you got. blue looks nice, orche occasionally looks good to me...uhmm __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-22-2009, 04:58 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: im stumped on a color choice Here are pics of my truck with the factory greens as it was manufactured... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-22-2009, 05:17 PM	#4
Seraph Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Streetman Texas Posts: 134	Re: im stumped on a color choice The dark green is probably my favorite stock color. __________________ 1972 chevy c 10 longbed 2000 Ford Powerstroke (daily driver)

10-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,576	Re: im stumped on a color choice I like the stock colors Ochre is good green is nice But I love GRAPEFRUIT It's seldom seen and looks great. Rg Attached Images __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

10-22-2009, 06:03 PM	#6
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: im stumped on a color choice These trucks were meant to be ORANGE! LOL! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

10-22-2009, 08:04 PM	#8
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: im stumped on a color choice Black looks sweet if the body is flawless.

10-22-2009, 08:12 PM	#9
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: im stumped on a color choice Toyota has a brownish color out that would look good and be different... I think? __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

10-22-2009, 09:00 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: im stumped on a color choice Every one of my cars and trucks that I've painted in the last ten years I went with orange. Nothing else compares. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-22-2009, 09:20 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: im stumped on a color choice Of course you know Black is faster!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-22-2009, 09:31 PM	#13
Seraph Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Streetman Texas Posts: 134	Re: im stumped on a color choice Big al your truck is definitely an inspiration to my build, my truck's stock color is black and white two tone and i hopefully will get to repaint it that color. Do you have problems with your black getting swirls in it??? __________________ 1972 chevy c 10 longbed 2000 Ford Powerstroke (daily driver)

10-22-2009, 10:07 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: im stumped on a color choice Geeee...I thought in todays PC atmosphere... "Green" was in? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-22-2009, 09:37 PM	#16
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: im stumped on a color choice Personally, I LOVE the light yellow factory color. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

10-22-2009, 09:55 PM	#17
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: im stumped on a color choice Your stock colors looked pretty cool to me. However, I am a huge fan of blue/white or red/white for the type of combo you're talking about. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-22-2009 at 09:55 PM.

10-22-2009, 10:27 PM	#18
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: im stumped on a color choice i like the green and white but i mean i am thinkin of changing it since the green might make me rememebr the rust problems i had. you know what i mean? it might make me think i didnt do any work to it this past year. i was considering black and white at times then the swirl thing had me curious. then i thought about yellow. not bright yellow but like they have on the 04 mustangs and such __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796



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10-22-2009, 10:56 PM	#19
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: im stumped on a color choice I vote for orange and white followed by light bleu and white __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

10-22-2009, 11:06 PM	#20
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: im stumped on a color choice Dare to be different. Try turquoise and white. The only turquoise trucks I've ever seen were solid color, 2 tone would look great. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-23-2009, 01:24 AM	#21
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: im stumped on a color choice Also consider resale value if you plan to sell someday. Most folks like red and orange quite a bit. The dare to be different thing is cool, but makes it very hard to sell later.

10-23-2009, 02:28 AM	#22
crasten123 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Jose, ca Posts: 157	Re: im stumped on a color choice Perhaps this might help... Attached Images __________________ [B]72 Cheyenne SWB

10-23-2009, 06:06 AM	#23
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: im stumped on a color choice Here's a post with tons of options. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...Ice+Coral+Pink I Vote for PINK!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-23-2009, 06:19 AM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: im stumped on a color choice asking us what color to paint your truck is as crazy as me telling you to paint it pink with purple secondary color.

10-23-2009, 09:08 AM	#25
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: im stumped on a color choice if your married ask your wife. then paint it the color she said. then you'll know it was the right color.women are NEVER WRONG! just ask them. LOL

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