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CG · 10-23-2011, 05:00 PM

If you were building a truck for yourself in a semi stock style, what color or color combo would you say is the most likely to attract buyers down the road when you decide to sell your ride? I know we all have our personal preferences, so it may be hard to say.

When I say semi stock I mean totally stock interior and exterior. Tire and wheel upgrade with maybe a drop but no air bags. And possibly a newer drive train. If I was in the market for a finished truck the only thing I would want to have to do is maybe change the tires and wheels. I think the street rod crowd would call it a resto-mod.

There is a pretty nice GMC Ive seen that's been for sale for a very long time. Its orange and has big bling tires and wheels. Ive never bothered to check it out. I like orange, but I like two tone. Big giant wheels aren't really my thing. They look OK totally tucked in (which this one doesn't have), but when I see bags, I see potential problems.

So if you were driving down the road and saw a for sale sign on a truck what color would make you whip around and go check it out? I see our trucks for sale all the time, sometimes I go take a look, most times I don't.

There are a lot of trucks on the board I really love, but I think 70cst's circuit rider is pretty close to the most perfect truck to match what I'm trying to describe. Its built to his tastes (timeless) and a truck I think most people would love to own and leave it as is. The green paint and tire and wheel combo would definitely make me stop and check it out if I saw it for sale.

VA72C10 · 10-23-2011, 05:06 PM

I'm interested in this since I am going to be selling my 70 when I get it painted. I'm thinking of blue with white top and 67 grille area or "resale red" but am interested in what colors win out on here

Will have some form of rally wheel on it and a restored interior, painted engine and undercarriage and all new weatherstrip.

71 GMCDRVR · 10-23-2011, 05:12 PM

I think the classic two tone look is a good seller when restored. I see the blue and white combo on alot of restos.

lil hoodlum · 10-23-2011, 05:17 PM

If your just looking to resale I think you couldn't go wrong with black, red, or silver. Those seem to be the top 3 colors for automobiles today.

Personally I like just about any colors except for brown and purple.

Keith

**LockDoc** · 10-23-2011, 05:33 PM

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For me it would be all White or White top, Red/White/Red sides. I also like the Light Yellow & White.

LockDoc

vectorit · 10-23-2011, 05:41 PM

I am a huge fan of the green body/white top combination.

I am also a fan of the "Dark Gold Poly" with white top trucks (69-70), it's mainly because I admired one of that color as a kid so it's stuck with me.

You can't go wrong with just about any of the colors of the 67-72 period, but I think the real kicker is to have a white roof.

Can't say how many times my Suburban has been complimented on it color with white roof.

My 1970 K10 is all white, and I find it very bland though white is preferable in hot climates.

Vintage Windmills · 10-23-2011, 05:51 PM

Black interior probably is the most appealing to most. Exterior for me is blue, red, black, green. I agree on the classic two tone.

hugger6933 · 10-23-2011, 06:20 PM

For me it would be orange and white red and white and just white in that order

**Boog** · 10-23-2011, 06:58 PM

Blue/white, black or red. Resale red as they say. It gets my attention.

vectorit · 10-23-2011, 07:12 PM

I had a neighbor long ago that was a muscle car restorer.
Every one of them he produced (+20 that I know of) where black, and I managed to talk to him when was restoring a '63 convertible Impala that I saw he had begun painting white.

I asked him what was up? Every car you do is black? He said that he was going for a change, but after our conversation the next day I saw it was painted black with a red interior.

I again approached him and laughed, what's up neighbor change your mind? He said that he had a fit of enlightenment, and said that every hot rod he painted black would sell twice as fast as any other color. He then said "I'm in a hurry for some cash..."

The Impala sold a week later.

BossHogg69 · 10-23-2011, 07:16 PM

another here for blue/white on a two tone. I don't care for red too much on trucks, but there are a lot of solid color jobs on 67-72's that are red, and look good. Seems like every restored/fixed up truck I see for sale is red.

Lee H · 10-23-2011, 06:53 PM

Restored?, factory color. Driver, would not matter.
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Longhorn Man · 10-23-2011, 06:54 PM

red and white or blue and white seem to be the common colors that people seem to like.
For solid paint, I would think black, a medium blue or bright red would be good.

CG · 10-23-2011, 07:18 PM

I like the idea of at least a white top. I agree with most everyone that its a very classic look.

71swb4x4 · 10-23-2011, 07:25 PM

To me the sharpest are the white/color/white/color trucks. Color can be black, red, blue, white, green, the grapefruit yellow, light blue, orange, etc.

**special-K** · 10-23-2011, 08:37 PM

I find that painting them the original color always works well. GM didn't use a bad color. They all look great when the paint is new. I used to hear about baby poop yellow,pukey green,or gross pale yellow. Then guys started restoring to original colors and between seeing the colors fresh and the fact they are colors not used today that represent the era,I now here so many say,"I love that Ochre,Medium Olive,and Grapefruit". People would always ask,"What color is it going to be?",and when I'd answer,"The same color",they would give it the,"Hmmm...". Then once they'd see it painted they'd give it a,"Looks great!"

gearys 5600 · 10-23-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by special-k

i find that painting them the original color always works well. Gm didn't use a bad color. They all look great when the paint is new. I used to hear about baby poop yellow,pukey green,or gross pale yellow. Then guys started restoring to original colors and between seeing the colors fresh and the fact they are colors not used today that represent the era,i now here so many say,"i love that ochre,medium olive,and grapefruit". People would always ask,"what color is it going to be?",and when i'd answer,"the same color",they would give it the,"hmmm...". Then once they'd see it painted they'd give it a,"looks great!"

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big_al_71 · 10-23-2011, 09:17 PM

To me is just like a harley davidson has to be BLACK!!!!

PanelDeland · 10-23-2011, 09:22 PM

I think for resale the two tone paint jobs are the tops in a mildly moded resto.I think part of that is the trim.Nearly every truck I see being built is either a full shave or a top trimmed(Side trim,deluxe markers,chrome mirrors,chrome bumpers).The exception would be short steppers,which I think look best a solid color with a white top.

My personal"Snap your neck around and turn back" truck would be a small back window,67 swb stepper with maybe a white top.

CC69Rat · 10-23-2011, 09:30 PM

I really don't think there's a bad color. I agree Blue, Orange, Red, Sliver .. white top or two tone really sets the truck off IMO. (depending on year model) but stay within the factory two tone combos unless you're going to take the whole truck to a different level. Bagged, shaved door handles yes .. you can break out of the normal schemes. RestoMod , I say make it look the way you think GM should have made it. Just a slick factory looking semi-stock truck with a good drop, a nice 'lick', and a nice set of wheels and tires. I don't think you can go wrong really..

Zoomin · 10-23-2011, 10:29 PM

Any color that has a nice shine would get my attention. What would make me drive off in a hurry is a bunch of over spray.

PHAT TONY · 10-23-2011, 10:34 PM

I think trim/wheels affects what the color "needs" to be, as well as long/short and 2/4wd. I think shorties look better cleaner; roof & below lower trim type of 2 tone. Long boxes have more "landscape" for maximum trim and color divides. Flash now and resale later?, White roof-red, orange or blue body color, lower trim, 17-18" wheeled short box 2wd. That being said, I'd almost trade my Blazer for a NICE 4X4 Suburban; there's neither around these parts.

Livrat · 10-23-2011, 11:46 PM

Personal preferences aside, I have found in the 40 or so years I have been buying, building, trading cars, trucks, motorcycles and boats, Black and red ones alway sell first, followed by blue and silver, then by yellow and white, and the total worst colors for resale are brown,tan and green.

bwright · 10-24-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

Personal preferences aside, I have found in the 40 or so years I have been buying, building, trading cars, trucks, motorcycles and boats, Black and red ones alway sell first, followed by blue and silver, then by yellow and white, and the total worst colors for resale are brown,tan and green.

Agree 100%. Black and red sell.

crabbypatty333 · 10-24-2011, 04:09 PM

Blue and White, classic two tone. This has always been my dream truck.

10-23-2011, 05:00 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Resale thoughts If you were building a truck for yourself in a semi stock style, what color or color combo would you say is the most likely to attract buyers down the road when you decide to sell your ride? I know we all have our personal preferences, so it may be hard to say. When I say semi stock I mean totally stock interior and exterior. Tire and wheel upgrade with maybe a drop but no air bags. And possibly a newer drive train. If I was in the market for a finished truck the only thing I would want to have to do is maybe change the tires and wheels. I think the street rod crowd would call it a resto-mod. There is a pretty nice GMC Ive seen that's been for sale for a very long time. Its orange and has big bling tires and wheels. Ive never bothered to check it out. I like orange, but I like two tone. Big giant wheels aren't really my thing. They look OK totally tucked in (which this one doesn't have), but when I see bags, I see potential problems. So if you were driving down the road and saw a for sale sign on a truck what color would make you whip around and go check it out? I see our trucks for sale all the time, sometimes I go take a look, most times I don't. There are a lot of trucks on the board I really love, but I think 70cst's circuit rider is pretty close to the most perfect truck to match what I'm trying to describe. Its built to his tastes (timeless) and a truck I think most people would love to own and leave it as is. The green paint and tire and wheel combo would definitely make me stop and check it out if I saw it for sale. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-23-2011, 05:06 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Resale thoughts I'm interested in this since I am going to be selling my 70 when I get it painted. I'm thinking of blue with white top and 67 grille area or "resale red" but am interested in what colors win out on here Will have some form of rally wheel on it and a restored interior, painted engine and undercarriage and all new weatherstrip. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-23-2011, 05:12 PM	#3
71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	Re: Resale thoughts I think the classic two tone look is a good seller when restored. I see the blue and white combo on alot of restos. __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!

10-23-2011, 05:17 PM	#4
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: Resale thoughts If your just looking to resale I think you couldn't go wrong with black, red, or silver. Those seem to be the top 3 colors for automobiles today. Personally I like just about any colors except for brown and purple. Keith

10-23-2011, 05:33 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Resale thoughts - For me it would be all White or White top, Red/White/Red sides. I also like the Light Yellow & White. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-23-2011, 05:41 PM	#6
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Resale thoughts I am a huge fan of the green body/white top combination. I am also a fan of the "Dark Gold Poly" with white top trucks (69-70), it's mainly because I admired one of that color as a kid so it's stuck with me. You can't go wrong with just about any of the colors of the 67-72 period, but I think the real kicker is to have a white roof. Can't say how many times my Suburban has been complimented on it color with white roof. My 1970 K10 is all white, and I find it very bland though white is preferable in hot climates. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-23-2011, 05:51 PM	#7
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Resale thoughts Black interior probably is the most appealing to most. Exterior for me is blue, red, black, green. I agree on the classic two tone. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

10-23-2011, 06:20 PM	#8
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Resale thoughts For me it would be orange and white red and white and just white in that order

10-23-2011, 06:58 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Resale thoughts Blue/white, black or red. Resale red as they say. It gets my attention. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-23-2011, 07:12 PM	#10
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Resale thoughts I had a neighbor long ago that was a muscle car restorer. Every one of them he produced (+20 that I know of) where black, and I managed to talk to him when was restoring a '63 convertible Impala that I saw he had begun painting white. I asked him what was up? Every car you do is black? He said that he was going for a change, but after our conversation the next day I saw it was painted black with a red interior. I again approached him and laughed, what's up neighbor change your mind? He said that he had a fit of enlightenment, and said that every hot rod he painted black would sell twice as fast as any other color. He then said "I'm in a hurry for some cash..." The Impala sold a week later. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-23-2011, 07:16 PM	#11
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Resale thoughts another here for blue/white on a two tone. I don't care for red too much on trucks, but there are a lot of solid color jobs on 67-72's that are red, and look good. Seems like every restored/fixed up truck I see for sale is red. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

10-23-2011, 06:53 PM	#12
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Resale thoughts Restored?, factory color. Driver, would not matter. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

10-23-2011, 06:54 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Resale thoughts red and white or blue and white seem to be the common colors that people seem to like. For solid paint, I would think black, a medium blue or bright red would be good.

10-23-2011, 07:18 PM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Resale thoughts I like the idea of at least a white top. I agree with most everyone that its a very classic look. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-23-2011, 07:25 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Resale thoughts To me the sharpest are the white/color/white/color trucks. Color can be black, red, blue, white, green, the grapefruit yellow, light blue, orange, etc. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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10-23-2011, 08:37 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Resale thoughts I find that painting them the original color always works well. GM didn't use a bad color. They all look great when the paint is new. I used to hear about baby poop yellow,pukey green,or gross pale yellow. Then guys started restoring to original colors and between seeing the colors fresh and the fact they are colors not used today that represent the era,I now here so many say,"I love that Ochre,Medium Olive,and Grapefruit". People would always ask,"What color is it going to be?",and when I'd answer,"The same color",they would give it the,"Hmmm...". Then once they'd see it painted they'd give it a,"Looks great!" __________________ "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 ~

10-23-2011, 09:17 PM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Resale thoughts To me is just like a harley davidson has to be BLACK!!!! __________________ 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

10-23-2011, 09:22 PM	#19
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Resale thoughts I think for resale the two tone paint jobs are the tops in a mildly moded resto.I think part of that is the trim.Nearly every truck I see being built is either a full shave or a top trimmed(Side trim,deluxe markers,chrome mirrors,chrome bumpers).The exception would be short steppers,which I think look best a solid color with a white top. My personal"Snap your neck around and turn back" truck would be a small back window,67 swb stepper with maybe a white top. __________________ 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"

10-23-2011, 09:30 PM	#20
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Resale thoughts I really don't think there's a bad color. I agree Blue, Orange, Red, Sliver .. white top or two tone really sets the truck off IMO. (depending on year model) but stay within the factory two tone combos unless you're going to take the whole truck to a different level. Bagged, shaved door handles yes .. you can break out of the normal schemes. RestoMod , I say make it look the way you think GM should have made it. Just a slick factory looking semi-stock truck with a good drop, a nice 'lick', and a nice set of wheels and tires. I don't think you can go wrong really.. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-23-2011, 10:29 PM	#21
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Resale thoughts Any color that has a nice shine would get my attention. What would make me drive off in a hurry is a bunch of over spray. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-23-2011, 10:34 PM	#22
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Resale thoughts I think trim/wheels affects what the color "needs" to be, as well as long/short and 2/4wd. I think shorties look better cleaner; roof & below lower trim type of 2 tone. Long boxes have more "landscape" for maximum trim and color divides. Flash now and resale later?, White roof-red, orange or blue body color, lower trim, 17-18" wheeled short box 2wd. That being said, I'd almost trade my Blazer for a NICE 4X4 Suburban; there's neither around these parts. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

10-23-2011, 11:46 PM	#23
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Resale thoughts Personal preferences aside, I have found in the 40 or so years I have been buying, building, trading cars, trucks, motorcycles and boats, Black and red ones alway sell first, followed by blue and silver, then by yellow and white, and the total worst colors for resale are brown,tan and green.

10-24-2011, 04:09 PM	#25
crabbypatty333 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tulsa, ok Posts: 17	Re: Resale thoughts Blue and White, classic two tone. This has always been my dream truck. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB Tulsa, OK

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