I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 10-14-2012, 06:26 PM

I just bought this '69, but the color just isn't growing on me. I'm thinking of painting it a dark metallic green. I'm talking about a green that's so dark, it's almost black. Have any of you done a color like this before? Can you share a photo?

Thanks.

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69GWC · 10-14-2012, 06:28 PM

Dangit man and here i wish mine was that color..lol.
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*Mister-B* · 10-14-2012, 06:32 PM

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Dangit man and here i wish mine was that color..lol.
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Lol. I've found everyone has an opinion when it comes to color. Family and friends are all over the map with what they think I should do. I just need to do what I feel is best, but I'd like to see a photo first if possible
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Sicklajoie · 10-14-2012, 06:34 PM

I think you're the first person I've heard of that doesn't like that color!
Nice C/20 BTW

Mr Chevorlet · 10-14-2012, 09:12 PM

I always like the light green and white trucks. But i went back and forth for months but finally went with the stock light blue and I love it but I think its because its fresh and new paint.

Sideways · 10-14-2012, 09:16 PM

Love the blue and you gotta save that patina,their only original paint once.

*Mister-B* · 10-14-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

I always like the light green and white trucks. But i went back and forth for months but finally went with the stock light blue and I love it but I think its because its fresh and new paint.

That's as good as its gonna get, and it still isn't my thing. Pretty truck though
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*Mister-B* · 11-12-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

I always like the light green and white trucks. But i went back and forth for months but finally went with the stock light blue and I love it but I think its because its fresh and new paint.

I wanted to tell you I was wrong about the blue. It has grown on me. I'm either going to leave the paint like it is, or freshen up the factory color like you have one day. I'm also keeping the trim. I didn't realize what I had. I've been too used to new vehicles for too long, and was stuck in a rut.

Here are some better pictures I recently took of it.

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Square_78 · 10-14-2012, 09:53 PM

I have to agree. I think the baby blue is one of the nicest colors that GM ever put out, and the patina on yours is amazing. I would spend the money on chrome and new bumpers and trim and leave the paint the way it is. Its a REALLY nice looking truck. I would never in a million years paint that truck dark green

*Mister-B* · 10-14-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Square_78

I have to agree. I think the baby blue is one of the nicest colors that GM ever put out, and the patina on yours is amazing. I would spend the money on chrome and new bumpers and trim and leave the paint the way it is. Its a REALLY nice looking truck. I would never in a million years paint that truck dark green

What do you mean by patina? The shine? I actually spent a lot of time with a paint cleaner, followed by a good wax. Looks totally different than it did. Before, there was a white chalk type oxidation that wouldn't wash off.

I'm still gonna do bumpers and such, but I tend to like darker colors on trucks.
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*Mister-B* · 10-14-2012, 10:11 PM

These are some examples of the color I'm thinking of

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Sideways · 10-14-2012, 11:02 PM

Pantina IMO is the "original color it left the factory with" with all the factory black primer showing thru from some soul waxing the hell out of it!

Sideways · 10-14-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Square_78

I have to agree. I think the baby blue is one of the nicest colors that GM ever put out, and the patina on yours is amazing. I would spend the money on chrome and new bumpers and trim and leave the paint the way it is. Its a REALLY nice looking truck. I would never in a million years paint that truck dark green

And I have to agree, and my pride and joy is dark green!! ( I hope that came out right

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BossHogg69 · 11-13-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Square_78

I have to agree. I think the baby blue is one of the nicest colors that GM ever put out, and the patina on yours is amazing. I would spend the money on chrome and new bumpers and trim and leave the paint the way it is. Its a REALLY nice looking truck. I would never in a million years paint that truck dark green

^ What he said!!!

Mr Chevorlet · 11-13-2012, 01:01 PM

heres the front of a baby blue, i am liking it more and more each day i look at it. although the light green with a white top will alway be my favorite

tommys72 · 11-13-2012, 01:25 PM

i love the blue, i wouldnt ever change the color. when mine gets repainted itll be the original blue still...im a big fan of the original paitn and color....not hijacking your thread, but heres a pic of mine also. the second picture is the day i bought it

Elchopperfreak · 10-15-2012, 02:34 AM

Dig the color and patina.
If you are changing colors theres pretty much a whole truck to be dissasembled and prepped
Nice purchase.
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Square_78 · 10-15-2012, 06:23 AM

Patina is that old faded paint and rusty surface and that chalky stuff that u said doesn't wash off. That's what's hot these days. Hotroders are finding cars and trucks with that (sitting out in the sun for 30 yrs) look and clear coating right over it to preserve it. My baby blue gmc has that chalky white goodness on the roof,hood and tops of the bedsides and fenders. I've been afraid to wash it because I didn't want to lose that look
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Square_78 · 10-15-2012, 06:26 AM

And nothing against green trucks... I just wouldn't take a truck with such a nice original finish and destroy it with new paint. If u want to get a truck to put new paint on, get an ugly one that needs it. Yours doesn't. It took 40 years to make that truck look that cool!
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*Mister-B* · 10-15-2012, 03:55 PM

Well guys, thanks for the compliments. I didn't realize the current paint job was considered cool. Guess I have some thinking to do. I guess if I decide to keep it blue, I can call it "Huck", as in Huckleberry Hound lol.

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sboris · 10-15-2012, 06:23 PM

Guess I'm the minority, patina is ok, nothing IMO is more exciting than putting on that new paint and making it your own. Especially green! Do it. Do it do it. Not a fan of light blue either, there I said it. Here come the boos.

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50bomb · 10-15-2012, 06:38 PM

I like the blue. I am same way with my truck. Its a light green and I like it but i kinda want to paint it a dark blue semi gloss. Do what you like not what anyone else thinks.

67anthony · 11-12-2012, 07:22 PM

NO i love the blue

*Mister-B* · 11-12-2012, 07:33 PM

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NO i love the blue

That's what I'm saying. I was wrong about wanting to change the color, so I won't.
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69GWC · 11-12-2012, 07:42 PM

Blue all the way

10-14-2012, 06:26 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? I just bought this '69, but the color just isn't growing on me. I'm thinking of painting it a dark metallic green. I'm talking about a green that's so dark, it's almost black. Have any of you done a color like this before? Can you share a photo? Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

10-14-2012, 06:28 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? Dangit man and here i wish mine was that color..lol. Posted via Mobile Device

10-14-2012, 06:34 PM	#4
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? I think you're the first person I've heard of that doesn't like that color! Nice C/20 BTW __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

10-14-2012, 09:12 PM	#5
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? I always like the light green and white trucks. But i went back and forth for months but finally went with the stock light blue and I love it but I think its because its fresh and new paint. Attached Images __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

10-14-2012, 09:16 PM	#6
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? Love the blue and you gotta save that patina,their only original paint once.

10-14-2012, 09:53 PM	#9
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? I have to agree. I think the baby blue is one of the nicest colors that GM ever put out, and the patina on yours is amazing. I would spend the money on chrome and new bumpers and trim and leave the paint the way it is. Its a REALLY nice looking truck. I would never in a million years paint that truck dark green __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

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Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? These are some examples of the color I'm thinking of Edit. No matter what I try, I can't get images to post

10-14-2012, 11:02 PM	#12
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? Pantina IMO is the "original color it left the factory with" with all the factory black primer showing thru from some soul waxing the hell out of it!

11-13-2012, 01:01 PM	#15
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? heres the front of a baby blue, i am liking it more and more each day i look at it. although the light green with a white top will alway be my favorite Attached Images __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

11-13-2012, 01:25 PM	#16
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? i love the blue, i wouldnt ever change the color. when mine gets repainted itll be the original blue still...im a big fan of the original paitn and color....not hijacking your thread, but heres a pic of mine also. the second picture is the day i bought it Attached Images

10-15-2012, 02:34 AM	#17
Elchopperfreak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 164	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? Dig the color and patina. If you are changing colors theres pretty much a whole truck to be dissasembled and prepped Nice purchase. Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2012, 06:23 AM	#18
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? Patina is that old faded paint and rusty surface and that chalky stuff that u said doesn't wash off. That's what's hot these days. Hotroders are finding cars and trucks with that (sitting out in the sun for 30 yrs) look and clear coating right over it to preserve it. My baby blue gmc has that chalky white goodness on the roof,hood and tops of the bedsides and fenders. I've been afraid to wash it because I didn't want to lose that look Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

10-15-2012, 06:26 AM	#19
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? And nothing against green trucks... I just wouldn't take a truck with such a nice original finish and destroy it with new paint. If u want to get a truck to put new paint on, get an ugly one that needs it. Yours doesn't. It took 40 years to make that truck look that cool! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

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Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? Well guys, thanks for the compliments. I didn't realize the current paint job was considered cool. Guess I have some thinking to do. I guess if I decide to keep it blue, I can call it "Huck", as in Huckleberry Hound lol. Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2012, 06:23 PM	#21
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? Guess I'm the minority, patina is ok, nothing IMO is more exciting than putting on that new paint and making it your own. Especially green! Do it. Do it do it. Not a fan of light blue either, there I said it. Here come the boos. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039



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10-15-2012, 06:38 PM	#22
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? I like the blue. I am same way with my truck. Its a light green and I like it but i kinda want to paint it a dark blue semi gloss. Do what you like not what anyone else thinks. __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted Last edited by 50bomb; 10-15-2012 at 06:44 PM.

11-12-2012, 07:22 PM	#23
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? NO i love the blue

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69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: I don't like the stock baby blue. Thinking of dark green Anybody else done this? Blue all the way

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