Front Radiator Support... what color? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

75stepside · 12-29-2002, 01:22 AM

hello all again! check the sig.... i'm restoring a '75 stepside... right now i'm working on my front radiator support... wondering what color to paint it? flat black? i'm painting my truck w/ GM's indigo blue metallic... should i keep the rad support flat black, gloss black... something crazy like silver? or go w/ my body color, blue? i'm planning on painting the tops of my inner fenders to match the body... ideas? pix? opinions?

thanks

brad2 · 12-29-2002, 01:43 AM

I would prefer the outside black. Not sure about flat or gloss though. I like inside body color though. If you paint the outside body color or a contrasting color, other than balck, I think it stands out to much. Black just lets the core support dissapear. Hope that makes sense. Checked out your site. Wow, you are doing lots of work and it looks great.

**swervin ervin** · 12-29-2002, 01:45 AM

I say go with a satin black. Flat is too hard to keep clean and gloss will shine behind the grille.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-29-2002, 10:18 AM

i would paint it the same color as the frame

Hooter · 12-30-2002, 04:09 AM

I painted the rad support with proform bumper black. I think it was the perfect black for the inner fenders and rad support

gchemist · 12-30-2002, 07:26 AM

I vote black too. :p

79BIG10 · 12-30-2002, 07:34 AM

2nd for satin black. My engine bay is that color. Makes the chrome stand out more.

J-Spec C10 · 12-31-2002, 05:37 PM

my .02,

Satin Black is the way to go, I'd suggest using an automotive urethane paint. The front of the support will see a lot of bugs & dirt at high speed so you want to use something durable.

12-29-2002, 01:22 AM	#1
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	Front Radiator Support... what color? hello all again! check the sig.... i'm restoring a '75 stepside... right now i'm working on my front radiator support... wondering what color to paint it? flat black? i'm painting my truck w/ GM's indigo blue metallic... should i keep the rad support flat black, gloss black... something crazy like silver? or go w/ my body color, blue? i'm planning on painting the tops of my inner fenders to match the body... ideas? pix? opinions? thanks

12-29-2002, 01:45 AM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I say go with a satin black. Flat is too hard to keep clean and gloss will shine behind the grille. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-29-2002, 10:18 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	i would paint it the same color as the frame __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-30-2002, 04:09 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I painted the rad support with proform bumper black. I think it was the perfect black for the inner fenders and rad support __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-30-2002, 07:26 AM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I vote black too. :p __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-29-2002, 01:43 AM	#2
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	I would prefer the outside black. Not sure about flat or gloss though. I like inside body color though. If you paint the outside body color or a contrasting color, other than balck, I think it stands out to much. Black just lets the core support dissapear. Hope that makes sense. Checked out your site. Wow, you are doing lots of work and it looks great.

12-30-2002, 07:34 AM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	2nd for satin black. My engine bay is that color. Makes the chrome stand out more. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-31-2002, 05:37 PM	#8
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	my .02, Satin Black is the way to go, I'd suggest using an automotive urethane paint. The front of the support will see a lot of bugs & dirt at high speed so you want to use something durable. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

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