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bowtieboy93 · 03-16-2009, 01:58 AM

well im going to do my truck a olive green from the front fenders up and a dark green on the bottom down. and separate it with a 1/2" silver pinstripe.

but the thing is im going to do 67-8 trim on the bottom and was wondering if it will look whack if i do it like that.

what do you guys think?

petey-pablo · 03-16-2009, 02:26 AM

Why don't you have someone photoshop it just to give you a better Idea and something to look at then post up your findings so we all can take a look at the look your going for, just my thought cuz it's hard to picture something in your head....

bowtieboy93 · 03-16-2009, 02:35 AM

will do
im just thinkign though it might look weird having a painted pinstrip and attached trim below

**SactoJim** · 03-16-2009, 10:40 AM

Personally, I'm not a fan of stock type moldings on a truck with a custom type paint job.

I don't think it would look "whack" if you did a nice job....just not my preference.

bowtieboy93 · 03-16-2009, 11:15 PM

thats what I was thinking im not a big fan either but I want both and I want to see if I can lol

Thanks to Blukangoo for the photoshop!

texanidiot25 · 03-16-2009, 11:17 PM

Maybe not with the 67/68 trim on bottom, too much trying to divide the side. Upper trim only,yes

OARNGESI · 03-17-2009, 04:51 AM

I like the way it looks

sjarrett71 · 03-17-2009, 07:22 AM

The truck in that pic looks good to me.

Prostreet 72 · 03-17-2009, 08:10 AM

I guess I like it with the lower trim. It brings focus to the wheels. It ties them into the rest of the truck. Have someone remove the trim and you will see what I mean. If you didn't have the chrome on the top of the truck, I would say go without. But it goes with the upper cab and windshield moldings.

Have you ever seen anyone do a plastic wrap paint treatment? This would look neat from the trim molding down the rocker panels. Same darker green, but with the texture added to it.

In any case, your color choice is very cool. It will look great either way.

**LockDoc** · 03-17-2009, 08:16 AM

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I say go with it...

LockDoc

71swb4x4 · 03-17-2009, 08:51 AM

I like it.

clos69 · 03-17-2009, 09:04 AM

That looks sweet man...plus that's your idea and if you like it,that is all that really matters. Go for it.

truckintexas · 03-17-2009, 09:42 AM

I'm with texanidiot25. Too much going on. I think the lower trim draws your attention away from the wheels/tires a bit. Smooth, clean lines jump out at me every time. Just my opinion....but like Clos69 said, what matters is what you like, not us! LOL

**ERIK D** · 03-17-2009, 04:11 PM

i like it

67ChevyRedneck · 03-17-2009, 04:29 PM

I think it looks killer, so go for it!

When I take off my stepside bed and put on my fleet bed my truck will be getting the 67/68 side trim, I think it looks great and I've always wanted to install it, but it would have looked stupid on a stepside

killacheyenne · 03-17-2009, 06:18 PM

i would have to take the bottom piece off. the trim and wheels are just too much for that truck

big_al_71 · 03-17-2009, 06:53 PM

I think it looks terrific moldings and all.

**special-K** · 03-18-2009, 09:28 AM

I don`t like custom schemes with factory trim,either.It`s either/or in my mind.BUT...I really think that looks great! I think with all that chrome flash from those wheels it looks good to carry it onto the truck.It also links it all together the way an accent color does.Also,the67/68 trim "ollows" the bodyline.The 69/72 upper & lower trim is just a paint divider for two-tone or something to break up a solid color.If you have it and use some other lines of the truck it competes.

rambler · 03-18-2009, 09:38 AM

I like the paint scheme... looks sharp, I'm torn on lower molding, and wheels, maybe someone could photoshop it w/o the moldings.

but I think its sharp looking!

bowtieboy93 · 03-18-2009, 11:58 PM

w/ Moldings

w/o Moldings

petey-pablo · 03-19-2009, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

w/ Moldings

w/o Moldings

NOW THIS IS what I was talking about when I said have someone photoshop it... Man It's hard to deside They both look good But I would have to say go with out the Mldings.. But damm they both look so Good either way you go it's ganna look good great color......

DZL1 · 03-19-2009, 06:43 AM

I personally am not a fan of moldings. They do look good on certain trucks, and this is one of them. Whichever theme you go with, it's gonna look awesome!

DZL1.

rambler · 03-19-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

w/ Moldings

w/o Moldings

great work on the photoshop, I love them both, IMHO, I'm not too found of the wheel size, but that is just me.. I think it looks awesome.
Probably time to put on it to a vote!

68C10HotRod · 03-19-2009, 10:33 AM

I think the lower trim should STAY ON. The dk grn is a little heavy for me & it breaks that a little without detracting. Also agree with the wheel tie comments. The other item no one has mentioned, it looks lower to the ground WITH trim. The olive looks a little darker than OEM but it can be hard to match colors on PS or the web. I'm also a big fan of the painted fake trim look - if you're going to split the colors that way, it'll look awesome.

Lastly, there are a bunch of super sharp trucks with great paint jobs but you hardly ever see trim - smooth is what most ppl like. Keep the trim so it's YOUR truck/idea/plan & you're gonna be real surprised how many compliments you get when it's done - things like, "I never would have thought to keep the trim but that REALLY looks SHARP!"

Besides, you're footing the bill. Can't wait to see it!!

metalman1968 · 03-19-2009, 01:49 PM

All that really matters is that you like it and as your tastes change so may your truck.

03-16-2009, 01:58 AM	#1
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Honest Opinion well im going to do my truck a olive green from the front fenders up and a dark green on the bottom down. and separate it with a 1/2" silver pinstripe. but the thing is im going to do 67-8 trim on the bottom and was wondering if it will look whack if i do it like that. what do you guys think? __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

03-16-2009, 02:26 AM	#2
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Honest Opinion Why don't you have someone photoshop it just to give you a better Idea and something to look at then post up your findings so we all can take a look at the look your going for, just my thought cuz it's hard to picture something in your head.... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

03-16-2009, 02:35 AM	#3
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Honest Opinion will do im just thinkign though it might look weird having a painted pinstrip and attached trim below __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

03-16-2009, 10:40 AM	#4
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Honest Opinion Personally, I'm not a fan of stock type moldings on a truck with a custom type paint job. I don't think it would look "whack" if you did a nice job....just not my preference. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

03-16-2009, 11:15 PM	#5
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Honest Opinion thats what I was thinking im not a big fan either but I want both and I want to see if I can lol Thanks to Blukangoo for the photoshop! __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

03-16-2009, 11:17 PM	#6
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Honest Opinion Maybe not with the 67/68 trim on bottom, too much trying to divide the side. Upper trim only,yes

03-17-2009, 04:51 AM	#7
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Honest Opinion I like the way it looks __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-17-2009, 07:22 AM	#8
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Honest Opinion The truck in that pic looks good to me.

03-17-2009, 08:10 AM	#9
Prostreet 72 Prostreet 72 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Goodrich, Michigan Posts: 278	Re: Honest Opinion I guess I like it with the lower trim. It brings focus to the wheels. It ties them into the rest of the truck. Have someone remove the trim and you will see what I mean. If you didn't have the chrome on the top of the truck, I would say go without. But it goes with the upper cab and windshield moldings. Have you ever seen anyone do a plastic wrap paint treatment? This would look neat from the trim molding down the rocker panels. Same darker green, but with the texture added to it. In any case, your color choice is very cool. It will look great either way. __________________ Prostreet 72 "Green Monster" 1972 Fleetside Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&goto=newpost http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319041

03-17-2009, 08:16 AM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: Honest Opinion - I say go with it... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-17-2009, 08:51 AM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Honest Opinion I like it. __________________ 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.

03-17-2009, 09:04 AM	#12
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Honest Opinion That looks sweet man...plus that's your idea and if you like it,that is all that really matters. Go for it. __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

03-17-2009, 09:42 AM	#13
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: Honest Opinion I'm with texanidiot25. Too much going on. I think the lower trim draws your attention away from the wheels/tires a bit. Smooth, clean lines jump out at me every time. Just my opinion....but like Clos69 said, what matters is what you like, not us! LOL

03-17-2009, 04:11 PM	#14
ERIK D Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: EAGLE PASS,TX Posts: 269	Re: Honest Opinion i like it __________________ MY BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=282815

03-17-2009, 04:29 PM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Honest Opinion I think it looks killer, so go for it! When I take off my stepside bed and put on my fleet bed my truck will be getting the 67/68 side trim, I think it looks great and I've always wanted to install it, but it would have looked stupid on a stepside __________________ 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; 03-17-2009 at 04:29 PM.



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03-17-2009, 06:18 PM	#16
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: Honest Opinion i would have to take the bottom piece off. the trim and wheels are just too much for that truck __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

03-17-2009, 06:53 PM	#17
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Honest Opinion I think it looks terrific moldings and all. __________________ 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

03-18-2009, 09:28 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Honest Opinion I don`t like custom schemes with factory trim,either.It`s either/or in my mind.BUT...I really think that looks great! I think with all that chrome flash from those wheels it looks good to carry it onto the truck.It also links it all together the way an accent color does.Also,the67/68 trim "ollows" the bodyline.The 69/72 upper & lower trim is just a paint divider for two-tone or something to break up a solid color.If you have it and use some other lines of the truck it competes. __________________ "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 ~

03-18-2009, 09:38 AM	#19
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Honest Opinion I like the paint scheme... looks sharp, I'm torn on lower molding, and wheels, maybe someone could photoshop it w/o the moldings. but I think its sharp looking! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

03-18-2009, 11:58 PM	#20
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Honest Opinion w/ Moldings w/o Moldings __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

03-19-2009, 06:43 AM	#22
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Honest Opinion I personally am not a fan of moldings. They do look good on certain trucks, and this is one of them. Whichever theme you go with, it's gonna look awesome! DZL1.

03-19-2009, 10:33 AM	#24
68C10HotRod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE 68144 Posts: 333	Re: Honest Opinion I think the lower trim should STAY ON. The dk grn is a little heavy for me & it breaks that a little without detracting. Also agree with the wheel tie comments. The other item no one has mentioned, it looks lower to the ground WITH trim. The olive looks a little darker than OEM but it can be hard to match colors on PS or the web. I'm also a big fan of the painted fake trim look - if you're going to split the colors that way, it'll look awesome. Lastly, there are a bunch of super sharp trucks with great paint jobs but you hardly ever see trim - smooth is what most ppl like. Keep the trim so it's YOUR truck/idea/plan & you're gonna be real surprised how many compliments you get when it's done - things like, "I never would have thought to keep the trim but that REALLY looks SHARP!" Besides, you're footing the bill. Can't wait to see it!! __________________ Bryan '52 Bel Air 2dr HT - in pieces '68 C10 - 6cyl/4spd REMOVED, LT1/T56 to be installed “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” - Benjamin Franklin "And those who know what's best for us, Must rise and save us from ourselves" - RUSH lyric (mockery)

03-19-2009, 01:49 PM	#25
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: Honest Opinion All that really matters is that you like it and as your tastes change so may your truck.

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