Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SactoJim** · 10-26-2008, 11:09 PM

Little pissed......found a few areas in the roof gutter (mainly the vertical part along the side glass) where some paint is lifting a little probably cuz of the seam sealer. Though not too bad and hardly noticeable, it will probably bug me enough to redo it.

Even before I painted it, I thought about doing the roof white cuz there's just something "55 chevy" about that look. So I did a quick Photo Shop of it.

Yeah or neah?

Swifty · 10-26-2008, 11:10 PM

i wouldn't. i think it looks clean all blue.

JohnnyBeagle · 10-26-2008, 11:13 PM

I like it blue to be honest

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2008, 11:14 PM

I usually like the whit etop... but i agree with the others. It looks sleeker all blue.

RaceAGMC · 10-26-2008, 11:16 PM

Might have to do the A pillars as well...i dunno

GOPAPA · 10-26-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Little pissed......found a few areas in the roof gutter (mainly the vertical part along the side glass) where some paint is lifting a little probably cuz of the seam sealer. Though not too bad and hardly noticeable, it will probably bug me enough to redo it.

Even before I painted it, I thought about doing the roof white cuz there's just something "55 chevy" about that look. So I did a quick Photo Shop of it.

Yeah or neah?

I think you should leave it blue (IMHO) As I think mine should be stay white .. papa

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**fine69** · 10-26-2008, 11:22 PM

Do the A pillars and door frames.

dan42 · 10-26-2008, 11:24 PM

Keep it blue - beautiful just the way it is.

LeDevil · 10-26-2008, 11:30 PM

I like teh white top, I'm personally doing it that way on my truck.

69ChevyRazorback · 10-27-2008, 12:04 AM

i like the white and also how the entire top part isn't white, just the top and back. that gives it a sweet custom unique look yet suttle. makes it look faster too

*paisaloco67* · 10-27-2008, 12:27 AM

I like the white top a lot better. I think the white top makes it look more
classic IMO. Even ford trucks of this era look good with the white top.

vectorit · 10-27-2008, 01:23 AM

I see this as a win win sitch...
Ya got paint issues on the roof, fix em and run the risk of a color mis match to the rest of the truck.
Or, fix all the issues with the roof as much as you want. Then paint it white and now worries of paint matching are gone, and you bring the already good lookin rig more original. Which IMO looks better...

R.L. · 10-27-2008, 05:41 AM

With out reading any of this before hand I must go with my first impression, IMO if this were a stock looking truck, a white cab would be what I would wont but with that lowered ride hight and the type of rims you're runing I think a white cab looks a little off, with a stock ride hight and hub caps on steel rims (or some other type wheel in keeping with an earlier time) then the white cab would look better to my eye.

**special-K** · 10-27-2008, 05:45 AM

The white top lends a "stocker" look to a paint job.I like the look and it seems so "Chevy".But,solid paint lends to the "custom" look and makes the truck look lower/sleeker.I see why you asked.I`d have a tough time deciding.I`m leaning towards all blue since that`s how you built it.If i was going with the stocker look I would have done something with white somewhere alse on the truck.like tailgate letters or in the wheels.If you lived near the beach I`d say go white top.

72BlckButy · 10-27-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The white top lends a "stocker" look to a paint job.I like the look and it seems so "Chevy".But,solid paint lends to the "custom" look and makes the truck look lower/sleeker.I see why you asked.I`d have a tough time deciding.I`m leaning towards all blue since that`s how you built it.If i was going with the stocker look I would have done something with white somewhere alse on the truck.like tailgate letters or in the wheels.If you lived near the beach I`d say go white top.

x2 Stick with the blue as your truck is custom classic rather than stock classic.

The truck looks good buddy!

big_al_71 · 10-27-2008, 08:56 AM

I would leave it all Blue!!!!!!!

I almost painted the top white then I changed my mind.....and left it black..

STOCKISH · 10-27-2008, 09:38 AM

I love the two tone look. I'd paint the top white ang give it that classic styling. Not only that, but not having color matching issues would be a determining factor for me. I would also paint the A pillars and tops of the doors to go with it.

joekewl_chevyfreak · 10-27-2008, 09:57 AM

I usually dont like the white top at all, and i would go with a blue top, but that would look really good as you have it, with out the pillars

Lugnut64052 · 10-27-2008, 11:24 AM

I like just the way you have it--- all blue.

Stock72c10 · 10-27-2008, 11:41 AM

I would go with the white top personally, but it will look great either way. Here is mine, I just put rims/tires on it last night so stay tuned for updated pics.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-27-2008, 12:35 PM

It's nice to see another blue truck owner thinkin' about rockin' a white mohawk

I didn't want to do mine at first, but now I can't imagine it back all blue.

70' GMC · 10-27-2008, 01:20 PM

That bottom pic almost resembles a smurf. Leave it blue that is a nice blue color.

Stoney · 10-27-2008, 01:28 PM

Blue

Orange · 10-27-2008, 01:41 PM

Orange...errr...Blue.

DLB

**basketcase** · 10-27-2008, 01:51 PM

I've thought of 2-toning mine but I would have to add the color seperater moulding that is already on yours. I'd paint just the roof and back like your photoshop.

Tom

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10-26-2008, 11:09 PM	#1
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? Little pissed......found a few areas in the roof gutter (mainly the vertical part along the side glass) where some paint is lifting a little probably cuz of the seam sealer. Though not too bad and hardly noticeable, it will probably bug me enough to redo it. Even before I painted it, I thought about doing the roof white cuz there's just something "55 chevy" about that look. So I did a quick Photo Shop of it. Yeah or neah? Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-26-2008, 11:10 PM	#2
Swifty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East WA Posts: 243	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? i wouldn't. i think it looks clean all blue.

10-26-2008, 11:13 PM	#3
JohnnyBeagle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 44	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I like it blue to be honest __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne

10-26-2008, 11:14 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I usually like the whit etop... but i agree with the others. It looks sleeker all blue.

10-26-2008, 11:16 PM	#5
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? Might have to do the A pillars as well...i dunno __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

10-26-2008, 11:22 PM	#7
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? Do the A pillars and door frames. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

10-26-2008, 11:24 PM	#8
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? Keep it blue - beautiful just the way it is. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-26-2008, 11:30 PM	#9
LeDevil A new C10 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 105	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I like teh white top, I'm personally doing it that way on my truck.

10-27-2008, 12:04 AM	#10
69ChevyRazorback Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 92	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? i like the white and also how the entire top part isn't white, just the top and back. that gives it a sweet custom unique look yet suttle. makes it look faster too

10-27-2008, 12:27 AM	#11
paisaloco67 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: redding CA Posts: 102	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I like the white top a lot better. I think the white top makes it look more classic IMO. Even ford trucks of this era look good with the white top. Attached Images

10-27-2008, 01:23 AM	#12
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I see this as a win win sitch... Ya got paint issues on the roof, fix em and run the risk of a color mis match to the rest of the truck. Or, fix all the issues with the roof as much as you want. Then paint it white and now worries of paint matching are gone, and you bring the already good lookin rig more original. Which IMO looks better... __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

10-27-2008, 05:41 AM	#13
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? With out reading any of this before hand I must go with my first impression, IMO if this were a stock looking truck, a white cab would be what I would wont but with that lowered ride hight and the type of rims you're runing I think a white cab looks a little off, with a stock ride hight and hub caps on steel rims (or some other type wheel in keeping with an earlier time) then the white cab would look better to my eye. Last edited by R.L.; 10-27-2008 at 05:46 AM.

10-27-2008, 05:45 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? The white top lends a "stocker" look to a paint job.I like the look and it seems so "Chevy".But,solid paint lends to the "custom" look and makes the truck look lower/sleeker.I see why you asked.I`d have a tough time deciding.I`m leaning towards all blue since that`s how you built it.If i was going with the stocker look I would have done something with white somewhere alse on the truck.like tailgate letters or in the wheels.If you lived near the beach I`d say go white top. __________________ "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 ~

10-27-2008, 08:56 AM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I would leave it all Blue!!!!!!! I almost painted the top white then I changed my mind.....and left it 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



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10-27-2008, 09:38 AM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I love the two tone look. I'd paint the top white ang give it that classic styling. Not only that, but not having color matching issues would be a determining factor for me. I would also paint the A pillars and tops of the doors to go with it.

10-27-2008, 09:57 AM	#18
joekewl_chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Polk County, Mo Posts: 112	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I usually dont like the white top at all, and i would go with a blue top, but that would look really good as you have it, with out the pillars __________________ '68 chevy c10 1/2 ton inline 6, 250 2wd stock everything. exposed to elements for 40 years '87 Dodge D150, 318 auto stock; D.D. God meant for rubber to be burnt, not for an ear of corn Myspace

10-27-2008, 11:24 AM	#19
Lugnut64052 Middle-aged Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 753	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I like just the way you have it--- all blue.

10-27-2008, 11:41 AM	#20
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I would go with the white top personally, but it will look great either way. Here is mine, I just put rims/tires on it last night so stay tuned for updated pics. Last edited by Stock72c10; 11-02-2008 at 10:32 PM.

10-27-2008, 12:35 PM	#21
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? It's nice to see another blue truck owner thinkin' about rockin' a white mohawk I didn't want to do mine at first, but now I can't imagine it back all blue. __________________ 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!

10-27-2008, 01:20 PM	#22
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? That bottom pic almost resembles a smurf. Leave it blue that is a nice blue color. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

10-27-2008, 01:28 PM	#23
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10-27-2008, 01:41 PM	#24
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10-27-2008, 01:51 PM	#25
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: Should or Shouldn't (paint top white)? I've thought of 2-toning mine but I would have to add the color seperater moulding that is already on yours. I'd paint just the roof and back like your photoshop. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

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