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BugzC10 · 08-10-2013, 01:00 PM

Thinking about painting the top of the cab white. I've simulated the look with white duct tape. I like the look...like to hear what you think.

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slow-1 · 08-10-2013, 01:14 PM

That is quite a duct tape job!

Lee H · 08-10-2013, 01:21 PM

How much paint is the duct tape going to remove?

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-10-2013, 01:25 PM

Good luck getting the tape off

ksbrktracer · 08-10-2013, 01:48 PM

I vote for the white ..... LOOKS CLEAN ....!

BugzC10 · 08-10-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

How much paint is the duct tape going to remove?

My thoughts exactly. Hopefully it won't remove to much. I don't plan on leaving it on very long...especially in the sun. My paint job is crap, so if it does...Oh well.

BTW...I see in your build thread you have the molding that separates the bottom color from your white top on the back of the cab. Would let me know how far above the body line it sits? I'm going to install that molding after painting.
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leftybass209 · 08-10-2013, 02:16 PM

I'm a sucker for a white top. The cab that I'm swapping on my frame today has a white top with awesome patina. Your truck looks great with the white top. Kinda looks like a vinyl top for some reason

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Lattimer · 08-10-2013, 02:19 PM

Definitely prefer the white top.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-10-2013, 02:40 PM

I like the white up top looks good and sets off the clear marker lights..

BugzC10 · 08-10-2013, 03:02 PM

I'm leaning towards using white Plasiti-Dip. I can always go back to the solid look.
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Sillyoldman · 08-10-2013, 03:09 PM

I like White but I'd stick with traditional paint though.

BugzC10 · 08-10-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Good luck getting the tape off

Just pulled it all off...no paint removed. Duct tape just left some adhesive behind. I'll clean that off when I prep for paint.
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tommys72 · 08-10-2013, 03:53 PM

I like the white, I'm kinda partial though I guess
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**Palf70Step** · 08-10-2013, 04:03 PM

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I vote for the white ..... LOOKS CLEAN ....!

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BugzC10 · 08-11-2013, 06:31 AM

Ttt
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Badger7C9F · 08-11-2013, 07:18 AM

Go with the white, with plast-dip, vinyl or similar and you can always change back later...nice truck by the way.
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flashed · 08-11-2013, 09:51 AM

It looks good both ways but the white top really makes it pop.

bollybib · 08-11-2013, 10:18 AM

go white

kaynnon · 08-11-2013, 11:01 AM

duct tape looks good, save money on the paint and leave the tape

suspect · 08-11-2013, 03:11 PM

I vote, paint the top white.

green72s · 08-11-2013, 03:41 PM

I vote for the white top.

mikeshome · 08-11-2013, 08:33 PM

White from here also.

C/10 King · 08-12-2013, 11:05 AM

The white looks good,

but I like it solid a lit bit better.

Fldawg · 08-12-2013, 12:01 PM

would'nt too sure the white would look good on the blue,but it does. looks real good
go for it.

BugzC10 · 08-29-2013, 03:41 PM

Thanks guys for your votes. I'll be painting it soon. Picked up a used Craftsman 6HP 30 Gal 150psi 8.6 FCM compressor. Just recieved wall mounted inline air filter dryer and mini air filter that fit just before the gun regulator. Should be popping out the windshiled and back glass and doing the prep work next week. Before I paint I have to fix a few small rust spots above the front interior windshield seal and a couple rust spots on the rear window drivers side. Gona pick up a HVLP gun next week that will work well with the compressor. Should look better than the duck tape when done.

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08-10-2013, 01:00 PM	#1
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Paint the Top White or Not Thinking about painting the top of the cab white. I've simulated the look with white duct tape. I like the look...like to hear what you think. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

08-10-2013, 01:14 PM	#2
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Paint the Top White or Not That is quite a duct tape job! __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-10-2013, 01:21 PM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Paint the Top White or Not How much paint is the duct tape going to remove? __________________ 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

08-10-2013, 01:25 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Paint the Top White or Not Good luck getting the tape off __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-10-2013, 01:48 PM	#5
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Paint the Top White or Not I vote for the white ..... LOOKS CLEAN ....!

08-10-2013, 02:16 PM	#7
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Paint the Top White or Not I'm a sucker for a white top. The cab that I'm swapping on my frame today has a white top with awesome patina. Your truck looks great with the white top. Kinda looks like a vinyl top for some reason Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

08-10-2013, 02:19 PM	#8
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Paint the Top White or Not Definitely prefer the white top. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

08-10-2013, 02:40 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Paint the Top White or Not I like the white up top looks good and sets off the clear marker lights.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-10-2013, 03:02 PM	#10
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Paint the Top White or Not I'm leaning towards using white Plasiti-Dip. I can always go back to the solid look. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

08-10-2013, 03:09 PM	#11
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Paint the Top White or Not I like White but I'd stick with traditional paint though. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-10-2013, 03:53 PM	#13
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Paint the Top White or Not I like the white, I'm kinda partial though I guess Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-11-2013, 06:31 AM	#15
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Paint the Top White or Not Ttt Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

08-11-2013, 07:18 AM	#16
Badger7C9F Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Posts: 31	Re: Paint the Top White or Not Go with the white, with plast-dip, vinyl or similar and you can always change back later...nice truck by the way. Posted via Mobile Device

08-11-2013, 09:51 AM	#17
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Paint the Top White or Not It looks good both ways but the white top really makes it pop.



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08-11-2013, 10:18 AM	#18
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Paint the Top White or Not go white __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

08-11-2013, 11:01 AM	#19
kaynnon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 72	Re: Paint the Top White or Not duct tape looks good, save money on the paint and leave the tape __________________ 72 Cheyenne LWB

08-11-2013, 03:11 PM	#20
suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	Re: Paint the Top White or Not I vote, paint the top white. __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

08-11-2013, 03:41 PM	#21
green72s Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 100	Re: Paint the Top White or Not I vote for the white top.

08-11-2013, 08:33 PM	#22
mikeshome Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mount Albert.Ontario Posts: 119	Re: Paint the Top White or Not White from here also.

08-12-2013, 11:05 AM	#23
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Paint the Top White or Not The white looks good, but I like it solid a lit bit better. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

08-12-2013, 12:01 PM	#24
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Paint the Top White or Not would'nt too sure the white would look good on the blue,but it does. looks real good go for it.

08-29-2013, 03:41 PM	#25
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Paint the Top White or Not Thanks guys for your votes. I'll be painting it soon. Picked up a used Craftsman 6HP 30 Gal 150psi 8.6 FCM compressor. Just recieved wall mounted inline air filter dryer and mini air filter that fit just before the gun regulator. Should be popping out the windshiled and back glass and doing the prep work next week. Before I paint I have to fix a few small rust spots above the front interior windshield seal and a couple rust spots on the rear window drivers side. Gona pick up a HVLP gun next week that will work well with the compressor. Should look better than the duck tape when done. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

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