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72shadetree · 01-02-2004, 05:37 AM

since this project turned into a parts chaser/hauler and beaterim trying to figure out where to leave it in the gray primer or paint it.THE FLAMES WILL STAY..the body was proff. done i have never tried to paint one dont care if it looks good or not.so far ive come up with either daytona blue or the same yellow as in the flames or turqouise or maybe purple.
should i paint it or leave in primmer if so what color.i will probaly end up running the crap out of the paint but just want to tryit.like i said before i dont care what it looks like as long as it aint to bad lol thanks henry

dinnut · 01-02-2004, 05:51 AM

i say try to paint it!

70c10 · 01-02-2004, 09:26 AM

The more I see it in primer, the more I like it!

*Pardue'sCustoms* · 01-02-2004, 09:58 AM

purple would look god

**Palf70Step** · 01-02-2004, 10:06 AM

I'm old fashion...don't care for the primer look. Paint it. I agree with Tony, I think purple would look good with your flames.

cdowns · 01-02-2004, 10:36 AM

i've always liked that daytona blue,liked it so much i moved here 80degrees today i'm goin fishin

PanelDeland · 01-02-2004, 11:56 AM

It's your truck but I think it looks good in the primer or would look good in purple.Just at least seal the primer so that it doesn't soak up water and rust.

Wootdog · 01-02-2004, 11:58 AM

You don't want moisture to get into the metal. Wootdog

72shadetree · 01-02-2004, 12:52 PM

thanks its been in primmer about 2 yrs and surface rust is starting to show around the sharp edges.we just done the flames to see what it would look like kinda a test for my other 72.was going to do that one in yel with the flames then the mrs picked out the purple for her 69.so im going purle and flames on the other 72 for sure.i think it will look good but dont know if i want 2 painted a like.i have even thought about hot pink or lime green on the beater lol

71chevylongbed · 01-02-2004, 04:58 PM

how do you seal primer?

01-02-2004, 05:37 AM	#1
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	need your input since this project turned into a parts chaser/hauler and beaterim trying to figure out where to leave it in the gray primer or paint it.THE FLAMES WILL STAY..the body was proff. done i have never tried to paint one dont care if it looks good or not.so far ive come up with either daytona blue or the same yellow as in the flames or turqouise or maybe purple. should i paint it or leave in primmer if so what color.i will probaly end up running the crap out of the paint but just want to tryit.like i said before i dont care what it looks like as long as it aint to bad lol thanks henry Attached Images __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

01-02-2004, 05:51 AM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i say try to paint it! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-02-2004, 09:26 AM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	The more I see it in primer, the more I like it! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

01-02-2004, 10:06 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	I'm old fashion...don't care for the primer look. Paint it. I agree with Tony, I think purple would look good with your flames. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-02-2004, 10:36 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i've always liked that daytona blue,liked it so much i moved here 80degrees today i'm goin fishin __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-02-2004, 09:58 AM	#4
Pardue'sCustoms Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 618	purple would look god

01-02-2004, 11:56 AM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	It's your truck but I think it looks good in the primer or would look good in purple.Just at least seal the primer so that it doesn't soak up water and rust. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-02-2004, 11:58 AM	#8
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,683	Paint it You don't want moisture to get into the metal. Wootdog __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

01-02-2004, 12:52 PM	#9
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	thanks its been in primmer about 2 yrs and surface rust is starting to show around the sharp edges.we just done the flames to see what it would look like kinda a test for my other 72.was going to do that one in yel with the flames then the mrs picked out the purple for her 69.so im going purle and flames on the other 72 for sure.i think it will look good but dont know if i want 2 painted a like.i have even thought about hot pink or lime green on the beater lol __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

01-02-2004, 04:58 PM	#10
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	how do you seal primer? __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

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