Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Green Machine** · 10-20-2005, 12:51 PM

Got started tearing apart the 1970 for body work and paint - we will be painting the whole truck, firewall and inside the cab. Now would be a good time to change color if wanted. I kind of like the green, but it doesn't really "pop" out at you if you know what I mean. Of course fresh green paint would look much better than now. I already have a red/orange 68, but was thinking about going all black. The truck has the lower chrome black mouldings. What would you do for best appearance on the truck ? I know color is usually personal opinion, but what would you do and if you change it would you use a factory 67-72 color or use any color that looked good ? O r maybe a lighter green than it is now ?? Thanks for any any all input.

Wanted to put a pic in here but it won't take - will try later

boraxman · 10-20-2005, 12:59 PM

I like green, you like green...leave it green

cdowns · 10-20-2005, 01:03 PM

go to a carlot walk around and pick a color you like and paint it that color

tomatocity · 10-20-2005, 03:34 PM

Yup!

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-20-2005, 03:43 PM

1996 Impalla SS Green over Grey Metallic

powell72 · 10-20-2005, 04:47 PM

I personally like those '70's green colors, but black would look great with good body work.

Deuce · 10-20-2005, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

go to a carlot walk around and pick a color you like and paint it that color

Keep a open mind when looking at colors too. The PO of my truck painted it a 1990 toyota color and it looks really good.

Botietruck · 10-20-2005, 05:32 PM

I'm doing a frame off...it is going back green.

Jakes-66-K10 · 10-20-2005, 06:23 PM

Personally when I bought my 70 that's in my avatar I thought the green wasn't attractive but it fit the lifestyle the truck would be used for (my camping and mountain rig.) It has definitely grown on me. Stay green, I've gotten lots of compliments and really like how my truck looks.

**truckdude239** · 10-20-2005, 06:46 PM

i want to paint mine 72 cheville red lol

onetoncrewcab · 10-20-2005, 06:51 PM

I work for the military full time. The last thing that I am driving is a green truck when I get home. LOL
Mike

**special-K** · 10-20-2005, 06:59 PM

If the truck is not going to have a modified look,pretty much stock,then I`d stay with a factory correct color,if I changed it.I have yet to change a color of a truck,but have had lots of ideas.One thing I`ve learned,don`t commit to a color until it`s ready for paint.Spend lots of time pondering and looking until then.What ever you decide now you`ll probably change 1/2 dozen times before it`s ready.

**Green Machine** · 10-20-2005, 09:51 PM

Well, still can't post a pic but the factory color is 506 Dark Olive, paint book say dark green poly, it is one of the metallic colors, and looks pretty decent if you shine up a small spot and the sun kind of sparkles off of it. I dont have a color I'm dying to paint it, and I don't hate the green, don't see many of those around painted green. Truck will be mostly stock appering with just a nice set of wheels.

kelsfine69 · 10-20-2005, 10:13 PM

I like green......Avatar

And its a facory color

phantom dually · 10-20-2005, 10:15 PM

Go with PPG paint code DDL-2690 green!!

**Green Machine** · 10-20-2005, 10:48 PM

Now whats the DDL-2690 look like ?????

phantom dually · 10-20-2005, 10:53 PM

I was trying to find a pic of it but couldnt. Its a very bright green kinda like the early 90's kawasaki bike paint.

Solver · 10-20-2005, 11:03 PM

Would really like to see a pic of your current truck!!

**Green Machine** · 10-20-2005, 11:24 PM

Can't post pics right now, new server thing I guess------

HeavyD · 10-21-2005, 03:57 AM

I vote for 1976 GM Medium Lime Metallic.

**special-K** · 10-21-2005, 09:29 AM

That Dark Olive will look better yet in a urethane base coat/clear coat and you can add some pearl.A very close newer GM color is Fairway Green.It is a little lighter and brighter shade with pearl.It was fopund on very few vettes and S-series trucks and Blazers around 95/96.There is a member with a 1st gen.Blazer that color.I had it on the`95 K/3500 I wrecked last year.If I can e-mail a scan to someone to post I will.

**Green Machine** · 10-21-2005, 10:04 AM

I really appreciate the suggestions guys/gals - keep em coming !!! We will be doing BC/CC. Add some pearl ? Sounds neat - Would that go in the clear ??
Yeah - if I could find a color close to original, but more modern-ish that would be cool too.

**raggedjim** · 10-21-2005, 10:13 AM

Medium Olive, what's not to like?

Rg

cduster · 10-21-2005, 07:49 PM

I am in the process of painting my 72 now. I am going with a hugger orange, and charcoal SS stripes. When I make some more headway I will post pics in the picture firum.

Dan

8bolt · 10-21-2005, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Medium Olive, what's not to like?

Rg

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10-20-2005, 12:51 PM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? Got started tearing apart the 1970 for body work and paint - we will be painting the whole truck, firewall and inside the cab. Now would be a good time to change color if wanted. I kind of like the green, but it doesn't really "pop" out at you if you know what I mean. Of course fresh green paint would look much better than now. I already have a red/orange 68, but was thinking about going all black. The truck has the lower chrome black mouldings. What would you do for best appearance on the truck ? I know color is usually personal opinion, but what would you do and if you change it would you use a factory 67-72 color or use any color that looked good ? O r maybe a lighter green than it is now ?? Thanks for any any all input. Wanted to put a pic in here but it won't take - will try later __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 Last edited by Green Machine; 10-21-2005 at 09:26 PM.

10-20-2005, 12:59 PM	#2
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? I like green, you like green...leave it green __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

10-20-2005, 01:03 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? go to a carlot walk around and pick a color you like and paint it that color __________________ 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

10-20-2005, 03:34 PM	#4
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? Yup! __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

10-20-2005, 03:43 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? 1996 Impalla SS Green over Grey Metallic __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-20-2005, 04:47 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? I personally like those '70's green colors, but black would look great with good body work. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

10-20-2005, 05:32 PM	#8
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? I'm doing a frame off...it is going back green. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

10-20-2005, 06:23 PM	#9
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? Personally when I bought my 70 that's in my avatar I thought the green wasn't attractive but it fit the lifestyle the truck would be used for (my camping and mountain rig.) It has definitely grown on me. Stay green, I've gotten lots of compliments and really like how my truck looks.

10-20-2005, 06:46 PM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? i want to paint mine 72 cheville red lol

10-20-2005, 06:51 PM	#11
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? I work for the military full time. The last thing that I am driving is a green truck when I get home. LOL Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

10-20-2005, 06:59 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? If the truck is not going to have a modified look,pretty much stock,then I`d stay with a factory correct color,if I changed it.I have yet to change a color of a truck,but have had lots of ideas.One thing I`ve learned,don`t commit to a color until it`s ready for paint.Spend lots of time pondering and looking until then.What ever you decide now you`ll probably change 1/2 dozen times before it`s ready. __________________ "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 ~

10-20-2005, 09:51 PM	#13
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? Well, still can't post a pic but the factory color is 506 Dark Olive, paint book say dark green poly, it is one of the metallic colors, and looks pretty decent if you shine up a small spot and the sun kind of sparkles off of it. I dont have a color I'm dying to paint it, and I don't hate the green, don't see many of those around painted green. Truck will be mostly stock appering with just a nice set of wheels. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

10-20-2005, 10:13 PM	#14
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? I like green......Avatar And its a facory color __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

10-20-2005, 10:15 PM	#15
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? Go with PPG paint code DDL-2690 green!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

10-20-2005, 10:48 PM	#16
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? Now whats the DDL-2690 look like ????? __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0



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10-20-2005, 10:53 PM	#17
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? I was trying to find a pic of it but couldnt. Its a very bright green kinda like the early 90's kawasaki bike paint. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

10-20-2005, 11:03 PM	#18
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? Would really like to see a pic of your current truck!! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

10-20-2005, 11:24 PM	#19
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? Can't post pics right now, new server thing I guess------ __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

10-21-2005, 03:57 AM	#20
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? I vote for 1976 GM Medium Lime Metallic. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-21-2005, 09:29 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? That Dark Olive will look better yet in a urethane base coat/clear coat and you can add some pearl.A very close newer GM color is Fairway Green.It is a little lighter and brighter shade with pearl.It was fopund on very few vettes and S-series trucks and Blazers around 95/96.There is a member with a 1st gen.Blazer that color.I had it on the`95 K/3500 I wrecked last year.If I can e-mail a scan to someone to post I will. __________________ "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 ~

10-21-2005, 10:04 AM	#22
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? I really appreciate the suggestions guys/gals - keep em coming !!! We will be doing BC/CC. Add some pearl ? Sounds neat - Would that go in the clear ?? Yeah - if I could find a color close to original, but more modern-ish that would be cool too. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

10-21-2005, 10:13 AM	#23
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,465	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? Medium Olive, what's not to like? Rg Attached Images __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

10-21-2005, 07:49 PM	#24
cduster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: S.W. Michigan Posts: 403	Re: Going to repaint the Green Machine -Should I leave it GREEN ?? I am in the process of painting my 72 now. I am going with a hugger orange, and charcoal SS stripes. When I make some more headway I will post pics in the picture firum. Dan __________________ Good Judgment comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgment.

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