Which color red ??? Options needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Bowtie468** · 03-11-2006, 04:35 PM

Trying to decide which red i want to go with on the truck.

My first choice would have to be .. Viper Red

I also like GM's ..Victory Red

Gaurds Red is a little to dark for me

What others would be cool ? Any good pics?

I'll be shooting a single stage on the interior, exterior will be base/clear !!

Chris

ChevLoRay · 03-11-2006, 06:46 PM

I had my '67 Firebird painted '65 Corvette Rally Red. Check it out.

Radman · 03-11-2006, 09:32 PM

Go with ppg's viper red. I love it!!!! ppg viper red is different from other paint companys. I have seen 3 other so called viper reds and the ppg code is the best looking.
go to www.classictruckworld.tenmagazines.com
mine is in the 1968 gallery and then go to BCHN-68
OR>>>>>>>>>>> house of colors tangelo orange!!!!!!!!!Unbeliviable color!!

**72ironmike** · 03-11-2006, 09:40 PM

You might look at a 1972 Corvette Mille Miglia Red. I can send pics if you have email.

**Bowtie468** · 03-11-2006, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72ironmike

You might look at a 1972 Corvette Mille Miglia Red. I can send pics if you have email.

That would be great ! cmarks454@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Chris

**Bowtie468** · 03-11-2006, 10:22 PM

Radman, that truck is SWEET !! Where did you get the MBM stainless booster ?

Chris

70c10 · 03-11-2006, 11:10 PM

I had a 71' that was painted Torch Red from a 99' Vette paint code. My buddy is about to paint his Chevelle PPG Viper red in a few weeks.

vk_chevy · 03-12-2006, 02:27 AM

ppg has a real nice formula for russo red, nice deep red with almost a hint of blue

reds and silvers are probably the hardest to pick from because of all the veriations that are out there

Doug76 · 03-12-2006, 02:36 AM

PPG Viper Red

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 03-12-2006, 07:51 AM

1972 Corvette Mille Miglia Red

68Stepbed · 03-12-2006, 09:37 AM

I personally like the Victory Red. I also like Porsche Red. It's close to Viper red. Between the two, flip a coin. Both would look good.

cdowns · 03-12-2006, 09:57 AM

POR 15 has a nice red in thier hardnose 2part epoxy paint

**Palf70Step** · 03-12-2006, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLDROCK&ROLLER

1972 Corvette Mille Miglia Red

Truck looks good, but some how that name brings up visions of Millie Vanilli

low'n slow · 03-12-2006, 11:18 AM

I personally like the Victory Red, but you couldn't go wrong with either.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 03-12-2006, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Truck looks good, but some how that name brings up visions of Millie Vanilli

Me too.

c10crazy · 03-12-2006, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

POR 15 has a nice red in thier hardnose 2part epoxy paint

Can you spray a truck with that??

Mudder · 03-12-2006, 03:14 PM

To me Viper Red has too much orange in it. I started out with GMC standard red on my truck but after being repainted it has gotten a little darker. Looks almost marron in the shade and it's red in the sun, not orange.

cdowns · 03-12-2006, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10crazy

Can you spray a truck with that??

works like any other paint same prep same techniques actually quite easy to work with

**72ironmike** · 03-12-2006, 03:34 PM

OK you Milly Vanilly Fans. It is pronounced Milla. And it was a Gran Prix Race.

Here is a quote about it: In my opinion, the Mille Miglia was an epoch-making event, which told a wonderful story. The Mille Miglia created our cars and the Italian automobile industry. The Mille Miglia permitted the birth of GT, or grand touring cars, which are now sold all over the world. The Mille Miglia proved that by racing over open roads for 1,000 miles, there were great technical lessons to be learned by the petrol and oil companies and by brake, clutch, transmission, electrical and lighting component manufacturers, fully justifying the old adage that motor racing improves the breed.

AS QUOTED BY ENZO FERRARI

I'm sure that some of the engineering discoveries made in these races somehow eventually made their way into our trucks.

Musclerodz · 03-12-2006, 03:57 PM

I prefer reds without the orange or yellow cast to them like Torch Red, Viper Red, Porshe Guards, etc. HOK Blue Blood Red is a very rich red, and it is not blue like you may think. If anyone watches American Hot Rod, that is the color they painted the '63 Stingray with. Look at some of the new import reds. They have some beautiful reds as well. Mercedes and Lexus are the first two that come to mind.

Mike

69sss4x4 · 03-12-2006, 08:27 PM

I like GM victory red personally. But to each their own.

**pjmoreland** · 03-12-2006, 09:12 PM

I saw a red SSR going the other way on the highway yesterday. I wasn't looking at the cars going the other way, but because of the color, it really jumped out at me. If you want everyone to notice your truck, this would be a good choice.

Radman · 03-12-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Radman, that truck is SWEET !! Where did you get the MBM stainless booster ?

Chris

Right from mbm. The company just started advertising in classic truck magazine and i bought it from them. The chrome master cyl is for a corvette. this one has a 1 " bore. and with the duel diaphram booster it hauls the beast down nicely. I also took the stock mounting brackets and cut a pie shaped piece out of them to level everything out. i didn't like the angle the stock ones sit at. I also has polished stainless steel brake lines with polished braided flex hoses at the wheels.

OhioChevy · 03-12-2006, 09:55 PM

I like just about all red paint. My 02 Z71 is victory red. My 1971 cheyenne
will be painted viper red. I seem to like the reds that go toward the orange
side more then the reds that go toward the blue side.

**Bowtie468** · 03-12-2006, 10:11 PM

Radman - Thanks for the info ! Really enjoyed the pics of your ride !

Musclerodz- I remember that '63 Stingray ! Awesome !! I'll have to check on that also ! Thanks.

72ironmike- Nice color ! I really dig it ! Same goes for your truck ! Thanks for the pics !

Geez ! Now i'm really screwed up ! All these reds dancing around in my head ! But keep 'em coming. I've got plenty of room up there !

Chris

03-11-2006, 04:35 PM	#1
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Which color red ??? Options needed Trying to decide which red i want to go with on the truck. My first choice would have to be .. Viper Red I also like GM's ..Victory Red Gaurds Red is a little to dark for me What others would be cool ? Any good pics? I'll be shooting a single stage on the interior, exterior will be base/clear !! Chris __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

03-11-2006, 06:46 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed I had my '67 Firebird painted '65 Corvette Rally Red. Check it out. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-11-2006, 09:32 PM	#3
Radman Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: estevan,Sask. Canada Posts: 140	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed Go with ppg's viper red. I love it!!!! ppg viper red is different from other paint companys. I have seen 3 other so called viper reds and the ppg code is the best looking. go to www.classictruckworld.tenmagazines.com mine is in the 1968 gallery and then go to BCHN-68 OR>>>>>>>>>>> house of colors tangelo orange!!!!!!!!!Unbeliviable color!!

03-11-2006, 09:40 PM	#4
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,054	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed You might look at a 1972 Corvette Mille Miglia Red. I can send pics if you have email.

03-11-2006, 10:22 PM	#6
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed Radman, that truck is SWEET !! Where did you get the MBM stainless booster ? Chris __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

03-11-2006, 11:10 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed I had a 71' that was painted Torch Red from a 99' Vette paint code. My buddy is about to paint his Chevelle PPG Viper red in a few weeks. __________________ 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

03-12-2006, 02:27 AM	#8
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed ppg has a real nice formula for russo red, nice deep red with almost a hint of blue reds and silvers are probably the hardest to pick from because of all the veriations that are out there __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

03-12-2006, 02:36 AM	#9
Doug76 This S&*! Is expensive! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mechanicsville,Va Posts: 57	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed PPG Viper Red Attached Images

03-12-2006, 07:51 AM	#10
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed 1972 Corvette Mille Miglia Red Attached Images __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

03-12-2006, 09:37 AM	#11
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed I personally like the Victory Red. I also like Porsche Red. It's close to Viper red. Between the two, flip a coin. Both would look good. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-12-2006, 09:57 AM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed POR 15 has a nice red in thier hardnose 2part epoxy paint __________________ 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 Last edited by cdowns; 05-12-2006 at 08:05 AM.

03-12-2006, 11:18 AM	#14
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed I personally like the Victory Red, but you couldn't go wrong with either.

03-12-2006, 03:14 PM	#17
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed To me Viper Red has too much orange in it. I started out with GMC standard red on my truck but after being repainted it has gotten a little darker. Looks almost marron in the shade and it's red in the sun, not orange. Attached Images

03-12-2006, 03:34 PM	#19
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,054	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed OK you Milly Vanilly Fans. It is pronounced Milla. And it was a Gran Prix Race. Here is a quote about it: In my opinion, the Mille Miglia was an epoch-making event, which told a wonderful story. The Mille Miglia created our cars and the Italian automobile industry. The Mille Miglia permitted the birth of GT, or grand touring cars, which are now sold all over the world. The Mille Miglia proved that by racing over open roads for 1,000 miles, there were great technical lessons to be learned by the petrol and oil companies and by brake, clutch, transmission, electrical and lighting component manufacturers, fully justifying the old adage that motor racing improves the breed. AS QUOTED BY ENZO FERRARI I'm sure that some of the engineering discoveries made in these races somehow eventually made their way into our trucks.

03-12-2006, 03:57 PM	#20
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed I prefer reds without the orange or yellow cast to them like Torch Red, Viper Red, Porshe Guards, etc. HOK Blue Blood Red is a very rich red, and it is not blue like you may think. If anyone watches American Hot Rod, that is the color they painted the '63 Stingray with. Look at some of the new import reds. They have some beautiful reds as well. Mercedes and Lexus are the first two that come to mind. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath



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03-12-2006, 08:27 PM	#21
69sss4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mission Texas Posts: 8	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed I like GM victory red personally. But to each their own. __________________ let the rough end ride and the slick end slide

03-12-2006, 09:12 PM	#22
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,426	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed I saw a red SSR going the other way on the highway yesterday. I wasn't looking at the cars going the other way, but because of the color, it really jumped out at me. If you want everyone to notice your truck, this would be a good choice. Attached Images

03-12-2006, 09:55 PM	#24
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed I like just about all red paint. My 02 Z71 is victory red. My 1971 cheyenne will be painted viper red. I seem to like the reds that go toward the orange side more then the reds that go toward the blue side.

03-12-2006, 10:11 PM	#25
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Which color red ??? Options needed Radman - Thanks for the info ! Really enjoyed the pics of your ride ! Musclerodz- I remember that '63 Stingray ! Awesome !! I'll have to check on that also ! Thanks. 72ironmike- Nice color ! I really dig it ! Same goes for your truck ! Thanks for the pics ! Geez ! Now i'm really screwed up ! All these reds dancing around in my head ! But keep 'em coming. I've got plenty of room up there ! Chris __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

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