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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: watsonville, ca
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Indigo or Electron Blue?????
I just sent my 1971 fleet side to the paint shop but im having a hard time in picking a color and if I should run a cowl or stock hood. does any one have any pics of their truck in those colors. thanks
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
Here's a build thread for one that's electron blue
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483093 Here's another with Nassau blue http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361864 I think jetstream blue would be awesome Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
I had a z-28 drag car that I had painted Electron blue. Loved the color!
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
My truck's color is Miami Blue. A Dupont Nason color. I like it.
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
Here's a pic of my Z28. Sadly I sold it... D1sc blown dyno'd 630 at the wheels...
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
in my opinion whichever is darker and/or more brilliant.
i think the cowls look ok if you're going for a pro-street look, but otherwise stock looks better. let the stance and wheels/tires make your statement. just my .02...
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
thanks for all the input.
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
Stock hood!
Too much going on with a cowl hood. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
That firewall is sweet. I like the steel cowl hoods on these trucks, especially since you're going LS...
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
So I decided to go with the stock hood, it still allows me to run the intake setup that I plan to use. thanks
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
Nice setup. Any details on the engine?
Imperial blue metallic is a nice gm color also. It's pretty dark though Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
engine specs.
* 2002 LS1 from a Camaro * ~80k original miles * Stock short block (block, crank, rods, pistons, etc.) never taken apart * Stock heads (were pulled off to change the lifters) * New* OEM head bolts * New* OEM head gaskets * New* LS7 lifters * New* LS2 timing set * New* Texas Speed "Magic Stick 3" (aka MS3) cam: http://texas-speed.com/p-1152-texas-...-camshaft.aspx * PRC .650 lift springs (from TSP) * Hardened pushrods from TSP * Made 410 RWHP through the stock 4L60E automatic in the Camaro * Just got SVO 30# injectors |
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
Nice. I want to do a ls swap but that will be a while. I'll be watching for your build thread
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
Stock hood and the lighter blue. Cowl hoods don't look good on these trucks. Only run one if you need to for motor clearance. I also agree that Miami blue is a nicer color. Closer to factory for that era.
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Re: Indigo or Electron Blue?????
well I have changed my mind again. I went to a buddies shop and saw a dark gray color that they were using to paint the inside of a ford f100 cab. Its a 2013 vw gti carbon steal
so I got a sample and painted a spare fender. I used a spray can, so it will be better when it gets done at the shop. Il be using boss 338 wheels on the truck. Last edited by ls1c10; 06-25-2013 at 12:17 AM. |
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