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bgangsta999 · 01-14-2007, 01:07 AM

Okay so, we all know tax refunds are just around the corner

Im going to be getting my shortbed 70 painted and need some good paint ideas. I cant decide wether or not to go white top, all one color, lower and upper moldings, lower moldings, two tone, etc!!! I need help. Will you guys post some pics of your trucks??? I cant decide help!!!!!

**LockDoc** · 01-14-2007, 01:22 AM

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These trucks look good in just about any paint configuration. Here is a picture of mine in all white.....

LockDoc

jimmydean · 01-14-2007, 01:28 AM

If and when my truck is ready for something other than flat black (about 2 years from now I'm guessing), I will repaint it yellow with a white top. I like the white top look and that's how it was originally.

I may paint the top white when I redo the black this spring.

PumiceMan · 01-14-2007, 04:01 PM

I always like the orange/white and red/white combos - white roof with the white stripe on the side. With the stripe, they look good with both upper and lower moldings. When I was looking for a truck to buy though, I found this one (Pics below). Does anyone know if this is a stock color scheme, and what this color is? I think it's gorgeous...

msgross · 01-14-2007, 04:38 PM

If you have moldings then keep them, if not it will cost $$ to add them.

I'm sticking with stock dark green but mine is a common 4WD not really for show.

see ten · 01-14-2007, 10:38 PM

I have one with the roof white and another with the white roof and the white stripe down the side. The moldings add a lot to the cost if you don't already have them. Most of the 70 models I have seen with the moldings don't have a stripe down the middle. It seems like they all have been white from the lower moldings down. You can always go with the white roof or paint it like the 71-72 trucks.

bgangsta999 · 01-15-2007, 12:51 AM

See Ten I really really like that two tone!!!! Its such a hard decison! I need more pics!!

bgangsta999 · 01-15-2007, 08:36 PM

ttt

CPNEJR · 01-15-2007, 09:14 PM

the orange one is mine its not quite done but you get the idea and the blue one is my bros

weasel29gm · 01-15-2007, 11:28 PM

You need to get ball park figures from your shop.2-tone will be more time,paint and labor. I'd go with a single color that you like.

ND_guy · 01-16-2007, 12:54 AM

Shaved all mouldings, and emblems. My 67 K20 with 68 Medium blue paint.
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wheels67 · 01-16-2007, 01:03 AM

I see alot of bagged stuff that is really cool,(you know shaved and solid color) but I have a custom with the moldings and white top and love the thought of driving it in its original new colors and style.

I know how you feel tho, all the trucks on this site have great style on their own.

Solver · 01-16-2007, 06:15 AM

I'm partial to the center white stripe but most of mine are 71-72

va_tlc · 01-16-2007, 12:49 PM

dangit see ten will you stop posting that green and white 4x4 lol . i love that thing man. my brother had already painted the one were workin on before i decided to buy it from him. or your truck would have had a twin up here in virginia. well all the pictures yall posted are sharp trucks

mrein3 · 01-16-2007, 01:33 PM

When I got my truck it was a faded, one-color, medium metallic green. I like the green but I also like white tops. So I painted it how I wanted it. I still have to do the box...

67ChevyRedneck · 01-16-2007, 01:54 PM

I'll be changing the top of my truck to white when it gets warmer out.

01-14-2007, 01:07 AM	#1
bgangsta999 The Best Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 178	Paint Help! Okay so, we all know tax refunds are just around the corner Im going to be getting my shortbed 70 painted and need some good paint ideas. I cant decide wether or not to go white top, all one color, lower and upper moldings, lower moldings, two tone, etc!!! I need help. Will you guys post some pics of your trucks??? I cant decide help!!!!! __________________ 70 shortbed C10 -------SOLD------- 1972 Chevy C-10 l/b

01-14-2007, 01:22 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,069	Re: Paint Help! - These trucks look good in just about any paint configuration. Here is a picture of mine in all white..... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-14-2007, 01:28 AM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Paint Help! If and when my truck is ready for something other than flat black (about 2 years from now I'm guessing), I will repaint it yellow with a white top. I like the white top look and that's how it was originally. I may paint the top white when I redo the black this spring.

01-14-2007, 04:01 PM	#4
PumiceMan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 47	Re: Paint Help! I always like the orange/white and red/white combos - white roof with the white stripe on the side. With the stripe, they look good with both upper and lower moldings. When I was looking for a truck to buy though, I found this one (Pics below). Does anyone know if this is a stock color scheme, and what this color is? I think it's gorgeous... Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC Sierra 1500 Custom 68 Camaro SS 18 GMC Sierra SLT Living the dream

01-14-2007, 04:38 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Paint Help! If you have moldings then keep them, if not it will cost $$ to add them. I'm sticking with stock dark green but mine is a common 4WD not really for show. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-14-2007, 10:38 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Paint Help! I have one with the roof white and another with the white roof and the white stripe down the side. The moldings add a lot to the cost if you don't already have them. Most of the 70 models I have seen with the moldings don't have a stripe down the middle. It seems like they all have been white from the lower moldings down. You can always go with the white roof or paint it like the 71-72 trucks.

01-15-2007, 12:51 AM	#7
bgangsta999 The Best Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 178	Re: Paint Help! See Ten I really really like that two tone!!!! Its such a hard decison! I need more pics!! __________________ 70 shortbed C10 -------SOLD------- 1972 Chevy C-10 l/b

01-15-2007, 08:36 PM	#8
bgangsta999 The Best Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 178	Re: Paint Help! ttt __________________ 70 shortbed C10 -------SOLD------- 1972 Chevy C-10 l/b

01-15-2007, 09:14 PM	#9
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Paint Help! the orange one is mine its not quite done but you get the idea and the blue one is my bros Attached Images __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

01-15-2007, 11:28 PM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Re: Paint Help! You need to get ball park figures from your shop.2-tone will be more time,paint and labor. I'd go with a single color that you like. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-16-2007, 12:54 AM	#11
ND_guy Tool Addiction=Money Shortage Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 233	Re: Paint Help! Shaved all mouldings, and emblems. My 67 K20 with 68 Medium blue paint. ""

01-16-2007, 01:03 AM	#12
wheels67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: southern Utah Posts: 103	Re: Paint Help! I see alot of bagged stuff that is really cool,(you know shaved and solid color) but I have a custom with the moldings and white top and love the thought of driving it in its original new colors and style. I know how you feel tho, all the trucks on this site have great style on their own.

01-16-2007, 06:15 AM	#13
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: Paint Help! I'm partial to the center white stripe but most of mine are 71-72 Attached Images __________________ 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

01-16-2007, 12:49 PM	#14
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Paint Help! dangit see ten will you stop posting that green and white 4x4 lol . i love that thing man. my brother had already painted the one were workin on before i decided to buy it from him. or your truck would have had a twin up here in virginia. well all the pictures yall posted are sharp trucks

01-16-2007, 01:33 PM	#15
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Paint Help! When I got my truck it was a faded, one-color, medium metallic green. I like the green but I also like white tops. So I painted it how I wanted it. I still have to do the box... Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN



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