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turbochevy · 02-01-2007, 10:42 AM

After some close inspection of the paint on the C10, the previous owner did not remove the window seals or any of the rubber for that matter when painting the truck

I have considered doing the cab a little retro with the white roof, this would allow me to remove the windows and fix the crappy work that was done and save a few bucks. I am interested on what others think of the white roof retro look:

Thanks for your input, and be honest! I can go either way with this, I like both looks.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2007, 10:55 AM

I'm going with one next spring when it's warm enough outside to paint, but I'll only be doing above and behind the drip rail.

I think your truck would look great.

bobthecop · 02-01-2007, 10:57 AM

Same color as mine, I loke the white top w/ orange bottom

Walts_restoration · 02-01-2007, 10:58 AM

I love the white tops, if going for a classy original look, and a set of white letter tires. Its whats on my chevelle, as rusted and beat up as it is, it still looks pretty going down the road.

Go white top with a chrome strip diving the layers.

Thats my imput, either way its a nice truck.

FarmTruk · 02-01-2007, 11:07 AM

I'm a definate fan of the white tops.

**Shock_Me** · 02-01-2007, 11:39 AM

I really like this look. It looks retro, and it breaks up the color a bit.
Here's my brother's 71 stepside, finished last summer.

Gray Ghost · 02-01-2007, 11:44 AM

I am a solid color guy My truck was a two tone when I bought it but originally it was solid blue and I will be painting it soon in one color. I thought I'd like the two tone look, but I don't. I think your truck looks best in the solid orange color.

BACKYARD88 · 02-01-2007, 11:51 AM

I love the way these trucks look with a white roof!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shock_Me

I really like this look. It looks retro, and it breaks up the color a bit.
Here's my brother's 71 stepside, finished last summer.

I also have a 71 stepside, is this a factory color for 71? I plan to paint mine a factory green with white top.

**Shock_Me** · 02-01-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

I love the way these trucks look with a white roof!

I also have a 71 stepside, is this a factory color for 71? I plan to paint mine a factory green with white top.

BACKYARD88,

Yes it's factory. It's Medium Olive Poly. Can't remember the code.
Pete

BACKYARD88 · 02-01-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Shock_Me

BACKYARD88,

Yes it's factory. It's Medium Olive Poly. Can't remember the code.
Pete

Thanks for the tip, I LOVE that color!

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2007, 05:48 PM

looking at your photos, I think it looks better with the white roof. Mine used to be liek that, but I didn't think it would look good in the semi-gloss black with a white roof... although, it was semi gloss too courtocy of mother nature and lack of waxing.

GMCBubba · 02-01-2007, 06:25 PM

i like the white top as well. but i also like the chevy grille and gmc tailgate

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GMCBubba

i like the white top as well. but i also like the chevy grille and gmc tailgate

I didn't even notice that!!!

bryanw1968 · 02-01-2007, 07:51 PM

I dig the retro white.

BarryB · 02-01-2007, 08:26 PM

My opinion is not to just paint the roof. I like the way Chip Foose did the 69-72 chevy truck on overhaulin'. But that is just me. I don't have a pic but maybe somebody on here will chime in and post one.

1LoC10 · 02-01-2007, 08:43 PM

I say paint the roof white, and add a bunch of red metal flake in it

**special-K** · 02-01-2007, 09:00 PM

I like white tops.I think your truck looks best all red.It has that "hot truck" look with that color,those wheels,no trim/smooth lines.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-01-2007, 09:07 PM

I like the White top.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-01-2007, 09:12 PM

i think it looks good both ways but ofcourse its gona come down to what you like the most, just do some research and look up pictures of more trucks like yours with and without the white top and look at the different ways they did the white top and see what you like the most and i honestly dont think doing it either way will take away from it thats for sure

BigTex · 02-02-2007, 01:40 AM

Brian - I normally like a white roof truck. Actually, I'm a big fan of the two tone white center on these trucks. But I gotta say, yours looks real nice with the solid color and no trim.

On the other hand, if the paint bothers you now (and you've only had the truck for a month), then you need to do something about it. White roof or re-spray the doors.

turbochevy · 02-02-2007, 10:47 AM

I agree with the non white roof folks, I have thought long and hard about it and I think I am going to take Tex's recommendations and fix the problem. Its really not THAT bad, just at the windshield seal, and back window seal. I dont think the white roof will look right on this set up. The Viper red just POPS out at you in person.

02-01-2007, 10:42 AM	#1
turbochevy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chatsworth, So Cal! Posts: 226	I am undecided....Need some outside input After some close inspection of the paint on the C10, the previous owner did not remove the window seals or any of the rubber for that matter when painting the truck I have considered doing the cab a little retro with the white roof, this would allow me to remove the windows and fix the crappy work that was done and save a few bucks. I am interested on what others think of the white roof retro look: Thanks for your input, and be honest! I can go either way with this, I like both looks. __________________ 1970 Chevy C 10 SWB Last edited by turbochevy; 02-01-2007 at 10:42 AM.

02-01-2007, 10:55 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I'm going with one next spring when it's warm enough outside to paint, but I'll only be doing above and behind the drip rail. I think your truck would look great. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-01-2007, 10:57 AM	#3
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input Same color as mine, I loke the white top w/ orange bottom __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

02-01-2007, 10:58 AM	#4
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I love the white tops, if going for a classy original look, and a set of white letter tires. Its whats on my chevelle, as rusted and beat up as it is, it still looks pretty going down the road. Go white top with a chrome strip diving the layers. Thats my imput, either way its a nice truck. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

02-01-2007, 11:07 AM	#5
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I'm a definate fan of the white tops. Attached Images __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

02-01-2007, 11:39 AM	#6
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 591	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I really like this look. It looks retro, and it breaks up the color a bit. Here's my brother's 71 stepside, finished last summer. Last edited by Shock_Me; 02-01-2007 at 11:41 AM.

02-01-2007, 11:44 AM	#7
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I am a solid color guy My truck was a two tone when I bought it but originally it was solid blue and I will be painting it soon in one color. I thought I'd like the two tone look, but I don't. I think your truck looks best in the solid orange color. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

02-01-2007, 05:48 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input looking at your photos, I think it looks better with the white roof. Mine used to be liek that, but I didn't think it would look good in the semi-gloss black with a white roof... although, it was semi gloss too courtocy of mother nature and lack of waxing.

02-01-2007, 06:25 PM	#12
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input i like the white top as well. but i also like the chevy grille and gmc tailgate __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.

02-01-2007, 07:51 PM	#14
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I dig the retro white.

02-01-2007, 08:26 PM	#15
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input My opinion is not to just paint the roof. I like the way Chip Foose did the 69-72 chevy truck on overhaulin'. But that is just me. I don't have a pic but maybe somebody on here will chime in and post one.

02-01-2007, 08:43 PM	#16
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I say paint the roof white, and add a bunch of red metal flake in it __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-01-2007, 09:00 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I like white tops.I think your truck looks best all red.It has that "hot truck" look with that color,those wheels,no trim/smooth lines. __________________ "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 ~

02-01-2007, 09:07 PM	#18
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I like the White top. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-01-2007, 09:12 PM	#19
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input i think it looks good both ways but ofcourse its gona come down to what you like the most, just do some research and look up pictures of more trucks like yours with and without the white top and look at the different ways they did the white top and see what you like the most and i honestly dont think doing it either way will take away from it thats for sure __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME



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02-02-2007, 01:40 AM	#20
BigTex Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DFW area Posts: 104	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input Brian - I normally like a white roof truck. Actually, I'm a big fan of the two tone white center on these trucks. But I gotta say, yours looks real nice with the solid color and no trim. On the other hand, if the paint bothers you now (and you've only had the truck for a month), then you need to do something about it. White roof or re-spray the doors. __________________ Richard 1970 Chevy (growing pile of parts) 2003 Silverado SS Last edited by BigTex; 02-02-2007 at 01:44 AM. Reason: added more to the post

02-02-2007, 10:47 AM	#21
turbochevy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chatsworth, So Cal! Posts: 226	Re: I am undecided....Need some outside input I agree with the non white roof folks, I have thought long and hard about it and I think I am going to take Tex's recommendations and fix the problem. Its really not THAT bad, just at the windshield seal, and back window seal. I dont think the white roof will look right on this set up. The Viper red just POPS out at you in person. __________________ 1970 Chevy C 10 SWB Last edited by turbochevy; 02-02-2007 at 10:47 AM.

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