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toplesskayfiver · 07-04-2008, 03:16 PM

paint my frame black? or the same color of the truck? this to me is a no brainer , but i want some opinions.

49m · 07-04-2008, 03:22 PM

depends on your budget and the style your going for

Jtrux · 07-04-2008, 03:37 PM

I say flat or semi gloss black. I don't like the flashy frames mostly cuz if you ever drive it any road dirt or water will show. If it's all show, paint it the same color. If it's an off road only vehicle, paint it primer grey, cracks in the frame show up better in lighter colors.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-05-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

I say flat or semi gloss black.

X2 (Show or No show)

Critter · 07-05-2008, 11:49 AM

POWDERCOAT!

Black if its stock/offroad, maybe go with a color if it is a trailer queen.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-05-2008, 12:46 PM

Frames gotta be black in my book!

bouncytruck · 07-05-2008, 11:51 PM

Chrome it

vtblazer · 07-06-2008, 05:47 AM

Black

Or you could consider black

Some might even say they like black the best

There's always black

Maybe black

Black

Big J · 07-06-2008, 06:05 AM

I'm like VT, you could go with black but I think black would look the best. Then again, everything goes with black.....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-06-2008, 10:41 AM

Black..

Long Roof · 07-06-2008, 01:25 PM

Actually I think Black would probably be best.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-07-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Frames gotta be black in my book!

Hey, now I'm sounding reduntant

toplesskayfiver · 07-07-2008, 05:30 PM

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heres an example of how nice the frame could look painted, actually i think im gonna use this same color. maybe i should have worded it differently.. what whould be WORTH more($$$)? black frame or matching color frame?

the truck is not gonna be a daily driver.. more like a toy. i personally think this looks much better than a black frame would for what im doing. ALSO it says in the article that this truck is driven daily...

jaros44sr · 07-07-2008, 05:40 PM

Maybe it's just me or my age, but I have to be different. I say go black, but the lite color idea seems reasonable. OK, that makes my vote for light and dark...it's a push

You could always paint your truck black, then it would match the frame...LOL

Long Roof · 07-07-2008, 09:30 PM

Go with what makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside

Big J · 07-07-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Roof

Go with what makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside

Yep, thats the best advice. As long as you don't do a grill like the one in the thread that Luv posted....

DANTES JIMMY · 07-10-2008, 04:13 PM

just remember
if you have ever been to a car show and seen a really kick a$$ show car that has been sold to someone else
that isnt taking care of it like it should be
then you know that a body color painted frame that isnt just absolutely clean as the body looks real tacky
but on a show vehicle you cant go wrong with body color you just have to keep up on it as much as the body
i built a t-bucket when i was a senior in highschool got in the real world and had to sell it i saw it a few years later at a car show and almost wept openly it looked like my old work van

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-10-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

As long as you don't do a grill like the one in the thread that Luv posted....

The conceptual drawing was ok, but the end product was

Pop's72 · 07-10-2008, 08:42 PM

I'm going to have to disagree with most of the people here and say BLACK!

07-04-2008, 03:16 PM	#1
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	what would be better? paint my frame black? or the same color of the truck? this to me is a no brainer , but i want some opinions. Last edited by toplesskayfiver; 07-04-2008 at 03:16 PM.

07-04-2008, 03:22 PM	#2
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: what would be better? depends on your budget and the style your going for __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831

07-04-2008, 03:37 PM	#3
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: what would be better? I say flat or semi gloss black. I don't like the flashy frames mostly cuz if you ever drive it any road dirt or water will show. If it's all show, paint it the same color. If it's an off road only vehicle, paint it primer grey, cracks in the frame show up better in lighter colors. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

07-05-2008, 11:49 AM	#5
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: what would be better? POWDERCOAT! Black if its stock/offroad, maybe go with a color if it is a trailer queen. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

07-05-2008, 12:46 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: what would be better? Frames gotta be black in my book! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-05-2008, 11:51 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: what would be better? Chrome it __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-06-2008, 05:47 AM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: what would be better? Black Or you could consider black Some might even say they like black the best There's always black Maybe black Black

07-06-2008, 06:05 AM	#9
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: what would be better? I'm like VT, you could go with black but I think black would look the best. Then again, everything goes with black..... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

07-06-2008, 10:41 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: what would be better? Black.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-06-2008, 01:25 PM	#11
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: what would be better? Actually I think Black would probably be best. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 07-06-2008 at 01:25 PM.

07-07-2008, 05:30 PM	#13
toplesskayfiver K5-2WD=C5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 69	Re: what would be better? ] heres an example of how nice the frame could look painted, actually i think im gonna use this same color. maybe i should have worded it differently.. what whould be WORTH more($$$)? black frame or matching color frame? the truck is not gonna be a daily driver.. more like a toy. i personally think this looks much better than a black frame would for what im doing. ALSO it says in the article that this truck is driven daily... Last edited by toplesskayfiver; 07-07-2008 at 05:35 PM.

07-07-2008, 05:40 PM	#14
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,466	Re: what would be better? Maybe it's just me or my age, but I have to be different. I say go black, but the lite color idea seems reasonable. OK, that makes my vote for light and dark...it's a push You could always paint your truck black, then it would match the frame...LOL __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-07-2008 at 05:43 PM.

07-07-2008, 09:30 PM	#15
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: what would be better? Go with what makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

07-10-2008, 04:13 PM	#17
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: what would be better? just remember if you have ever been to a car show and seen a really kick a$$ show car that has been sold to someone else that isnt taking care of it like it should be then you know that a body color painted frame that isnt just absolutely clean as the body looks real tacky but on a show vehicle you cant go wrong with body color you just have to keep up on it as much as the body i built a t-bucket when i was a senior in highschool got in the real world and had to sell it i saw it a few years later at a car show and almost wept openly it looked like my old work van

07-10-2008, 08:42 PM	#19
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: what would be better? I'm going to have to disagree with most of the people here and say BLACK! __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350



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