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tractor1963 · 02-02-2009, 09:49 PM

Im looking for some color ideas for my dually,its going to be used to haul horses ,my jeep,and anything that needs to towed,its going to be used,its black and brown now,so its going to painted all 1 color,lol.And it will be used!it also has a Goodmark cowl hood on it now,and Photoshow away!

Thanx for the ideas.

Tim

boatpuller · 02-02-2009, 10:11 PM

silver with a little metallic....hide's dirt real well.or,good old white.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-02-2009, 11:26 PM

im partial to dark blue

Smoke_Dog · 02-03-2009, 08:26 AM

Nice set-up! Mid-Night blue, so you can navigate through Hickory, when you go to town!:})

rick1956 · 02-03-2009, 08:56 AM

My favorite non-basic color is the gun metal blue metallic found on Volvo's a few years back.

James McClure · 02-03-2009, 09:29 AM

Well here's my 2 cents. I wanted mine to stand out. Mabey I went a little overboard, but I like it. It's color coat\clear coat. Base is black then there are 2 coats of heavy metalflake followed by white perl and a bunch of clear coats. It does stand out, really sparkles in the sunlight and at night when I drive under certain types of mercury or sodium vapor lights it shimmers in a funny way that makes the paint look as if it were moving or flowing. Hard to explain but it is cool. I have had many positive comments so far. A few HATE it, LOL. What do you all think? I want to get pin stripes put on, any color suggestions? I thought mabey an iradescent lime green or similar color. Thanks, Jim

**N2TRUX** · 02-03-2009, 10:06 AM

Having owned trucks of many different colors, I have found the lighter colored trucks to show dirt less. Darker trucks look nicer when clean, but require more mainatence to look clean.

Ironically the truck that got the most compliments dirty or clean was a red one. It's amazing how red with a little chrome looks sharp even if it's dirty.

westie 666 · 02-03-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Having owned trucks of many different colors, I have found the lighter colored trucks to show dirt less. Darker trucks look nicer when clean, but require more mainatence to look clean.

Ironically the truck that got the most compliments dirty or clean was a red one. It's amazing how red with a little chrome looks sharp even if it's dirty.

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babyJay · 02-03-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by westie 666

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my 79's metallic burgundy, and looks good year round, rain or shine, snow or mud.

tractor1963 · 02-04-2009, 08:49 PM

Thanx for all the replies,Im still deciding which way to go,lol

Restrorob · 02-04-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by James McClure

What do you all think? I want to get pin stripes put on, any color suggestions? I thought mabey an iradescent lime green or similar color.

Hey Jim,

Man, That's one sweet paint job !!!

I think a iridescent lime green Yenco style stripe would push that thing over the top.....

James McClure · 02-05-2009, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the complimment Rob. I think your right. Lime green pin stripe will just top it off nice. I have other stuff to do first, saving money for that now. When thats done, I'll save a little more and get it pin striped. Jim

Pyrotechnic · 02-05-2009, 03:16 PM

What color interior ? Will it be kept or replaced ? That's usually the deciding factor in color for me.

softballnrd27 · 02-05-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Hey Jim,

Man, That's one sweet paint job !!!

I think a iridescent lime green Yenco style stripe would push that thing over the top.....

Watch out now, I have to get my yekko stripe first!!!

pig rig · 02-05-2009, 06:36 PM

here's a few tow pigs

I got lots more

silvereagle07 · 02-05-2009, 06:52 PM

I like the red one. Two tone red top , black bottom, silver pinstripe maybe...just a suggestion. Single colors look very sharp on duallies.

James McClure · 02-06-2009, 11:42 AM

Softball. I think if you sat from now to spring you'll have your stripes before I do. I'm looking at my summer schedule now, I'm going to be busy. I hope I get the stuff done thats waiting on me now. Jim

softballnrd27 · 02-06-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by James McClure

Softball. I think if you sat from now to spring you'll have your stripes before I do. I'm looking at my summer schedule now, I'm going to be busy. I hope I get the stuff done thats waiting on me now. Jim

I was just making a joke, I probably won't do a "real" paint job for a year or so. For now mine will be rattle can until I get my garage set-up right.

02-02-2009, 09:49 PM	#1
tractor1963 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lenoir,NC Posts: 159	Color Ideas Im looking for some color ideas for my dually,its going to be used to haul horses ,my jeep,and anything that needs to towed,its going to be used,its black and brown now,so its going to painted all 1 color,lol.And it will be used!it also has a Goodmark cowl hood on it now,and Photoshow away!Thanx for the ideas. Tim Attached Images

02-02-2009, 10:11 PM	#2
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Color Ideas silver with a little metallic....hide's dirt real well.or,good old white. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

02-02-2009, 11:26 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Color Ideas im partial to dark blue __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-03-2009, 08:26 AM	#4
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: Color Ideas Nice set-up! Mid-Night blue, so you can navigate through Hickory, when you go to town!:})

02-03-2009, 08:56 AM	#5
rick1956 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 108	Re: Color Ideas My favorite non-basic color is the gun metal blue metallic found on Volvo's a few years back.

02-03-2009, 09:29 AM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Color Ideas Well here's my 2 cents. I wanted mine to stand out. Mabey I went a little overboard, but I like it. It's color coat\clear coat. Base is black then there are 2 coats of heavy metalflake followed by white perl and a bunch of clear coats. It does stand out, really sparkles in the sunlight and at night when I drive under certain types of mercury or sodium vapor lights it shimmers in a funny way that makes the paint look as if it were moving or flowing. Hard to explain but it is cool. I have had many positive comments so far. A few HATE it, LOL. What do you all think? I want to get pin stripes put on, any color suggestions? I thought mabey an iradescent lime green or similar color. Thanks, Jim Attached Images __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

02-03-2009, 10:06 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Color Ideas Having owned trucks of many different colors, I have found the lighter colored trucks to show dirt less. Darker trucks look nicer when clean, but require more mainatence to look clean. Ironically the truck that got the most compliments dirty or clean was a red one. It's amazing how red with a little chrome looks sharp even if it's dirty. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-04-2009, 08:49 PM	#10
tractor1963 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lenoir,NC Posts: 159	Re: Color Ideas Thanx for all the replies,Im still deciding which way to go,lol

02-05-2009, 03:10 PM	#12
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Color Ideas Thanks for the complimment Rob. I think your right. Lime green pin stripe will just top it off nice. I have other stuff to do first, saving money for that now. When thats done, I'll save a little more and get it pin striped. Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

02-05-2009, 03:16 PM	#13
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Color Ideas What color interior ? Will it be kept or replaced ? That's usually the deciding factor in color for me. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

02-05-2009, 06:36 PM	#15
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: Color Ideas here's a few tow pigs I got lots more __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG Last edited by pig rig; 02-05-2009 at 06:37 PM. Reason: I can't spell

02-05-2009, 06:52 PM	#16
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Color Ideas I like the red one. Two tone red top , black bottom, silver pinstripe maybe...just a suggestion. Single colors look very sharp on duallies. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-06-2009, 11:42 AM	#17
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Color Ideas Softball. I think if you sat from now to spring you'll have your stripes before I do. I'm looking at my summer schedule now, I'm going to be busy. I hope I get the stuff done thats waiting on me now. Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.



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