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GmtGmt · 09-19-2010, 05:53 AM

Guys it almost time to get the crew painted

going to put the last totches on the cab today all i need now is to fix the passenger front door and pick up my rust free 81 hood and passenger back door

but i cant decide on how to paint it there are so many cool once out there i cant really choose one lol

i want like a 80s paint job on it as mines is a custom truck build in the 80s
the interior is gray and maroon.

heres a templet and a my own idea but im not sure about it
im not good at doing this so i would like to see if someone got any good ideas
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This is a Real Choo Choo Custom with same style interior as mine but in brown and cream
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jitteryguy · 09-19-2010, 06:30 AM

here is the original paint on my Choo Choo,

**N2TRUX** · 09-19-2010, 10:34 AM

Paint it how you want it, but the 80's theme would be my last choice. It's too new to be considered cool or retro, it just looks old.

If it were me, I would go with a solid color, or a nice two tone that ties in with your interior.

Matt Man · 09-19-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Paint it how you want it, but the 80's theme would be my last choice. It's too new to be considered cool or retro, it just looks old.

If it were me, I would go with a solid color, or a nice two tone that ties in with your interior.

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joe231 · 09-19-2010, 11:30 AM

GmtGmt · 09-19-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Paint it how you want it, but the 80's theme would be my last choice.

i want it a 80s theme, my trucks a custom truck thats from the 80s and my idea for the truck is a tribute to one of the greates conversion company at the time.

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It's too new to be considered cool or retro, it just looks old.

im not sure that i understand that? my truck is an 84

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If it were me, I would go with a solid color, or a nice two tone that ties in with your interior.

i think one color is kinda boring to look at but thats me
a two tone is ok like red main and a center stripe in white.

these are choo choo trucks too something like this im thinking

this was proberly the wrong place to ask oh well

joe231 · 09-19-2010, 11:45 AM

this one isn't too bad

although it makes me think of a ford dually

and Jitteryguy's is very nice, I just don't like the broad vertical stripes....
they don't flow very well with the body

you did ask for opinions, it's not like we came in here just forcing our opinion on you

GmtGmt · 09-19-2010, 11:48 AM

i didint know ideas was the same as opinions, learn something new everyday

joe231 · 09-19-2010, 11:50 AM

consider yourself schooled

peoples ideas are generally what they like, which is also their opinions of what they think looks good.....

GmtGmt · 09-19-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

consider yourself schooled

peoples ideas are generally what they like, which is also their opinions of what they think looks good.....

oh ok that makes sence, well i guess i havent learn all english in the 3 years i have had it in highschool thats 4 years ago

joe231 · 09-19-2010, 01:06 PM

Jeg taler ikke dansk....so you are very far ahead of me there

KQQL IT · 09-19-2010, 01:33 PM

I like this

GmtGmt · 09-19-2010, 03:44 PM

Like jittery guy's but with a twist

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joe231 · 09-19-2010, 04:36 PM

That's not bad!
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DBLSPRT68 · 09-19-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GmtGmt

i want it a 80s theme

I really like this one. I also like the 80's theme. Afterall, they are 80's trucks!

THE "10" SILVERADO · 09-19-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GmtGmt

Like jittery guy's but with a twist

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I think that one looks nice!

Matt Man · 09-19-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GmtGmt

i want it a 80s theme, my trucks a custom truck thats from the 80s and my idea for the truck is a tribute to one of the greates conversion company at the time.

im not sure that i understand that? my truck is an 84

i think one color is kinda boring to look at but thats me
a two tone is ok like red main and a center stripe in white.

these are choo choo trucks too something like this im thinking

this was proberly the wrong place to ask oh well

actually this one looks pretty good. i dont mean to offend your ideas, that is just my opinion. But i realized that your going for a restoration, so you wanting the 80's "theme" is understandable.

rotgg · 09-19-2010, 11:37 PM

i like your first one

**N2TRUX** · 09-19-2010, 11:47 PM

Didn't mean to offend you, just stating my thoughts becuase I that you were looking for ideas or opinions.

Anyway, if thats what you want as I mentioned go for it. Of those that you posted, the one below has the best over all symmetry

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79'84'chevy · 09-20-2010, 01:45 AM

i like the last design you made on paint or whatever it is. but move the gray up to where the body starts its curve is. know what i mean? and make it a straight line not broken up. i think that would look awesome. and i would also put a black thin strip around the gray to break it up from the maroon a little bit. not to thick of a line but enough to stand out.

09-19-2010, 06:30 AM	#2
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job here is the original paint on my Choo Choo, Attached Images __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

09-19-2010, 10:34 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job Paint it how you want it, but the 80's theme would be my last choice. It's too new to be considered cool or retro, it just looks old. If it were me, I would go with a solid color, or a nice two tone that ties in with your interior. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-19-2010, 11:30 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-19-2010, 11:45 AM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job this one isn't too bad although it makes me think of a ford dually and Jitteryguy's is very nice, I just don't like the broad vertical stripes.... they don't flow very well with the body you did ask for opinions, it's not like we came in here just forcing our opinion on you __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-19-2010 at 11:46 AM.

09-19-2010, 11:50 AM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job consider yourself schooled peoples ideas are generally what they like, which is also their opinions of what they think looks good..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-19-2010 at 11:51 AM.

09-19-2010, 01:06 PM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job Jeg taler ikke dansk....so you are very far ahead of me there __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 09-19-2010 at 01:10 PM.

09-19-2010, 01:33 PM	#12
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job I like this __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

09-19-2010, 04:36 PM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job That's not bad! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-19-2010, 11:37 PM	#18
rotgg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: al Posts: 233	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job i like your first one

09-19-2010, 11:47 PM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job Didn't mean to offend you, just stating my thoughts becuase I that you were looking for ideas or opinions. Anyway, if thats what you want as I mentioned go for it. Of those that you posted, the one below has the best over all symmetry. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-20-2010, 01:45 AM	#20
79'84'chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cody, Wyoming Posts: 76	Re: Need Ideas for Paint job i like the last design you made on paint or whatever it is. but move the gray up to where the body starts its curve is. know what i mean? and make it a straight line not broken up. i think that would look awesome. and i would also put a black thin strip around the gray to break it up from the maroon a little bit. not to thick of a line but enough to stand out.



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