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ol'blazer · 03-16-2013, 09:09 PM

the next step in my build on my 1980 is body and paint. I'm having some problems choosing a color though, i want something that will catch the eye as it drives by. i was thinking synergy green from the new camaros? do you guys think it would look good? any other suggestions on color? any opinions are helpful!

synergy green?

68Timber · 03-16-2013, 10:06 PM

Are factory colors not an option? Two tone?

Space Monkey · 03-16-2013, 10:10 PM

Rhinoliner.

lol.

The green is kind of cool but I'm always a fan of big bright orange. Maybe a red metal flake?

pontgta · 03-16-2013, 10:17 PM

IF you have cash to burn.......Chameleon from House of Kolors is always flashy...

silvereagle07 · 03-16-2013, 10:47 PM

The green look real similar to the way it is on the Camaro. They have similar lines. But I think two tone with a white center would be ideal for that color.

meatwagon83 · 03-16-2013, 11:23 PM

i really like that synergy green!

Outlaw87 · 03-16-2013, 11:37 PM

In my opinion, a classic truck, blazer, etc. with nice original paint is eye catching. If you really want a louder color, orange is my vote.

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ol'blazer · 03-16-2013, 11:52 PM

I would like to go back to the old two tone paint, the only issue I have with doing that is that I don't have a lot of cash and I would have to buy all the OEM trim pieces for it to have that classic cool look. For now I just want to do one solid colour. The synergy green is a three part candy paint... Seems expensive and a lot of work. I'm liking the idea of orange though, what kinds of orange should I look into?
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Space Monkey · 03-17-2013, 12:14 AM

Excuse the ford

Competition orange

ol'blazer · 03-17-2013, 12:18 AM

^thats a nice orange, it would look nice with some solid black prices too.
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Space Monkey · 03-17-2013, 12:27 AM

It's pretty much my favorite color

Outlaw87 · 03-17-2013, 12:40 AM

Cory Scott's old 85 silverado. It's been long sold, but it was painted original GM tangier orange.

Outlaw87 · 03-17-2013, 12:50 AM

I believe this is a board members.

Space Monkey · 03-17-2013, 12:52 AM

Awesome.

ol'blazer · 03-17-2013, 01:19 AM

my dad has owned this truck since 1988, back in the 90's it turns out he had it painted a nice orange, these are the best pictures i can get

haha the best part is that these were taken in 95', a year before i was born!

Space Monkey · 03-17-2013, 01:21 AM

Seems like a no brainer to me. Restore it to it's former glory.

ol'blazer · 03-17-2013, 01:36 AM

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Seems like a no brainer to me. Restore it to it's former glory.

thats what i was thinking, and its a fairly cheap color and its an easy color to spray.

74 stepside · 03-17-2013, 01:57 AM

Not mine, but this looks real close to that camaro green. I like it..

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-17-2013, 02:36 AM

What be yar favorite color?

Red! No blue no no green..ahhhh!
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Wellgeo03 · 03-17-2013, 04:48 AM

If you like orange you might like sunset orange metallic. I have always thought it would look good on one of these squares.

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pwradder · 03-17-2013, 08:17 AM

how about atomic orange- it's on the c6 corvettes, and it's not a three stage. might be a nice modern spin on the original type color...

Keith Seymore · 03-17-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pontgta

IF you have cash to burn.......Chameleon from House of Kolors is always flashy...

pontgta - you dissappoint me.

"Red" is always the correct answer.

(lol)

K

rollin thunder · 03-17-2013, 06:28 PM

There is an 80`s chevy running around town close to the new camaro green, if i see it again i snap a pic for you!

pontgta · 03-17-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

pontgta - you dissappoint me.

"Red" is always the correct answer.

(lol)

K

Yes, i was going to say red, but he suggested some wild color choices...

I always know it will look the best in PPG 72 apple red...LOL

ol'blazer · 03-17-2013, 10:19 PM

my dad and i do a little body work in the summer for some extra cash, and i would have to say at least every second car we paint is red. to me red just doesn't have that edge im looking for.
some kind of pearl orange would look good to, has anyone ever seen a square with a pearl orange on it?

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ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	help me choose a color! the next step in my build on my 1980 is body and paint. I'm having some problems choosing a color though, i want something that will catch the eye as it drives by. i was thinking synergy green from the new camaros? do you guys think it would look good? any other suggestions on color? any opinions are helpful! synergy green? __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

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68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: help me choose a color! Are factory colors not an option? Two tone? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

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Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: help me choose a color! Rhinoliner. lol. The green is kind of cool but I'm always a fan of big bright orange. Maybe a red metal flake?

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pontgta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Haines City FL Posts: 461	Re: help me choose a color! IF you have cash to burn.......Chameleon from House of Kolors is always flashy...

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silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: help me choose a color! The green look real similar to the way it is on the Camaro. They have similar lines. But I think two tone with a white center would be ideal for that color. __________________ 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

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meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: help me choose a color! i really like that synergy green! __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

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Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: help me choose a color! In my opinion, a classic truck, blazer, etc. with nice original paint is eye catching. If you really want a louder color, orange is my vote. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

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ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: help me choose a color! I would like to go back to the old two tone paint, the only issue I have with doing that is that I don't have a lot of cash and I would have to buy all the OEM trim pieces for it to have that classic cool look. For now I just want to do one solid colour. The synergy green is a three part candy paint... Seems expensive and a lot of work. I'm liking the idea of orange though, what kinds of orange should I look into? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

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Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: help me choose a color! Excuse the ford Competition orange

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ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: help me choose a color! ^thats a nice orange, it would look nice with some solid black prices too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

03-17-2013, 12:27 AM	#11
Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: help me choose a color! It's pretty much my favorite color

03-17-2013, 12:40 AM	#12
Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: help me choose a color! Cory Scott's old 85 silverado. It's been long sold, but it was painted original GM tangier orange. Attached Images

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Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: help me choose a color! I believe this is a board members. Attached Images

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Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: help me choose a color! Awesome.

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ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: help me choose a color! my dad has owned this truck since 1988, back in the 90's it turns out he had it painted a nice orange, these are the best pictures i can get haha the best part is that these were taken in 95', a year before i was born! __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784



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03-17-2013, 01:21 AM	#16
Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: help me choose a color! Seems like a no brainer to me. Restore it to it's former glory.

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74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: help me choose a color! Not mine, but this looks real close to that camaro green. I like it.. Attached Images

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Wellgeo03 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryfield, Saskatchewan Posts: 93	Re: help me choose a color! If you like orange you might like sunset orange metallic. I have always thought it would look good on one of these squares. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

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pwradder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: stafford springs ct Posts: 149	Re: help me choose a color! how about atomic orange- it's on the c6 corvettes, and it's not a three stage. might be a nice modern spin on the original type color... Attached Images __________________ 1977 srw cc lb 396/700r/4:11's/6'' bds lift/ 35's. sold 1986 suburban 350/700r/3:73's 31's: parted out. 1980 silverado swb 5.3/700r/ 2'' drop/ daily driver. sold 1985 c10 long bed 5.3/700r/2'' drop/17" wheels/ daily driver. sold 1970 c10 long bed-new project! getting ready for the 6.0

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rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: help me choose a color! There is an 80`s chevy running around town close to the new camaro green, if i see it again i snap a pic for you! __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

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ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: help me choose a color! my dad and i do a little body work in the summer for some extra cash, and i would have to say at least every second car we paint is red. to me red just doesn't have that edge im looking for. some kind of pearl orange would look good to, has anyone ever seen a square with a pearl orange on it? __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

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