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**special-K** · 09-01-2013, 08:52 AM

I saw this silver '40 Ford p/u with ghost flames yesterday. I tried to get a detail shot of the flames coming from around the headlight,but I didn't think it would show up. I light the idea of using pearl so they only show when lighting changes. With a name like jus2qck meaning the truck is HOT,and the vibe being mild custom/hot rod,I'm thinking flames are in order. Your paint is custom color and custom pattern,with original far from the picture

EDIT: Oops,I forgot the picture. No sense showing a picture of a truck with flame you won't see. But,you get the point

jd7 · 09-01-2013, 12:28 PM

The flames don't look bad..... the truck looks cleaner without them. Just my opinion. Can I get the color code of your paint ? I would like to use that color for my 67 nova, without flames but two tone

jus2qwk · 09-01-2013, 05:59 PM

Yea I think I've decided to just do a straight two tone. I do like them but its time for a change. It will be cleaner look and with new wheels and a little lower I think it will be just right. thanks for all the input guys!

jd7 · 09-01-2013, 08:05 PM

color code ?

BugzC10 · 09-01-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jus2qwk

Yea I think I've decided to just do a straight two tone. I do like them but its time for a change. It will be cleaner look and with new wheels and a little lower I think it will be just right. thanks for all the input guys!

What color scheme are you going with? And what wheels? Your truck is sweet looking as it is, but I look forward to see the new look.

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67_C-30 · 09-01-2013, 10:41 PM

The flames are only thing that doesn't look good on that truck, IMO. I'd ditch them.

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-01-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SactoJim

I'd ax the 2 flames and just find a nice dividing stripe color that pops.

Had flames on the last truck...a '72. On this one, with fresh silver paint (first pic), I'm going to go something tight like this (eagle head color will match the color of the stripes),
less the reflection of the fat man:

CG · 09-02-2013, 12:36 AM

Pics make it kind of hard to get a good bead on your flames. Personally I love flames, but they have to be crazy seaweed flames that really pop. I don't really go for ghost flames or subtle flames.

I have my black panel truck on the back burner getting closer to bringing home. A crazy set of 60s flames burning down the hood and all the way down the sides are pulling at me =)

I think your truck looks pretty darn good as is ... could be pricey to remove/repaint to get rid of the flames.

darkhorse970 · 09-02-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SactoJim

I'd ax the 2 flames and just find a nice dividing stripe color that pops.

I agree^^^

jus2qwk · 09-02-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jd7

color code ?

not sure on the exact code right off but the top color is off a sabb called metal gray and the bottom is toyota silver both colors are from around 2006ish model year

Andy4639 · 09-02-2013, 11:17 AM

I'm not big on flames and even less on telling someone what to do with their truck. Since u asked though I think u should leave them off. A nice 2 tone as said with some nice striping will set it off in my opinion.

*Fitz* · 09-02-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jus2qwk

Well since I'm repainting my truck I'm think about ditching the flames

Why ditch them. They set the truck off from everyone else. But, then, mine looks a bit gaudier so you might want a different opinion!

jd7 · 09-02-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jus2qwk

not sure on the exact code right off but the top color is off a sabb called metal gray and the bottom is toyota silver both colors are from around 2006ish model year

Thank you

Keating121 · 09-02-2013, 04:43 PM

I like 'em Jus2Qwk. Just enough to look cool and stay classy!!

**TBONE1964** · 09-03-2013, 07:29 AM

In my opinion, flames can look good or bad depending on a few factors. Are they painted on by a pro who knows how to paint flames? Are they something you bought in a sticker kit from Auto-zone? Do they blend in with the theme of what they are on?

As others have stated "To each his own" If you like what you have, keep what you have.

09-01-2013, 08:52 AM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Should I ditch the flames? I saw this silver '40 Ford p/u with ghost flames yesterday. I tried to get a detail shot of the flames coming from around the headlight,but I didn't think it would show up. I light the idea of using pearl so they only show when lighting changes. With a name like jus2qck meaning the truck is HOT,and the vibe being mild custom/hot rod,I'm thinking flames are in order. Your paint is custom color and custom pattern,with original far from the picture EDIT: Oops,I forgot the picture. No sense showing a picture of a truck with flame you won't see. But,you get the point __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-01-2013 at 01:21 PM.

09-01-2013, 12:28 PM	#27
jd7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: canoga park, ca. Posts: 120	Re: Should I ditch the flames? The flames don't look bad..... the truck looks cleaner without them. Just my opinion. Can I get the color code of your paint ? I would like to use that color for my 67 nova, without flames but two tone

09-01-2013, 05:59 PM	#28
jus2qwk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wytheville, Virginia Posts: 591	Re: Should I ditch the flames? Yea I think I've decided to just do a straight two tone. I do like them but its time for a change. It will be cleaner look and with new wheels and a little lower I think it will be just right. thanks for all the input guys! __________________ Corey Jones Designs CoreyJonesDesigns on instagram Ole Silver- 1967 stepside http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1103c...chevrolet-c10/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598758

09-01-2013, 08:05 PM	#29
jd7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: canoga park, ca. Posts: 120	Re: Should I ditch the flames? color code ?

09-01-2013, 10:41 PM	#31
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Should I ditch the flames? The flames are only thing that doesn't look good on that truck, IMO. I'd ditch them. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

09-02-2013, 12:36 AM	#33
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,837	Re: Should I ditch the flames? Pics make it kind of hard to get a good bead on your flames. Personally I love flames, but they have to be crazy seaweed flames that really pop. I don't really go for ghost flames or subtle flames. I have my black panel truck on the back burner getting closer to bringing home. A crazy set of 60s flames burning down the hood and all the way down the sides are pulling at me =) I think your truck looks pretty darn good as is ... could be pricey to remove/repaint to get rid of the flames. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-02-2013, 11:17 AM	#36
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Should I ditch the flames? I'm not big on flames and even less on telling someone what to do with their truck. Since u asked though I think u should leave them off. A nice 2 tone as said with some nice striping will set it off in my opinion. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-02-2013, 04:43 PM	#39
Keating121 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The Woodlands Texas Posts: 135	Re: Should I ditch the flames? I like 'em Jus2Qwk. Just enough to look cool and stay classy!! __________________ 8/24/13 First Classic Truck '67 Short Fleetside, Candy Apple Red! 350ci, Holly 750 double pumper (too much, will change soon), Headers with FlowMaster exhaust, 700R4 tranny.

09-03-2013, 07:29 AM	#40
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Should I ditch the flames? In my opinion, flames can look good or bad depending on a few factors. Are they painted on by a pro who knows how to paint flames? Are they something you bought in a sticker kit from Auto-zone? Do they blend in with the theme of what they are on? As others have stated "To each his own" If you like what you have, keep what you have.



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