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*Javy* · 01-27-2004, 02:35 AM

Black is the best, especially at twilight !

Pont · 01-27-2004, 02:53 AM

You guys are getting me all "wet" in just the right spot! I've wanted to paint mine black since the day I bought it. I've tried to convince myself to paint it a different color but I don't think it's going to happen. I'm sure it will be black one of these days.

fatboy63k10 · 01-27-2004, 02:03 PM

I paint everything black, the "clean" days make up for all the "dirty" ones...

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shortymac83 · 01-27-2004, 04:51 PM

IMO, black on any vehicle makes it 100% better looking. All of my dream cars are black or some derivative of it (for instance, a 59 buick hearse in black with cherry red ghost flames). If I get this 67, I'm going to be very torn whether or not to leave it red or paint it black.

68racer · 01-27-2004, 05:12 PM

I'm only using black until they invent a darker color.

rolson1039 · 01-27-2004, 09:02 PM

i love a black truck i think they look sharp, however there are drawbacks
#1 it will show EVERY speck of dust and will look like it aint been washed in weeks even when you only washed it an hour before.
#2 it will magnify any scratches and or dings ya get in the parking lot if youre going to drive this truck alot it will be battlescarred quick
#3 every bit of body work will show under the paint. its the easiest color to see waves and ripples in so if you have any filler or lead or anything dont think it wont be spotted
#4 black absorbs light so youll find it will fade quicker than other colors and it will be showing differences if ya have to touch it up later
so thats food for thought if ya wanna make y our truck black

jhow66 · 01-27-2004, 09:22 PM

I am just like Henry Ford--"Paint them any color you want as long as they are BLACK".
Black 56 chevy
Black 71 Cheyenne
Black 99 Cavalier
Soon to be black 65 GMC short stepside

OhioDan · 01-28-2004, 06:27 PM

I like my black truck. I don't have any problems with it showing dirt.

I just couldn't resist that! LOL. Yes, they do look good painted black, as long as the sheet metal's straight.

1974StepSide · 01-28-2004, 06:58 PM

My grandfathers 75 stepside was black, and his truck was my "inspiration" to get my truck. Black trucks do look great, but as everyone seems to agree they are a pain to keep looking clean.

jorgensensc · 01-29-2004, 12:27 AM

I can't be the ONLY stepside!!!!

Stano · 01-29-2004, 12:38 AM

Yup mines black too! Wouldn't have it any other color either.

cag17 · 01-30-2004, 04:34 PM

He's Mine before the resto, and yes it is going back black. hence the name BlackIce

superfly68 · 01-30-2004, 05:03 PM

Black is da shiznick when done right! glen, what wheel setup are you running? i was thinking of something simular to that look.

minitruck_freq · 01-30-2004, 05:08 PM

Glen....that truck turns me on!

i like it. black is just too darn cool.

griesel72 · 01-30-2004, 06:41 PM

My dream truck is a truck just like blue beard's, just looks right to me, perfect backspacing and drop. Gotta love it

Glen · 01-31-2004, 12:24 AM

the wheels are 17x8 and 20x10
tires are 245-45-17 and 305-50-20

ckenwright · 01-31-2004, 12:37 AM

Black is the color I would like to go to. Currently it is rust with a little white added.

01-27-2004, 02:35 AM	#51
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	Black is the best, especially at twilight ! Last edited by Javy; 01-27-2004 at 02:38 AM.

01-27-2004, 02:53 AM	#52
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	You guys are getting me all "wet" in just the right spot! I've wanted to paint mine black since the day I bought it. I've tried to convince myself to paint it a different color but I don't think it's going to happen. I'm sure it will be black one of these days. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-27-2004, 02:03 PM	#53
fatboy63k10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 33	I paint everything black, the "clean" days make up for all the "dirty" ones... http://www.picturetrail.com/fatboy63k10 Last edited by fatboy63k10; 01-27-2004 at 05:13 PM.

01-27-2004, 04:51 PM	#54
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	IMO, black on any vehicle makes it 100% better looking. All of my dream cars are black or some derivative of it (for instance, a 59 buick hearse in black with cherry red ghost flames). If I get this 67, I'm going to be very torn whether or not to leave it red or paint it black. __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

01-27-2004, 05:12 PM	#55
68racer Yeah baby! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436	I'm only using black until they invent a darker color. __________________ 11.37 @116

01-27-2004, 09:02 PM	#56
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	i love a black truck i think they look sharp, however there are drawbacks #1 it will show EVERY speck of dust and will look like it aint been washed in weeks even when you only washed it an hour before. #2 it will magnify any scratches and or dings ya get in the parking lot if youre going to drive this truck alot it will be battlescarred quick #3 every bit of body work will show under the paint. its the easiest color to see waves and ripples in so if you have any filler or lead or anything dont think it wont be spotted #4 black absorbs light so youll find it will fade quicker than other colors and it will be showing differences if ya have to touch it up later so thats food for thought if ya wanna make y our truck black

01-27-2004, 09:22 PM	#57
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Black trucks I am just like Henry Ford--"Paint them any color you want as long as they are BLACK". Black 56 chevy Black 71 Cheyenne Black 99 Cavalier Soon to be black 65 GMC short stepside __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

01-28-2004, 06:27 PM	#58
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I like my black truck. I don't have any problems with it showing dirt. I just couldn't resist that! LOL. Yes, they do look good painted black, as long as the sheet metal's straight. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

01-28-2004, 06:58 PM	#59
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	My grandfathers 75 stepside was black, and his truck was my "inspiration" to get my truck. Black trucks do look great, but as everyone seems to agree they are a pain to keep looking clean. __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

01-29-2004, 12:27 AM	#60
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	I can't be the ONLY stepside!!!! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

01-29-2004, 12:38 AM	#61
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Yup mines black too! Wouldn't have it any other color either. Attached Images __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

01-30-2004, 04:34 PM	#62
cag17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 140	He's Mine before the resto, and yes it is going back black. hence the name BlackIce Attached Images __________________ Bowtie Club of the Carolinas

01-30-2004, 05:03 PM	#63
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	glen Black is da shiznick when done right! glen, what wheel setup are you running? i was thinking of something simular to that look. __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

01-30-2004, 05:08 PM	#64
minitruck_freq Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottumwa, IA Posts: 48	Glen....that truck turns me on! i like it. black is just too darn cool. __________________ minitrucker with a fullsize. stock sucks!!! 95 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd under construction 92 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 (my beater) 00 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 (wife's truck)

01-30-2004, 06:41 PM	#65
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	My dream truck is a truck just like blue beard's, just looks right to me, perfect backspacing and drop. Gotta love it __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife



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01-31-2004, 12:24 AM	#66
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	the wheels are 17x8 and 20x10 tires are 245-45-17 and 305-50-20

01-31-2004, 12:37 AM	#67
ckenwright Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 104	Black is the color I would like to go to. Currently it is rust with a little white added.

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