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.38 special · 04-05-2004, 09:12 PM

If you guys remember, I got in an accident a couple of weeks ago. Well it isn't 100%, but it's back together and I think it looks purty goood. What do you think?

Before.

.38 special · 04-05-2004, 09:20 PM

and after.

Lynx · 04-05-2004, 09:23 PM

Looks good, and I see you did some upgrading while you were at it!

apstguy · 04-05-2004, 09:25 PM

I like it! I love black trucks.

.38 special · 04-05-2004, 09:27 PM

There are a couple of other things that I have to do to be done with this project. I already have all the parts, just not the time. Suburban rear bumper and chrome sportier mirrors for example. But since I respect all of your opinion, what should I do about paint? Obviously I need to paint the hood and have a couple tiny holes to fill in the front of the fender, from pulling out dents. My question is should I leave it black, or should I paint it baby blue metallic. Black obviously would be alot cheaper and mega easier, but I really want to see what it would look like baby blue. Your comments are appreciated.

87 STEPPER · 04-05-2004, 10:16 PM

It look's good but now it don't look like a

anymore it looks like a chevy now. i know the tailgate still has

on it.

Id'e stick with black.

Iv'e allways thought baby blue is a girly color and should not be on a truck JMO but you asked.

The Dude · 04-05-2004, 10:43 PM

i agree with black. the truck is lookin good!

Blue82Chev · 04-05-2004, 10:57 PM

I would stick with black, BTW I really like the cowl induction hood. Is it steel or fiberglass?

Jonboy · 04-05-2004, 11:55 PM

Black, with peach pearl above the body line, broken up with yellow, purple, and grey. Only because you asked.

.38 special · 04-06-2004, 12:57 AM

The hood is steel. I just can't trust fiberglass, plus they never fit perfectly and you can't work with them like you can metal. I went with the polished stull grille. I'm really happy with the new wheels too.
Nobody likes the blue idea then huh? I just really think with all that chrome the blue would just look great. But then again so will black. Oh well, everyone I have asked says black.

phantom dually · 04-06-2004, 01:10 AM

Black!!

The Dude · 04-06-2004, 02:03 AM

do you have a pic or something of the blue you want?

gchemist · 04-06-2004, 03:16 AM

SWEET!!! Where did you get the cowl hood? Is it metal or fiberglass?

cochino12 · 04-06-2004, 01:09 PM

looks awesome!! As for the paint I say leave it black too

8t5Silverado · 04-06-2004, 01:58 PM

Looks great! Leave it black...

1974StepSide · 04-06-2004, 05:37 PM

I've never seen a 73-87 Baby Blue truck. I have seen a 67-72 Stepside in person that was baby blue sittin' on 20"s and it looked good, not girly at all. There's also a baby blue 67-72 Fleetside this month in Truckin', looks good!

EDIT: I take back my first statement. Here's a Baby Blue '84.
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/563861

bigblock73 · 04-06-2004, 07:49 PM

Looks excellent...way to go!

G, don't you read? It is steel.

87Silvy · 04-06-2004, 10:16 PM

Keep it BLACK.

.38 special · 04-08-2004, 01:25 AM

Well, I guess it is unanimous then. I looked at that pic on car domain and that isn't close to the color though. I was thinking more about the color blue on your task bar, that is if you are running XP. At least closer to that shade with some big metal flake.

04-05-2004, 09:12 PM	#1
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Before and after pics II If you guys remember, I got in an accident a couple of weeks ago. Well it isn't 100%, but it's back together and I think it looks purty goood. What do you think? Before. Attached Images __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal Last edited by .38 special; 04-05-2004 at 09:21 PM.

04-05-2004, 09:20 PM	#2
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	and after. Attached Images __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

04-05-2004, 09:23 PM	#3
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Looks good, and I see you did some upgrading while you were at it! __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

04-05-2004, 09:25 PM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	I like it! I love black trucks. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-05-2004, 09:27 PM	#5
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	There are a couple of other things that I have to do to be done with this project. I already have all the parts, just not the time. Suburban rear bumper and chrome sportier mirrors for example. But since I respect all of your opinion, what should I do about paint? Obviously I need to paint the hood and have a couple tiny holes to fill in the front of the fender, from pulling out dents. My question is should I leave it black, or should I paint it baby blue metallic. Black obviously would be alot cheaper and mega easier, but I really want to see what it would look like baby blue. Your comments are appreciated. __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

04-05-2004, 10:16 PM	#6
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	It look's good but now it don't look like a anymore it looks like a chevy now. i know the tailgate still has on it. Id'e stick with black. Iv'e allways thought baby blue is a girly color and should not be on a truck JMO but you asked. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

04-05-2004, 10:43 PM	#7
The Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: glendale/tucson Posts: 199	i agree with black. the truck is lookin good!

04-05-2004, 10:57 PM	#8
Blue82Chev Murph Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 206	I would stick with black, BTW I really like the cowl induction hood. Is it steel or fiberglass? __________________ Mike Vehicles: 1982 C20 2003 GMC Sierra

04-05-2004, 11:55 PM	#9
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Black, with peach pearl above the body line, broken up with yellow, purple, and grey. Only because you asked. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

04-06-2004, 12:57 AM	#10
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	The hood is steel. I just can't trust fiberglass, plus they never fit perfectly and you can't work with them like you can metal. I went with the polished stull grille. I'm really happy with the new wheels too. Nobody likes the blue idea then huh? I just really think with all that chrome the blue would just look great. But then again so will black. Oh well, everyone I have asked says black. __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

04-06-2004, 01:10 AM	#11
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Black!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

04-06-2004, 02:03 AM	#12
The Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: glendale/tucson Posts: 199	do you have a pic or something of the blue you want?

04-06-2004, 03:16 AM	#13
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	SWEET!!! Where did you get the cowl hood? Is it metal or fiberglass? __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-06-2004, 01:09 PM	#14
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	looks awesome!! As for the paint I say leave it black too __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

04-06-2004, 01:58 PM	#15
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Looks great! Leave it black... __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339



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04-06-2004, 05:37 PM	#16
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	I've never seen a 73-87 Baby Blue truck. I have seen a 67-72 Stepside in person that was baby blue sittin' on 20"s and it looked good, not girly at all. There's also a baby blue 67-72 Fleetside this month in Truckin', looks good! EDIT: I take back my first statement. Here's a Baby Blue '84. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/563861 __________________ 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! Last edited by 1974StepSide; 04-06-2004 at 05:42 PM.

04-06-2004, 07:49 PM	#17
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Looks excellent...way to go! G, don't you read? It is steel. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-06-2004, 10:16 PM	#18
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	Keep it BLACK. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

04-08-2004, 01:25 AM	#19
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Well, I guess it is unanimous then. I looked at that pic on car domain and that isn't close to the color though. I was thinking more about the color blue on your task bar, that is if you are running XP. At least closer to that shade with some big metal flake. __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

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