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10-05-2024, 12:28 AM | #1 |
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Which paint schemes/colors make the 80's trucks look older?
I have an 87 model that I will have repainted next year. It's in bad need of a new paint job. But I have never liked the original colors.
I was hoping for a paint scheme that makes it look even older. I'm thinking having a white roof is a step in the right direction. Anyway, I was hoping that some of you might have some pictures for a recommendation. Thank you |
10-05-2024, 12:44 AM | #2 |
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Re: Which paint schemes/colors make the 80's trucks look older?
Soft metallic & earth tones of the early '70's.
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10-05-2024, 08:46 AM | #3 |
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Re: Which paint schemes/colors make the 80's trucks look older?
Anything two-tone will be an improvement. Particularly look at ZY5 two-tone configurations.
Do a google search for "chevy squarebody stripe". Most of the image results will be of the 1970's trucks, but there are a few 1980's trucks included in the mix as well. Any of those gaudy stripe packages will instantly date the truck to where you want it.
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10-05-2024, 10:33 AM | #4 |
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Re: Which paint schemes/colors make the 80's trucks look older?
Probably not what you have in mind but a "Flower Power" scheme would definitely scream 60's. The 67? Chevy PU my dad bought new was single color white and I think it was more flat then the modern super gloss.
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10-07-2024, 04:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: Which paint schemes/colors make the 80's trucks look older?
Great ideas!
Anyone have a pic of an 80's truck where the roof is white, or a different color than the top half of the truck? |
10-07-2024, 05:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: Which paint schemes/colors make the 80's trucks look older?
Med Olive is definitely an early 70's color. That's the color I am painting my truck; two tone with white.
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Re: Which paint schemes/colors make the 80's trucks look older?
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Maybe 70's colors would do the trick, when it comes to making the truck look a bit older than the 80's. |
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