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**Captkaos** · 02-20-2003, 06:32 PM

note self: If I run out of time and Greg gets bags, new completion date will be when he gets flames...

From what Dave says you are already flaming........

Low87 · 02-20-2003, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
note self: If I run out of time and Greg gets bags, new completion date will be when he gets flames...

From what Dave says you are already flaming........

Glad to see you have goals for yourself Chris! They won't be hard to acheive.

You'll have to forgive Dave, sometimes his fantasies spill over into the board.

**Captkaos** · 02-20-2003, 07:25 PM

What can I say.... You never know, I might surprise all of you fairly soon....

I WILL get the Jimmy going before May (I hope.

)

82 Silverado 4X · 02-20-2003, 08:00 PM

We painted my buddies 78 LB 4x charcoal grey and did the flames in different 4 different shades of candy apple. We also did an ElCamino in candy root beer with ghost flames in the basecoat. Both trucks looked great.

pikemaster · 02-20-2003, 08:20 PM

http://community.webshots.com/script...ecurity=rhSwvm

or try this if that didnt work

http://community.webshots.com/user/pikemaster101

im pretty sure its factory and if you look on the back of the haynes repair manual with the yellow stepside on the front you see this same 2 tone paint job. other than that pic ive never seen it anywhere. and the ladies dig it

LOHRTBT · 02-20-2003, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos
note self: If I run out of time and Greg gets bags, new completion date will be when he gets flames...

From what Dave says you are already flaming........

:p

apstguy · 02-20-2003, 11:40 PM

I personally think black is an awesome color - especially when you have lots of chrome on our trucks. BUT - You must enjoy washing your truck to have it painted black. It's a bi*ch to keep clean!!!! I maybe a little biased though... Bright red was a good color too. I agree on the silver as well. Metalic silver is great stuff.

ToonMan · 02-21-2003, 07:27 AM

I like a solid Color with the front end Capped in Scallops!!!!

alf4444 · 02-21-2003, 11:52 AM

My paint job is a few years away, as i have just started my project. I have always wanted something with flames but i think i am going to do a yellow fade to black front to back. Never seen it and thought it might look good

*Zilverado* · 02-21-2003, 02:38 PM

I prefer one solid colour and no side body moldings myself - nice and clean. I like simple modified "primary type" colours: white, black, red, blue, navy, yellow, and forest green.

Important thing to remember. Go with what you like. After all, your the one who has see and drive it everyday.

CHEVYJEFF · 02-21-2003, 03:01 PM

Black: Looks the best but a pain to keep clean, look at it wrong and it will scratch dont even touch it during the summer.

White: Looks clean when dirty, stays cool in the summer, easy to touch up.

Red: Most expensive color to paint, fades twice as fast and attracts johnny law like no other.

Yellow: Has same charecteristics of white but lends itself to looking like a school bus or govt vehicle.

Silver: Fades fast and hard to tough up but looks really good.

Green: color of money. like this color too.

Hugger Orange: no opinion here.

LOHRTBT · 02-21-2003, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by CHEVYJEFF
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Red: Most expensive color to paint, fades twice as fast and attracts johnny law like no other.

Silver: Fades fast and hard to tough up but looks really good.

On the Red....Most expensive??? i think not LOL! Red hides stuff easily and it depends on what color red....
Chromalusion is easily one of the most expensive paints.

Silver fades fast???? since when???
SIlver is one of the best low maintence colors out there along with pewter and champagne colors.

Dirt doesent show.

Black and Red....worst for Fading

CT-Truckster · 02-21-2003, 05:41 PM

does any have or know of any pictures of our trucks painted in pewter and champagne colors, i would like to see some in those colors.

*Zilverado* · 02-21-2003, 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by CT-Truckster
does any have or know of any pictures of our trucks painted in pewter and champagne colors, i would like to see some in those colors.

My wife's Pathfinder is champagne colored. The color hides the dirt (and minor rust) quite well, and shines up pretty good when clean. Also looks real good next to the black of the tires, fender flares, etc.

Never seen one of our trucks painted this color. Despite the fact I like it on the Pathfinder, I don't think I would want my Chevy to be that color.

Good luck getting pics.

LOHRTBT · 02-21-2003, 06:24 PM

Dont think I have ever seen on that color either...not too sure it would look good on our bodystyle...too many big flat surfaces...but its an awesome color for sure!

Ric83 · 02-22-2003, 01:14 AM

It will more than likely be a loooong time before mine gets painted, but when it does, I want this paint job on it.

PHOENIX · 02-22-2003, 03:06 AM

I do like that. It would look even better with a thin black stripe right below the color change. Its a nice dark color on top (thats not black) and a nice contrasting color on the bottom, very nice. A few ghost skulls in the paint and it would be sweet. The headlights look funny though, I like the rims.

Nice plate too!

pikemaster · 02-22-2003, 05:09 PM

disregard this post

Ric83 · 02-23-2003, 02:36 AM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX
I do like that. It would look even better with a thin black stripe right below the color change. Its a nice dark color on top (thats not black) and a nice contrasting color on the bottom, very nice. A few ghost skulls in the paint and it would be sweet. The headlights look funny though, I like the rims.

Nice plate too!

Yeah, I had concidered some kind of seperator between the two colors but wasn't sure. That ghost skulls idea is cool. Never thought of that. That would look sweet. As for the headlights, I know it looks diff, but that is what I want to go for. I think it will look better in real life. I couldn't quite get the color just right on PS., but I wanted an idea. On an updated one, I also put a billet insert in the grill.

scalawag · 02-23-2003, 09:03 AM

midnight blue with lots of chrome and crager wheels, and a 12 pack in the back.

ToonMan · 02-24-2003, 04:53 AM

I like that 2 tone!! It looks great!

Ric83 · 02-24-2003, 12:38 PM

What about this one someone else did up on another board? It looks kick a$$. For those of you who know him, I hope he doesn't mind.

BigRed · 02-24-2003, 01:51 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
I LOVE 2 tone paint!!!! Especially on a tricked out stock looking body.... Like Beck Racing's '73....

I saw that truck in an article a while back! Nice ride! I really like the two tones!!!

02-20-2003, 06:32 PM	#26
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	note self: If I run out of time and Greg gets bags, new completion date will be when he gets flames... From what Dave says you are already flaming........ __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-20-2003, 07:25 PM	#28
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	What can I say.... You never know, I might surprise all of you fairly soon.... I WILL get the Jimmy going before May (I hope. ) __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-20-2003, 08:00 PM	#29
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	We painted my buddies 78 LB 4x charcoal grey and did the flames in different 4 different shades of candy apple. We also did an ElCamino in candy root beer with ghost flames in the basecoat. Both trucks looked great. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

02-20-2003, 08:20 PM	#30
pikemaster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: mass Posts: 5	i like this one http://community.webshots.com/script...ecurity=rhSwvm or try this if that didnt work http://community.webshots.com/user/pikemaster101 im pretty sure its factory and if you look on the back of the haynes repair manual with the yellow stepside on the front you see this same 2 tone paint job. other than that pic ive never seen it anywhere. and the ladies dig it

02-20-2003, 11:40 PM	#32
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	I personally think black is an awesome color - especially when you have lots of chrome on our trucks. BUT - You must enjoy washing your truck to have it painted black. It's a bi*ch to keep clean!!!! I maybe a little biased though... Bright red was a good color too. I agree on the silver as well. Metalic silver is great stuff. __________________ 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

02-21-2003, 07:27 AM	#33
ToonMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 575	I like a solid Color with the front end Capped in Scallops!!!! __________________ Rob the ToonMan 56 Chevy Cameo----Custom, [Turquoise] 67 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside (Black & White) 63 Trailorboat-------Teardrop Style Trailer 69 Honda CM90

02-21-2003, 11:52 AM	#34
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	My paint job is a few years away, as i have just started my project. I have always wanted something with flames but i think i am going to do a yellow fade to black front to back. Never seen it and thought it might look good __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

02-21-2003, 02:38 PM	#35
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	I prefer one solid colour and no side body moldings myself - nice and clean. I like simple modified "primary type" colours: white, black, red, blue, navy, yellow, and forest green. Important thing to remember. Go with what you like. After all, your the one who has see and drive it everyday.

02-21-2003, 03:01 PM	#36
CHEVYJEFF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYLIE TEXAS Posts: 232	Black: Looks the best but a pain to keep clean, look at it wrong and it will scratch dont even touch it during the summer. White: Looks clean when dirty, stays cool in the summer, easy to touch up. Red: Most expensive color to paint, fades twice as fast and attracts johnny law like no other. Yellow: Has same charecteristics of white but lends itself to looking like a school bus or govt vehicle. Silver: Fades fast and hard to tough up but looks really good. Green: color of money. like this color too. Hugger Orange: no opinion here. __________________ http://members.cardomain.com/chevyjeff 57 2 DOOR HDTP 82 CORVETTE 90 V10 BLAZER 97 REGAL LSR 2100 (BOAT)

02-21-2003, 05:41 PM	#38
CT-Truckster ? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 471	does any have or know of any pictures of our trucks painted in pewter and champagne colors, i would like to see some in those colors.

02-21-2003, 06:24 PM	#40
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Dont think I have ever seen on that color either...not too sure it would look good on our bodystyle...too many big flat surfaces...but its an awesome color for sure! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

02-22-2003, 01:14 AM	#41
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	It will more than likely be a loooong time before mine gets painted, but when it does, I want this paint job on it. Attached Images __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is Last edited by Ric83; 02-22-2003 at 01:16 AM.

02-22-2003, 03:06 AM	#42
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I do like that. It would look even better with a thin black stripe right below the color change. Its a nice dark color on top (thats not black) and a nice contrasting color on the bottom, very nice. A few ghost skulls in the paint and it would be sweet. The headlights look funny though, I like the rims. Nice plate too! __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

02-22-2003, 05:09 PM	#43
pikemaster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: mass Posts: 5	disregard this post Last edited by pikemaster; 02-22-2003 at 05:13 PM.

02-23-2003, 09:03 AM	#45
scalawag Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: caledonia ms Posts: 260	midnight blue with lots of chrome and crager wheels, and a 12 pack in the back.



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02-24-2003, 04:53 AM	#46
ToonMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 575	I like that 2 tone!! It looks great! __________________ Rob the ToonMan 56 Chevy Cameo----Custom, [Turquoise] 67 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside (Black & White) 63 Trailorboat-------Teardrop Style Trailer 69 Honda CM90

02-24-2003, 12:38 PM	#47
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	What about this one someone else did up on another board? It looks kick a$$. For those of you who know him, I hope he doesn't mind. Attached Images __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

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