Help! What color should I paint my suburban. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JOMtz69 · 09-02-2009, 02:32 PM

I have a 1969 Suburban I currently have at the body shop. I changed out the front in with a 1968 Model. I added some 20” wheels with all terrain tires. I also lowered it just a little it was too tall for my wife and kids. I was thinking of going Flat Black from the front grill all the way back. Then paint the side a different color. We are having trouble picking out what color it’s going to be. It’s for my wife and she does not want something to flashy, or custom. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Frizzle Fry · 09-02-2009, 03:51 PM

What was the original color? Interior?

JoeKan · 09-02-2009, 05:31 PM

I would go with the original color.

vectorit · 09-02-2009, 06:07 PM

I vote original color.

I like just about all of the flavors of color our trucks had back then, so going that route is a sure bet to please just about anyone.

JOMtz69 · 09-13-2009, 12:39 PM

The original color is hugger orange. I took the front clip and all the doors off the 68 to use them on my 69. The parts of the 68 are the aqua blue color. The interior we are hoping to find leather seats of a 1999-2003 suburban. I think those seats are the ones with the seat belts build in. I love hugger orange, but my wife thinks it’s a little too loud for her. Thanks for the comments.

Frizzle Fry · 09-13-2009, 02:32 PM

Aqua blue is nice color. Goes very well with tan interior.

JOMtz69 · 09-13-2009, 05:56 PM

Frizzle, what color are you going with your Tahoe? If you ever get tired of your Tahoe just let me know k. My wife loves what you did to your suburban. I was just looking at your avatar and basically that’s kind of the way I want to paint the suburban.

Frizzle Fry · 09-13-2009, 06:59 PM

Still a toss up between the something close to the blue in the rendering on the first page of the Tahoe thread or the same scheme with red instead of blue. Possibly Ferrari or Victory red. The white top and bottom are there for sure. I like the white pearl I recently saw on a Toyota Sequoia or the Lexus ISF starfire pearl:

drewskiren · 09-13-2009, 07:27 PM

Dark Olive is always a great looking, mature color

JOMtz69 · 09-13-2009, 07:48 PM

That’s a nice color! I was thinking Black then maybe gold mist on the side. Or all Gold Mist? don't know yet.

example:

JOMtz69 · 09-13-2009, 07:51 PM

I think i figured out how to add a picture!

drewskiren · 09-13-2009, 08:00 PM

What about this blue and white combo?

drewskiren · 09-13-2009, 08:09 PM

The gold mist is very nice. High metallic/pearl content probably and thus not old school factory look. I personally prefer older cars with the factory correct colors, maybe not that car's original color, but factory. It helps your mind reconcile that the complete truck or car is original.
Alternatively, some people like an old vehicle with a snazzy new twist. That may be what you are after?

1956cameo · 09-14-2009, 03:02 PM

The 67-72 burbs look awesome in the Hawaiian blue with white contrast and the factory red with white contrast. If I wasn't so adament about keeping my 72 burb all original I would definately be going with one of these color combos.

JOMtz69 · 09-15-2009, 10:14 AM

This is what I kinda had in mind? Any comments?

IAFF2407 · 09-15-2009, 10:47 AM

your silver/blk is what I'm doing with my burb. I'm planning to go with the two tone "truck" pattern. just trying to figure out how to blend the front. (67 front clip)

any chance you could pm me digital pics of of your Burb?

thx,
Al.

JOMtz69 · 09-15-2009, 11:53 AM

Al, I found those pictures on the net. I was just using them as an example. My front clip is off a 68 suburban. I'm thinking of going all black from the front grill to the back. Then painting the side silver or the gold mist. I hope member DUTCHMAN does not mind me using he's suburban as an example. I want to use the same color pattern. Just still not sure on the actual colors to use.

jay-dawg · 09-15-2009, 02:01 PM

The chevelle on this month's super chevy mag cover would look nice. Ice blue?

JoeKan · 09-18-2009, 10:54 PM

Not to get off track from the original question but if he decides to go original, how/where will he be able to get the exact original color? Do they still make it? and can you get it?

gcburdic · 09-19-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JOMtz69

I have a 1969 Suburban I currently have at the body shop. I changed out the front in with a 1968 Model. I added some 20” wheels with all terrain tires. I also lowered it just a little it was too tall for my wife and kids. I was thinking of going Flat Black from the front grill all the way back. Then paint the side a different color. We are having trouble picking out what color it’s going to be. It’s for my wife and she does not want something to flashy, or custom. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

I see you are kinda new here....

Post up some side view pics over in the photoshop forum (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=33) and ask someone
to add colors of your choice.....it is awesome to see what those guys can do!!!...Have fun

09-02-2009, 02:32 PM	#1
JOMtz69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Littlefield, TX Posts: 19	Help! What color should I paint my suburban. I have a 1969 Suburban I currently have at the body shop. I changed out the front in with a 1968 Model. I added some 20” wheels with all terrain tires. I also lowered it just a little it was too tall for my wife and kids. I was thinking of going Flat Black from the front grill all the way back. Then paint the side a different color. We are having trouble picking out what color it’s going to be. It’s for my wife and she does not want something to flashy, or custom. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

09-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. What was the original color? Interior?

09-02-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. I would go with the original color.

09-02-2009, 06:07 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. I vote original color. I like just about all of the flavors of color our trucks had back then, so going that route is a sure bet to please just about anyone. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-13-2009, 12:39 PM	#5
JOMtz69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Littlefield, TX Posts: 19	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. The original color is hugger orange. I took the front clip and all the doors off the 68 to use them on my 69. The parts of the 68 are the aqua blue color. The interior we are hoping to find leather seats of a 1999-2003 suburban. I think those seats are the ones with the seat belts build in. I love hugger orange, but my wife thinks it’s a little too loud for her. Thanks for the comments.

09-13-2009, 02:32 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. Aqua blue is nice color. Goes very well with tan interior.

09-13-2009, 05:56 PM	#7
JOMtz69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Littlefield, TX Posts: 19	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. Frizzle, what color are you going with your Tahoe? If you ever get tired of your Tahoe just let me know k. My wife loves what you did to your suburban. I was just looking at your avatar and basically that’s kind of the way I want to paint the suburban.

09-13-2009, 06:59 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. Still a toss up between the something close to the blue in the rendering on the first page of the Tahoe thread or the same scheme with red instead of blue. Possibly Ferrari or Victory red. The white top and bottom are there for sure. I like the white pearl I recently saw on a Toyota Sequoia or the Lexus ISF starfire pearl:

09-13-2009, 07:27 PM	#9
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. Dark Olive is always a great looking, mature color Attached Images

09-13-2009, 07:48 PM	#10
JOMtz69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Littlefield, TX Posts: 19	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. That’s a nice color! I was thinking Black then maybe gold mist on the side. Or all Gold Mist? don't know yet. example: Attached Images Last edited by JOMtz69; 09-14-2009 at 11:01 AM.

09-13-2009, 07:51 PM	#11
JOMtz69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Littlefield, TX Posts: 19	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. I think i figured out how to add a picture! Last edited by JOMtz69; 09-14-2009 at 11:00 AM.

09-13-2009, 08:00 PM	#12
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. What about this blue and white combo? Attached Images

09-13-2009, 08:09 PM	#13
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. The gold mist is very nice. High metallic/pearl content probably and thus not old school factory look. I personally prefer older cars with the factory correct colors, maybe not that car's original color, but factory. It helps your mind reconcile that the complete truck or car is original. Alternatively, some people like an old vehicle with a snazzy new twist. That may be what you are after?

09-14-2009, 03:02 PM	#14
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. The 67-72 burbs look awesome in the Hawaiian blue with white contrast and the factory red with white contrast. If I wasn't so adament about keeping my 72 burb all original I would definately be going with one of these color combos. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-15-2009, 10:14 AM	#15
JOMtz69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Littlefield, TX Posts: 19	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. This is what I kinda had in mind? Any comments? Attached Images



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09-15-2009, 10:47 AM	#16
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. your silver/blk is what I'm doing with my burb. I'm planning to go with the two tone "truck" pattern. just trying to figure out how to blend the front. (67 front clip) any chance you could pm me digital pics of of your Burb? thx, Al. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban Last edited by IAFF2407; 09-15-2009 at 10:48 AM.

09-15-2009, 11:53 AM	#17
JOMtz69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Littlefield, TX Posts: 19	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. Al, I found those pictures on the net. I was just using them as an example. My front clip is off a 68 suburban. I'm thinking of going all black from the front grill to the back. Then painting the side silver or the gold mist. I hope member DUTCHMAN does not mind me using he's suburban as an example. I want to use the same color pattern. Just still not sure on the actual colors to use. Attached Images

09-15-2009, 02:01 PM	#18
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. The chevelle on this month's super chevy mag cover would look nice. Ice blue? __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

09-18-2009, 10:54 PM	#19
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: Help! What color should I paint my suburban. Not to get off track from the original question but if he decides to go original, how/where will he be able to get the exact original color? Do they still make it? and can you get it?

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