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mace1 · 07-06-2011, 07:35 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm writting everyone to get there opinion on a color for my truck. All the

body work is completed and she is in primer waiting to get sprayed with a

beautiful color? But my problem is selecting the best color for her? I'm really

into Red or even Green but I would also like to hear everyones opinions! If

you guys can help me out I would gladly appreciate it. The truck is a 1967 c

10 short bed!

Thank You all!

big_al_71 · 07-06-2011, 08:18 PM

Cant go wrong with black...it is the fastest color....

Frkypunk70 · 07-06-2011, 08:54 PM

I've been digging that newer GM champagne color. Thinking It would look good with black on the top of the truck. Just thought it would be a little different. Its probably been done and someone will post a pic though.

Chris Guthro · 07-06-2011, 08:57 PM

Go look through some lexus colores, they have some nice pearl whites and burgundys/wine colors

bosco200 · 07-06-2011, 08:57 PM

Black....Black......and more Black!

pooz911 · 07-06-2011, 09:07 PM

I was taught a long time ago to go with a color that was tried and true! You wouldn't want to pay a lot of money for a paint job that "looks dated" a few years later. I went with Nassau Blue on my truck and get compliments all of the time.....No, it wasn't a color that came with our trucks, but it was a color that you would relate with speed.....Corvette, Camaro and Chevelle's. I would recommend choosing a color that came in the tri-years for these vehicles!

67anthony · 07-06-2011, 09:08 PM

Mine is sliver but you cant go wrong with red.

Fldawg · 07-06-2011, 09:27 PM

the factory med green is a great color for that year or something close to it

ChevLoRay · 07-06-2011, 09:45 PM

Here's a '67 that was bought new by a friend. He's had a painted twice, courtesy of teaching his two boys to drive and then let them take it to college. It's silver with a white top. The red one is owned by Early Classic Enterprises.

I think that seeing trucks like yours, in paint, is the best way to figure out what color you like. Paint charts are nice, but nothing beats seeing a finished product.

VWBeamer · 07-06-2011, 09:59 PM

Go look in your closet. What color is most of your cloths? That's your color.

Sicklajoie · 07-06-2011, 10:03 PM

How about two tone red and green??

Seriously, red or green with a white roof would look great. Anything with a white roof looks great.

Fldawg · 07-06-2011, 10:03 PM

well here's one in green

**70cst** · 07-06-2011, 10:04 PM

Ok I got to say it GREEN

Sicklajoie · 07-06-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fldawg

well here's one in green

Now that with a white top would be killer.

AirSpeed · 07-06-2011, 10:24 PM

I like red! If you go red get a bright red, not a ketchup kind of red. Gaurds red is very nice, look at some older Porches, a lot of them were painted Gaurds red, it looks awesome with black. Black is nice if your body work is perfect, it will look dirty faster and you can see every imperfection in the body work and any flaws in the paint. Black also gets hot! I also like the light green that our trucks came stock with, maybe have the paint shop brighten it up a little, green looks great with the top of the cab white.
It all depends on you though! Do you want your truck to look fun or serious? Bright colors look more exciting to me, fun. Dark colors look more serious or mean. Silvers look more mature or classy, refined. It all depends on what you want to portray. Thats how I look at color, I don't know if everyone would agree.
It took me months to decide on a color when I painted my 72, I wanted it to look "fun" so I ended up using the first color I thought of, that was Hugger Orange.
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Fldawg · 07-06-2011, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Now that with a white top would be killer.

I started to paint it white an then changed my mine a the last minute,
it was going to be the chyrstal white pearl metallic

1972RedNeck · 07-06-2011, 11:11 PM

I love orange and white trucks like this.

bruceman1968 · 07-06-2011, 11:14 PM

What color was it originally?

chevytruckluver · 07-06-2011, 11:57 PM

to the forum
will you have the lower moldings on it?
Is it a small rear window?
where are your pics?

*Fitz* · 07-07-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Cant go wrong with black...it is the fastest color....

Yeah, but no one crosses the street for a closer look at a black truck. Just don't paint it this color. It's just a little limp wristed!

Cole Trickle · 07-07-2011, 04:28 PM

Lets see some pictures of its stance and wheels.....

Are you going stock or resto mod?

mace1 · 07-07-2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

to the forum
will you have the lower moldings on it?
Is it a small rear window?
where are your pics?

No moldings, and large rear window!

mace1 · 07-07-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

Lets see some pictures of its stance and wheels.....

Are you going stock or resto mod?

Idk yet.. Well its perty much stock just did a few tricks to it!! im not sure how to add pics on here, but once i figure it out i will definately post some of wat i got!

68Stepbed · 07-08-2011, 07:42 AM

The problem in asking for opinions on which color to paint your truck is getting what you asked for, lots of opinions. There's so many colors to chooose from, that it can be overwhelming. As someone mentioned earlier, look at lots of pictures of trucks and find out which color you like best.

It's YOUR truck, so the color YOU pick is what YOU should be happy with. Not what everyone else thinks you should pick.

eagleuh1 · 07-08-2011, 08:44 AM

I like the look in your closet. Mine would be Levis bluejean blue, faded of course, with the bluejean bench seat cover, with a few well worn holes and the tag on the passenger side. I like the Gold and white too though.

07-06-2011, 07:35 PM	#1
mace1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 18	Color Opinion! Hello everyone, I'm writting everyone to get there opinion on a color for my truck. All the body work is completed and she is in primer waiting to get sprayed with a beautiful color? But my problem is selecting the best color for her? I'm really into Red or even Green but I would also like to hear everyones opinions! If you guys can help me out I would gladly appreciate it. The truck is a 1967 c 10 short bed! Thank You all!

07-06-2011, 08:18 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Color Opinion! Cant go wrong with black...it is the fastest color.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-06-2011, 08:54 PM	#3
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: Color Opinion! I've been digging that newer GM champagne color. Thinking It would look good with black on the top of the truck. Just thought it would be a little different. Its probably been done and someone will post a pic though. __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

07-06-2011, 08:57 PM	#4
Chris Guthro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Antigonish Nova Scotia Posts: 213	Re: Color Opinion! Go look through some lexus colores, they have some nice pearl whites and burgundys/wine colors

07-06-2011, 08:57 PM	#5
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: Color Opinion! Black....Black......and more Black!

07-06-2011, 09:07 PM	#6
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: Color Opinion! I was taught a long time ago to go with a color that was tried and true! You wouldn't want to pay a lot of money for a paint job that "looks dated" a few years later. I went with Nassau Blue on my truck and get compliments all of the time.....No, it wasn't a color that came with our trucks, but it was a color that you would relate with speed.....Corvette, Camaro and Chevelle's. I would recommend choosing a color that came in the tri-years for these vehicles! __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/pooz911

07-06-2011, 09:08 PM	#7
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: Color Opinion! Mine is sliver but you cant go wrong with red.

07-06-2011, 09:27 PM	#8
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Color Opinion! the factory med green is a great color for that year or something close to it

07-06-2011, 09:45 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Color Opinion! Here's a '67 that was bought new by a friend. He's had a painted twice, courtesy of teaching his two boys to drive and then let them take it to college. It's silver with a white top. The red one is owned by Early Classic Enterprises. I think that seeing trucks like yours, in paint, is the best way to figure out what color you like. Paint charts are nice, but nothing beats seeing a finished product. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-06-2011, 09:59 PM	#10
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: Color Opinion! Go look in your closet. What color is most of your cloths? That's your color.

07-06-2011, 10:03 PM	#11
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Color Opinion! How about two tone red and green?? Seriously, red or green with a white roof would look great. Anything with a white roof looks great. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

07-06-2011, 10:03 PM	#12
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Color Opinion! well here's one in green Attached Images

07-06-2011, 10:04 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Color Opinion! Ok I got to say it GREEN __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-06-2011, 10:24 PM	#15
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Color Opinion! I like red! If you go red get a bright red, not a ketchup kind of red. Gaurds red is very nice, look at some older Porches, a lot of them were painted Gaurds red, it looks awesome with black. Black is nice if your body work is perfect, it will look dirty faster and you can see every imperfection in the body work and any flaws in the paint. Black also gets hot! I also like the light green that our trucks came stock with, maybe have the paint shop brighten it up a little, green looks great with the top of the cab white. It all depends on you though! Do you want your truck to look fun or serious? Bright colors look more exciting to me, fun. Dark colors look more serious or mean. Silvers look more mature or classy, refined. It all depends on what you want to portray. Thats how I look at color, I don't know if everyone would agree. It took me months to decide on a color when I painted my 72, I wanted it to look "fun" so I ended up using the first color I thought of, that was Hugger Orange. Posted via Mobile Device

07-06-2011, 11:14 PM	#18
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07-06-2011, 11:57 PM	#19
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Color Opinion! to the forum will you have the lower moldings on it? Is it a small rear window? where are your pics? __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

07-07-2011, 04:28 PM	#21
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07-08-2011, 07:42 AM	#24
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Color Opinion! The problem in asking for opinions on which color to paint your truck is getting what you asked for, lots of opinions. There's so many colors to chooose from, that it can be overwhelming. As someone mentioned earlier, look at lots of pictures of trucks and find out which color you like best. It's YOUR truck, so the color YOU pick is what YOU should be happy with. Not what everyone else thinks you should pick. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-08-2011, 08:44 AM	#25
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Color Opinion! I like the look in your closet. Mine would be Levis bluejean blue, faded of course, with the bluejean bench seat cover, with a few well worn holes and the tag on the passenger side. I like the Gold and white too though.

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