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RustenPaines · 07-31-2009, 11:27 PM

Take a vote on what I am to paint my truck!! 1969 short/wide/box. Black interior, 20 inch wheels with black spokes and a silver lip, and air ride. Body mods are a 2inch cowled hoos and a roll pan, stock front bumper. The color choices are as folows:
#1 HoT Rod black(satin) with hockey stipes in gloss metalic black on hood. These start at the hood and at the back of the hood turn and run down the fenders. These will probably be pinstiped with silver
#2 Hugger orange with the same stipe in satin black
#3 Metalic Burgandy with clearcoat.
I should say I am painting this on my own as my first paint job. I'm leaning toward #1. But let me know what you think. Thanks

OARNGESI · 08-01-2009, 04:23 AM

#2 sounds best to me theres a lot of flat black trucks and just not a huge fan of burgandy

darkhorse970 · 08-01-2009, 05:54 AM

I like the #2 option too. It would be different and stand out more than the other too.

Rob H. · 08-01-2009, 06:14 AM

I kinda like the #2 idea as well, always liked the hugger orange on these trucks!

70k52wd · 08-01-2009, 07:40 AM

#2

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2009, 08:28 AM

#3 will be classy, and look good forever. Add a few chrome accents to finish off the classy look. Mitsubishi and caddilac both have a couple very nice looking burgandy shades that I have noticed. (this is the direction the burb may go one day)
primer (or lookin like primer) has been all the rage, but is already gettin to be old news and I will guess that in 3 years, everyone will wonder what the heck they were thinking.
hugger... my personal opinion... it doesn't look good on anything.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-01-2009, 08:52 AM

#2 sounds good....

big_al_71 · 08-01-2009, 09:16 AM

Looks like the majority is choosing #2......

EyeH8the24 · 08-01-2009, 10:44 AM

hugger orange...cant go wrong with number 2

mclairmo · 08-01-2009, 10:54 AM

Go with #2 but no stripes, especially if you are doing this yourself. Also, the lighter the color the easier it is to paint it yourself. I know, I painted my Camaro myself and used PPG base clear in Mazda Miata red. If you really want stripes, have them made in vinyl and that way, if you later hate them you can remove them. Don't go with satin black, will not protect the metal as well and is played out now. Also, not enough contrast with your black rims. Hugger orange is sweet, not that common and chicks will dig it.

loretta · 08-01-2009, 12:02 PM

1 or 2 for sure, Personally I have always really liked the black on black look.

prairewolf · 08-01-2009, 12:14 PM

# 3.

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Richard8971 · 08-01-2009, 12:17 PM

You gotta paint it orange man! Go for number 2!!!

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ed2552 · 08-01-2009, 12:24 PM

I REALLY like this color burgundy, and would love to see it on a 67-72. My dad's car, BTW.

vectorit · 08-01-2009, 12:44 PM

Out of those choices, I'd go with #2 but without the stripes.

brad_man_72 · 08-01-2009, 01:13 PM

id really like to see one of these trucks in a light brown metallic/pearl.
maybe im getting old but i really think the color is classy and your truck sounds custom enough to pull it off.

probably not a color for the first time painter to try to lay down.
flat black would be easy but as said its played out. hugger orange gets my vote

Sinister · 08-01-2009, 04:07 PM

I think any of the 3 would look great, but I'd pass on the stripes.

big mike71 · 08-01-2009, 04:22 PM

The burgundy on Nisson 350z's is metallic and looks good, but it's probably cost $1000 or more a gallon.

jb4short · 08-01-2009, 04:25 PM

sorry....guess this would #4

chevyguy_72 · 08-01-2009, 04:35 PM

dont mind #2 at all but maybe i suggest Gloss black with a satin stripe? Saw that paint job on a chevelle and it is outstanding looking.

100mph · 08-01-2009, 04:55 PM

Gotta go with #2.... just started painting mine Tangier Orange. I think its just a little brighter than hugger (I think its thats what it had when I bought it)

FLDBRED · 08-02-2009, 09:18 AM

I'll go with #3,it will fit any mood you are in,a hunting trip,car show,or just going to the bakery!

67shortie · 08-03-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

sorry....guess this would #4

How about this one, gloss black on the upper part, satin black lower with an orange stripe as the break color?

68Stepbed · 08-03-2009, 07:26 AM

Gloss black!!

clos69 · 08-03-2009, 07:56 AM

I vote #2 .....that is my favorite color plus it stands out so much they can see you comming from a mile away.Good luck on your first pj.

08-01-2009, 07:40 AM	#5
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: decide my paint color #2

08-01-2009, 08:28 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: decide my paint color #3 will be classy, and look good forever. Add a few chrome accents to finish off the classy look. Mitsubishi and caddilac both have a couple very nice looking burgandy shades that I have noticed. (this is the direction the burb may go one day) primer (or lookin like primer) has been all the rage, but is already gettin to be old news and I will guess that in 3 years, everyone will wonder what the heck they were thinking. hugger... my personal opinion... it doesn't look good on anything.

08-01-2009, 08:52 AM	#7
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08-01-2009, 09:16 AM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: decide my paint color Looks like the majority is choosing #2...... __________________ 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

08-01-2009, 10:44 AM	#9
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: decide my paint color hugger orange...cant go wrong with number 2 __________________ DOH !!!!!!!

07-31-2009, 11:27 PM	#1
RustenPaines Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 286	decide my paint color Take a vote on what I am to paint my truck!! 1969 short/wide/box. Black interior, 20 inch wheels with black spokes and a silver lip, and air ride. Body mods are a 2inch cowled hoos and a roll pan, stock front bumper. The color choices are as folows: #1 HoT Rod black(satin) with hockey stipes in gloss metalic black on hood. These start at the hood and at the back of the hood turn and run down the fenders. These will probably be pinstiped with silver #2 Hugger orange with the same stipe in satin black #3 Metalic Burgandy with clearcoat. I should say I am painting this on my own as my first paint job. I'm leaning toward #1. But let me know what you think. Thanks

08-01-2009, 04:23 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: decide my paint color #2 sounds best to me theres a lot of flat black trucks and just not a huge fan of burgandy __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-01-2009, 05:54 AM	#3
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: decide my paint color I like the #2 option too. It would be different and stand out more than the other too. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

08-01-2009, 06:14 AM	#4
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: decide my paint color I kinda like the #2 idea as well, always liked the hugger orange on these trucks! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

08-01-2009, 10:54 AM	#10
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: decide my paint color Go with #2 but no stripes, especially if you are doing this yourself. Also, the lighter the color the easier it is to paint it yourself. I know, I painted my Camaro myself and used PPG base clear in Mazda Miata red. If you really want stripes, have them made in vinyl and that way, if you later hate them you can remove them. Don't go with satin black, will not protect the metal as well and is played out now. Also, not enough contrast with your black rims. Hugger orange is sweet, not that common and chicks will dig it.

08-01-2009, 12:02 PM	#11
loretta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 9	Re: decide my paint color 1 or 2 for sure, Personally I have always really liked the black on black look.

08-01-2009, 12:14 PM	#12
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,892	Re: decide my paint color # 3. life is good,kent __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

08-01-2009, 12:17 PM	#13
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: decide my paint color You gotta paint it orange man! Go for number 2!!! D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

08-01-2009, 12:24 PM	#14
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: decide my paint color I REALLY like this color burgundy, and would love to see it on a 67-72. My dad's car, BTW. __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

08-01-2009, 12:44 PM	#15
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: decide my paint color Out of those choices, I'd go with #2 but without the stripes. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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08-01-2009, 01:13 PM	#16
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: decide my paint color id really like to see one of these trucks in a light brown metallic/pearl. maybe im getting old but i really think the color is classy and your truck sounds custom enough to pull it off. probably not a color for the first time painter to try to lay down. flat black would be easy but as said its played out. hugger orange gets my vote Attached Images __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

08-01-2009, 04:07 PM	#17
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: decide my paint color I think any of the 3 would look great, but I'd pass on the stripes. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-01-2009, 04:22 PM	#18
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: decide my paint color The burgundy on Nisson 350z's is metallic and looks good, but it's probably cost $1000 or more a gallon.

08-01-2009, 04:25 PM	#19
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: decide my paint color sorry....guess this would #4 Attached Images Last edited by jb4short; 08-01-2009 at 04:25 PM.

08-01-2009, 04:35 PM	#20
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 956	Re: decide my paint color dont mind #2 at all but maybe i suggest Gloss black with a satin stripe? Saw that paint job on a chevelle and it is outstanding looking.

08-01-2009, 04:55 PM	#21
100mph Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lewiston NY Posts: 70	Re: decide my paint color Gotta go with #2.... just started painting mine Tangier Orange. I think its just a little brighter than hugger (I think its thats what it had when I bought it) Attached Images Last edited by 100mph; 08-01-2009 at 04:56 PM.

08-02-2009, 09:18 AM	#22
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: decide my paint color I'll go with #3,it will fit any mood you are in,a hunting trip,car show,or just going to the bakery!

08-03-2009, 07:26 AM	#24
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: decide my paint color Gloss black!! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

08-03-2009, 07:56 AM	#25
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: decide my paint color I vote #2 .....that is my favorite color plus it stands out so much they can see you comming from a mile away.Good luck on your first pj. __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

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