What do you think is best color? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

franko72 · 01-25-2005, 06:47 PM

My neighbor is getting his truck ready for paint soon and we have been debating on the best color choice.What do you think is the best choice?

CHEVYE · 01-25-2005, 06:57 PM

i think if the body is straight as a nail that black looks best.

**Palf70Step** · 01-25-2005, 06:59 PM

Depends on the model, but I am partial to PURE White or the medium blue shades.

GreyHoundSteve · 01-25-2005, 07:03 PM

New car productions say that Silver is #1 followed by Black and then White and then Red. I dont know that they are the "best" but they are the most popular.

meathead95 · 01-25-2005, 07:15 PM

i would say on the 67-72's it would be
1 black
2 silver
3 medium to dark blue
4 medium olive green

Peregrine · 01-25-2005, 07:21 PM

I personally am a fan of fire engine red. I wasn't a fan until I bought my truck and I really think it looks bad ass now. I'm also a sucker for flat black. I saw a nice metallic royal blue one to, and I liked it.

weasel29gm · 01-25-2005, 07:48 PM

If its 2-tone go with factory colors. If not Red,Black,Hugger Orange or Silver.

**CPNE** · 01-25-2005, 07:50 PM

67 Med Green w/fawn or light green interior

JayDubBlazer · 01-25-2005, 07:50 PM

I think it depends on the truck. A lwb looks better with solid colors, where as a swb you can get away with some wilder colors. And a suburban can be a rolling mural.

chevybill · 01-25-2005, 07:54 PM

If you do a 2 tone, throw away the white, everybody uses white way too much in my opinion. Replace it with a bright metallic silver, unless silver will not work.

I like the medium blue metallic for these trucks.
If you like white for the 2 tone use it , the decision is up to the owner.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-25-2005, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEVYE

i think if the body is straight as a nail that black looks best.

THAT WOULD BE MY FIRST CHOICE ALSO

crazy longhorn · 01-25-2005, 08:03 PM

Black is beautiful....just not on your food! Jokes aside, black is sweet, but it takes a d@mn straight resto to really look right. I am partial to a teal green, or turquise.....any shade of blue is also sweet.....if you go pearl, do white....she will turn every color of the rainbow goin by

crazyL

Bamm · 01-25-2005, 08:09 PM

Black
Silver
Red
Hugger Orange

longnlow72 · 01-25-2005, 08:36 PM

blue! hands down lol

71Chevy4-speed · 01-25-2005, 09:57 PM

Blue and white or some sort...either 2 tone or racing stripes.

Red and white 2 tone

Orange and white 2 tone

and like said before...black.... with just the right amount of chrome....

Scooter67 · 01-25-2005, 10:50 PM

I would only recommend black to someone who enjoys cleaning and detailing. Looks sharp yes, but ya gotta bust your buns on it.

For one that's easy to keep clean try '94 Toyota Cashmere Biege like mine.

saulgoode · 01-25-2005, 11:07 PM

Red or Hugger, no question

Saulgoode

useRc10 · 01-25-2005, 11:15 PM

how about 2-tone royal blue and pearl white? can you post a pic, that might help

HeavyD · 01-25-2005, 11:27 PM

I wil throw out something different: light metallic green. Like 1976 GM Medium Lime Metallic, but brighter. I have been wanting to see a truck painted like this for awhile.

Zonaman · 01-25-2005, 11:30 PM

I'd go with light metalic green and saddle interior. Coming in at a close second would be a red and white two tone with a red interior.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-25-2005, 11:32 PM

ANOTHER OF MY PERSONAL FAVORITES - 96 IMPALLA SS GREEN OVER GREY METALIC

**special-K** · 01-25-2005, 11:32 PM

What truck is it?A 67-72 GM?I think they look best original color.I wouldn`t do a custom color unless it`s a customized truck.Is he replacing the interior?If not,what color is that?

bagged91 · 01-25-2005, 11:44 PM

My personal preferences for stock colors:

Light Yellow
Hugger Orange(Medium Red)
Medium Metalic Blue with white 2 tone
Aqua & white 2 tone

Custom colors:
Tangerine Orange w/gold pearl
Viper Yellow w/butterscotch pearl
Candy Red(over GOLD or copper base, not silver)
Silver(with high metalic content)

mr402 · 01-25-2005, 11:45 PM

HeavyD and Zonaman, That's right along the lines of what I've been thinking of. Oregon Ducks have this bright metallic green that I think would be great on one of our trucks along with bright white highlights. Color looks great in the sunlight but does dull down when it gets dark.

HeavyD · 01-26-2005, 12:11 AM

Do you know anyone that works at a body shop? I looked at a paint chip book (from PPG or someone like that...not just stock colors) a few years ago that had at least 5 different greens I liked. Maybe ask to look at one and see what grabs you.

01-25-2005, 06:57 PM	#2
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	i think if the body is straight as a nail that black looks best. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

01-25-2005, 06:59 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,845	Depends on the model, but I am partial to PURE White or the medium blue shades. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-25-2005, 07:15 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i would say on the 67-72's it would be 1 black 2 silver 3 medium to dark blue 4 medium olive green __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

01-25-2005, 07:21 PM	#6
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	I personally am a fan of fire engine red. I wasn't a fan until I bought my truck and I really think it looks bad ass now. I'm also a sucker for flat black. I saw a nice metallic royal blue one to, and I liked it. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

01-25-2005, 07:48 PM	#7
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	If its 2-tone go with factory colors. If not Red,Black,Hugger Orange or Silver. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-25-2005, 06:47 PM	#1
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	What do you think is best color? My neighbor is getting his truck ready for paint soon and we have been debating on the best color choice.What do you think is the best choice? __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

01-25-2005, 07:03 PM	#4
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	New car productions say that Silver is #1 followed by Black and then White and then Red. I dont know that they are the "best" but they are the most popular.

01-25-2005, 07:50 PM	#8
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	67 Med Green w/fawn or light green interior __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-25-2005, 07:50 PM	#9
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	I think it depends on the truck. A lwb looks better with solid colors, where as a swb you can get away with some wilder colors. And a suburban can be a rolling mural. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-25-2005, 07:54 PM	#10
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	If you do a 2 tone, throw away the white, everybody uses white way too much in my opinion. Replace it with a bright metallic silver, unless silver will not work. I like the medium blue metallic for these trucks. If you like white for the 2 tone use it , the decision is up to the owner. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

01-25-2005, 08:03 PM	#12
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Black is beautiful....just not on your food! Jokes aside, black is sweet, but it takes a d@mn straight resto to really look right. I am partial to a teal green, or turquise.....any shade of blue is also sweet.....if you go pearl, do white....she will turn every color of the rainbow goin by crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-25-2005, 08:09 PM	#13
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Black Silver Red Hugger Orange __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

01-25-2005, 08:36 PM	#14
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	blue! hands down lol __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

01-25-2005, 09:57 PM	#15
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	Blue and white or some sort...either 2 tone or racing stripes. Red and white 2 tone Orange and white 2 tone and like said before...black.... with just the right amount of chrome.... __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

01-25-2005, 10:50 PM	#16
Scooter67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: middle TN Posts: 87	I would only recommend black to someone who enjoys cleaning and detailing. Looks sharp yes, but ya gotta bust your buns on it. For one that's easy to keep clean try '94 Toyota Cashmere Biege like mine. __________________ Here's my '67 stepside www.truckwithaheart.com



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01-25-2005, 11:07 PM	#17
saulgoode Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 388	Red or Hugger, no question Saulgoode

01-25-2005, 11:15 PM	#18
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01-25-2005, 11:27 PM	#19
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	I wil throw out something different: light metallic green. Like 1976 GM Medium Lime Metallic, but brighter. I have been wanting to see a truck painted like this for awhile. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-25-2005, 11:30 PM	#20
Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	I'd go with light metalic green and saddle interior. Coming in at a close second would be a red and white two tone with a red interior. __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus!

01-25-2005, 11:32 PM	#21
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01-25-2005, 11:32 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	What truck is it?A 67-72 GM?I think they look best original color.I wouldn`t do a custom color unless it`s a customized truck.Is he replacing the interior?If not,what color is that? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-25-2005, 11:44 PM	#23
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	My personal preferences for stock colors: Light Yellow Hugger Orange(Medium Red) Medium Metalic Blue with white 2 tone Aqua & white 2 tone Custom colors: Tangerine Orange w/gold pearl Viper Yellow w/butterscotch pearl Candy Red(over GOLD or copper base, not silver) Silver(with high metalic content) __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project" Last edited by bagged91; 01-25-2005 at 11:57 PM.

01-25-2005, 11:45 PM	#24
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	HeavyD and Zonaman, That's right along the lines of what I've been thinking of. Oregon Ducks have this bright metallic green that I think would be great on one of our trucks along with bright white highlights. Color looks great in the sunlight but does dull down when it gets dark.

01-26-2005, 12:11 AM	#25
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Do you know anyone that works at a body shop? I looked at a paint chip book (from PPG or someone like that...not just stock colors) a few years ago that had at least 5 different greens I liked. Maybe ask to look at one and see what grabs you. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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