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red72chevy · 04-06-2002, 12:05 AM

Hey fellers,
Anyone have any good pics of flames on a red truck???? I dont know if i want to, but i have some scratches and rust spots that need to be painted over, not many just like 3, and i dont wanna repaint the whole truck cause the paint is only like 2 years old?
any help would be gracious

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O'l Buck · 04-06-2002, 02:41 AM

I think it looks pretty nice the way it is, but I don't really care for flames on our trucks. Harley davidsons are another story, though.

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

Longhorn Man · 04-06-2002, 07:01 AM

It is kinda hard to do flames on a red tuck. IT does look pretty good, but flames ould make an Avalanch look.....well, maybe not.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
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nroden · 04-06-2002, 09:01 AM

I don't really like flames on much of anything.

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White/Ochre/White
Runs well... working on body.
Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16

gizmo · 04-06-2002, 10:37 AM

My truck isn't painted yet but I plan on using Viper red with a silver tint flame. I am thinking that I will have to use some pearl white as well to get it to look right.

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1969 C10,350,4:11 posi
1969 C30 Flat Bed
1994 Chevy ,4x4, Extended Cab, Short Bed
1984 Monte Carlo SS
1991 Lumina
1984 Pontiac Grand Prix

Cal69Chevy · 04-06-2002, 10:41 AM

I like subtle flames...there's a lot of trick trucks out there that have them and they look pretty cool...however on your truck i think it looks sweet just the way it is.

I do have one question for you...i noticed that you have the stock gas tank behind the seat...have you done anything to keep it from leaking gas out the cap? Mine leaks gas when it full and gets sloshed around while driving. I use a chrome locking gas cap.

I'm getting ready to paint and wasn't planning on moving the tank.

Thanks

Ken

REPO1 · 04-06-2002, 10:46 AM

I love flames, but really think you should leave it as is. Your truck really looks good in all red.

Bye the way, what color of red is that?

Reid

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper
402BB Turbo 400 trans.
A/C, P/S, manual brakes.
75,800 Original Miles!!
'71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto
'97 Z28 -- Runs 11.5 @ 118mph.

junkyardjohn · 04-06-2002, 11:11 AM

I LIKE FLAMES, & THEY LOOK GREAT ON THESE OLD TRUCKS. ESPECIALLY WHEN PUT ON A TRUCK THAT HAS PERIOD CORRECT WHEELS (LIKE CRAGER SS) & NOT SOME 18 OR 20 INCH WHEELS OR A 1990 BED. GO FOR IT. IT'S JUST PAINT, & A TEMPORARY THING. DRAG OUT & GO THRU A STACK OF OLD HOT ROD, CUSTOM & CLASSIC TRUCK,& SUPER CHEVY MAG.s & FIND A STYLE OF FLAMES YOU LIKE.

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**Desert Rat** · 04-06-2002, 11:23 AM

IM not a fan of flames,especially on these years trucks,but would be trick if some kind of ghost flame you could only see in certain light angles.Yeah keep the flames on Harleys,tattoos,and real old hot rods!!!

70c10 · 04-06-2002, 01:42 PM

Go for the flames!. I'm getting mine done on Wednesday with pearl ghost flames with a hint of silver. I love flames on cars and trucks. Do it!!!!!!!!

red72chevy · 04-06-2002, 03:10 PM

ITS VIPER RED!

red72chevy · 04-06-2002, 03:20 PM

THE GAS CAP IS STOCK, AND YES WHEN FULL IT SLOSHES GAS OUT AND IT HAS BEEN DRY ROTTING THE GAS TANK GASKET, BUT IT HASNT EFFECTED THE PAINT, I JUST HOSE IT OFF WHEN IT SLOSHES!

Grave Digger · 04-06-2002, 03:28 PM

i think you should not put flames on your truck cause it looks really good with the color you have on it.

lukecp · 04-06-2002, 07:42 PM

I had the same problem, gas sloshing out and hitting my paint. I simply paid $5 for a replacement cap at a parts store, and problem solved!

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Lucas

"Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built"

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72chevyLWB · 04-06-2002, 09:18 PM

Just do the outline of the flames and don't paint them solid. Use silver outline. Also I think your inner grill would look sweet painted red. Just my .02

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*Shane* · 04-06-2002, 11:14 PM

Flame It!

Anything with flames is cool......after a few beers a couple of weekends ago, we even taped off the compressor tank in the shop and did a three color flame job on it!

What the heck, we had the extra paint and had nothing else to do.....LOL!

With the bright red on your truck, I would try for some ghost flames (something along the lines of a silver or white pearlescent).

Desert Rat is right on with his idea of some subtle flame.....I like the way he thinks...

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Keep On Truckin'

Shane
slecroix@bellsouth.net
Athens, Alabama

Sammy · 04-07-2002, 01:33 AM

Ghost flames look good..but expensive to have done..Who has ghost flames on their trucks now? How about some pic's? and a lil idea of the cost? I have tossed this idea around in my mind.

BigJackDaddy · 04-09-2002, 08:59 PM

Another opinion:

On a red truck do Traditional Flames White around the nose, fade to yellow and accent with blue tips.

But she is nice the way she is.

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04-06-2002, 12:05 AM	#1
red72chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 23	Should i paint on flames? Hey fellers, Anyone have any good pics of flames on a red truck???? I dont know if i want to, but i have some scratches and rust spots that need to be painted over, not many just like 3, and i dont wanna repaint the whole truck cause the paint is only like 2 years old? any help would be gracious you can email me at red72chevy@aol.com pic of my truck....http://www.tristatecorvetteclub.com/show2000/images/show_00_078.jpg

04-06-2002, 02:41 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I think it looks pretty nice the way it is, but I don't really care for flames on our trucks. Harley davidsons are another story, though. ------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-06-2002, 09:01 AM	#4
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	I don't really like flames on much of anything. ------------------ Nick Rodenberg Wellington, MO http://nickrod.port5.com You can click on "My 72 Chevy Truck" I have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a V8 350 and a TH-350 auto-tranny. White/Ochre/White Runs well... working on body. Hoping to have completed in March when I turn 16 __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

04-06-2002, 10:37 AM	#5
gizmo 100% Beefcake Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LaVale, Maryland Posts: 246	My truck isn't painted yet but I plan on using Viper red with a silver tint flame. I am thinking that I will have to use some pearl white as well to get it to look right. ------------------ www.geocities.com/kennynestor/ 1969 C10,350,4:11 posi 1969 C30 Flat Bed 1994 Chevy ,4x4, Extended Cab, Short Bed 1984 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Lumina 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix __________________ 1969 C10,350,4:11 posi, Fast Enough 1984 Monte Carlo SS 1987 Chevy S-10, 355 w/150 Shot of Nitrous, Fun,Fun 1938 Nash Lafayette 1956 MG Magnette

04-06-2002, 10:41 AM	#6
Cal69Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 136	I like subtle flames...there's a lot of trick trucks out there that have them and they look pretty cool...however on your truck i think it looks sweet just the way it is. I do have one question for you...i noticed that you have the stock gas tank behind the seat...have you done anything to keep it from leaking gas out the cap? Mine leaks gas when it full and gets sloshed around while driving. I use a chrome locking gas cap. I'm getting ready to paint and wasn't planning on moving the tank. Thanks Ken __________________ '69 Chevy, 4X4-SB 350 TBI-TH350 Trans-205 Transfer Case-Dana 44 Front-14 Bolt Rear-Front Disc Brakes-Factory A/C-P/S Ken's '69 Page

04-06-2002, 07:01 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	It is kinda hard to do flames on a red tuck. IT does look pretty good, but flames ould make an Avalanch look.....well, maybe not. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-06-2002, 10:46 AM	#7
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	I love flames, but really think you should leave it as is. Your truck really looks good in all red. Bye the way, what color of red is that? Reid ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. A/C, P/S, manual brakes. 75,800 Original Miles!! '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 -- Runs 11.5 @ 118mph. __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

04-06-2002, 11:11 AM	#8
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I LIKE FLAMES, & THEY LOOK GREAT ON THESE OLD TRUCKS. ESPECIALLY WHEN PUT ON A TRUCK THAT HAS PERIOD CORRECT WHEELS (LIKE CRAGER SS) & NOT SOME 18 OR 20 INCH WHEELS OR A 1990 BED. GO FOR IT. IT'S JUST PAINT, & A TEMPORARY THING. DRAG OUT & GO THRU A STACK OF OLD HOT ROD, CUSTOM & CLASSIC TRUCK,& SUPER CHEVY MAG.s & FIND A STYLE OF FLAMES YOU LIKE. ------------------ junkyardjohn http://community.webshots.com/user/junkyardjohn __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

04-06-2002, 11:23 AM	#9
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	IM not a fan of flames,especially on these years trucks,but would be trick if some kind of ghost flame you could only see in certain light angles.Yeah keep the flames on Harleys,tattoos,and real old hot rods!!!

04-06-2002, 01:42 PM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Go for the flames!. I'm getting mine done on Wednesday with pearl ghost flames with a hint of silver. I love flames on cars and trucks. Do it!!!!!!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-06-2002, 03:10 PM	#11
red72chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 23	ITS VIPER RED!

04-06-2002, 03:20 PM	#12
red72chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 23	THE GAS CAP IS STOCK, AND YES WHEN FULL IT SLOSHES GAS OUT AND IT HAS BEEN DRY ROTTING THE GAS TANK GASKET, BUT IT HASNT EFFECTED THE PAINT, I JUST HOSE IT OFF WHEN IT SLOSHES!

04-06-2002, 03:28 PM	#13
Grave Digger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Trenton,texas Posts: 7	i think you should not put flames on your truck cause it looks really good with the color you have on it.

04-06-2002, 07:42 PM	#14
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I had the same problem, gas sloshing out and hitting my paint. I simply paid $5 for a replacement cap at a parts store, and problem solved! ------------------ Lucas "Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built" drop_shift@hotmail.com My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include TBI fuel injection, a 700R4 tranny, and possibly some 3.73 rear gears. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

04-06-2002, 09:18 PM	#15
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Just do the outline of the flames and don't paint them solid. Use silver outline. Also I think your inner grill would look sweet painted red. Just my .02 ------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.



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04-06-2002, 11:14 PM	#16
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Flame It! Anything with flames is cool......after a few beers a couple of weekends ago, we even taped off the compressor tank in the shop and did a three color flame job on it! What the heck, we had the extra paint and had nothing else to do.....LOL! With the bright red on your truck, I would try for some ghost flames (something along the lines of a silver or white pearlescent). Desert Rat is right on with his idea of some subtle flame.....I like the way he thinks... ------------------ *Keep On Truckin'* Shane slecroix@bellsouth.net Athens, Alabama

04-07-2002, 01:33 AM	#17
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Ghost flames look good..but expensive to have done..Who has ghost flames on their trucks now? How about some pic's? and a lil idea of the cost? I have tossed this idea around in my mind. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-09-2002, 08:59 PM	#18
BigJackDaddy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 194	Another opinion: On a red truck do Traditional Flames White around the nose, fade to yellow and accent with blue tips. But she is nice the way she is. ------------------ 1971 GMC 1500; 307 Invader http://www.FlyingMelons.com __________________ ColoradoMelons.com

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