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**Green Machine** · 03-17-2005, 11:04 PM

What color should the door stricker on the cab and the latch part on the door be painted on 68 chevy c10 ?? Anyone have some pics or ideas ? Thanks

**Green Machine** · 03-18-2005, 01:30 AM

Anyone ??

*screamin_c102* · 03-18-2005, 01:47 AM

mine are satin black. I am sure this is not factory but it looks good and is easy to fix if chipped. The strikers and latches seemed to be zinc coated or maybe a light galvanizing. Anyway thet were partially silver and mostly rusty when I started on her. In comparison satin black after a good whire wheeling and pressure wash looks alot better.

**Green Machine** · 03-18-2005, 02:00 AM

I was thinking of black, idoes your satin have any shine, or closer to flat? Darn paints vary so much. Don't think flat would look good though. Thanks

*screamin_c102* · 03-18-2005, 02:06 AM

It has a little shine. Its not completely flat, think of cast iron stove paint. Good ol rattle can Rustoleum works fine for me.

**Green Machine** · 03-18-2005, 02:22 AM

Think you made up my mind. I see your truck is red too. Rustoleum satin black is my default paint for everything else so why not there too LOL. I mean Eastwood my have some expensive something to match plating, I just dont want it ugly or leave with body color overspray. Weathered, rusted is not the best either, It's not a part everyone sees that often but the details make the project better !!!

67shortie · 03-18-2005, 02:23 AM

Not sure here, but they could have come from the factory phosphate gray. I have mine painted this way, same with the hood hinges.

**Green Machine** · 03-18-2005, 02:34 AM

Hmm, That sounds cool too, would you haveany pics ??

67shortie · 03-18-2005, 02:48 AM

I can get them tomorrow if this will still help you? I just have to get home, and capture a pic and do an upload.

I was also thinking, that the striker plates may be body color if the assembly was painted together after they hung the doors? Just a thought

72MARIO · 03-18-2005, 06:48 PM

Mine were like a flat black. I blasted them and painted them gloss.

68gmcdually · 03-18-2005, 08:43 PM

I am going to blast mine and paint them gloss black as well.

**Green Machine** · 03-18-2005, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the info. You paint the striker cab part and the door latch same color then, right ? Striker bolts painted too, or replace with new ones ? Does anyone have some pictures, this is not a big deal, but if you have time that would be cool. Thanks

68gmcdually · 03-18-2005, 09:04 PM

I could post some pics later in the week I hope, I am in this stage right now.

**Green Machine** · 03-18-2005, 09:10 PM

Now that's attention to detail. Looks good, I'm jealous !!!!!!

68gmcdually · 03-18-2005, 09:12 PM

We gravel guarded the underside and I thought that was it, next thing I know my dad is painting away, then to top it off a couple of coats of clear. Everything has to be perfect.

**Canadian694x4** · 03-19-2005, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 68gmcdually

We gravel guarded the underside and I thought that was it, next thing I know my dad is painting away, then to top it off a couple of coats of clear. Everything has to be perfect.

Hey Jim it looks Great! Can't wait to all done!

68gmcdually · 03-19-2005, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian694x4

Hey Jim it looks Great! Can't wait to all done!

Thanks Brian, your telling me, I am at the shop today getting ready to blast the frame, everything is progressing nicely, if I can just keep my families health and mine good it will be done in no time.

03-17-2005, 11:04 PM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Door striker paint color 68 C10 ? What color should the door stricker on the cab and the latch part on the door be painted on 68 chevy c10 ?? Anyone have some pics or ideas ? Thanks __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-18-2005, 01:30 AM	#2
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Anyone ?? __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-18-2005, 02:00 AM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	I was thinking of black, idoes your satin have any shine, or closer to flat? Darn paints vary so much. Don't think flat would look good though. Thanks __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-18-2005, 02:22 AM	#6
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Think you made up my mind. I see your truck is red too. Rustoleum satin black is my default paint for everything else so why not there too LOL. I mean Eastwood my have some expensive something to match plating, I just dont want it ugly or leave with body color overspray. Weathered, rusted is not the best either, It's not a part everyone sees that often but the details make the project better !!! __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-18-2005, 02:23 AM	#7
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Not sure here, but they could have come from the factory phosphate gray. I have mine painted this way, same with the hood hinges. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

03-18-2005, 01:47 AM	#3
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	mine are satin black. I am sure this is not factory but it looks good and is easy to fix if chipped. The strikers and latches seemed to be zinc coated or maybe a light galvanizing. Anyway thet were partially silver and mostly rusty when I started on her. In comparison satin black after a good whire wheeling and pressure wash looks alot better.

03-18-2005, 02:06 AM	#5
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	It has a little shine. Its not completely flat, think of cast iron stove paint. Good ol rattle can Rustoleum works fine for me.

03-18-2005, 02:34 AM	#8
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Hmm, That sounds cool too, would you haveany pics ?? __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-18-2005, 02:48 AM	#9
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	I can get them tomorrow if this will still help you? I just have to get home, and capture a pic and do an upload. I was also thinking, that the striker plates may be body color if the assembly was painted together after they hung the doors? Just a thought __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

03-18-2005, 06:48 PM	#10
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Mine were like a flat black. I blasted them and painted them gloss. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-18-2005, 08:43 PM	#11
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	I am going to blast mine and paint them gloss black as well. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

03-18-2005, 08:52 PM	#12
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Thanks for the info. You paint the striker cab part and the door latch same color then, right ? Striker bolts painted too, or replace with new ones ? Does anyone have some pictures, this is not a big deal, but if you have time that would be cool. Thanks __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-18-2005, 09:04 PM	#13
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	I could post some pics later in the week I hope, I am in this stage right now. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

03-18-2005, 09:10 PM	#14
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Now that's attention to detail. Looks good, I'm jealous !!!!!! __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

03-18-2005, 09:12 PM	#15
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	We gravel guarded the underside and I thought that was it, next thing I know my dad is painting away, then to top it off a couple of coats of clear. Everything has to be perfect. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,



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