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*ZmOz* · 05-10-2005, 11:02 PM

I'm really having a hard time deciding what color I want to paint my '79. I'm leaning towards yellow. Anybody have any pics of yellow trucks of this body style? I can't find any...

cochino12 · 05-10-2005, 11:22 PM

Here is a link to some of mine

pics

bigblock73 · 05-11-2005, 07:04 AM

Here is a link to my "before" pics of Yeller...

http://www.73-87.com/my_truck/mytruck2.htm

It will still be yellow again this time thru, just a whole lot meaner and faster.

cobb_ben · 05-11-2005, 09:14 AM

The Yeller truck is looking good, do you have it done????

bigblock73 · 05-11-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cobb_ben

The Yeller truck is looking good, do you have it done????

Not yet, still in the reassembly phase. Should be in one piece by fall...with the complete paint job finished by next spring (as time and money allow...no charging up the CC on the project!)

Hoods69BadBowTie · 05-11-2005, 01:32 PM

Here is a picture of my '79:

Jonboy · 05-11-2005, 02:37 PM

last year's project:

*ZmOz* · 05-11-2005, 07:27 PM

Yeah...I think I'm gonna have to go with yellow.

What do you guys think about a two tone paint job with black in the middle?

bigblock73 · 05-11-2005, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZmOz

Yeah...I think I'm gonna have to go with yellow.

What do you guys think about a two tone paint job with black in the middle?

Unless you want to look like a bumblebee...I say NO.

Yellow and white would look good.

*ZmOz* · 05-11-2005, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Unless you want to look like a bumblebee...I say NO.

How 'bout a killer bee?

**Boog** · 05-11-2005, 08:53 PM

I 'spose you could paint it yellow with the black stripe around the tail end like the Dodge boys are doing. That retro Super Bee stripe thing they've got goin on.

I like Jonboy's truck. Smoooooooth yellow. And are those vintage ET aluminum slots I see on there? One of my first sets of custom wheels were the ET slots. Great lookin wheels.

Jonboy · 05-12-2005, 12:11 AM

Thanks, Boog. Those are actually American wheels, that were originally the high polished version. American is actually repopping the slot wheels. I am really thinking about a set for my Blazer. I was only three when those wheels were put on that truck back in 1977. (It's a 73)

The only downside of painting a truck yellow is the cost. Since the chromium is not allowed in paint anymore, the yellow is very translucent and expensive. Since it is translucent, it takes more to cover. I had about $800 just in materials, and I work in a body shop. I really dug teh way it turned out. It is much better than the original grass green inside and out.

TrainD5115 · 05-12-2005, 10:35 PM

Here's a couple shots of factory colonial yellow:

05-10-2005, 11:02 PM	#1
ZmOz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OR Posts: 235	Yellow trucks? I'm really having a hard time deciding what color I want to paint my '79. I'm leaning towards yellow. Anybody have any pics of yellow trucks of this body style? I can't find any...

05-10-2005, 11:22 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Here is a link to some of mine pics __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

05-11-2005, 07:04 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Here is a link to my "before" pics of Yeller... http://www.73-87.com/my_truck/mytruck2.htm It will still be yellow again this time thru, just a whole lot meaner and faster. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-11-2005, 01:32 PM	#6
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Here is a picture of my '79: __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

05-11-2005, 02:37 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	last year's project: Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-11-2005, 09:14 AM	#4
cobb_ben Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Leonard Wood Mo Posts: 299	The Yeller truck is looking good, do you have it done????

05-11-2005, 07:27 PM	#8
ZmOz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OR Posts: 235	Yeah...I think I'm gonna have to go with yellow. What do you guys think about a two tone paint job with black in the middle? Last edited by ZmOz; 05-11-2005 at 07:31 PM.

05-11-2005, 08:53 PM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	I 'spose you could paint it yellow with the black stripe around the tail end like the Dodge boys are doing. That retro Super Bee stripe thing they've got goin on. I like Jonboy's truck. Smoooooooth yellow. And are those vintage ET aluminum slots I see on there? One of my first sets of custom wheels were the ET slots. Great lookin wheels. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-12-2005, 12:11 AM	#12
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Thanks, Boog. Those are actually American wheels, that were originally the high polished version. American is actually repopping the slot wheels. I am really thinking about a set for my Blazer. I was only three when those wheels were put on that truck back in 1977. (It's a 73) The only downside of painting a truck yellow is the cost. Since the chromium is not allowed in paint anymore, the yellow is very translucent and expensive. Since it is translucent, it takes more to cover. I had about $800 just in materials, and I work in a body shop. I really dug teh way it turned out. It is much better than the original grass green inside and out. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-12-2005, 10:35 PM	#13
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	Here's a couple shots of factory colonial yellow: __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!



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