73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Staceydude · 02-26-2007, 02:16 PM

73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics???

Anyone have any pics of 73-87 with two-tone paint.... basically body one solid color and then the cab top painted another color.

I am thinking of red on body and white or silver cab top.

I do not know if they ever did this at the factory but saw one this morning that was blue and white... ALmost like a 67-72...

Looking for pics.

Thanks

jpoutlaw · 02-26-2007, 03:21 PM

Here's mine - factory paint.

84 400 · 02-26-2007, 04:08 PM

nice GMC^^^^^

I have seen a few in the white cab style. I think red with a silver top sould look really good as long as there is a molding or pinstripe to break it up

Staceydude · 02-26-2007, 06:08 PM

Hey,

That is what I am talking about. Thanks for the pics.

Do you happen to have any pics from the front side? How far does the top color come down in the front.

Thanks

Stace

hiway · 02-26-2007, 06:48 PM

It stops at the top corner of the windshield.

jpoutlaw · 02-26-2007, 07:39 PM

Here's a couple from the front/side. Pickup is fairly dirty from the snow fall this morning after I got to work but you get the idea.

bbchevy · 02-26-2007, 08:43 PM

i'll get a pic tomarrow of my buddys 82. red body, white roof.

-Scott

Staceydude · 02-26-2007, 08:59 PM

Hey Gents,

Thanks for the pics. Look forward to seeing the others.

Regards.

bigblock73 · 02-26-2007, 10:58 PM

Gotta love Scoti's truck!!

dacanuck · 03-25-2007, 04:34 PM

Don't have a pic of mine on the computer right now, but mine is still (barely) factory dark gray body with black roof and rockers.

Srubydo1986 · 03-25-2007, 04:37 PM

Thought on this paint scheme. Where the paint stops in the front on the roof what it it went down the front along the sides of the windshield. That away it would be even from the side. (the white stops at the same spot on the cab)

Its not the greatest but you get the idea

strokd 84 · 03-26-2007, 10:39 PM

Mine is kind of what you're talking about, except it also has silver on the bottom. I really like the 2 tones on this body style. I also really like the factory trim. Unless you're building a really wild custom, I think the trim is a must.

Good luck with your build!

BaddBusa2005 · 03-26-2007, 10:48 PM

Can anyone tell me what the original color of my truck was? The interior is kind of a redish orange, I know the truck hasnt been repainted

Srubydo1986 · 03-27-2007, 11:42 AM

id say your original color is the collor under that mirror you removed. or under the hood under the heat shield.

Blackstone · 03-27-2007, 12:11 PM

My '73 has white paint all the way down the A-pillar....unsure if it came that way from GM.

**Captkaos** · 03-27-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

Can anyone tell me what the original color of my truck was? The interior is kind of a redish orange, I know the truck hasnt been repainted

Is the codes still in the glove box? It appears to be the Burnt Orange Metallic color.

BaddBusa2005 · 03-27-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Is the codes still in the glove box? It appears to be the Burnt Orange Metallic color.

It doesnt appear to have any metallic in it, and the glove box was cut do to an indash a/c system put in the truck in 1983

Staceydude · 03-28-2007, 06:06 PM

Hey All,

Pics look great thanks for posting them.

Regards,

Stacey

**Captkaos** · 03-28-2007, 06:10 PM

It might be cardinal red based on the area under the mirror then.

Pyrotechnic · 04-07-2007, 10:51 PM

Diggin this one back up....I'm seriously considering painting a truck in this color scheme.

I have my parts truck, a 78 Silverado with the aluminum band that goes around the back of the cab.

The new truck is a base model or Custom Deluxe truck that had no trim at all.

I want to take the silver band off and put it on the new truck to cover the paint line, is it screwed on or adhesived ?

Srubydo1986 · 04-07-2007, 11:31 PM

some are screw others might be body mounts

BaddBusa2005 · 04-08-2007, 01:25 AM

On my truck the corners are held on my studs, and the rear flat peice is held on with six or so body mounts. I was going to leave it off my truck, but i think i am going to put it back on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Diggin this one back up....I'm seriously considering painting a truck in this color scheme.

I have my parts truck, a 78 Silverado with the aluminum band that goes around the back of the cab.

The new truck is a base model or Custom Deluxe truck that had no trim at all.

I want to take the silver band off and put it on the new truck to cover the paint line, is it screwed on or adhesived ?

02-26-2007, 02:16 PM	#1
Staceydude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Area Texas Posts: 436	73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Anyone have any pics of 73-87 with two-tone paint.... basically body one solid color and then the cab top painted another color. I am thinking of red on body and white or silver cab top. I do not know if they ever did this at the factory but saw one this morning that was blue and white... ALmost like a 67-72... Looking for pics. Thanks

02-26-2007, 03:21 PM	#2
jpoutlaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 42	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Here's mine - factory paint. __________________ JP 1977 GMC Sierra Grande (350) 2004 Jeep Wrangler (4.0)

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84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? nice GMC^^^^^ I have seen a few in the white cab style. I think red with a silver top sould look really good as long as there is a molding or pinstripe to break it up __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-26-2007, 06:08 PM	#4
Staceydude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Area Texas Posts: 436	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Hey, That is what I am talking about. Thanks for the pics. Do you happen to have any pics from the front side? How far does the top color come down in the front. Thanks Stace

02-26-2007, 06:48 PM	#5
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? It stops at the top corner of the windshield. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

02-26-2007, 07:39 PM	#6
jpoutlaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 42	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Here's a couple from the front/side. Pickup is fairly dirty from the snow fall this morning after I got to work but you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ JP 1977 GMC Sierra Grande (350) 2004 Jeep Wrangler (4.0)

02-26-2007, 08:43 PM	#7
bbchevy 87 Wanna Be K30 Join Date: May 2003 Location: long island, new york Posts: 218	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? i'll get a pic tomarrow of my buddys 82. red body, white roof. -Scott __________________ Was: 1987 V10 Silverado TBI 350/700R4/208 with 3.42 gears Is: A wanna be K30 330hp 350/465/205/D60/14FF with 3.73 hydroboost, 4 Core radiator, electric fans, Centerforce Duel Friction, Locker, 6inch Soft ride lift, etc....

02-26-2007, 08:59 PM	#8
Staceydude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Area Texas Posts: 436	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Hey Gents, Thanks for the pics. Look forward to seeing the others. Regards.

02-26-2007, 10:58 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Gotta love Scoti's truck!! Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by bigblock73; 02-26-2007 at 10:59 PM.

03-25-2007, 04:34 PM	#10
dacanuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 85	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Don't have a pic of mine on the computer right now, but mine is still (barely) factory dark gray body with black roof and rockers. __________________ 86 GMC C15 swb. 350/TH350, fully loaded, but wish I had overdrive!

03-25-2007, 04:37 PM	#11
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Thought on this paint scheme. Where the paint stops in the front on the roof what it it went down the front along the sides of the windshield. That away it would be even from the side. (the white stops at the same spot on the cab) Its not the greatest but you get the idea __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. 1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one Last edited by Srubydo1986; 03-25-2007 at 04:42 PM.*

03-26-2007, 10:39 PM	#12
strokd 84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 120	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Mine is kind of what you're talking about, except it also has silver on the bottom. I really like the 2 tones on this body style. I also really like the factory trim. Unless you're building a really wild custom, I think the trim is a must. Good luck with your build! Attached Images __________________ 1984 Silverado SWB Second Owner Featured in Custom Classic Trucks May 2013 http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...let_silverado/

03-26-2007, 10:48 PM	#13
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Can anyone tell me what the original color of my truck was? The interior is kind of a redish orange, I know the truck hasnt been repainted __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq Last edited by BaddBusa2005; 03-26-2007 at 10:49 PM.

03-27-2007, 11:42 AM	#14
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? id say your original color is the collor under that mirror you removed. or under the hood under the heat shield. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

03-27-2007, 12:11 PM	#15
Blackstone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Maine Posts: 210	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? My '73 has white paint all the way down the A-pillar....unsure if it came that way from GM.



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03-28-2007, 06:06 PM	#18
Staceydude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Area Texas Posts: 436	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Hey All, Pics look great thanks for posting them. Regards, Stacey Last edited by Staceydude; 03-28-2007 at 06:06 PM.

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04-07-2007, 10:51 PM	#20
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? Diggin this one back up....I'm seriously considering painting a truck in this color scheme. I have my parts truck, a 78 Silverado with the aluminum band that goes around the back of the cab. The new truck is a base model or Custom Deluxe truck that had no trim at all. I want to take the silver band off and put it on the new truck to cover the paint line, is it screwed on or adhesived ?

04-07-2007, 11:31 PM	#21
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: 73-87 Two-tone paint... body one color and cab top another color pics??? some are screw others might be body mounts __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

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