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Jcentsr6 · 12-20-2007, 04:03 PM

I need you help. I am sending my truck to the paint shop New years...and want to get some advise. I need to decide if I should shave the side moldings off the truck or not. I am thinking about shaving the side trim, and marker lights. I want to keep the mirror and door handles... QUESTION...
does anyone have any Ideas on how to shave the trim and still keep the Two Tone theme? I love the Two Tone cause it keeps that Old School look...But I like the shaved look I see all the time...looks clean. Can I Have Both?? Please give me some feedback on your thoughts...any provide Pictures if aval. I am going to keep the cream/white tone...not sure what other color I want to use...but I like the green. Thanks in advance guys...

Here are some pics of the truck last summer.

sb69chevy · 12-20-2007, 04:08 PM

I say keep it like it is. Looks very good. Color combo is cool too.

70c10 · 12-20-2007, 04:30 PM

Jay- I say keep it like it is

. Here's a different version!

kenm78 · 12-20-2007, 04:31 PM

Keep it like it is color combo is awsome

Jcentsr6 · 12-20-2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

Jay- I say keep it like it is

. Here's a different version!

Yea...I want the two tone color in the middle...like it is now..not on the bottom. Thank for the pics though. I hope everything has been going good for you and the family by the way. Merry Christmas. Cant wait for summer.

*Billla* · 12-20-2007, 04:53 PM

It's perfect. Leave it

70c10 · 12-20-2007, 04:54 PM

Thanks Jay!. Same to you and your family. This summer we will be there!

EyeH8the24 · 12-20-2007, 04:56 PM

sweet ride only thing i would change is the driveway its parked in ,,,park it mine...wouldnt change anything on it !

Andy4639 · 12-20-2007, 04:59 PM

Let me say first off I love the way it is now...with that said I understand why though!
I just changed mine from this

To this

The only way to do what you want is with penstripping to seperate the two color's. You could do some kind of small design also maybe. Even have some trim air brushed back on afterwards.

**nightmare** · 12-20-2007, 05:08 PM

If you really want to shave the trim, but keep the colors, one of the things that you can do is remove the trim, and do a 3D rendering of the trim with paint or pin striping and apply it to the truck. This will allow you to keep the 2-tone look, and shave the trim. I once saw this on Ken Caminiti's '55 Bel Air, before it went to the auto show. I can't find any pics of it, but it looked awesome.

huero · 12-20-2007, 05:18 PM

My vote is to keep the trim. I think the truck is perfect! (wish my 69 had the trim).

Brock · 12-20-2007, 05:29 PM

I have a better idea...leave yours the way it is and send mine to the shop???

It looks great the way it is, I'd leave it

sick69 · 12-20-2007, 05:33 PM

It looks great the way it is but I understand the shaved look. Find a third color the goes with the two you already have and have a pin stripe done in the third color. Maybe the color of the interior as a pin stripe? Haveing the 3d airbrush trim done will be $$$$$$.

Frank

centsless · 12-20-2007, 05:59 PM

I would leave the trim..unless you want to send ME the trim and stripe yours...lol Seriously, your truck looks excellent the way it is, but it is your truck, you have to do what you like. Not what we want!

Jcentsr6 · 12-20-2007, 06:14 PM

Thanks for all the feedback...I need you guys on this site...due to the lack of c-10 trucks in my area...hard to get Ideas of what is good and what is not. I love the way the trim looks...I just thought I would change it up while repairing the damage on the truck. It is prob best to keep the trim look and not loose the OLD SCHOOL look that I want. I think I will order new trim and get it to the paint shop. (I figure I can replace all trim/weatherstriping for alot less than shaving it...And The whole truck will then be new) Thanks again.. I will let everyone know when it hits the shop

chev74 · 12-20-2007, 06:46 PM

i think the 3D trim would look awesome. but im sure it would cost big money, unless you know a guy. Try and find a kid straight out of Wyo Tech to try his hand at it.

Heater63 · 12-20-2007, 07:22 PM

Keep the trim and the two tone paint...maybe paint the cab top the same as the top color.

Makes the truck look lower and longer!

Nice truck!

matthufham · 12-20-2007, 07:24 PM

keep the trim. your truck is unique with those colors and looks killer.

**SactoJim** · 12-20-2007, 08:38 PM

I'm with the rest of the bunch.......keep moldings!

It works perfectly on your truck.

Infanti · 12-20-2007, 09:23 PM

I agree with most,keep the trim even if you decide to shave other parts of the truck or not.I love the look of your truck just the way it is.Colour combo is cool to.

danny ewing · 12-20-2007, 09:45 PM

i like trim!! it looks good as is. Danny

BigMike · 12-20-2007, 10:02 PM

Yep, Yep, keep it the way it is...I love the look. I think they look a little funny when you two-tone it without the chrome, it takes a great color combo and design to look right IMO

Mike

**special-K** · 12-21-2007, 01:43 AM

Trim/two-tone...no trim/solid.
When I see a truck with the factory two-tone scheme and no trim I think they got cheap on the job.Trim just looks right,anyway.
Your truck looks so good as is.A stock,yet not,looking paint job with a custom stance and wheels/tires.Just feshen it up.

space · 12-21-2007, 02:19 AM

Everything is perfect on that truck, imo.

CHYNSPR · 12-21-2007, 04:15 AM

I love it just the way it is! IMO, these trucks look best with upper and lower trim, whether two-tone or solid!

12-20-2007, 04:03 PM	#1
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Please read and provide feedback :) I need you help. I am sending my truck to the paint shop New years...and want to get some advise. I need to decide if I should shave the side moldings off the truck or not. I am thinking about shaving the side trim, and marker lights. I want to keep the mirror and door handles... QUESTION... does anyone have any Ideas on how to shave the trim and still keep the Two Tone theme? I love the Two Tone cause it keeps that Old School look...But I like the shaved look I see all the time...looks clean. Can I Have Both?? Please give me some feedback on your thoughts...any provide Pictures if aval. I am going to keep the cream/white tone...not sure what other color I want to use...but I like the green. Thanks in advance guys... Here are some pics of the truck last summer. Attached Images __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

12-20-2007, 04:08 PM	#2
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) I say keep it like it is. Looks very good. Color combo is cool too. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

12-20-2007, 04:30 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) Jay- I say keep it like it is. Here's a different version! Attached Images __________________ 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

12-20-2007, 04:31 PM	#4
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) Keep it like it is color combo is awsome __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

12-20-2007, 04:53 PM	#6
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) It's perfect. Leave it

12-20-2007, 04:54 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) Thanks Jay!. Same to you and your family. This summer we will be there! __________________ 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

12-20-2007, 04:56 PM	#8
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) sweet ride only thing i would change is the driveway its parked in ,,,park it mine...wouldnt change anything on it !

12-20-2007, 04:59 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) Let me say first off I love the way it is now...with that said I understand why though! I just changed mine from this To this The only way to do what you want is with penstripping to seperate the two color's. You could do some kind of small design also maybe. Even have some trim air brushed back on afterwards. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-20-2007, 05:18 PM	#11
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) My vote is to keep the trim. I think the truck is perfect! (wish my 69 had the trim).

12-20-2007, 05:29 PM	#12
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) I have a better idea...leave yours the way it is and send mine to the shop??? It looks great the way it is, I'd leave it __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

12-20-2007, 05:33 PM	#13
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) It looks great the way it is but I understand the shaved look. Find a third color the goes with the two you already have and have a pin stripe done in the third color. Maybe the color of the interior as a pin stripe? Haveing the 3d airbrush trim done will be $$$$$$. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

12-20-2007, 05:59 PM	#14
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) I would leave the trim..unless you want to send ME the trim and stripe yours...lol Seriously, your truck looks excellent the way it is, but it is your truck, you have to do what you like. Not what we want! __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

12-20-2007, 06:14 PM	#15
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) Thanks for all the feedback...I need you guys on this site...due to the lack of c-10 trucks in my area...hard to get Ideas of what is good and what is not. I love the way the trim looks...I just thought I would change it up while repairing the damage on the truck. It is prob best to keep the trim look and not loose the OLD SCHOOL look that I want. I think I will order new trim and get it to the paint shop. (I figure I can replace all trim/weatherstriping for alot less than shaving it...And The whole truck will then be new) Thanks again.. I will let everyone know when it hits the shop __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

12-20-2007, 06:46 PM	#16
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) i think the 3D trim would look awesome. but im sure it would cost big money, unless you know a guy. Try and find a kid straight out of Wyo Tech to try his hand at it.

12-20-2007, 07:22 PM	#17
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) Keep the trim and the two tone paint...maybe paint the cab top the same as the top color. Makes the truck look lower and longer! Nice truck!



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12-20-2007, 07:24 PM	#18
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) keep the trim. your truck is unique with those colors and looks killer.

12-20-2007, 08:38 PM	#19
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) I'm with the rest of the bunch.......keep moldings! It works perfectly on your truck. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-20-2007, 09:23 PM	#20
Infanti www.infantimachine.com Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delta,BC Canada Posts: 311	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) I agree with most,keep the trim even if you decide to shave other parts of the truck or not.I love the look of your truck just the way it is.Colour combo is cool to.

12-20-2007, 09:45 PM	#21
danny ewing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: rosehill ks Posts: 75	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) i like trim!! it looks good as is. Danny

12-20-2007, 10:02 PM	#22
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) Yep, Yep, keep it the way it is...I love the look. I think they look a little funny when you two-tone it without the chrome, it takes a great color combo and design to look right IMO Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

12-21-2007, 01:43 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) Trim/two-tone...no trim/solid. When I see a truck with the factory two-tone scheme and no trim I think they got cheap on the job.Trim just looks right,anyway. Your truck looks so good as is.A stock,yet not,looking paint job with a custom stance and wheels/tires.Just feshen it up. __________________ "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 ~

12-21-2007, 02:19 AM	#24
space Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Benson-ish, NC Posts: 325	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) Everything is perfect on that truck, imo.

12-21-2007, 04:15 AM	#25
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: Please read and provide feedback :) I love it just the way it is! IMO, these trucks look best with upper and lower trim, whether two-tone or solid!

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