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1984 swb chevy · 05-14-2008, 04:45 AM

Does anyone have any pictures of a 81 to 87 short bed in black and silver. My truck is red now and the painter is coming over tomorrow to give me an estimate to paint my truck. The cheap way is to keep it red but I think I would like to paint it black and silver. Any opinions. I was thinking silver on the roof and bed rails and black on the bottom. Or black on the top and silver on the bottom. Thanks

C10 the GEM · 05-14-2008, 05:18 AM

Heres my 83 short bed

http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/m...t=100_0711.jpg

Not the greatest pic. This was after i replaced the smashed door. I found the door at the junk yard and it almost matched up prefect with the paint on my truck.

HanSoloWS6 · 05-14-2008, 05:22 AM

Bad link on the pic.

C10 the GEM · 05-14-2008, 05:23 AM

try again

8T3GMC · 05-14-2008, 06:26 AM

Here is mine. Its the red and silver, but instead of changing the red I changed the silver. I wanted to get a brighter more matalic red but I didn't want the interier to clash.

streetstar · 05-14-2008, 06:27 AM

how about red on the bottom and silver on the top, from the top body line up?

then you wouldn't have to take the truck completely apart if you dont want to

PhilaTruck · 05-14-2008, 06:33 AM

Chilton's idiot book has black on the top, silver (or gray) on the bottom. When I "eventually" paint mine, thats where I'm going.

Here's a linky: Chiltons 80-87 full-size

BTW: Nice red/silver 83!

Dooley · 05-14-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1984 swb chevy

Does anyone have any pictures of a 81 to 87 short bed in black and silver. My truck is red now and the painter is coming over tomorrow to give me an estimate to paint my truck. The cheap way is to keep it red but I think I would like to paint it black and silver. Any opinions. I was thinking silver on the roof and bed rails and black on the bottom. Or black on the top and silver on the bottom. Thanks

Sorry it's not a shortbed for you but, this factory original silver on top and black below V-30 looks great!

1984 swb chevy · 05-15-2008, 03:41 AM

Thanks for all the pics. The painter was a no show. I will give him one more chance and I will move on to the next painter. Thanks

PhilaTruck · 05-15-2008, 04:34 AM

I must be stoopid or something. I almost forgot about these pix. That cool dually reminded me. I don not remember whose truck this is, but am sad to say it isn't mine.

84 400 · 05-15-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilaTruck

I must be stoopid or something. I almost forgot about these pix. That cool dually reminded me. I don not remember whose truck this is, but am sad to say it isn't mine.

That is 8T3GMC brothers old truck. I forget his handle on here right now but i do know he has a bad a$$ 68 or 69 stepside.

86swb · 05-15-2008, 02:58 PM

Send it over to photoshop and see what they can do with it. That way you can see what it will look like.

8T3GMC · 05-15-2008, 10:38 PM

That 86 GMC High sierra was my brothers truck. He sold it about 4 or 5 months ago. And BTW way its a 68 step side.

PhilaTruck · 05-16-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 8T3GMC

That 86 GMC High sierra was my brothers truck. He sold it about 4 or 5 months ago. And BTW way its a 68 step side.

Your brother sold a beautiful truck.

8T3GMC · 05-16-2008, 06:08 AM

I know. Thats not the bad part. He bought a f%*d. I couldn't belive it. He had to get an extended cab. He says he don't miss it at all. It was giving him small problems all the time.

Red_69 · 05-16-2008, 07:00 PM

I know these aren't shortbeds, but here's my truck and my brother's '82 in black and silver.

CAMAROSS · 05-17-2008, 01:45 AM

No. no. no. Black and silver looks great but that red and silver is clean!!!!!!!
Just an opinion though.

8T3GMC · 05-17-2008, 03:08 AM

I would agree to that. I like the black and silver, But if your wanting to cauch someone eye red and silveer would do it especially if you get the right red and silver combo. Try the new dodge red and silver.

1984 swb chevy · 05-17-2008, 04:23 AM

I do like the red and silver. That is a very nice truck. Still on the fence with what color to do. Thanks again for all the pics. If anyone else has an opinion let me know.

DESTRO · 05-17-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Red_69

I know these aren't shortbeds, but here's my truck and my brother's '82 in black and silver.

I vote for black and gun metal gray!!!!!!
Hey red69 what's the lift/tire combo on your bro's truck??

vern350 · 05-17-2008, 07:16 AM

Another longbox....

Rooster's82 · 05-17-2008, 05:31 PM

This thread is making me want to put a black stripe down the side of my truck. I would have it follow the body line instead of going above it a couple of inches like the factory jobs.

Red_69 · 05-17-2008, 07:58 PM

Destro, my brother's '82 is a 4" suspension lift with 33X12.5X16.5 BFG's. The wheels are 8 1/4 wide steelies. The truck was originally a 6.2 diesel but now is a 350. He misses getting 23 mpg!

80SPORT · 05-22-2008, 04:47 PM

black /silver factory 81 street coupe...

streetstar · 05-22-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 80SPORT

black /silver factory 81 street coupe...

Thats hot

05-14-2008, 04:45 AM	#1
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Two tone black and silver paint Does anyone have any pictures of a 81 to 87 short bed in black and silver. My truck is red now and the painter is coming over tomorrow to give me an estimate to paint my truck. The cheap way is to keep it red but I think I would like to paint it black and silver. Any opinions. I was thinking silver on the roof and bed rails and black on the bottom. Or black on the top and silver on the bottom. Thanks Last edited by 1984 swb chevy; 05-14-2008 at 04:45 AM.

05-14-2008, 05:18 AM	#2
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Re: Two tone black and silver paint Heres my 83 short bed http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/m...t=100_0711.jpg Not the greatest pic. This was after i replaced the smashed door. I found the door at the junk yard and it almost matched up prefect with the paint on my truck. Last edited by C10 the GEM; 05-14-2008 at 05:22 AM.

05-14-2008, 05:22 AM	#3
HanSoloWS6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 122	Re: Two tone black and silver paint Bad link on the pic. __________________ "Locomotion" - 1982 C10 LWB 6.2 to 6.5 HUMVEE non turbo swap complete Pop's Garage Photography - Dayton, Ohio My Truck Build Page

05-14-2008, 05:23 AM	#4
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Re: Two tone black and silver paint try again

05-14-2008, 06:26 AM	#5
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: Two tone black and silver paint Here is mine. Its the red and silver, but instead of changing the red I changed the silver. I wanted to get a brighter more matalic red but I didn't want the interier to clash. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

05-14-2008, 06:27 AM	#6
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Two tone black and silver paint how about red on the bottom and silver on the top, from the top body line up? then you wouldn't have to take the truck completely apart if you dont want to __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

05-14-2008, 06:33 AM	#7
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: Two tone black and silver paint Chilton's idiot book has black on the top, silver (or gray) on the bottom. When I "eventually" paint mine, thats where I'm going. Here's a linky: Chiltons 80-87 full-size BTW: Nice red/silver 83! __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here! Last edited by PhilaTruck; 05-14-2008 at 06:34 AM. Reason: forgot to compliment the red 8T3

05-15-2008, 03:41 AM	#9
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Two tone black and silver paint Thanks for all the pics. The painter was a no show. I will give him one more chance and I will move on to the next painter. Thanks

05-15-2008, 04:34 AM	#10
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: Two tone black and silver paint I must be stoopid or something. I almost forgot about these pix. That cool dually reminded me. I don not remember whose truck this is, but am sad to say it isn't mine. Attached Images __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here! Last edited by PhilaTruck; 05-15-2008 at 04:35 AM.

05-15-2008, 02:58 PM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Two tone black and silver paint Send it over to photoshop and see what they can do with it. That way you can see what it will look like. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-15-2008, 10:38 PM	#13
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: Two tone black and silver paint That 86 GMC High sierra was my brothers truck. He sold it about 4 or 5 months ago. And BTW way its a 68 step side. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN. Last edited by 8T3GMC; 05-15-2008 at 10:40 PM.

05-16-2008, 06:08 AM	#15
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: Two tone black and silver paint I know. Thats not the bad part. He bought a f%*d. I couldn't belive it. He had to get an extended cab. He says he don't miss it at all. It was giving him small problems all the time. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

05-16-2008, 07:00 PM	#16
Red_69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IL Posts: 160	Re: Two tone black and silver paint I know these aren't shortbeds, but here's my truck and my brother's '82 in black and silver. __________________ 1986 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4X4

05-17-2008, 01:45 AM	#17
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Re: Two tone black and silver paint No. no. no. Black and silver looks great but that red and silver is clean!!!!!!! Just an opinion though.

05-17-2008, 03:08 AM	#18
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: Two tone black and silver paint I would agree to that. I like the black and silver, But if your wanting to cauch someone eye red and silveer would do it especially if you get the right red and silver combo. Try the new dodge red and silver. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.



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05-17-2008, 04:23 AM	#19
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Two tone black and silver paint I do like the red and silver. That is a very nice truck. Still on the fence with what color to do. Thanks again for all the pics. If anyone else has an opinion let me know.

05-17-2008, 07:16 AM	#21
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: Two tone black and silver paint Another longbox.... Attached Images

05-17-2008, 05:31 PM	#22
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Two tone black and silver paint This thread is making me want to put a black stripe down the side of my truck. I would have it follow the body line instead of going above it a couple of inches like the factory jobs. __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

05-17-2008, 07:58 PM	#23
Red_69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IL Posts: 160	Re: Two tone black and silver paint Destro, my brother's '82 is a 4" suspension lift with 33X12.5X16.5 BFG's. The wheels are 8 1/4 wide steelies. The truck was originally a 6.2 diesel but now is a 350. He misses getting 23 mpg! __________________ 1986 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4X4

05-22-2008, 04:47 PM	#24
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Two tone black and silver paint black /silver factory 81 street coupe... Attached Images

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