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Ackattack · 08-10-2008, 01:23 AM

I modified a GMC grill so that I can use it on my 68 chevy by removing the headlight buckets and cutting holes for the headlight adjusting screws. So now I'm at the point where I'm going to sand blast it and get it ready for paint.

I've seen some core supports painted the body color and they look good, but then again, leaving it black looks fine too.

The truck is going to be a show/weekend cruiser/drag racer; just so you know the applicatoin

And the inner wheel wells will be painted body color.

Help me decide.

67shortie · 08-10-2008, 01:57 AM

I like black, it will be a nice contrast to the body color/firewall/inner fenders, imo

SCOTI · 08-10-2008, 01:57 AM

I voted keep it black but I prefer them to be more than 'just black'.

From the front view (thru the grille), I like them black. From the engine compartment side of things, body color works well. When you peer thru the grille & see so much body color, the grille gets 'lost' if that makes sense . . .....

ETsC10 · 08-10-2008, 02:24 AM

Scoti has the right concept. I'll go further and say two tone it.

IMHO, choose a few things to highlight in your engine bay then leave everything else the same color...therefore, you immediately lead the eye without any visual "blocks". Any part of it you can see through the grill do
in flat black.

Just my .002

**SactoJim** · 08-10-2008, 02:29 AM

Black......at least behind the grill.

Longhorn Man · 08-10-2008, 11:25 AM

black on top, in front, on the back, on the bottom.... body color looks too much like the 90's crap to me where they'd paint everything the same color. I used to tell ppl that for a few bucks more, the painter woulda taped off the bumpers.

shifty · 08-10-2008, 11:54 AM

body color on top, black behind the grill.

big_al_71 · 08-10-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

body color on top, black behind the grill.

+1

**88JRFAN** · 08-10-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

body color on top, black behind the grill.

+2

**Palf70Step** · 08-10-2008, 07:47 PM

I voted custom, but a lot depends on the truck's color. Mine is black, but then so is my entire engine compartment. It hides better behind the grill as black, but the 67 opening's hide more than the 69-72's so the colored core support wouldn't stand out quite as much.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-10-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

black on top, in front, on the back, on the bottom.... body color looks too much like the 90's crap to me where they'd paint everything the same color. I used to tell ppl that for a few bucks more, the painter woulda taped off the bumpers.

View Poll Results: What color to paint the core support
Keep it black, like stock	22	68.75%
Go custom and paint it the body color	10	31.25%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

08-10-2008, 01:23 AM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Core Support Color I modified a GMC grill so that I can use it on my 68 chevy by removing the headlight buckets and cutting holes for the headlight adjusting screws. So now I'm at the point where I'm going to sand blast it and get it ready for paint. I've seen some core supports painted the body color and they look good, but then again, leaving it black looks fine too. The truck is going to be a show/weekend cruiser/drag racer; just so you know the applicatoin And the inner wheel wells will be painted body color. Help me decide. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index Last edited by Ackattack; 08-10-2008 at 01:24 AM.

08-10-2008, 01:57 AM	#2
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Core Support Color I like black, it will be a nice contrast to the body color/firewall/inner fenders, imo __________________ 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

08-10-2008, 01:57 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,949	Re: Core Support Color I voted keep it black but I prefer them to be more than 'just black'. From the front view (thru the grille), I like them black. From the engine compartment side of things, body color works well. When you peer thru the grille & see so much body color, the grille gets 'lost' if that makes sense . . ..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-10-2008, 02:24 AM	#4
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Core Support Color Scoti has the right concept. I'll go further and say two tone it. IMHO, choose a few things to highlight in your engine bay then leave everything else the same color...therefore, you immediately lead the eye without any visual "blocks". Any part of it you can see through the grill do in flat black. Just my .002

08-10-2008, 02:29 AM	#5
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Core Support Color Black......at least behind the grill. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

08-10-2008, 11:25 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Core Support Color black on top, in front, on the back, on the bottom.... body color looks too much like the 90's crap to me where they'd paint everything the same color. I used to tell ppl that for a few bucks more, the painter woulda taped off the bumpers.

08-10-2008, 11:54 AM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Core Support Color body color on top, black behind the grill. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-10-2008, 07:47 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: Core Support Color I voted custom, but a lot depends on the truck's color. Mine is black, but then so is my entire engine compartment. It hides better behind the grill as black, but the 67 opening's hide more than the 69-72's so the colored core support wouldn't stand out quite as much. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-10-2008 at 07:48 PM.



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