I need some help with interior color's - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 07-21-2009, 10:10 PM

I'm hoping some of you experts might be able to help me put together some colors that look good together

. I'm not a huge fan of the brown interior, or the conversion seats in my crew crab even though they are in excellent condition. My headliner is sagging and I think the white vinyl (pillars are white too) looks really out of place, I also have a crack free dash pad that I need to dye.

I was thinking of going with tan door panels from an 81-87 truck and matching the carpet, headliner, and pillars. The seats dont match either the current brown or tan 100% but I think they are closer to tan. Or would it look dumb if I left the brown panels, dash and used tan door bottoms, headliner, pillars, carpet...

Any suggestions? I would like to find some factory buckets and rear bench but I want to do this as cheap as I can and I think the seats in there now look ok.

3r!c84 · 07-21-2009, 10:35 PM

like this door panel? its a 84
like blue?

cochino12 · 07-21-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

like this door panel? its a 84
like blue?

Yep, that style

3r!c84 · 07-21-2009, 10:41 PM

but no blue

**N2TRUX** · 07-21-2009, 11:30 PM

I don't really see that big of a difference in the two door panels to warrant a change.

If you want a more contemporary look, go with tan carpet, seats panels, etc. Spray your inserts, and bezel with a medium charcoal, or graphite color.

Driveway Dreams · 07-21-2009, 11:43 PM

I don't see the point in the change of door panels. I think a tan & brown 2 tone would be sweet in it. And alot less work & money going into it at this point.

Jonboy · 07-22-2009, 08:13 AM

Since you are leaving the trim outside, and the truck is brown, I would leave the door panels alone. A fresh carpet kit (matching the trim you have), dying the white headliner and pillar trim to match, and changing the headliner and visors to match would make a huge difference. It would look original, but updated. It looks like all of the door panel trim and pull straps are intact (which is hard to find) so I would take advantage of that. A good cleaning of what is not replaced will make a big difference too. This is just my opinion, of course. I notice I really like seeing stuff original the older I get.

JohnC · 07-22-2009, 08:17 AM

I wouldn't change the door panels, unless you just really want the newer panels. Yours look good. Like stated I would just paint/dye a few things to match, and new carpet and headliner. That will make a huge difference in how everything blends.

dswancutt · 07-22-2009, 10:53 AM

I agree with jonboy, keep your present door panels and dye the pillar trim to match. He is also correct that finding 77-80 door panels in that condition and complete is very rare.

07-21-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I need some help with interior color's I'm hoping some of you experts might be able to help me put together some colors that look good together . I'm not a huge fan of the brown interior, or the conversion seats in my crew crab even though they are in excellent condition. My headliner is sagging and I think the white vinyl (pillars are white too) looks really out of place, I also have a crack free dash pad that I need to dye. I was thinking of going with tan door panels from an 81-87 truck and matching the carpet, headliner, and pillars. The seats dont match either the current brown or tan 100% but I think they are closer to tan. Or would it look dumb if I left the brown panels, dash and used tan door bottoms, headliner, pillars, carpet... Any suggestions? I would like to find some factory buckets and rear bench but I want to do this as cheap as I can and I think the seats in there now look ok. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-21-2009, 10:35 PM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: I need some help with interior color's like this door panel? its a 84 like blue? Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-21-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: I need some help with interior color's but no blue __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-21-2009, 11:30 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: I need some help with interior color's I don't really see that big of a difference in the two door panels to warrant a change. If you want a more contemporary look, go with tan carpet, seats panels, etc. Spray your inserts, and bezel with a medium charcoal, or graphite color. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-21-2009, 11:43 PM	#6
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: I need some help with interior color's I don't see the point in the change of door panels. I think a tan & brown 2 tone would be sweet in it. And alot less work & money going into it at this point. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

07-22-2009, 08:13 AM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: I need some help with interior color's Since you are leaving the trim outside, and the truck is brown, I would leave the door panels alone. A fresh carpet kit (matching the trim you have), dying the white headliner and pillar trim to match, and changing the headliner and visors to match would make a huge difference. It would look original, but updated. It looks like all of the door panel trim and pull straps are intact (which is hard to find) so I would take advantage of that. A good cleaning of what is not replaced will make a big difference too. This is just my opinion, of course. I notice I really like seeing stuff original the older I get.

07-22-2009, 08:17 AM	#8
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: I need some help with interior color's I wouldn't change the door panels, unless you just really want the newer panels. Yours look good. Like stated I would just paint/dye a few things to match, and new carpet and headliner. That will make a huge difference in how everything blends.

07-22-2009, 10:53 AM	#9
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: I need some help with interior color's I agree with jonboy, keep your present door panels and dye the pillar trim to match. He is also correct that finding 77-80 door panels in that condition and complete is very rare.



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