Inner fender walls black or ...? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

srea76 · 08-14-2010, 06:32 PM

So guys I am in the process of restoring my 72 and hope to pull the motor on my days off next week. While it is out I am definitely painting the fire wall red like the truck. Originally I planned on leaving the inner fenders black, but after looking at some really nice ones painted I am having a hard time deciding now. I think either way looks great so post a few pics if you can and let me get some opinions.

Longhorn Man · 08-15-2010, 11:36 AM

body color looks funny to me on the inner fenderwells... makes me think of the 90's when they'd paint everything body color, frame, grill, bumpers, engine... semigloss black looks best IMO.

gkesseru · 08-15-2010, 11:40 AM

I use semi-gloss black Rustoleum painted on fairly thick. this way I can easily touch it up from stone chips. On any bare metal, I use Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer first.

srea76 · 08-15-2010, 12:05 PM

Thanks guys. I am kinda leaning toward black, but have seen some pretty painted ones.

vectorit · 08-15-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by longhorn man

body color looks funny to me on the inner fenderwells... Makes me think of the 90's when they'd paint everything body color, frame, grill, bumpers, engine... Semigloss black looks best imo.

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Fastfun · 08-15-2010, 12:15 PM

I like contrast in the engine compartment, so I like semi gloss black and I definitely like the radiator support to be black also

cdowns · 08-15-2010, 12:19 PM

gold plated

srea76 · 08-15-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

gold plated

Now you talking

bigsnookmaster · 08-15-2010, 06:15 PM

Mine are the same color as the truck. I think it shows more detail.

**leddzepp** · 08-15-2010, 06:24 PM

I don't think you can go wrong either way...

67chevy1series · 08-15-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastfun

I like contrast in the engine compartment, so I like semi gloss black and I definitely like the radiator support to be black also

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C10-Driver · 08-15-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I don't think you can go wrong either way...

I think you're probably right... My preference is semi-gloss black which is what I did in both my trucks but they look good either way.

Hezie · 08-15-2010, 09:15 PM

Body color on top Black on the bottom.

GASoline71 · 08-15-2010, 09:18 PM

Hezie... those are some pimp lookin' hood hinges!

Gary

Hezie · 08-15-2010, 09:36 PM

Thanks..It only took a month to figure out.(Study hard in school kids)

srea76 · 08-15-2010, 09:57 PM

These are the inner fenders on my parts truck I am selling. I call the paint invisible

Zoomin · 08-15-2010, 10:10 PM

I went through the same dilemma on my truck and did a compromise - the inner fenders went satin black and the engine side of the hood is going to be body color.

haysonj · 08-15-2010, 10:40 PM

I used Zoltone on mine it comes in differant colors. I used grey with black specks

OARNGESI · 08-16-2010, 06:06 AM

I prefer black

08-14-2010, 06:32 PM	#1
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Inner fender walls black or ...? So guys I am in the process of restoring my 72 and hope to pull the motor on my days off next week. While it is out I am definitely painting the fire wall red like the truck. Originally I planned on leaving the inner fenders black, but after looking at some really nice ones painted I am having a hard time deciding now. I think either way looks great so post a few pics if you can and let me get some opinions. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

08-15-2010, 11:36 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? body color looks funny to me on the inner fenderwells... makes me think of the 90's when they'd paint everything body color, frame, grill, bumpers, engine... semigloss black looks best IMO.

08-15-2010, 11:40 AM	#3
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? I use semi-gloss black Rustoleum painted on fairly thick. this way I can easily touch it up from stone chips. On any bare metal, I use Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer first. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

08-15-2010, 12:05 PM	#4
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? Thanks guys. I am kinda leaning toward black, but have seen some pretty painted ones. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

08-15-2010, 12:15 PM	#6
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? I like contrast in the engine compartment, so I like semi gloss black and I definitely like the radiator support to be black also

08-15-2010, 12:19 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? gold plated __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-15-2010, 06:15 PM	#9
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? Mine are the same color as the truck. I think it shows more detail. Attached Images __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

08-15-2010, 06:24 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? I don't think you can go wrong either way... __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

08-15-2010, 09:15 PM	#13
Hezie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dahlonega Ga. Posts: 137	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? Body color on top Black on the bottom. Attached Images __________________ Hezie My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375244

08-15-2010, 09:36 PM	#15
Hezie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dahlonega Ga. Posts: 137	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? Thanks..It only took a month to figure out.(Study hard in school kids) __________________ Hezie My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375244

08-15-2010, 09:57 PM	#16
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? These are the inner fenders on my parts truck I am selling. I call the paint invisible Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

08-15-2010, 10:10 PM	#17
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? I went through the same dilemma on my truck and did a compromise - the inner fenders went satin black and the engine side of the hood is going to be body color. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-15-2010, 10:40 PM	#18
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? I used Zoltone on mine it comes in differant colors. I used grey with black specks Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

08-16-2010, 06:06 AM	#19
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Inner fender walls black or ...? I prefer black __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger



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