two-tone with no moldings??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**americanmusc1e** · 12-05-2010, 06:21 PM

this is my truck when it actually looked good (but full of bondo)... I'm about to start fixing rust/bondo spots and prepping for paint, but some of my moldings are screwed up and missing

what do you think it would look like if I painted it the same two-tone but welded in the molding holes and left the moldings off ????

**SactoJim** · 12-05-2010, 08:08 PM

I think it would look unfinished. I like moldings on these trucks and if you're going for the resto look, I would definitely leave them on and make em black or woodgrain in the middle like they are suppose to be.

gkesseru · 12-05-2010, 08:25 PM

Everybody that has one of these trucks has a unique opinion of what looks good: Original, modified, short, long, lowered, raised, etc, etc.. Just make your truck into what you want and you'll be pleased with the result, and enjoy doing the effort and result in doing so.

tonypaul · 12-05-2010, 08:55 PM

I think its more trouble to fill in all the holes from the trim. If you think about it, your going to spend hours and hours in prepping the body. Removing rust, fixing all the bad bondo areas, ect, with that much work why not make all that time spent worth it. I would go back with all new trim. Sure it might be a hit to the wallet but it will add so much to the value to your truck. Think long term, your truck is getting more rare everyday. At this point its an investment, do it right..... Just my opinion....

**john** · 12-05-2010, 08:57 PM

How about a pinstripe with accent color on dividing line.

MT1972cheyenne · 12-05-2010, 10:29 PM

Here is a good looking truck with no moldings.
Look close!

treveiger · 12-05-2010, 10:42 PM

I would paint stripes or something to seperate the colors but i thought about the same thing.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-05-2010, 10:47 PM

painted mouldings looks great, but trust me leave the trim!

Gene · 12-05-2010, 10:50 PM

If we were voting, i'd vote to leave the trim, woodgrain of course

**americanmusc1e** · 12-05-2010, 11:35 PM

yeah.... I've been considering this for a while now, but I think that my truck would look alot better with the moldings

what kind of paint do I use to paint the black back on the moldings??? I tried rustoleum to paint the letters back on my grille and it flaked off in no time

sixtyeightchevykid · 12-06-2010, 11:06 AM

i say keep the trim it looks good, and if you use rattle cans you gotta make sure you have a clean surface, scuff it up just a bit that will give the paint something to "grab" on to..

12-05-2010, 06:21 PM	#1
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	two-tone with no moldings??? this is my truck when it actually looked good (but full of bondo)... I'm about to start fixing rust/bondo spots and prepping for paint, but some of my moldings are screwed up and missing what do you think it would look like if I painted it the same two-tone but welded in the molding holes and left the moldings off ???? __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

12-05-2010, 08:08 PM	#2
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? I think it would look unfinished. I like moldings on these trucks and if you're going for the resto look, I would definitely leave them on and make em black or woodgrain in the middle like they are suppose to be. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-05-2010, 08:25 PM	#3
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? Everybody that has one of these trucks has a unique opinion of what looks good: Original, modified, short, long, lowered, raised, etc, etc.. Just make your truck into what you want and you'll be pleased with the result, and enjoy doing the effort and result in doing so. __________________ 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

12-05-2010, 08:55 PM	#4
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? I think its more trouble to fill in all the holes from the trim. If you think about it, your going to spend hours and hours in prepping the body. Removing rust, fixing all the bad bondo areas, ect, with that much work why not make all that time spent worth it. I would go back with all new trim. Sure it might be a hit to the wallet but it will add so much to the value to your truck. Think long term, your truck is getting more rare everyday. At this point its an investment, do it right..... Just my opinion....

12-05-2010, 08:57 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? How about a pinstripe with accent color on dividing line. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-05-2010, 10:29 PM	#6
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? Here is a good looking truck with no moldings. Look close! Attached Images

12-05-2010, 10:42 PM	#7
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? I would paint stripes or something to seperate the colors but i thought about the same thing. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

12-05-2010, 10:47 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? painted mouldings looks great, but trust me leave the trim! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-05-2010, 10:50 PM	#9
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? If we were voting, i'd vote to leave the trim, woodgrain of course

12-05-2010, 11:35 PM	#10
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? yeah.... I've been considering this for a while now, but I think that my truck would look alot better with the moldings what kind of paint do I use to paint the black back on the moldings??? I tried rustoleum to paint the letters back on my grille and it flaked off in no time __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

12-06-2010, 11:06 AM	#11
sixtyeightchevykid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 194	Re: two-tone with no moldings??? i say keep the trim it looks good, and if you use rattle cans you gotta make sure you have a clean surface, scuff it up just a bit that will give the paint something to "grab" on to..



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