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Old 06-20-2012, 02:32 AM   #1
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PAINT color suggestions for this truck(pics)

ok, what is everyones opinion on what color paint would look good on this truck?
its an 82 stepside with a 79 front clip

the blue back half of the truck is the factory color,which is the inside cab color as well. it has black carpet and black and grey seats.


could anyone give me there opinions on ANY colors?

kind of a broad question, but im just trying to get ideas.



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Old 06-20-2012, 04:11 AM   #2
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Re: PAINT color suggestions for this truck(pics)

what color do u like. my truck is royal ford blue inside and out with a silver dash. everything inside of it is a royal blue seued, dash headliner door panels. so i like royal blue alot.
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Old 06-20-2012, 09:20 AM   #3
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Re: PAINT color suggestions for this truck(pics)

that truck is screaming two tone me darker blue and either white or silver
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Old 06-20-2012, 09:25 AM   #4
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Re: PAINT color suggestions for this truck(pics)

You could write down colors you like draw one out of a hat,Or put them on a dart board and throw one lol.I would do a two tone the roof white and the rest of the truck a darker color maybe a gun metal or dark blue.
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Old 06-21-2012, 12:01 AM   #5
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Re: PAINT color suggestions for this truck(pics)

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that truck is screaming two tone me darker blue and either white or silver
i like that thought oldrustyc10.

although ive never really seen any two tone stepsides before,and am not sure how they do it? like, what parts are what color.i guess ill go on a hunt
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Old 06-21-2012, 09:37 AM   #6
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i love baby blue on these 70s trucks
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