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hank · 06-07-2003, 10:32 PM

hello everyone,

i'm repainting my 71 cheyenne next week and have a few questions.

my glove box sticker says medium green. where can i find a color code to get that exact color at the paint store?

what brand of paint do you guys like?

how much paint would i need? i'm going to make it white on the roof and down the center of each side and green everywhere else.

also i think i'm going to go with a new set of trim. suggestions on any package deals out there?

00droptopSS · 06-07-2003, 10:54 PM

I'm in the process of painting my truck with that exact paint scheme. The more I see the Medium Green the more I like it.

I have painted the cowl, the inside of my cab, doors, the backsides of my fenders, hood and bedsides and have used almost a gallon of paint (not reduced). I have used right at a gallon of primer some panels have been primed and blocked three times or more.

I'm using RM, which is a BASF product. mainly because that is what my shop uses and this is for "advertising" after all.

I'm going to try and restore the trim I have by hand polishing and repainting. If that doesn't look good I'm going to get new stuff from GMC Paul's. I have actually thought of Airbrushing the trim on before I clear the outside, but I am still on the fence on that.

Hutch · 06-08-2003, 01:43 AM

This link will help you on the color code question:
Autocolorlibrary

Have fun

Jemost 72 · 06-09-2003, 03:12 AM

I see prices vary quite a bit on the complete set of upper/lower trim. Is it all the same brand or are there different qualities?

69sixpackbee · 06-09-2003, 12:23 PM

#518

06-07-2003, 10:32 PM	#1
hank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: texas, usa Posts: 194	paint job hello everyone, i'm repainting my 71 cheyenne next week and have a few questions. my glove box sticker says medium green. where can i find a color code to get that exact color at the paint store? what brand of paint do you guys like? how much paint would i need? i'm going to make it white on the roof and down the center of each side and green everywhere else. also i think i'm going to go with a new set of trim. suggestions on any package deals out there?

06-07-2003, 10:54 PM	#2
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	I'm in the process of painting my truck with that exact paint scheme. The more I see the Medium Green the more I like it. I have painted the cowl, the inside of my cab, doors, the backsides of my fenders, hood and bedsides and have used almost a gallon of paint (not reduced). I have used right at a gallon of primer some panels have been primed and blocked three times or more. I'm using RM, which is a BASF product. mainly because that is what my shop uses and this is for "advertising" after all. I'm going to try and restore the trim I have by hand polishing and repainting. If that doesn't look good I'm going to get new stuff from GMC Paul's. I have actually thought of Airbrushing the trim on before I clear the outside, but I am still on the fence on that. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

06-08-2003, 01:43 AM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	This link will help you on the color code question: Autocolorlibrary Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

06-09-2003, 03:12 AM	#4
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	I see prices vary quite a bit on the complete set of upper/lower trim. Is it all the same brand or are there different qualities? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350

06-09-2003, 12:23 PM	#5
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	#518



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