Indigo or Electron Blue????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ls1c10 · 06-19-2013, 11:20 AM

I just sent my 1971 fleet side to the paint shop but im having a hard time in picking a color and if I should run a cowl or stock hood. does any one have any pics of their truck in those colors. thanks

SeTx67 · 06-19-2013, 12:02 PM

Here's a build thread for one that's electron blue

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483093

Here's another with Nassau blue

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361864

I think jetstream blue would be awesome
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TonyJohnson · 06-19-2013, 01:38 PM

I had a z-28 drag car that I had painted Electron blue. Loved the color!

Jayschevy · 06-19-2013, 09:42 PM

My truck's color is Miami Blue. A Dupont Nason color. I like it.

TonyJohnson · 06-19-2013, 10:36 PM

Here's a pic of my Z28. Sadly I sold it... D1sc blown dyno'd 630 at the wheels...

More pics here: http://www.coloradoz06.com/zpics_blue.htm

**68bowtie** · 06-20-2013, 01:29 AM

in my opinion whichever is darker and/or more brilliant.

i think the cowls look ok if you're going for a pro-street look, but otherwise stock looks better. let the stance and wheels/tires make your statement. just my .02...

ls1c10 · 06-20-2013, 09:57 AM

thanks for all the input.

brad_man_72 · 06-21-2013, 11:14 AM

Stock hood!
Too much going on with a cowl hood.
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TonyJohnson · 06-21-2013, 11:26 AM

That firewall is sweet. I like the steel cowl hoods on these trucks, especially since you're going LS...

ls1c10 · 06-21-2013, 11:40 AM

So I decided to go with the stock hood, it still allows me to run the intake setup that I plan to use. thanks

SeTx67 · 06-21-2013, 12:35 PM

Nice setup. Any details on the engine?

Imperial blue metallic is a nice gm color also. It's pretty dark though
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ls1c10 · 06-21-2013, 01:13 PM

engine specs.
* 2002 LS1 from a Camaro
* ~80k original miles
* Stock short block (block, crank, rods, pistons, etc.) never taken apart
* Stock heads (were pulled off to change the lifters)
* New* OEM head bolts
* New* OEM head gaskets
* New* LS7 lifters
* New* LS2 timing set
* New* Texas Speed "Magic Stick 3" (aka MS3) cam: http://texas-speed.com/p-1152-texas-...-camshaft.aspx
* PRC .650 lift springs (from TSP)
* Hardened pushrods from TSP
* Made 410 RWHP through the stock 4L60E automatic in the Camaro
* Just got SVO 30# injectors

SeTx67 · 06-21-2013, 01:29 PM

Nice. I want to do a ls swap but that will be a while. I'll be watching for your build thread
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Square_78 · 06-21-2013, 07:07 PM

Stock hood and the lighter blue. Cowl hoods don't look good on these trucks. Only run one if you need to for motor clearance. I also agree that Miami blue is a nicer color. Closer to factory for that era.
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ls1c10 · 06-25-2013, 12:11 AM

well I have changed my mind again. I went to a buddies shop and saw a dark gray color that they were using to paint the inside of a ford f100 cab. Its a 2013 vw gti carbon steal
so I got a sample and painted a spare fender. I used a spray can, so it will be better when it gets done at the shop. Il be using boss 338 wheels on the truck.

06-19-2013, 11:20 AM	#1
ls1c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: watsonville, ca Posts: 40	Indigo or Electron Blue????? I just sent my 1971 fleet side to the paint shop but im having a hard time in picking a color and if I should run a cowl or stock hood. does any one have any pics of their truck in those colors. thanks Attached Images

06-19-2013, 12:02 PM	#2
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? Here's a build thread for one that's electron blue http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483093 Here's another with Nassau blue http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361864 I think jetstream blue would be awesome Posted via Mobile Device

06-19-2013, 01:38 PM	#3
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? I had a z-28 drag car that I had painted Electron blue. Loved the color! __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

06-19-2013, 09:42 PM	#4
Jayschevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 429	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? My truck's color is Miami Blue. A Dupont Nason color. I like it.

06-19-2013, 10:36 PM	#5
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? Here's a pic of my Z28. Sadly I sold it... D1sc blown dyno'd 630 at the wheels... More pics here: http://www.coloradoz06.com/zpics_blue.htm __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

06-20-2013, 01:29 AM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,821	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? in my opinion whichever is darker and/or more brilliant. i think the cowls look ok if you're going for a pro-street look, but otherwise stock looks better. let the stance and wheels/tires make your statement. just my .02... __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

06-20-2013, 09:57 AM	#7
ls1c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: watsonville, ca Posts: 40	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? thanks for all the input.

06-21-2013, 11:14 AM	#8
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? Stock hood! Too much going on with a cowl hood. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

06-21-2013, 11:26 AM	#9
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? That firewall is sweet. I like the steel cowl hoods on these trucks, especially since you're going LS... __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

06-21-2013, 11:40 AM	#10
ls1c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: watsonville, ca Posts: 40	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? So I decided to go with the stock hood, it still allows me to run the intake setup that I plan to use. thanks Attached Images

06-21-2013, 12:35 PM	#11
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? Nice setup. Any details on the engine? Imperial blue metallic is a nice gm color also. It's pretty dark though Posted via Mobile Device

06-21-2013, 01:13 PM	#12
ls1c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: watsonville, ca Posts: 40	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? engine specs. * 2002 LS1 from a Camaro * ~80k original miles * Stock short block (block, crank, rods, pistons, etc.) never taken apart * Stock heads (were pulled off to change the lifters) * New* OEM head bolts * New* OEM head gaskets * New* LS7 lifters * New* LS2 timing set * New* Texas Speed "Magic Stick 3" (aka MS3) cam: http://texas-speed.com/p-1152-texas-...-camshaft.aspx * PRC .650 lift springs (from TSP) * Hardened pushrods from TSP * Made 410 RWHP through the stock 4L60E automatic in the Camaro * Just got SVO 30# injectors

06-21-2013, 01:29 PM	#13
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? Nice. I want to do a ls swap but that will be a while. I'll be watching for your build thread Posted via Mobile Device

06-21-2013, 07:07 PM	#14
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? Stock hood and the lighter blue. Cowl hoods don't look good on these trucks. Only run one if you need to for motor clearance. I also agree that Miami blue is a nicer color. Closer to factory for that era. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

06-25-2013, 12:11 AM	#15
ls1c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: watsonville, ca Posts: 40	Re: Indigo or Electron Blue????? well I have changed my mind again. I went to a buddies shop and saw a dark gray color that they were using to paint the inside of a ford f100 cab. Its a 2013 vw gti carbon steal so I got a sample and painted a spare fender. I used a spray can, so it will be better when it gets done at the shop. Il be using boss 338 wheels on the truck. Attached Images Last edited by ls1c10; 06-25-2013 at 12:17 AM.



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