69 Stepside just back from paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69Steppin · 05-20-2014, 06:14 PM

Quick back story....

This was bought and restored by my father over the last 6 months. He just retired at 69 and has NEVER done any sort of work like this, 100% Bondo and body work virgin.

We were trying to figure out what to do color wise to break up the blue. Maybe a white or black roof etc.
He's on here everyday so your posts/build threads really got him motivated to tackle this project this winter. Aligning the hood and body panels are on the short list In the next few days.

I thought he did a hell of a job as a first project and thought I would share with everyone.
Please share some thoughts and/or pictures on what direction to go with the 2 tone paint

-Wedgewood Blue Satin (Maaco under 1K)
-350 auto
-Disc front conversion still on 6 lugs
-17" American Racing wheels on Kumo tires
-A upgraded stereo with 10" subs. that would make any 18 yr. old kid smile
- Brothers 4/6 static drop kit with new front + rear sway bar and gas shocks

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Sklptrljay · 05-20-2014, 06:23 PM

Very nice. Maybe he missed his calling!

I've always been a fan of a white roof. Simple and always cool.

wreckedchevy · 05-20-2014, 06:34 PM

Looks really good to me the way it is

AirSpeed · 05-20-2014, 06:41 PM

Looks great! He did a great job, looks like he knew what he was doing. I painted my truck a few years ago, never did body work before and was scared I would humiliate myself. I was going to sneak it out of town and sell it if it turned out bad, I got lucky and it turned out good. It's amazing what even us rookies can accomplish with a little ambition.
As for breaking up the blue you could paint the top of the cab white or maybe some rally stripes on the roof and hood.
Again, great job on the truck! Looks very nice!

AirSpeed · 05-20-2014, 06:43 PM

I think with the blue rolled bumper it needs something to break up the color, it doesn't look bad as it sits but it does ask for something. Maybe if it had the fender emblems, that might do it.

seattle gmc · 05-20-2014, 06:55 PM

A white top will look good!

**jeffahart** · 05-20-2014, 07:46 PM

X2

I like the color. It's what I want on my 4x4 with white cab and white bottom.

Tinkermc · 05-20-2014, 08:05 PM

I think it's a fantastic job, maybe two tone would help there is a lot of blue.

**Boog** · 05-20-2014, 08:28 PM

A white top will change it's look or even a darker shade of blue on top.

69Steppin · 05-20-2014, 09:57 PM

A white roof and emblems would do alot to break up the blue, agreed.

long67 · 05-20-2014, 11:42 PM

white roof above drip rail.looks good now though.

*dajn* · 05-21-2014, 12:44 AM

Your old man has great taste. Beautiful pickup. Enjoy it.

yuccales · 05-21-2014, 07:32 AM

Darn good looking truck!

Bluechevy68 · 05-21-2014, 07:52 AM

Maybe you could get someone to do some photoshopping. That is the best way to see what direction to go.

69Steppin · 05-21-2014, 08:22 AM

Just googled this picture. The blue is a little lighter but it gives the idea.

73737373 · 05-21-2014, 09:43 AM

Leave it as it is. Looks great.

69Steppin · 05-22-2014, 09:24 AM

It must look pretty good now. A guy almost wrecked his landscaping truck/trailer rubbernecking it out of his back window yesterday.

airbrushguy · 05-22-2014, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73737373

Leave it as it is. Looks great.

I agree!

05-20-2014, 06:14 PM	#1
69Steppin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 20	69 Stepside just back from paint Quick back story.... This was bought and restored by my father over the last 6 months. He just retired at 69 and has NEVER done any sort of work like this, 100% Bondo and body work virgin. We were trying to figure out what to do color wise to break up the blue. Maybe a white or black roof etc. He's on here everyday so your posts/build threads really got him motivated to tackle this project this winter. Aligning the hood and body panels are on the short list In the next few days. I thought he did a hell of a job as a first project and thought I would share with everyone. Please share some thoughts and/or pictures on what direction to go with the 2 tone paint -Wedgewood Blue Satin (Maaco under 1K) -350 auto -Disc front conversion still on 6 lugs -17" American Racing wheels on Kumo tires -A upgraded stereo with 10" subs. that would make any 18 yr. old kid smile - Brothers 4/6 static drop kit with new front + rear sway bar and gas shocks

05-20-2014, 06:23 PM	#2
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint Very nice. Maybe he missed his calling! I've always been a fan of a white roof. Simple and always cool. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

05-20-2014, 06:34 PM	#3
wreckedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: billings, mt Posts: 703	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint Looks really good to me the way it is __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 2wd stepside longbox

05-20-2014, 06:41 PM	#4
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint Looks great! He did a great job, looks like he knew what he was doing. I painted my truck a few years ago, never did body work before and was scared I would humiliate myself. I was going to sneak it out of town and sell it if it turned out bad, I got lucky and it turned out good. It's amazing what even us rookies can accomplish with a little ambition. As for breaking up the blue you could paint the top of the cab white or maybe some rally stripes on the roof and hood. Again, great job on the truck! Looks very nice! __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

05-20-2014, 06:43 PM	#5
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint I think with the blue rolled bumper it needs something to break up the color, it doesn't look bad as it sits but it does ask for something. Maybe if it had the fender emblems, that might do it. __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

05-20-2014, 06:55 PM	#6
seattle gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 155	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint A white top will look good! __________________ 1970 GMC K2500 aka MaTeR 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500HD Classic

05-20-2014, 07:46 PM	#7
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint X2 I like the color. It's what I want on my 4x4 with white cab and white bottom.

05-20-2014, 08:05 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint I think it's a fantastic job, maybe two tone would help there is a lot of blue.

05-20-2014, 08:28 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint A white top will change it's look or even a darker shade of blue on top. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-20-2014, 09:57 PM	#10
69Steppin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 20	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint A white roof and emblems would do alot to break up the blue, agreed.

05-20-2014, 11:42 PM	#11
long67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yakima,WA. Posts: 150	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint white roof above drip rail.looks good now though. __________________ Mark 67 c20 custom camper 55 Olds 2dr hardtop 96 mustang 11 dodge nitro

05-21-2014, 12:44 AM	#12
dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint Your old man has great taste. Beautiful pickup. Enjoy it.

05-21-2014, 07:32 AM	#13
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint Darn good looking truck!

05-21-2014, 07:52 AM	#14
Bluechevy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London,KY Posts: 299	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint Maybe you could get someone to do some photoshopping. That is the best way to see what direction to go.

05-21-2014, 08:22 AM	#15
69Steppin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 20	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint Just googled this picture. The blue is a little lighter but it gives the idea. Attached Images



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05-21-2014, 09:43 AM	#16
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint Leave it as it is. Looks great. __________________ 1968 Custom SWB, 327/3 speed OTC 1969 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/350 1971 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 402/400 1972 Sierra Grande LWB, 402/400 1979 Silverado LWB, 350/350 1984 Suburban 1990 454 SS 1991 Silverado, X-cab, 4.3/5 speed Getrag 2005 Silverado Crew Cab Corvettes: 75, 77, 78, 93, 96

05-22-2014, 09:24 AM	#17
69Steppin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 20	Re: 69 Stepside just back from paint It must look pretty good now. A guy almost wrecked his landscaping truck/trailer rubbernecking it out of his back window yesterday. __________________ ______________________ ~ Jimmy:: 69 C10 2wd Stepside PS, PB, .30 over 350, 700 R4, 4/6 static drop, aftermarket underdash AC

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