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Old 09-26-2014, 04:31 PM   #1
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Gray 55

Anyone know info on this truck. Is that gray prime or paint? What suspension does it have. Any info on this truck. Looks really nice
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Old 09-26-2014, 07:07 PM   #2
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Re: Gray 55

First, it's a '57 and I asked - can't remember who now, been awhile - it's on bags. I know that for sure.
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Old 09-26-2014, 09:20 PM   #3
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Re: Gray 55

Paint looks like gray base with a 40% flat clear...
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Old 09-27-2014, 04:43 AM   #4
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Re: Gray 55

looks like parkwood owns it. Several references to being primered, which he didn't comment on. Post 20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371870
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Old 09-27-2014, 01:15 PM   #5
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Paint looks like gray base with a 40% flat clear...
Just curious, does "40% flat clear" mean it's 60% glossy or 40% glossy?
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Old 09-27-2014, 02:56 PM   #6
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Re: Gray 55

100% being full gloss clear, 40% would be less than half. That is what I have heard the "satin" finish rods described as. I think that is also the gloss level on original chassis black. Not shiney, not flat, just right like Goldilocks porridge.
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Old 09-30-2014, 11:04 AM   #7
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Do the satin paint jobs hold up. Or is it something you will have to repaint a year or so later. Does anyone know if parkwood the owner of this truck is still on this forum. Thanks guys I appreciate your help
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Old 09-30-2014, 11:19 AM   #8
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That thing is sexy! Very nice job Parkwood!
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Old 10-02-2014, 07:13 AM   #9
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Re: Gray 55

I'm rolling satin on my fleetline been 7 years still looking crisp and clean
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Old 10-02-2014, 10:41 AM   #10
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I'm rolling satin on my Fleetside been 7 years still looking crisp and clean
Fixed it for you.
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Re: Gray 55

No you didn't its called a Chevy fleetline
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Re: Gray 55

Gee, and I thought this forum was about trucks! Lol.
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Old 10-02-2014, 09:53 PM   #13
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Re: Gray 55

It is but he ask about flat paint my bad didn't know you made the rules
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