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**Grumpy old man** · 07-13-2018, 08:28 AM

TO THE TOP - NEED MORE VOTES !!

I have a couple 67's Short wide beds that are close to being ready to paint frame off restoration with 2-4 drop, manuals, I'll build (Real Leather) interiors to compliment paint color,with lower mouldings ,chrome wheels, chrome bumpers ,custom bucket seats with consoles ,Wood beds with polished stainless trim . So here we go What do you think ? Both trucks will be painted the same color

These 2 trucks will be sold when done .

1 Black with / red interior

2 Resale red / Black interior

3 lt green / Lt green interior

4 Butternut yellow / Black with small amount yellow trim

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-13-2018, 08:33 AM

Black. I know it's a PITA but nothing looks better.

68panelman · 07-13-2018, 08:44 AM

I like them all but the red.
Choice in order..
1-yellow
2-green
3-black

flashed · 07-13-2018, 08:56 AM

I love anything black with a Red Gut .

FRCvette · 07-13-2018, 08:57 AM

1. Black with red is awesome but lots of work
2. Butternut yellow would probably be my choice. Good friend had a 67 ss nova in high school that was a pretty color.
3. Red is cool especially GM torch red
4. Green nice and clean

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-13-2018, 09:17 AM

I like the yellow, It's not as common

bill3rail · 07-13-2018, 10:44 AM

I like that light green.
I am extremely against black cars and trucks because they show every spec of dust immediately! Even if kept in a garage if you walk past the truck the paint is a dust magnet.

Bill

weq92f · 07-13-2018, 10:50 AM

I voted for the green!

-klb

liftlawssuck · 07-13-2018, 11:00 AM

I'm pretty biased to green. I think green trucks look way cool. The yellow is pretty good color too. Can't stand black with red interiors. But from a resale stand point maybe might be good if most people like that. But I'd go green first then yellow.

greentruck · 07-13-2018, 11:08 AM

I vote for Lt green. Maybe even Medium green 518. I am absolutely not biased in any way.

68is4me · 07-13-2018, 11:24 AM

I vote light green with black coming in 2nd.

68is4me · 07-13-2018, 11:27 AM

Grumpy, do you have any finished trucks? I know you have had some in the works the last few years. If so I would like to see some pics.

Willys_MB · 07-13-2018, 11:42 AM

I like light green. I don't know what the resale value on a truck that color is, but I really like when I see a truck rolling by in one of those colors you don't see anymore.

**Stocker** · 07-13-2018, 12:16 PM

1. Butternut yellow -- you don't see a lot of them, and that pic you posted looks terrific.

2. Light green -- very nice, clean, & classy.

3. Black -- always a standout.

4. Red -- um, no, the other choices are much better imho.

nevada · 07-13-2018, 12:23 PM

am partial to green,

I think black would look great if it had that faded, distressed look to it but not so much when fresh, shiny looking.

Mikes68C10 · 07-13-2018, 12:37 PM

G.O.M.,

Gotta go Green, the color of money...
But I'd go with a Camel or tan leather interior. Green/Tan leather goes so well together, a bit classier... different

Yellow/Tan (saddle) for example of Interior color choice, better yet with light green exterior IMO...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519179

Mike

rdc72 · 07-13-2018, 12:42 PM

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**Grumpy old man** · 07-13-2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikes68C10

G.O.M.,

Gotta go Green, the color of money...
But I'd go with a Camel or tan leather interior. Green/Tan leather goes so well together, a bit classier... different

Yellow/Tan (saddle) for example of Interior color choice, better yet with light green exterior IMO...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519179

Mike

I do have enough of this saddle colored real leather under my bench

**Grumpy old man** · 07-13-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nevada

am partial to green,

I think black would look great if it had that faded, distressed look to it but not so much when fresh, shiny looking.

I don't do patina . Some guys like it But I'm more of a new paint shiny chrome guy .

**Grumpy old man** · 07-13-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rdc72

Butternut Yellow...................Here's why-[ATTACH]

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That's one sharp truck .

Mikes68C10 · 07-13-2018, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I do have enough of this saddle colored real leather under my bench

Oh yeah!

**Grumpy old man** · 07-13-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 68is4me

Grumpy, do you have any finished trucks? I know you have had some in the works the last few years. If so I would like to see some pics.

Yes, I always have a few going and still have a stash of 67 short beds waiting in the barn , There are already a couple on the board that were "owner built"

67ChevyRedneck · 07-13-2018, 01:12 PM

I've noticed blue trucks have been selling very well lately, along with the factory green you have above. In terms of resale, I would stay away from the yellow, small market, and if the black isn't perfect the buyers will see everything and ding you on price. Red really always does do well too.

**atog** · 07-13-2018, 01:16 PM

Black with red guts always seems to be acceptable by everyone even if it’s not your personal favorite color. It just looks classy. Anything green looks good. I usually don’t care what color they are, as long as they are green!

**Grumpy old man** · 07-13-2018, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by atog

Black with red guts always seems to be acceptable by everyone even if it’s not your personal favorite color. It just looks classy. Anything green looks good. I usually don’t care what color they are, as long as they are green!

Here's a pic of the alt brackets I got from you .Thanks

View Poll Results: What color ?
Black	18	18.18%
Resale red	14	14.14%
light green	43	43.43%
Butternut yellow	27	27.27%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

07-13-2018, 08:28 AM	#1
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Ready to paint ! What color poll TO THE TOP - NEED MORE VOTES !! I have a couple 67's Short wide beds that are close to being ready to paint frame off restoration with 2-4 drop, manuals, I'll build (Real Leather) interiors to compliment paint color,with lower mouldings ,chrome wheels, chrome bumpers ,custom bucket seats with consoles ,Wood beds with polished stainless trim . So here we go What do you think ? Both trucks will be painted the same color These 2 trucks will be sold when done . 1 Black with / red interior 2 Resale red / Black interior 3 lt green / Lt green interior 4 Butternut yellow / Black with small amount yellow trim Attached Images Last edited by Grumpy old man; 07-15-2018 at 07:43 AM.

07-13-2018, 08:33 AM	#2
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Black. I know it's a PITA but nothing looks better. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

07-13-2018, 08:44 AM	#3
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I like them all but the red. Choice in order.. 1-yellow 2-green 3-black

07-13-2018, 08:56 AM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I love anything black with a Red Gut .

07-13-2018, 08:57 AM	#5
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll 1. Black with red is awesome but lots of work 2. Butternut yellow would probably be my choice. Good friend had a 67 ss nova in high school that was a pretty color. 3. Red is cool especially GM torch red 4. Green nice and clean __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

07-13-2018, 09:17 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I like the yellow, It's not as common __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-13-2018, 10:44 AM	#7
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I like that light green. I am extremely against black cars and trucks because they show every spec of dust immediately! Even if kept in a garage if you walk past the truck the paint is a dust magnet. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-13-2018, 10:50 AM	#8
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,217	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I voted for the green! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

07-13-2018, 11:00 AM	#9
liftlawssuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MA Posts: 353	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I'm pretty biased to green. I think green trucks look way cool. The yellow is pretty good color too. Can't stand black with red interiors. But from a resale stand point maybe might be good if most people like that. But I'd go green first then yellow.

07-13-2018, 11:08 AM	#10
greentruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ormond Beach, FL Posts: 208	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I vote for Lt green. Maybe even Medium green 518. I am absolutely not biased in any way. __________________ For some people driving is one long series of corrections...

07-13-2018, 11:24 AM	#11
68is4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: lakefield,mn Posts: 566	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I vote light green with black coming in 2nd. __________________ 68 c10 swb stepper 68 c10 swb stepper 67 c10 lwb 06 gmc duramax

07-13-2018, 11:27 AM	#12
68is4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: lakefield,mn Posts: 566	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Grumpy, do you have any finished trucks? I know you have had some in the works the last few years. If so I would like to see some pics. __________________ 68 c10 swb stepper 68 c10 swb stepper 67 c10 lwb 06 gmc duramax

07-13-2018, 11:42 AM	#13
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I like light green. I don't know what the resale value on a truck that color is, but I really like when I see a truck rolling by in one of those colors you don't see anymore. __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

07-13-2018, 12:16 PM	#14
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll 1. Butternut yellow -- you don't see a lot of them, and that pic you posted looks terrific. 2. Light green -- very nice, clean, & classy. 3. Black -- always a standout. 4. Red -- um, no, the other choices are much better imho. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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07-13-2018, 12:23 PM	#15
nevada Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: reno nv Posts: 64	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll am partial to green, I think black would look great if it had that faded, distressed look to it but not so much when fresh, shiny looking.

07-13-2018, 12:37 PM	#16
Mikes68C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 113	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll G.O.M., Gotta go Green, the color of money... But I'd go with a Camel or tan leather interior. Green/Tan leather goes so well together, a bit classier... different Yellow/Tan (saddle) for example of Interior color choice, better yet with light green exterior IMO... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519179 Mike __________________ 1968 C10 LWB Fleet-Wood, 2-WD, 327, 4-Bbl, Auto, 12-Bolt, Bone Stock. >POOF!< Sold 9/8/2018. New owner is local to Waynesboro PA and will take excellent care of her. He also owns a 69 Z28 SS Option car. 1998 Camaro SS, LS1, A4, 3.42. Free Tune - Stock 13.08 @ 106.55 >Lightening Strikes Again!< Sold 9/9/2018 she too will be well cared for as 1 of 45 produced in blue, with Auto and no T-roof. Last edited by Mikes68C10; 07-13-2018 at 12:46 PM. Reason: Pix link added

07-13-2018, 12:42 PM	#17
rdc72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Waynesville, MO Posts: 49	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Butternut Yellow...................Here's why-[ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

07-13-2018, 01:12 PM	#23
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll I've noticed blue trucks have been selling very well lately, along with the factory green you have above. In terms of resale, I would stay away from the yellow, small market, and if the black isn't perfect the buyers will see everything and ding you on price. Red really always does do well too. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-13-2018, 01:16 PM	#24
atog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: burbank ohio Posts: 2,537	Re: Ready to paint ! What color poll Black with red guts always seems to be acceptable by everyone even if it’s not your personal favorite color. It just looks classy. Anything green looks good. I usually don’t care what color they are, as long as they are green!

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