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65chevysub · 12-07-2022, 01:19 PM

Has anyone ever two toned their 81-87 pickup without the chrome body trim? I have an 84 Sierra 2500, base model all white, and was thinking of doing a two tone but using a contrast color as the separation between the colors. I'm not sure what 2 colors yet but just trying to get ideas.
Thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2022, 03:00 PM

on some trucks they use a tape as opposed to chrome trim mostly 81-87 models

65chevysub · 12-07-2022, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

on some trucks they use a tape as opposed to chrome trim mostly 81-87 models

Would it have been a wide version of pinstriping? About the width of the chrome trim?

kipps · 12-07-2022, 03:50 PM

The ZY5 two-tone pattern used a chrome strip at the lower color split, but did not use chrome at the upper split, as far as I know.

This is a google image of a common late-model color pattern. I don't care for the blue two-tones much.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2022, 05:11 PM

most two tone trucks have the chrome on the bottom like pictured above ive seen several with just tape but those were repaints. my two tone was that same darker colored blue, and below the chrome line was silver. I also had the chrome panel on the roof that separated the grey up top from the body color... please note mine was a repaint also

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2022, 05:16 PM

this was another two tone i dragged in and someone removed the chrome for the most part on it.. the piece that wraps around the back of the truck has a drilled hole to affix a fastener to the side of the truck for that chrome

**Corts60** · 12-07-2022, 08:08 PM

The 81-88 trucks had color stripes instead of chrome strips at the top of the mid-body color. This is the factory paint on my 86

65chevysub · 12-07-2022, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

The 81-88 trucks had color stripes instead of chrome strips at the top of the mid-body color. This is the factory paint on my 86

Thanks everyone. Has anyone added the chrome trim to a truck that came without it? Im thinking of doing it but not sure yet.
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kipps · 12-08-2022, 07:47 AM

I just saw this pic posted on a facebook group, and I thought of your question. Various creative paint jobs has been done on the one-ton trucks particularly, and you can draw inspiration from them. This is not factory paint, but does have the correct 1980's-era vibe.

65chevysub · 12-08-2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kipps

I just saw this pic posted on a facebook group, and I thought of your question. Various creative paint jobs has been done on the one-ton trucks particularly, and you can draw inspiration from them. This is not factory paint, but does have the correct 1980's-era vibe.

I kind of like that, thanks

72c20customcamper · 12-08-2022, 06:23 PM

My 85

72c20customcamper · 12-08-2022, 06:27 PM

Factory option

65chevysub · 12-09-2022, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

My 85

I like that look. I may do something like that

12-07-2022, 01:19 PM	#1
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,377	Two Tone without chrome trim Has anyone ever two toned their 81-87 pickup without the chrome body trim? I have an 84 Sierra 2500, base model all white, and was thinking of doing a two tone but using a contrast color as the separation between the colors. I'm not sure what 2 colors yet but just trying to get ideas. Thanks

12-07-2022, 03:00 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,301	Re: Two Tone without chrome trim on some trucks they use a tape as opposed to chrome trim mostly 81-87 models __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2022, 03:50 PM	#4
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,104	Re: Two Tone without chrome trim The ZY5 two-tone pattern used a chrome strip at the lower color split, but did not use chrome at the upper split, as far as I know. This is a google image of a common late-model color pattern. I don't care for the blue two-tones much. Attached Images __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!

12-07-2022, 05:11 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,301	Re: Two Tone without chrome trim most two tone trucks have the chrome on the bottom like pictured above ive seen several with just tape but those were repaints. my two tone was that same darker colored blue, and below the chrome line was silver. I also had the chrome panel on the roof that separated the grey up top from the body color... please note mine was a repaint also Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2022, 05:16 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,301	Re: Two Tone without chrome trim this was another two tone i dragged in and someone removed the chrome for the most part on it.. the piece that wraps around the back of the truck has a drilled hole to affix a fastener to the side of the truck for that chrome Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2022, 08:08 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Two Tone without chrome trim The 81-88 trucks had color stripes instead of chrome strips at the top of the mid-body color. This is the factory paint on my 86 Attached Images __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

12-08-2022, 07:47 AM	#9
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,104	Re: Two Tone without chrome trim I just saw this pic posted on a facebook group, and I thought of your question. Various creative paint jobs has been done on the one-ton trucks particularly, and you can draw inspiration from them. This is not factory paint, but does have the correct 1980's-era vibe. Attached Images __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!

12-08-2022, 06:23 PM	#11
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: Two Tone without chrome trim My 85 Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

12-08-2022, 06:27 PM	#12
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: Two Tone without chrome trim Factory option Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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