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Suicide-D · 04-05-2004, 03:10 PM

Well I have always liked the suede or rat rod look. As a matter of fact I like plain primer grey... I'm considering going with the rat rod look. it's not far off what I have now... I will paint it black suede with paint not just primer. What do you think?

1972ChevyGuy · 04-05-2004, 03:11 PM

I like I like

Suicide-D · 04-05-2004, 03:13 PM

it'll match my door panels....

1972ChevyGuy · 04-05-2004, 03:13 PM

With everything shaved and those smoothies....it looks wicked

71Rat · 04-05-2004, 03:34 PM

looks a lot like my truck. cant say i dont like that look, kinda love it... but i think one day i might actually paint my truck a shiny color

good luck with it

Rat

67chevemall · 04-05-2004, 04:52 PM

Good Idea! Looks great! Flat Black Only! Maybe 001 down the side!

boraxman · 04-05-2004, 05:12 PM

I may be going out on a limb here

Paint it!

mocwon · 04-05-2004, 05:22 PM

Color is such a personal thing. Do what is your favorite. Personally, I prefer a shiny, non-orange peel finish.

Longhorn Man · 04-05-2004, 05:26 PM

Looks familiar.
I'm actually thinking of doing this on the Longhorn for a while, once I sell the GMC, I'll have the cash for real paint, but I've been havin so much fun with this one, I may just do it again.
I have to say, I don't think I'll go with Mr Horse power again though...too many ppl think it is woody woodpecker.

Suicide-D · 04-05-2004, 05:41 PM

Yeah I saw that when you did it Andy. I will probaly use the "roadrunner" as my friends call it just to match the door panels I did.

2low72 · 04-05-2004, 09:16 PM

I love that charcoal primer.. whenever i get the time to sand off this crappy primer job the last owner did, thats the color of primer i will use till enough money for paint

ROAD DOG · 04-06-2004, 12:23 AM

Slammed66 · 04-06-2004, 01:59 AM

WHoa 2 low 72 is that thing bagged or is that where it sits,

Flat black rules , for something different I am spraying my 67 in Blue suede , blue epoxy primer my paint guy matched to my factory paint code , will post pics after its done!!

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-06-2004, 02:28 AM

what is that guy? i followed the door panel instructions you did suicide but was wondering what that bird thing is? where did it come from?

2low72 · 04-06-2004, 07:34 AM

hey slammed thats where it sits she's notched, flipped and had chevy caprice front springs.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-06-2004, 08:09 AM

I personally like the rat rod look and am going with it on my 69... The truck 's look great and they are lwb 's too with the exception on 1 ..

Sweet72 · 04-06-2004, 08:46 AM

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Originally posted by Longhorn Man
I have to say, I don't think I'll go with Mr Horse power again though...too many ppl think it is woody woodpecker.

Woody Woodpecker? That's funny as h...! Not laughing at you Longhorn Man, just the comments that you've got about Mr. Horsepower.

On a serious note... Rat Rods rock! Love those old school rods.

2low72, that's one "bad" GMC! Nice stance.

Suicide-D · 04-06-2004, 10:38 AM

Mr horsepower is the logo for Clay Smith Cams, also close to the Thrush logo in Sweet72's avatar. Also the tattoo on Nicholas Cage and Randall Tex Cobb in the movie Raising Arizona

dubie · 04-06-2004, 11:25 AM

I love rat rods too. It's a trend that is gaining momentum in the classic world. What other decals could put on with the exception of Rat Fink, Road Runner, Mr Horsepower or the Mooneyes?

moneyguru · 04-06-2004, 11:29 AM

I am probably in the minority here, but I just don't understand the flat black look. Yes the neon colors were getting too much but flat black just looks un-finished. But everyone's taste differs, if that is what you like go for it!

With that being said, my 67 long step is about to be painted and will be bright red!

Any recommendations for a nice bright red?

Tx
Chris

shortymac83 · 04-06-2004, 12:15 PM

Primer shows you care! I'm a biiiig fan of primer, but only if it's done right. I'd throw some flames on there too.

Sweet72 · 04-06-2004, 03:20 PM

How about charcoal gray suede with med. gray ghost flames?

*67Fleetsidedream* · 04-06-2004, 04:03 PM

Hot in the summer time.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-06-2004, 09:30 PM

This is probabaly my favorite old school truck..

Longhorn Man · 04-06-2004, 09:41 PM

I printed that one out, and it is pinned up right by my computer.

04-05-2004, 03:10 PM	#1
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	Rat Rod? Well I have always liked the suede or rat rod look. As a matter of fact I like plain primer grey... I'm considering going with the rat rod look. it's not far off what I have now... I will paint it black suede with paint not just primer. What do you think?

04-05-2004, 03:34 PM	#5
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	looks a lot like my truck. cant say i dont like that look, kinda love it... but i think one day i might actually paint my truck a shiny color good luck with it Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

04-05-2004, 04:52 PM	#6
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Good Idea! Looks great! Flat Black Only! Maybe 001 down the side! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

04-05-2004, 05:12 PM	#7
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	I may be going out on a limb here Paint it! __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

04-05-2004, 05:22 PM	#8
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Color is such a personal thing. Do what is your favorite. Personally, I prefer a shiny, non-orange peel finish. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

04-05-2004, 03:11 PM	#2
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	I like I like

04-05-2004, 03:13 PM	#3
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	it'll match my door panels....

04-05-2004, 05:26 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Looks familiar. I'm actually thinking of doing this on the Longhorn for a while, once I sell the GMC, I'll have the cash for real paint, but I've been havin so much fun with this one, I may just do it again. I have to say, I don't think I'll go with Mr Horse power again though...too many ppl think it is woody woodpecker. Attached Images

04-05-2004, 05:41 PM	#10
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	Yeah I saw that when you did it Andy. I will probaly use the "roadrunner" as my friends call it just to match the door panels I did.

04-05-2004, 09:16 PM	#11
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	I love that charcoal primer.. whenever i get the time to sand off this crappy primer job the last owner did, thats the color of primer i will use till enough money for paint

04-06-2004, 12:23 AM	#12
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04-06-2004, 01:59 AM	#13
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	WHoa 2 low 72 is that thing bagged or is that where it sits, Flat black rules , for something different I am spraying my 67 in Blue suede , blue epoxy primer my paint guy matched to my factory paint code , will post pics after its done!! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

04-06-2004, 02:28 AM	#14
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	what is that guy? i followed the door panel instructions you did suicide but was wondering what that bird thing is? where did it come from?

04-06-2004, 07:34 AM	#15
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	hey slammed thats where it sits she's notched, flipped and had chevy caprice front springs. __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

04-06-2004, 08:09 AM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I personally like the rat rod look and am going with it on my 69... The truck 's look great and they are lwb 's too with the exception on 1 .. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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04-06-2004, 10:38 AM	#18
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	Mr horsepower is the logo for Clay Smith Cams, also close to the Thrush logo in Sweet72's avatar. Also the tattoo on Nicholas Cage and Randall Tex Cobb in the movie Raising Arizona

04-06-2004, 11:25 AM	#19
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I love rat rods too. It's a trend that is gaining momentum in the classic world. What other decals could put on with the exception of Rat Fink, Road Runner, Mr Horsepower or the Mooneyes? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-06-2004, 11:29 AM	#20
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	I am probably in the minority here, but I just don't understand the flat black look. Yes the neon colors were getting too much but flat black just looks un-finished. But everyone's taste differs, if that is what you like go for it! With that being said, my 67 long step is about to be painted and will be bright red! Any recommendations for a nice bright red? Tx Chris

04-06-2004, 12:15 PM	#21
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	Primer shows you care! I'm a biiiig fan of primer, but only if it's done right. I'd throw some flames on there too. __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

04-06-2004, 03:20 PM	#22
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	How about charcoal gray suede with med. gray ghost flames? __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

04-06-2004, 04:03 PM	#23
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Hot in the summer time.

04-06-2004, 09:30 PM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	This is probabaly my favorite old school truck.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-06-2004, 09:41 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I printed that one out, and it is pinned up right by my computer.

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