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72chevynoob · 02-03-2013, 03:00 AM

I am a first time painter working on the truck after school. Im wondering what colors are easy to paint and just look right on these trucks. Pics would be awesome! And I have heard light colors don't show as much. Is this true?
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**TBONE1964** · 02-03-2013, 04:48 AM

Yes that is true, they do show as much and the also tell everyone that you did not take the time to do the proper prep work on it before the paint. I mean no offence but dark colors will show everything. Dark colors also say that you took the time to make it look good.

Have you ever seen the "all it needs it paint' primered up cars/trucks for sale. You cant see poor body work with dull primer.

As far as color selection, take the time to do the proper prep and paint it whatever color you like. Personally, I like ochre / white because that's what color my 72 is.

JointTech · 02-03-2013, 08:33 AM

im years away but Im going with dark blue flat. something like http://www.tcpglobal.com/Customshop/HRF219.aspx but maybe darker. just not black...

cdowns · 02-03-2013, 09:45 AM

these trucks love green

volksworld · 02-03-2013, 09:45 AM

a black truck is like a mirror...and it shows every dent ,wave ,and ripple in its reflection...the lighter you go lessens the effect.for a first timer stay away from metallics as poor technique or equipment can cause 'stripes' in the paint and metallic runs really stand out ,especially on single stage.screwups can be wet sanded out of solid colors much more easily

96blazr · 02-03-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 72chevynoob

I am a first time painter working on the truck after school. Im wondering what colors are easy to paint and just look right on these trucks. Pics would be awesome! And I have heard light colors don't show as much. Is this true?
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Depends on what you're going for; Two-tone or all one color. I prefer Two-tones on a 67-72, but there are some nice One-Color trucks out there. As a first time Painter I would stick to a Red or Blue. Easy colors to apply and if you're going to Two-tone then you might want to use what I have as a template. I've always liked the White Top and White Face on our trucks. In order to paint Black your body MUST be PERFECT, and I mean absolutely PERFECT.
Good luck and remember to SHOW US YOUR PICS when you're done. Everyone on this site loves to see PICS.

**special-K** · 02-03-2013, 11:09 AM

The color it left the factory with is the best color

AirSpeed · 02-03-2013, 12:20 PM

Any color you want! Well, except for brown, it's illegal to paint them brown.
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69GWC · 02-03-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Any color you want! Well, except for brown, it's illegal to paint them brown.
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I like the baby blue with white top best.

**leddzepp** · 02-03-2013, 12:29 PM

Ochre!

Fldawg · 02-03-2013, 01:32 PM

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these trucks love green

Fo the the first time i agree with cdowns

litew8 · 02-03-2013, 01:37 PM

x2 keep in mind, copper poly (med. bronze) is not brown!

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except for brown, it's illegal to paint them brown.
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I'd agree with Special-K.

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Originally Posted by special-K

The color it left the factory with is the best color

What mine is going to look like (stock).

**leddzepp** · 02-03-2013, 01:41 PM

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Fo the the first time i agree with cdowns

I think he was referring to a different type of "green" $$$

And I agree with that as well

AirSpeed · 02-03-2013, 01:42 PM

[QUOTE=litew8;5864841]

x2 keep in mind, copper poly (med. bronze) is not brown!

Your safe! That definately not brown!
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72chevynoob · 02-03-2013, 01:45 PM

What do you guys think of a teal or green/blue?
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AirSpeed · 02-03-2013, 01:48 PM

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What do you guys think of a teal or green/blue?
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Seafoam green looks real nice. My 69 was stock that color, I painted it guards red about 15 years ago and am thinking of going back to the green.
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**70cst** · 02-03-2013, 02:41 PM

Did someone say GREEN?

Scott>72-GMC · 02-03-2013, 02:42 PM

Hawaiian blue!!
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*Mister-B* · 02-03-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Yes that is true, they do show as much and the also tell everyone that you did not take the time to do the proper prep work on it before the paint. I mean no offence but dark colors will show everything. Dark colors also say that you took the time to make it look good.

Have you ever seen the "all it needs it paint' primered up cars/trucks for sale. You cant see poor body work with dull primer.

As far as color selection, take the time to do the proper prep and paint it whatever color you like. Personally, I like ochre / white because that's what color my 72 is.

Beautiful truck!
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Tinkermc · 02-03-2013, 02:50 PM

How about re-sale red?

Shyguy · 02-03-2013, 03:08 PM

I thought about painting my '67 the colors of the truck in the first picture since my first truck when I turned 16 was these colors. I decided not too since the truck pictured first is my daughter-in-law's.

It is light blue with a white roof.

I do like the color combination though.

On mine we decided to go a whole different direction since it was no where near a stock build. It has an orange interior to match the orange strips. I have to admit the interior is pretty bright and almost hurts one's eyes.

Like many have said go with the colors that you like and compliment the type of build you are going for.

**special-K** · 02-03-2013, 03:39 PM

Since it's a '69,paint it 511 Turquoise Poly. It's a GMC-only color,but we won't tell. Or 529 Medium Blue Green Poly or 512 Dark Blue Green Poly. '70 colors but,again,we won't tell

ole dollor · 02-03-2013, 06:03 PM

i saw a yellow one a while back....i like it

72chevynoob · 02-03-2013, 09:16 PM

How about #503 lightgreen? Any trucks runnin that?
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hayhauler71 · 02-03-2013, 09:27 PM

Hugger Orange

02-03-2013, 03:00 AM	#1
72chevynoob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 288	good color for these trucks? I am a first time painter working on the truck after school. Im wondering what colors are easy to paint and just look right on these trucks. Pics would be awesome! And I have heard light colors don't show as much. Is this true? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin 69 lwb project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558011

02-03-2013, 04:48 AM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: good color for these trucks? Yes that is true, they do show as much and the also tell everyone that you did not take the time to do the proper prep work on it before the paint. I mean no offence but dark colors will show everything. Dark colors also say that you took the time to make it look good. Have you ever seen the "all it needs it paint' primered up cars/trucks for sale. You cant see poor body work with dull primer. As far as color selection, take the time to do the proper prep and paint it whatever color you like. Personally, I like ochre / white because that's what color my 72 is. Attached Images

02-03-2013, 08:33 AM	#3
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: good color for these trucks? im years away but Im going with dark blue flat. something like http://www.tcpglobal.com/Customshop/HRF219.aspx but maybe darker. just not black... __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

02-03-2013, 09:45 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: good color for these trucks? these trucks love green __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-03-2013, 11:09 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: good color for these trucks? The color it left the factory with is the best color __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-03-2013, 09:45 AM	#5
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 389	Re: good color for these trucks? a black truck is like a mirror...and it shows every dent ,wave ,and ripple in its reflection...the lighter you go lessens the effect.for a first timer stay away from metallics as poor technique or equipment can cause 'stripes' in the paint and metallic runs really stand out ,especially on single stage.screwups can be wet sanded out of solid colors much more easily

02-03-2013, 12:20 PM	#8
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: good color for these trucks? Any color you want! Well, except for brown, it's illegal to paint them brown. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

02-03-2013, 12:29 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,991	Re: good color for these trucks? Ochre! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

02-03-2013, 01:42 PM	#14
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: good color for these trucks? [QUOTE=litew8;5864841] x2 keep in mind, copper poly (med. bronze) is not brown! Your safe! That definately not brown! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

02-03-2013, 01:45 PM	#15
72chevynoob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 288	Re: good color for these trucks? What do you guys think of a teal or green/blue? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin 69 lwb project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558011

02-03-2013, 02:41 PM	#17
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,360	Re: good color for these trucks? Did someone say GREEN? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-03-2013, 02:42 PM	#18
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: good color for these trucks? Hawaiian blue!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

02-03-2013, 02:50 PM	#20
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: good color for these trucks? How about re-sale red?

02-03-2013, 03:08 PM	#21
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: good color for these trucks? I thought about painting my '67 the colors of the truck in the first picture since my first truck when I turned 16 was these colors. I decided not too since the truck pictured first is my daughter-in-law's. It is light blue with a white roof. I do like the color combination though. On mine we decided to go a whole different direction since it was no where near a stock build. It has an orange interior to match the orange strips. I have to admit the interior is pretty bright and almost hurts one's eyes. Like many have said go with the colors that you like and compliment the type of build you are going for. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

02-03-2013, 03:39 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: good color for these trucks? Since it's a '69,paint it 511 Turquoise Poly. It's a GMC-only color,but we won't tell. Or 529 Medium Blue Green Poly or 512 Dark Blue Green Poly. '70 colors but,again,we won't tell __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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02-03-2013, 06:03 PM	#23
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: good color for these trucks? i saw a yellow one a while back....i like it Attached Images

02-03-2013, 09:16 PM	#24
72chevynoob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 288	Re: good color for these trucks? How about #503 lightgreen? Any trucks runnin that? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin 69 lwb project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558011

02-03-2013, 09:27 PM	#25
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: good color for these trucks? Hugger Orange Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

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