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widewhite70 · 08-17-2012, 09:01 AM

Ok so I'm just looking for a few opinions on color here. I'm wanting to do the bottom half solid color then with the roof of the cab in an off white, most likely birch.
-The old Vette has HOK brandywine on it
-The blueish silver suv is called frosted steel
-The charcoal suv is called metallic bronze
-The BMW is Marrakesh brown which I find different because in different pics the color really changes
-The buick I'm not sure of the name but I think it is a cool looking pearl-green-blue.

I'm willing to take any opinions just to get an idea so comment comment comment lol. I just want to do it in a little different color then the normal blacks reds oranges and so on.

gringoloco · 08-17-2012, 09:40 AM

I like the bimmer color- pair it with a creamy off white. Or, one of the blues with stark white for a classic look. The bronze might look nice paired with a titanium/silver. Different is good!
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Slick67 · 08-17-2012, 10:40 AM

How did I miss this build?!? You're truck is sick!!! The hinged bed wood is a great idea to show off the frame and vette rearend. I'll be checkin in on this one!

Slick67 · 08-17-2012, 10:59 AM

If I may add to the color wheel, a little gold that stands out from a crowd!! Maybe some candy pearl from paintwithpearl.com in the clear will create a great contrast, check em out they are cheap! (Everyone freaks out over my paint). Off white with a little touch of pearl gives a great effect also. Everything you have done so far looks great so I am sure you will lay down some awesome colors no matter what it may be!!
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VA72C10 · 08-17-2012, 12:20 PM

nice work!

widewhite70 · 08-19-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

How did I miss this build?!? You're truck is sick!!! The hinged bed wood is a great idea to show off the frame and vette rearend. I'll be checkin in on this one!

Thanks! and the gold is different! my wheels are turning yet again, thanks!

widewhite70 · 08-19-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

nice work!

Thanks! it's greatly appreciated

widewhite70 · 08-19-2012, 09:19 AM

Well we took the truck out on just about a 240 mile road trip yesterday, and ended up getting about 23 MPG, I'll take that. It's pretty amazing how well it rides and drives. Now all I need is a Vintage A/C kit and to get the cruise control working.

El Campo · 08-19-2012, 01:54 PM

As some one who had had a silver vehicle (my 72 was originally Mercedes silver), I would never do it again. Silver and charcoal are very very difficult for most painters to touch up without looking like $@@$. And you will almost certainly have some touchup to do. Plus (I know it sounds ridiculous) some people think it is primer. I actually think that brown would look amazing on this truck.
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mooseknuckles · 08-19-2012, 03:04 PM

I like the marrakesh brown or the gold, two tone with the white....kinda like this or with the white on the bottom too....

Slick67 · 08-19-2012, 03:07 PM

^^^^ Exactly what I had in mind!!!!

widewhite70 · 08-20-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by El Campo

As some one who had had a silver vehicle (my 72 was originally Mercedes silver), I would never do it again. Silver and charcoal are very very difficult for most painters to touch up without looking like $@@$. And you will almost certainly have some touchup to do. Plus (I know it sounds ridiculous) some people think it is primer. I actually think that brown would look amazing on this truck.
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That is a good point you have there! I never thought of it that way, and I'm liking the brown too. You don't see many finished out in many browns

widewhite70 · 08-20-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

I like the marrakesh brown or the gold, two tone with the white....kinda like this or with the white on the bottom too....

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Originally Posted by Slick67

^^^^ Exactly what I had in mind!!!!

That is a very nice gold there! once again my wheels start turning lol

fencepost · 08-20-2012, 10:13 PM

I think the BMW brown maybe even a 2 tone using that same brown and a lighter contrasting color near the GM Pewter line. Or the corvette color. I like those 2 best.

widewhite70 · 08-21-2012, 05:12 PM

Spotted another color that caught my eye, as much as I hate saying it, it's on a F_ _d Focus lol, Frosted Glass Metallic. It's a silver/blue/green. Looks different in different types of light and there's something about it thats caught my eye. Opinions are good! good or bad I want to hear them from guys who know these trucks and have the eye for this kind of stuff and can imagine it.

widewhite70 · 08-21-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

I like the marrakesh brown or the gold, two tone with the white....kinda like this or with the white on the bottom too....

Does anyone know what gold this is by chance?

widewhite70 · 08-21-2012, 05:56 PM

This gold I meant

**67cheby** · 08-21-2012, 07:58 PM

I like the gold !
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nibs · 08-21-2012, 09:47 PM

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I like the gold !
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HAHA, you would!

This is awesome! Im pretty speechless on this build.

My opinion on the paint would be the BMW brown with a nice cream top. Interior a cocoa brown leather with some light cream accents.

gringoloco · 08-21-2012, 11:06 PM

I'm with nibs, but I'd do saddle or bomber jacket leather...
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widewhite70 · 08-22-2012, 09:11 AM

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I like the gold !
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Yes I'm right there with you after seeing that pic!

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HAHA, you would!

This is awesome! Im pretty speechless on this build.

My opinion on the paint would be the BMW brown with a nice cream top. Interior a cocoa brown leather with some light cream accents.

Thank you! and yes I like the brown too

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I'm with nibs, but I'd do saddle or bomber jacket leather...
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hmmmm.... bomber jacket never crossed my mind but that distressed look would be awesome! thanks for the idea!

STPrider · 08-22-2012, 10:23 PM

I almost painted my truck gold, ended up with a dark blue with a bit of metallic in it and pearl white roof, only because I like blues, but I still would LOVE to see that truck end up with a gold and off-white two tone! My second pick would be the BMW brown with cream.

Slick67 · 08-24-2012, 10:17 AM

The Prowler had a really nice gold (Inca Gold Pearl Metallic) and it was a factory color that you can purchase without custom mixing so it will always match. This color really looks awesome in the sun too.
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widewhite70 · 08-24-2012, 12:20 PM

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The Prowler had a really nice gold (Inca Gold Pearl Metallic) and it was a factory color that you can purchase without custom mixing so it will always match. This color really looks awesome in the sun too.
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I just looked up a couple more pics of that, and thats not bad either! it's different and I'm wanting to have a different color on this

widewhite70 · 08-28-2012, 10:03 AM

Here's some shots of the bed floor now that we got the stainless strips.

08-17-2012, 09:01 AM	#276
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Ok so I'm just looking for a few opinions on color here. I'm wanting to do the bottom half solid color then with the roof of the cab in an off white, most likely birch. -The old Vette has HOK brandywine on it -The blueish silver suv is called frosted steel -The charcoal suv is called metallic bronze -The BMW is Marrakesh brown which I find different because in different pics the color really changes -The buick I'm not sure of the name but I think it is a cool looking pearl-green-blue. I'm willing to take any opinions just to get an idea so comment comment comment lol. I just want to do it in a little different color then the normal blacks reds oranges and so on. Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

08-17-2012, 09:40 AM	#277
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" I like the bimmer color- pair it with a creamy off white. Or, one of the blues with stark white for a classic look. The bronze might look nice paired with a titanium/silver. Different is good! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-17-2012, 10:40 AM	#278
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" How did I miss this build?!? You're truck is sick!!! The hinged bed wood is a great idea to show off the frame and vette rearend. I'll be checkin in on this one! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

08-17-2012, 10:59 AM	#279
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" If I may add to the color wheel, a little gold that stands out from a crowd!! Maybe some candy pearl from paintwithpearl.com in the clear will create a great contrast, check em out they are cheap! (Everyone freaks out over my paint). Off white with a little touch of pearl gives a great effect also. Everything you have done so far looks great so I am sure you will lay down some awesome colors no matter what it may be!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

08-17-2012, 12:20 PM	#280
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" nice work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-19-2012, 09:19 AM	#283
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Well we took the truck out on just about a 240 mile road trip yesterday, and ended up getting about 23 MPG, I'll take that. It's pretty amazing how well it rides and drives. Now all I need is a Vintage A/C kit and to get the cruise control working. __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

08-19-2012, 01:54 PM	#284
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" As some one who had had a silver vehicle (my 72 was originally Mercedes silver), I would never do it again. Silver and charcoal are very very difficult for most painters to touch up without looking like $@@$. And you will almost certainly have some touchup to do. Plus (I know it sounds ridiculous) some people think it is primer. I actually think that brown would look amazing on this truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

08-19-2012, 03:04 PM	#285
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" I like the marrakesh brown or the gold, two tone with the white....kinda like this or with the white on the bottom too.... Attached Images __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

08-19-2012, 03:07 PM	#286
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" ^^^^ Exactly what I had in mind!!!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

08-20-2012, 10:13 PM	#289
fencepost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hamilton, AL Posts: 189	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" I think the BMW brown maybe even a 2 tone using that same brown and a lighter contrasting color near the GM Pewter line. Or the corvette color. I like those 2 best.

08-21-2012, 05:12 PM	#290
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Spotted another color that caught my eye, as much as I hate saying it, it's on a F_ _d Focus lol, Frosted Glass Metallic. It's a silver/blue/green. Looks different in different types of light and there's something about it thats caught my eye. Opinions are good! good or bad I want to hear them from guys who know these trucks and have the eye for this kind of stuff and can imagine it. Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

08-21-2012, 05:56 PM	#292
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" This gold I meant Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

08-21-2012, 07:58 PM	#293
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" I like the gold ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-21-2012, 11:06 PM	#295
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" I'm with nibs, but I'd do saddle or bomber jacket leather... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-22-2012, 10:23 PM	#297
STPrider Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: chilliwack, BC Posts: 136	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" I almost painted my truck gold, ended up with a dark blue with a bit of metallic in it and pearl white roof, only because I like blues, but I still would LOVE to see that truck end up with a gold and off-white two tone! My second pick would be the BMW brown with cream. __________________ '71 GMC pickup; "Ashley,"



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08-24-2012, 10:17 AM	#298
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" The Prowler had a really nice gold (Inca Gold Pearl Metallic) and it was a factory color that you can purchase without custom mixing so it will always match. This color really looks awesome in the sun too. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

08-28-2012, 10:03 AM	#300
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Here's some shots of the bed floor now that we got the stainless strips. Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

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