Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again)

[69Tom]

I vote for ochre with the white top. Looks good with both or the single molding.

[centuryhouse]

Option 1.

My 72 GMC is the two tone deluxe ochre/white, and I was wondering the same thing as you. Since all of my side trim is missing, I thought option 2 would be easier. But I personally do like the option 1 best, so I'll have to buy trim.

[Fatherof3]

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by Fatherof3

Do you know if that's an original paint scheme for 71 and/or 72? I don't believe it is, but who knows, it's not as if it couldn't be special ordered.


Thanks for the info. Zep. I saw the picture was linked to about c-10, wasn't sure, because it didn't show as part of his little collection. That's some "garage".

[Fatherof3]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Do you know if that's an original paint scheme for 71 and/or 72?


Thanks for the info. Zep. I saw the picture was linked to about c-10, wasn't sure, because it didn't show as part of his little collection. That's some "garage".

I don't, it was from an expired Australian Ebay posting.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Option #1 gets my nod

[C/10 King]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

71 Chevy SWB, 1/2 ton, 2WD, 402

Option 1: I was set on two-tone deluxe in ochre/white. I have all the NOS moldings. The upside is I might like it a bit more, though I think I'd want to drop the frame, because to me it looks much better. The downsides are is the cost is 15% more the alternative (below). I'd also need to drill for the clips and such. And most of all, those moldings have to line up perfectly. The suspension will be new regardless.

Option 2: Then there's the Ochre with the white top. This would match the SPID, though I may want to add tailgate molding only. I don't necessarily have to lower it, because I like both stances. I'd have to sell my moldings, but that's not a big deal. I have the stainless steel window frames and the paint separator.

Pictures are below. The first is almost like cheatin. Looks flawless and in a showroom. Anyway, which would you choose if you "could afford" both? SS is not allowed to post, you ochre-hating *%$*$......



Option 1:


Option 2:

I owned that truck about 7 years ago, I ran "Boyd Coddington" wheels on it most of the time I had it... with a 3/5 or 4/6 drop (I'm getting old) the liner was a "Line X" spray on liner.
Thanks to everyone that choose option A.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Nice. Thanks a bunch C10.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by centuryhouse

Option 1.

My 72 GMC is the two tone deluxe ochre/white, and I was wondering the same thing as you. Since all of my side trim is missing, I thought option 2 would be easier. But I personally do like the option 1 best, so I'll have to buy trim.

Oh yeah, option 2 is far cheaper. Much easier too, though I'd think the moldings wouldn't take more than a few days (two people, me and the guy I'm paying). First time and all. That's not accounting for paint.

I bought NOS all the way around. Clips and all. Wasn't cheap. Some sweet deals along the way, most at a premium. Other than two pieces that have since been replaced, all mint. There's another option, which would be about 20-30% cheaper for moldings. I hear good things about MAR-K.

Regardless, I'm back on the two-tone train and not looking back. Just need to figure out the right drop for the rear leaf springs.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Say C10 King, I just realized what's beyond that truck. Very cool. I had the lemon, my brother's was apple.

[Nitis]

Late to the party here but no disrespect to anyone's rig but in my opinion I always feel they look so much nicer with some mouldings. Some say it's cleaner with none but I see it as they either went cheap or for whatever reason didn't want to bother especially on Cheyennes

Now my truck originally no moulding but will have the upper moulding when I re-do it so my vote is a hybrid of your options white cab ochre body and upper mouldings. Still period correct and unique in this day.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by Nitis

Late to the party here but no disrespect to anyone's rig but in my opinion I always feel they look so much nicer with some mouldings. Some say it's cleaner with none but I see it as they either went cheap or for whatever reason didn't want to bother especially on Cheyennes

Now my truck originally no moulding but will have the upper moulding when I re-do it so my vote is a hybrid of your options white cab ochre body and upper mouldings. Still period correct and unique in this day.

Say Nitis, should you get those upper molding/hole locations dialed into original, I'd sure like to know the measurements. Granted, there is an assembly manual. At some point I'd like to add a thread with the exact measurements for all the way around, including clear reference points.

[Nitis]

Couldn't you just start with the doors since they are notched for the key lock?

[HeavyD]

White top with white strip on bottom under trim pieces was factory in 71 at least. My lime truck is stock and has the same paint scheme. Favorite is white roof/color/white middle/color bottom...doesnt get any better imo.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by Nitis

Couldn't you just start with the doors since they are notched for the key lock?

YES...........Does the piece rest on top of the lock or slightly above?