Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-15-2015, 12:20 AM

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:

Zoomin · 08-15-2015, 12:27 AM

Option 1.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-15-2015, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Option 1.

What do you figure that drop is for the above two-tone? Again, that image is like cheating. If I knew for certain my build would look that good, no question, option 1. He's a member here. Not sure who.

Zoomin · 08-15-2015, 01:02 AM

Probably 5/7

My advice is to go ahead and do it the way you want it, you aren't going to be satisfied having "most" of what you want.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-15-2015, 01:13 AM

I've been thinking it might be nice to have a black bed. That 2-tone does. Wonder what it is, Black satin? I don't imagine it's a spray-in bed liner.

cooperhw · 08-15-2015, 09:18 AM

I would opt for option #1 also if those are the colors you want. Looks great. Sprayed in bed liner too.

65standard · 08-15-2015, 09:55 AM

I like the cleaner look of option #2

CG · 08-15-2015, 10:08 AM

One looks great. Two isn't a combo I think I've seen before, and I really like that one ... If I was doing it I would go with option two. And if down the road I wanted to get a little fancier I could easily change to option one.

And as an aside I would not go with those wheels ... ever. Way too many cars, trucks, and everything in between go with those. Id go with some new slotted mags, or some original style torq thrusts (TTO's) or even white steelies with small caps. LOL, there ya go, I just built your truck my way

Clavo106 · 08-15-2015, 11:39 AM

there both nice. but in my IMO. I would go with option TWO.

Jonlopes · 08-15-2015, 11:42 AM

I know that option 1 was the more expensive and deluxe option but for some reason I never liked the 2 rows of trim on the sides. Personally if you like Ochre I would go with option 1.

**jocko** · 08-15-2015, 11:48 AM

#2 with all the moldings

(#2 is Rene's, one of my "aspirational" trucks...) Or solid ochre (last)

ho70 · 08-15-2015, 05:27 PM

1
2 is too much Ochre. I should say 2 as I would buy the mouldings.....lol

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-16-2015, 12:12 PM

Wonder whose truck this is?

leftybass209 · 08-16-2015, 01:23 PM

I think you picked two great examples of the ochre/white paint schemes. Between the two options, I think option 1 edges the other out. Some colors look best in certain patterns.

Not to throw a slight wrench in the works, but; have you thought about the other paint scheme that had white below the lower belt moulding, no top moulding, and a white top? I don't recall seeing that version with ochre.

Best of luck with your decision!

Flying Hamster · 08-16-2015, 02:22 PM

#1, but needs different wheels. Bedliner is a good thing

**leddzepp** · 08-16-2015, 02:43 PM

Two tone deluxe of course

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-16-2015, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Two tone deluxe of course

Gee, what a surprise.

67-C20-CST · 08-16-2015, 06:03 PM

Option #1

**Stocker** · 08-16-2015, 06:12 PM

"Whichever you prefer, it's your truck" is way too easy, and you did ask for our opinions. Option 2 is nice & clean, but option 1 really pops, it's a sharper look IMO.

kingstrider · 08-16-2015, 06:15 PM

I'd go with option 2 and get it down lower.

slowcpe · 08-16-2015, 06:15 PM

I like both but prefer Option 1

Mapearso · 08-16-2015, 08:41 PM

Option 1

gvw5400 · 08-16-2015, 09:34 PM

X2 On option 2 and drop it lower.
Have fun with the decision tree , follow your gut and think how you'll feel walking
up to each option in a parking lot. All the Best , Dirk

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-17-2015, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftybass209

I think you picked two great examples of the ochre/white paint schemes. Between the two options, I think option 1 edges the other out. Some colors look best in certain patterns.

Not to throw a slight wrench in the works, but; have you thought about the other paint scheme that had white below the lower belt moulding, no top moulding, and a white top? I don't recall seeing that version with ochre.

Best of luck with your decision!

I believe that's a pre-71 paint scheme. I really like it too. Especially in the light blue.

Who the heck owns that Chevy two-tone? I'm curious about the drop and the "bed-liner".

**leddzepp** · 08-18-2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I believe that's a pre-71 paint scheme. I really like it too. Especially in the light blue.

Who the heck owns that Chevy two-tone? I'm curious about the drop and the "bed-liner".

Rene (C10King) used to own that truck, at least that pic is from his garage. I believe it also had buddy buckets in parchment/houndstooth. The olive/white two tone in the corner of the pic is also a very nice truck, I think it too had TT2's and buckets/console when I saw it at Brothers years ago right after he sold it.

Rene, if you are reading this chime in

08-15-2015, 01:02 AM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) Probably 5/7 My advice is to go ahead and do it the way you want it, you aren't going to be satisfied having "most" of what you want. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-15-2015, 01:13 AM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) I've been thinking it might be nice to have a black bed. That 2-tone does. Wonder what it is, Black satin? I don't imagine it's a spray-in bed liner. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 08-15-2015 at 12:51 PM.

08-15-2015, 09:18 AM	#6
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) I would opt for option #1 also if those are the colors you want. Looks great. Sprayed in bed liner too. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

08-15-2015, 09:55 AM	#7
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) I like the cleaner look of option #2 __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

08-15-2015, 10:08 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,788	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) One looks great. Two isn't a combo I think I've seen before, and I really like that one ... If I was doing it I would go with option two. And if down the road I wanted to get a little fancier I could easily change to option one. And as an aside I would not go with those wheels ... ever. Way too many cars, trucks, and everything in between go with those. Id go with some new slotted mags, or some original style torq thrusts (TTO's) or even white steelies with small caps. LOL, there ya go, I just built your truck my way __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-15-2015, 12:20 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) 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: __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 08-15-2015 at 12:51 AM.

08-15-2015, 12:27 AM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) Option 1. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-15-2015, 11:39 AM	#9
Clavo106 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 362	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) there both nice. but in my IMO. I would go with option TWO.

08-15-2015, 11:42 AM	#10
Jonlopes Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Posts: 323	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) I know that option 1 was the more expensive and deluxe option but for some reason I never liked the 2 rows of trim on the sides. Personally if you like Ochre I would go with option 1. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Big Block Longhorn

08-15-2015, 11:48 AM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) #2 with all the moldings (#2 is Rene's, one of my "aspirational" trucks...) Or solid ochre (last) Attached Images

08-15-2015, 05:27 PM	#12
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) 1 2 is too much Ochre. I should say 2 as I would buy the mouldings.....lol

08-16-2015, 12:12 PM	#13
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) Wonder whose truck this is? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

08-16-2015, 01:23 PM	#14
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) I think you picked two great examples of the ochre/white paint schemes. Between the two options, I think option 1 edges the other out. Some colors look best in certain patterns. Not to throw a slight wrench in the works, but; have you thought about the other paint scheme that had white below the lower belt moulding, no top moulding, and a white top? I don't recall seeing that version with ochre. Best of luck with your decision!

08-16-2015, 02:22 PM	#15
Flying Hamster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Starbase 4 Posts: 118	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) #1, but needs different wheels. Bedliner is a good thing

08-16-2015, 02:43 PM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,989	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) Two tone deluxe of course Attached Images __________________ 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



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08-16-2015, 06:03 PM	#18
67-C20-CST Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Windermere Florida Posts: 25	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) Option #1

08-16-2015, 06:12 PM	#19
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,516	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) "Whichever you prefer, it's your truck" is way too easy, and you did ask for our opinions. Option 2 is nice & clean, but option 1 really pops, it's a sharper look IMO. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-16-2015, 06:15 PM	#20
kingstrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Uncle Sam knows Posts: 286	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) I'd go with option 2 and get it down lower.

08-16-2015, 06:15 PM	#21
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) I like both but prefer Option 1 __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

08-16-2015, 08:41 PM	#22
Mapearso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 926	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) Option 1

08-16-2015, 09:34 PM	#23
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: Need some assistance picking a color scheme (again) X2 On option 2 and drop it lower. Have fun with the decision tree , follow your gut and think how you'll feel walking up to each option in a parking lot. All the Best , Dirk

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