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00droptopSS · 05-13-2003, 11:58 PM

I am trying to decide on paint schemes for my 72. I am going with Med. Green and white. It took forever just to make up my mind on color, so I need help with layout.

My truck was a short step with solid med. olive green. In the past it had two really good color change paint jobs on it, so I had to tear it all the way down to do new paint. This will be the fourth color this truck has been.

Now it's going to be a fleetside with the side trim and I can't decide on how to do the paint.

I like the white roof with the trim so that is done, but what about the sides. I was thinking of both upper and lower trim moldings with the white in between. That looks great with the med. green. (I saw one on Ebay last week that helped me make up my mind on color). What about just the lower trim with white on the bottom and on the roof? Was that even an option on a 72?

The only limits I have put on my project is it has to be original looking, with a factory color and paint scheme from 72. At this point I am over budget and have spent more money making the truck look old again than on custom stuff. So I want to stick to my goals.

All opinions, pictures, and comments are appreciated.

casey · 05-14-2003, 02:29 AM

I think the white top and white below the bottom chrome might be nice don't know if that is original or not

00droptopSS · 05-14-2003, 03:33 PM

Anyone......anyone?

Roberty · 05-14-2003, 04:01 PM

Is this the blue truck that you have in your Avatar? That color blue is hard to beat. I'd keep it before I'd paint it green. The green color might look good when it's first painted but after a while it will get old quick. My Cheyenne Super was originally and is still going to be blue with a white top. My truck has the upper and lower side trim but it doesn't have the white between the trim. I'm not sure if Chevy ever painted them with a white top and white below the lower trim.
Robert

00droptopSS · 05-14-2003, 04:22 PM

Yep.. It's the truck in the avatar. It was going in for a quick repaint now it's in a thousand pieces. We all know how that goes.

There are pics in the link in my signature.

case_bt · 05-14-2003, 05:16 PM

how about this

Warbones · 05-14-2003, 06:17 PM

That is a nice ride. That looks sweet.

Class of 69 · 05-14-2003, 06:38 PM

I'm sure the pearlesent white isn't original color...but it sure is nice!!! I like that a lot better than just picket fence white. I'm not much of a green fan, either, but that is a nice combination. I was going to do a Aqua Pearl, and Silver combo, but that pearl white has me rethinking my choice!! I seriously like that white....never thought of it...thanks for the pic!!

**Canadian694x4** · 05-14-2003, 10:07 PM

...It has the White on the bottom of the Lower Trim...

dion · 05-14-2003, 10:12 PM

Here's one

00droptopSS · 05-14-2003, 10:18 PM

Never mind that is what I want. Case_bt made up my mind. That is what I'm going with. I like the Med. green and white. I have only seen a few of them total and it will be the only one in my town.

Case_bt could you e-mail me more pics of your truck for reference pics.

Thanks

00droptopSS · 05-14-2003, 10:21 PM

Dion: Your color green was my first choice, but I was afraid I would limit my resale if I painted that color. I think it's cool, but since I will most likely sell it within a year I have to pick a color I think will sell quick.

Nice truck.

Thanks

Roberty · 05-14-2003, 10:25 PM

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Originally posted by 00droptopSS
Dion: Your color green was my first choice, but I was afraid I would limit my resale if I painted that color. I think it's cool, but since I will most likely sell it within a year I have to pick a color I think will sell quick.

Nice truck.

Thanks

Better stick with blue if you plan on selling it quick - LOL.

Robert

05-13-2003, 11:58 PM	#1
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Colors and paint schemes need help. I am trying to decide on paint schemes for my 72. I am going with Med. Green and white. It took forever just to make up my mind on color, so I need help with layout. My truck was a short step with solid med. olive green. In the past it had two really good color change paint jobs on it, so I had to tear it all the way down to do new paint. This will be the fourth color this truck has been. Now it's going to be a fleetside with the side trim and I can't decide on how to do the paint. I like the white roof with the trim so that is done, but what about the sides. I was thinking of both upper and lower trim moldings with the white in between. That looks great with the med. green. (I saw one on Ebay last week that helped me make up my mind on color). What about just the lower trim with white on the bottom and on the roof? Was that even an option on a 72? The only limits I have put on my project is it has to be original looking, with a factory color and paint scheme from 72. At this point I am over budget and have spent more money making the truck look old again than on custom stuff. So I want to stick to my goals. All opinions, pictures, and comments are appreciated. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB Last edited by 00droptopSS; 05-14-2003 at 09:05 AM.

05-14-2003, 03:33 PM	#3
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Anyone......anyone? __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

05-14-2003, 04:01 PM	#4
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	Is this the blue truck that you have in your Avatar? That color blue is hard to beat. I'd keep it before I'd paint it green. The green color might look good when it's first painted but after a while it will get old quick. My Cheyenne Super was originally and is still going to be blue with a white top. My truck has the upper and lower side trim but it doesn't have the white between the trim. I'm not sure if Chevy ever painted them with a white top and white below the lower trim. Robert __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

05-14-2003, 04:22 PM	#5
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Yep.. It's the truck in the avatar. It was going in for a quick repaint now it's in a thousand pieces. We all know how that goes. There are pics in the link in my signature. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

05-14-2003, 05:16 PM	#6
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	how about this Attached Images

05-14-2003, 02:29 AM	#2
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I think the white top and white below the bottom chrome might be nice don't know if that is original or not

05-14-2003, 06:17 PM	#7
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Nice combo. That is a nice ride. That looks sweet. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

05-14-2003, 06:38 PM	#8
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	I'm sure the pearlesent white isn't original color...but it sure is nice!!! I like that a lot better than just picket fence white. I'm not much of a green fan, either, but that is a nice combination. I was going to do a Aqua Pearl, and Silver combo, but that pearl white has me rethinking my choice!! I seriously like that white....never thought of it...thanks for the pic!! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

05-14-2003, 10:07 PM	#9
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Here's My Truck... ...It has the White on the bottom of the Lower Trim... Attached Images __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

05-14-2003, 10:12 PM	#10
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Here's one Attached Images __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

05-14-2003, 10:18 PM	#11
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Never mind that is what I want. Case_bt made up my mind. That is what I'm going with. I like the Med. green and white. I have only seen a few of them total and it will be the only one in my town. Case_bt could you e-mail me more pics of your truck for reference pics. Thanks __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

05-14-2003, 10:21 PM	#12
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Dion: Your color green was my first choice, but I was afraid I would limit my resale if I painted that color. I think it's cool, but since I will most likely sell it within a year I have to pick a color I think will sell quick. Nice truck. Thanks __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB



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