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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: EricL on June 04, 2022, 12:44:24 PM

Title: Struggling choosing color
Post by: EricL on June 04, 2022, 12:44:24 PM
Hey all,
New to the site, I have a 1974 blazer stripped down to bare metal at the painters and I’m locked up on color.  We live near the beach so looking for that “look” and really only want light colors.   I’m stuck between skyline blue or Spanish gold.  I love the idea of the gold but am afraid it may look dated even after the restore.  Any suggestions on these two or other colors you think would be great.

Thanks,
Eric
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: Mike81K10 on June 04, 2022, 09:22:12 PM
On your own with color! Everyone has different color interest. Like two colors, combine them.
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: Da67goatman on June 05, 2022, 10:38:46 AM
For a beach going rig I would choose something of a dark-ish green with light tan interior.  But I'm weird so, it probably isn't for everyone.
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: EricL on June 05, 2022, 04:55:59 PM
Yeah for sure.  Dark doesn’t hide transgression on body work.  I’m thinking Hawaiian blue.  Appreciate the feedback fellas


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Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: VileZambonie on June 08, 2022, 06:31:02 PM
Yeah for sure.  Dark doesn’t hide transgression on body work.  I’m thinking Hawaiian blue.  Appreciate the feedback fellas


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Do good body work and you won't have to worry about hide.   8)
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: EricL on June 13, 2022, 01:53:43 PM
For sure.  Took it down to bare metal and painting what I think is an extravagant amount for paint so should be good will post pics when done


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Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: VileZambonie on June 14, 2022, 05:09:17 PM
Just remember, paint is just the tint over your bodywork. $4-500 a gallon for good base coat.
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: wz7u on June 14, 2022, 06:18:11 PM
I suppose it depends on the beach....
Title: Struggling choosing color
Post by: EricL on June 18, 2022, 06:42:37 PM
Ok here she is.


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Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: Mike81K10 on June 18, 2022, 09:12:19 PM
Looks like my trucks OEM color, except my truck was a couple shades darker.
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: EricL on June 19, 2022, 01:15:41 AM
It’s skyline blue or supposed to be


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Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: VileZambonie on June 19, 2022, 05:23:28 PM
Would look fantastic with the correct nose and body trim back on it.
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: EricL on June 19, 2022, 06:02:24 PM
Yep I have the 74 grill in a box.  Will install when I get back from vaca.


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Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: Shifty on June 20, 2022, 09:02:44 AM
Looks great Eric, I'd like to see it with the 74 grill as well!  8)
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: JohnnyPopper on June 27, 2022, 07:31:33 PM
Looks great!

My late great mentor, Robert Royal, bought a new K20 in '73, same color.
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: EricL on July 06, 2022, 04:53:17 PM
Thank you!   So trying to get the 74 grill on and nothing lines up. 

Pic is my assembly , has this been converted to a different year?   It had that bullet on it. 


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Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: JohnnyPopper on July 06, 2022, 05:03:18 PM
I think your prob is that the headlight assembly is from a 79-80 truck. I think those two years offered the square headlights.

The frame around the headlight and running/blinker is larger and one piece. I'll check when I get home.

I bought a '80 with the round option and have found square parts to convert.
Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: EricL on July 06, 2022, 05:11:15 PM
Mine looks like it may be a 1979 installed on the 74 to Accommodate that other grill that was on it? 

40 years of time adds to a lot of shenanigans.


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Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: EricL on July 06, 2022, 05:12:26 PM
Yeah just saw your reply looks like a 79 based on some pics.  Well should I replace the assembly now that it’s painted or grab a 79 grill and call it a day?


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Title: Re: Struggling choosing color
Post by: JohnnyPopper on July 07, 2022, 02:06:33 PM
I would take it back to the correct front end if possible.

They had to mod the core support if it's a true '74.

79-80 had attachments points that could accommodate either round or square lights.

I got lucky when I junked out a '79 that had square lights, I have the buckets and other mounting gear to convert my '80.