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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: Brown 84 on February 07, 2009, 07:05:53 pm

Title: Too new for flat black??
Post by: Brown 84 on February 07, 2009, 07:05:53 pm
Just bought a 74 stepper and was thinking about doing her in flat black with some pinstriping.  Have some old American racing daisy mags I will be running.  Anybody seen this done?  Is the truck too new to go old school??
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: oldwhity on February 07, 2009, 07:44:27 pm
Absolutely not. But what are daisy mags? Are they slots/jellybean mags?
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: choptop on February 07, 2009, 09:38:39 pm
These trucks look good almost anyway you paint them. Old School does look good
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: Maintenanceman on February 07, 2009, 09:48:30 pm
definatley not to old. I love that style
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: joesgarage71 on February 07, 2009, 10:15:45 pm
 The daisys should look good don't forget the mooneyes at the bottom of the front fenders
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: bfofish on February 07, 2009, 10:26:47 pm
Is this the wheels you are talking about?
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: 80stepsideguy on February 07, 2009, 11:56:59 pm
Gonna look cool if you do it old school, a flat black with scallops. Id put a cowl induction hood on it and put them wheels on it.Do red and white scallops along the sides and hood and it`ll look wild.. I helped a former boss do a 56 ford car in flat black and the scallops and it came out cool.

thanks
pat
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: lowbucktruck on February 08, 2009, 12:54:15 am
Yeah, I like that idea!  Flat black would look really sharp.  I agree with the scallops, need some contrast.  Truck would look good even with just painted steel wheels with moon caps.  I've thought of doing that myself.  A 1974 chevy with the round headlights would make that old-school hotrod look work.
My 2 cents.  ;D
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: Captkaos on February 08, 2009, 12:12:38 pm
It will look fine.  I have seen plenty like that.
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: oldwhity on February 08, 2009, 04:45:37 pm
Quote from: Captkaos on February 08, 2009, 12:12:38 pm
I will look fine.

I'm sure you will Chris. lol :D
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: Captkaos on February 08, 2009, 07:24:17 pm
I gotta turn spell check back on...  Ya'll are nailing me on typos.
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on February 08, 2009, 07:51:46 pm
the black will look good these trucks carry it well, just stay away from whitewalls and you'll be ok.  whitewalls on trucks suck.
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: Brown 84 on February 09, 2009, 09:14:23 pm
These are the rims.  Mine arent this nice, but will be after paint and some elbow grease.   Thanks for all the input guys.  Believe it or not, I went to pick up some headers tonight off of craigslist and saw that the old guy had a buttload of chevy cars and trucks.  Since the front fenders were mangled on my truck I asked if he happened to have a couple of 73-80 fenders laying around.  He told me he had a near mint 73 front clip under a tarp. Went on to describe how cherry it was.  I was waiting for him to say he wanted 350 for it.  To my surprise 100 bucks later and it was mine  ;D  Gotta love that rust free Cali sheetmetal.  no hood but inner fenders core support, AC condenser, lights chrome,and the works!!! and the 1973 grill is immaculate.  Pics soon!!   



(http://mysite.verizon.net/res1ksb2/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/4a2.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: bfofish on February 10, 2009, 04:23:08 pm
Nice score !! 8)
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: lowbucktruck on February 10, 2009, 05:52:05 pm
Excellent score on the '73 front clip!  And the grill was in good shape too, huh?
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: campcrf on February 10, 2009, 06:12:11 pm
I think it will look great.... I was planning on that theme before i painted mine... but i decided the opposite... (white)...lol
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: Brown 84 on February 10, 2009, 09:01:14 pm
Quote from: lowbucktruck on February 10, 2009, 05:52:05 pm
Excellent score on the '73 front clip!  And the grill was in good shape too, huh?

Yeah the grill was nice.  You are not too far from me huh?  This guy has a little storage facility in Diamond Springs.

Derek
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: 1983stepside on February 10, 2009, 10:57:05 pm
wow sounds like a great project in the works, post some pics and keep us posted man 8)
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: lowbucktruck on February 10, 2009, 10:59:54 pm
Quote from: Brown 84 on February 10, 2009, 09:01:14 pm
Quote from: lowbucktruck on February 10, 2009, 05:52:05 pm
Excellent score on the '73 front clip!  And the grill was in good shape too, huh?

Yeah the grill was nice.  You are not too far from me huh?  This guy has a little storage facility in Diamond Springs.

Derek

Yep, I'm just down the hill, off of highway 49.

Blair
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: Dragon on February 13, 2009, 12:18:16 am
Very Jealous of the Great Clip Score!!! :o  Personally I haven't been much of a Fan when it comes to the "Daisy" 5-Spoke Mags, but the one you posted is the Koolest I have ever seen(Big Fan of the Ol' Skool Cast Center 5-spokes) 8)  Most I'm used to, have always been Full Chrome or Painted white/color matched, and just don't look right on anything..... :-X   With the Release of the 17-20's, and "Twisted Daisies", they have been looking pretty tempting for a "Retro" Muscle Car/Truck...... ;)
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: silvrbreez on February 14, 2009, 11:08:20 pm
Flat black with scallops heh?

You must have been reading my mind when I photshopped my truck last week.  This is the look I hope to be at within the next few months.

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w126/silvrbreez/83%20C10/ScallopedC10.jpg)
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: campcrf on February 15, 2009, 12:55:59 pm
wow... does that ever look great....   love it
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: Brown 84 on February 15, 2009, 02:18:46 pm
That looks Sweet!!!! 
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: 84chevysilverado on February 15, 2009, 03:46:35 pm
looks awsome
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: silvrbreez on February 15, 2009, 05:26:19 pm
Thanks all.  I'm hoping it comes out that well when I actually do it in real life.
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: choptop on February 15, 2009, 05:48:22 pm
Quote from: silvrbreez on February 14, 2009, 11:08:20 pm
Flat black with scallops heh?

You must have been reading my mind when I photshopped my truck last week.  This is the look I hope to be at within the next few months.

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w126/silvrbreez/83%20C10/ScallopedC10.jpg)

Man, I need to get with you and try to figure out photoshop better.  We got Photoshop 7.0 and I am still trying to figure it out.
Title: Re: Too new for flat black??
Post by: silvrbreez on February 16, 2009, 08:11:13 am
Sorry to threadjack...

Quote from: choptop on February 15, 2009, 05:48:22 pm
Man, I need to get with you and try to figure out photoshop better.  We got Photoshop 7.0 and I am still trying to figure it out.

Thanks man!  I'm self taught and have been playing with it few a couple years now.  I mostly play around with cars, but I've done a few other photo/art things for our house and family.  I'm currently running Photoshop 7.0 also but I'm about to pick up a copy of CS3 or CS4.  As for tutorials and such on messing with cars, here are a few links to get you started.
http://www.digimods.co.uk/tutorials/tutorials.htm
http://www.photoshopjunkie.com/