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Title: green truck
Post by: Lt.Del on November 14, 2006, 02:24:00 pm
Is there a such thing as a nice looking green truck????

My delimna:  My 79 big 10 pickup is in need of a paint job after 27 years.  I am slowly converting this into a new truck, replaced the engine w/ a 383 stroker, brand new dual exhaust, new tranny, brand new ball joints, among other things.  Now it is time to focus on the body.  It has some rust issues along the common areas of these ole chevys, like the lower front fender and the like.  I will replace these parts or repair them.  I really don't wont to go through the hassle of repainting the interior metal or replacing the green dash, door panels, upholstery, etc...








I am going to repaint it green, i guess for reasons mentioned above, but haven't figured out a paint scheme yet....two tone? one solid color, etc...

Am I wise to keep the green theme going?  I am thinking of taking out the center white and taking off the chrome trim.  I don't think any other color will go with the green interior.  

Anyone seen any nice looking green trucks???  What should i do or do I have some pipedream of keeping the green?

suggestions???
 

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

Edited by: SgtDel  at: 11/14/06 6:17 pm
Title: Re: green truck
Post by: roundedline on November 14, 2006, 01:32:00 pm
You can repaint the interior pieces (minus the cloth/carpet) with SEM paint to change the color.  

Are you wanting to keep it green or do you think you need to keep it green?

I like 2 tones on the 73-80's

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: 75 C20 on November 14, 2006, 01:43:00 pm
i think that green looks awesome on ur truck. i think a little bit darker color green would look a bit nicer but thats just me..

if i were u id keep her green

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: VileZambonie on November 14, 2006, 03:33:00 pm
Lime green, no trim, all black accessories = bad

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: Lt.Del on November 14, 2006, 06:03:00 pm
I don't dislike green, it's just, on this truck....well, maybe it'll look nice once new paint is on it.  The green from the factory was a metallic green.  I like the idea of a darker green.  I wish my interior was blue--i like blue trucks.  Other interior colors can go with many different exterior colors, like tan or black interior can go w/ any other color. But green, man, that limits it to just a green exterior.  

I thought about painting the interior....it's just that it will be a lot of work--removing everything that's on the dash and doors to paint the metal around it.  Then painting the dash pad, door panels, etc...  It is not out of the question though.

I don't know, just tossing up ideas and getting input.  

One problem with the two tone redo, is that that chrome molding is impossible to put back on once removed--or I should say, it is impossible to remove w/out damaging it.   Anyone have any luck with that?

That truck runs so sweeeeet now and w/ the new duals w/ no muffler (just a round converter) sounds so sweeeeeet. The exhaust exits in front of both rear wheels now.

Maybe if i lose the shell so that it won't look like an old man's truck, that may change the appearance drastically.  That shell has always been on that truck.  Now with a 91 sub, I really don't need the shell on this truck.

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

Edited by: SgtDel  at: 11/14/06 6:12 pm
Title: Re: green truck
Post by: Blazin on November 14, 2006, 06:56:00 pm
Gold and silver go with green. I have removed the trimp before on this vintage truck, and not ha da problem damaging it. Is it a Silverado or Custom Deluxe? If its a Custom Deluxe the interior is no biggy to remove. Most times the interior paint is in good shape too, just dirty. Wash it good with Super Clean strait and rinse, After dry scuff it with a scotch bright scuff pad, mask the gaugees and up under the dash so the wiring etc. isn't covered with over spray, and shoot

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: Bucks87silver on November 14, 2006, 07:39:00 pm
I would lose the shell for sure. Fiberglass lids are available if you're looking for dry hauls with some limitations. Two tones look nice on the older chevys except I never liked the tops being part of the two tone scheme. A darker green seems to look better and you could get by without changing the interior. New paint always makes a vast improvement in any case. Ya got a great truck with the stroker!  

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: Lt.Del on November 14, 2006, 10:18:00 pm
Keep the ideas coming....It is a Silverado.  I just wish the trim was easy to work with.  Can you buy new trim sets from   or somewere??




SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

Edited by: SgtDel  at: 11/14/06 11:59 pm
Title: Re: green truck
Post by: shaved80 on November 15, 2006, 12:37:00 am
i think it looks sweet as is...if they sold more cd decks in green, i was gonna paint my truck green with green dakotas...but more decks come in blue so that's the route i went :lol  

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: Blazin on November 15, 2006, 05:39:00 am
The darker it is the more the litle imperfections, dings etc. show up. Yeah silveraodo there is alot of interior parts, on the other hand not as much metal shows up so the paint would not have to be as perfect. Maybe find a silverado with a different colr interior? I had a 76 once that was Moss Green. It was goldish with a green tint is how I would explain it. I always had mixed feelings for the color. If it was buffed and waxed or new it would probably look good. By the time I got it the paint was pretty beat and it had some rust.  

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: roundedline on November 15, 2006, 10:45:00 am
I have sucessfully removed the trim on these trucks also.  Just take your time and it will be fine.

Here is a green one:

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: 123 pugsy on November 15, 2006, 12:17:00 pm
That green on the truck above looks great.I would definately loose the cap and maybe get a roll up tonneau in case I had a large item to throw in the back.

Notice  how the nice rims add to the look of that truck also? hint  hint;)  

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: Lt.Del on November 15, 2006, 01:04:00 pm
Thanks for the input fellas. Judging from these posts, perhaps I should just keep it the same color(s).  

Chris, that solid dark green truck does look nice. That's got me thinking as well.  Boy, that thing would look good with a moon viser over the windshield. hmmmm.....

 

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: DnStClr on November 16, 2006, 12:09:00 pm
Dark green looks good.

Don St.Clair
Culleoka Tn

Edited by: DnStClr at: 11/16/06 12:39 pm
Title: Re: green truck
Post by: DnStClr on November 16, 2006, 11:23:00 am
Or maybe gold-  :)

Don St.Clair
Culleoka Tn

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: bigblock73 on November 20, 2006, 11:21:00 am
Keep it two tone green/white!  Everybody (including myself) seems to take two-tone trucks and makes them a single color.  While these trucks look good either way, I truly believe the factory two tones are much netter looking now, and becoming more and more rare on the road these days.

Just my opinion.  :)  

Jeff

'73 swb 2wd

73-87.com

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: VileZambonie on November 20, 2006, 04:19:00 pm
Quote:
Keep it two tone green/white! Everybody (including myself) seems to take two-tone trucks and makes them a single color.


And with good reason! The factory 2 tone is UGLY!

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: 1976Scottsdale on November 20, 2006, 09:08:00 pm
Factory two-tone adds class to the truck.  I have one now with no two-tone, no accents, and no trim.   Even for the trail rig that is will be that is too sparse.  The two tone make the trucks look less bulky.  They just look kind of boring with only one color.  At least keep some wheel molding and a side trim from the 84'ish era.

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: Lt.Del on November 20, 2006, 11:51:00 pm
The pendulum swings left, then right, then continues swinging....two tones, one solid color, two tones, etc...

I value each opinion and appreciate the replies.  My head is spinning.

I do like the two tones, if just to keep it the classic look.  However, the white on the roof of the cab--terrible!  The chrome molding separating the colors--nightmare to  work with!!

Decisions, decisions....

to be continued....

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

Edited by: SgtDel  at: 11/20/06 11:52 pm
Title: Re: green truck
Post by: VileZambonie on November 21, 2006, 03:36:00 pm
Two tone looks good but not the factory layout IMO. Below the trim line solid looks good. My old Blazer was two tone and if I can find pix I'll post them and it looked pretty cool. And the white roof is the ugliest thing ever!

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: bigblock73 on November 22, 2006, 06:53:00 am
Everyone knows what they say about opinions...

Jeff

'73 swb 2wd

73-87.com

Title: Re: ur green truck looks awesome
Post by: 75 C20 on November 22, 2006, 07:21:00 pm
i say definately leave itlike it looked from the factory:D  it looks cool,classic and orginal...

but i guess in the end just do wut u want- it doesnt mattter wut everybody else likes- ur the one driving it :lol  

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: RSBAD454 on November 22, 2006, 09:20:00 pm
Lose the camper shell and please don't put a visor on it....:(  Other than that, keep it 2 tone or that solid dark green.

Toys are my game

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: ChevyGuy on November 23, 2006, 09:34:00 am
I dunno about the camper shell but it would look great the same 2 tone. They have one running around here and its the same color combo and it looks sharp and the color of the interior is grey.

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: DnStClr on November 23, 2006, 09:42:00 am
So Andy, what else can we help ya with? Ha!

Don St.Clair
Culleoka Tn

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: curly86 400 on November 23, 2006, 05:06:00 pm
Lose the shell and go for two tone green/white but make the top green and it well be very sharp

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: 123 pugsy on November 23, 2006, 08:04:00 pm
Ya.... what Curly said.....

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: Lt.Del on November 23, 2006, 08:31:00 pm
Quote:
Lose the shell and go for two tone green/white but make the top green and it well be very sharp


Yeah, that just might be what I will do.  But, it will be next spring before I do the body work/paint.   It is not set in stone yet, I still kind of like the solid dark green.   However, keeping it w/ atleast part of the classic 2 tone scheme would be nice (my wife likes the present scheme, and her opinion is very influential--if you know what i mean.  

Again thanks to everyone's input.  I am enjoying reading each entry--so many opinions!

And, as mentioned b4, that aluminum shell is as good as gone!


SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

Title: ...
Post by: Nikodemus on November 23, 2006, 10:27:00 pm
I say keep the classic look...never see any restored chevy/gmc trucks with the two tone and trim on them. Everyone takes the easy way out and goes one colour and removes all the trim. I find that the two colours and the trim make the truck look more ... can't think of the right word... upscale I guess.  

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: OKUMA111 on November 26, 2006, 08:18:00 am
WHY GO SOLID COLOR OR 2 TONE !!!  WHY NOT GO 4 COLORS  PLUS PIN STIPING.   I DID.

Title: Re: green truck
Post by: OKUMA111 on November 26, 2006, 09:14:00 am
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Title: Re: green truck
Post by: Lt.Del on November 26, 2006, 11:15:00 am
I actually considered pinstriping and a unique scheme, but, unfortunately, I am not very creative and have never painted a vehicle more than two tones.  All that fancy taping and pinstriping may not turn out very well w/ me doing it.  

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

Title: ...
Post by: Nikodemus on November 26, 2006, 09:06:00 pm
That's actually pretty cool nice looking truck.