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Offline EricL

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Struggling choosing color
« 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
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Offline Mike81K10

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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2022, 09:22:12 pm »
On your own with color! Everyone has different color interest. Like two colors, combine them.
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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline EricL

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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #3 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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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2022, 06:31:02 pm »
Quote from: 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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Offline EricL

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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #5 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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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #6 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.
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Offline wz7u

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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2022, 06:18:11 pm »
I suppose it depends on the beach....
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Offline EricL

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Struggling choosing color
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2022, 06:42:37 pm »
Ok here she is.


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Offline Mike81K10

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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2022, 09:12:19 pm »
Looks like my trucks OEM color, except my truck was a couple shades darker.
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Offline EricL

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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2022, 01:15:41 am »
It’s skyline blue or supposed to be


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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2022, 05:23:28 pm »
Would look fantastic with the correct nose and body trim back on it.
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Offline EricL

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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #12 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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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2022, 09:02:44 am »
Looks great Eric, I'd like to see it with the 74 grill as well!  8)
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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2022, 07:31:33 pm »
Looks great!

My late great mentor, Robert Royal, bought a new K20 in '73, same color.
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