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How does it look??? #1484422 01/21/2023 2:30 AM
Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 Birmingham, Alabama D Dltalfa 'Bolter
Dltalfa 'Bolter D Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 Birmingham, Alabama	I finished painting my wheels and installing the new hub caps. What do y’all think? Color combo look Ok? Attachments 3A7F7B6B-2A1D-4A50-AA6E-79EFA075A850.jpeg (230.2 KB, 264 downloads) 640E66C6-5B95-4E95-B1B2-C5AE06554D2D.jpeg (233.16 KB, 251 downloads) 5707D093-5568-41A6-AF65-D955C328C48E.jpeg (191.41 KB, 252 downloads) DCE60589-2746-4313-8507-F84081351582.jpeg (253.83 KB, 250 downloads) CB4DAE3F-6C9F-4074-BE84-CCE2A12D33A2.jpeg (228.38 KB, 253 downloads) Last edited by Dltalfa; 01/21/2023 2:31 AM. Care taker of a 1946 1/2 ton. Pretty much period correct original. Danny T, from B’ham, Al

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484425 01/21/2023 2:52 AM
Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 Ottawa, IL D DES57 'Bolter
DES57 'Bolter D Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 Ottawa, IL	Nice look. I’m wondering if you’re planning a thin red line pin stripe along hood and cab? 1957 Chevy 3200 Daily Driver PS, A/C, Tilt column, Rebuilt 350, Rebuilt TH350, Reupholstered Bench Seat, sound proof/insulated, LED headlights/taillights/backup lights/interior courtesy lights. Follow in the DITY

Re: How does it look??? DES57 #1484426 01/21/2023 2:53 AM
Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 Birmingham, Alabama D Dltalfa 'Bolter
Dltalfa 'Bolter D Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 Birmingham, Alabama	Originally Posted by DES57 Nice look. I’m wondering if you’re planning a thin red line pin stripe along hood and cab? You know, I hadn’t. But now you’ve got me thinking!!! Care taker of a 1946 1/2 ton. Pretty much period correct original. Danny T, from B’ham, Al

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484429 01/21/2023 3:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,242 Nampa, ID Fibonachu Herder of Cats, Goats, and Sheep (moderator)
Fibonachu Herder of Cats, Goats, and Sheep (moderator) Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,242 Nampa, ID	I dig the wheels, but I probably would't pinstripe the cab. I am a fan of the simple and clean look. From the Rocky Mountains? Check in with the RM Bolters! HiPo Forum Moderator 1958 Task Force Truck "Frank" gets a new lease on life Follow in the DITY Gallery 1959 3200 Task Force The Ballad of Enkidu The Saga in the DITY Gallery ~ and the story continues

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484444 01/21/2023 9:51 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 marion, in. usa W WE b OLD 'Bolter
WE b OLD 'Bolter W Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 marion, in. usa	Nice as is. Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am. 1954 3100 Chevy truck In the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix 1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484455 01/21/2023 1:22 PM
Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,687 Atlanta, Ga O Otto Skorzeny 'Bolter
Otto Skorzeny 'Bolter O Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,687 Atlanta, Ga	I vote for no stripe, too. Where did you get the wheels and hubcaps? 1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) \| 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) \| 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe \|1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) \| 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 \| 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) \| 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484467 01/21/2023 2:45 PM
Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 196 middletown NY C chaz71 'Bolter
chaz71 'Bolter C Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 196 middletown NY	awsome job sir 1961 apache

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484474 01/21/2023 3:34 PM
Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 Upstate NY Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer
Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 Upstate NY	Originally Posted by Dltalfa Nice look. I’m wondering if you’re planning a thin red line pin stripe along hood and cab? Originally Posted by DES57 You know, I hadn’t. But now you’ve got me thinking!!! The wheels look awesome on your fabulous looking truck. My vote is for the pinstripe! It will tie those wheels in nicely! Simple with just a touch of flare! Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals 1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484481 01/21/2023 4:51 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,187 Mill Bay, BC, Canada Gord&Fran Insomniac
Gord&Fran Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,187 Mill Bay, BC, Canada	I showed your pictures to Fran. She called it the "black widow truck". Gord 🇨🇦 ---- 1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484489 01/21/2023 7:20 PM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 Eagle River, Alaska klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums
klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 Eagle River, Alaska	Looks good. Like Phil, I think a red pinstripe would add to the look. Maybe get some red pinstripe tape and try it and see what you think (It's your truck, after all.) If you don't like it, you can pull the tape stripe off. Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. \| 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484491 01/21/2023 7:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 734 AZ S Skooter 'Bolter
Skooter 'Bolter S Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 734 AZ	Very, very nice. Another vote for the stripe. Matthew 6:33 1952 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100 Late '55 235/SM420/torque tube 3.55 Dalton Highway survivor (using original 216) www.truckwithaheart.com

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484492 01/21/2023 7:37 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Virginia 5 52Carl Renaissance Man
52Carl Renaissance Man 5 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Virginia	I vote for the red pinstripes, and stainless steel ribbed beauty rims on those wheels. It is amazing how the light reflects the red paint of the rims on the ribbed beauty rims. It will look like you have several thin red pinstripes on each of the ribs. Last edited by 52Carl; 01/22/2023 4:42 PM. 1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition \| 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission

Re: How does it look??? Otto Skorzeny #1484523 01/21/2023 11:49 PM
Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 Birmingham, Alabama D Dltalfa 'Bolter
Dltalfa 'Bolter D Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 100 Birmingham, Alabama	Originally Posted by Otto Skorzeny I vote for no stripe, too. Where did you get the wheels and hubcaps? The wheels are original Artillery Wheels. I just sanded down and painted. I bought the hub caps from “The Filling Station”. Care taker of a 1946 1/2 ton. Pretty much period correct original. Danny T, from B’ham, Al

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484532 01/22/2023 12:57 AM
Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 Sheboygan WI 53081 W Waveski 'Bolter
Waveski 'Bolter W Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 Sheboygan WI 53081	Good color combo all around. The all black body makes a bold statement. It ain’t broke- don’t fix it.

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484533 01/22/2023 12:58 AM
Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,714 Skyline, Alabama John Milliman Bond Villain
John Milliman Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,714 Skyline, Alabama	Another vote for the pinstripe. A simple one. Elegant. ~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery \| In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484536 01/22/2023 1:08 AM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 West of the Rio Grande B bartamos Sir Searchalot
bartamos Sir Searchalot B Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 West of the Rio Grande	I vote for pin strip tape. I've never used the word elegant. It would be bitchin though. Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484586 01/22/2023 2:10 PM
Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 97 Oakfield, Maine M msmall 'Bolter
msmall 'Bolter M Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 97 Oakfield, Maine	I would keep it the way it is, other than putting some USA tires on it. TOYO on a WWII vintage truck? Attachments IMG_1457.JPG (262.55 KB, 76 downloads) Last edited by msmall; 01/22/2023 2:13 PM. Reason: Picture 1946 with WWII 270

Re: How does it look??? Dltalfa #1484665 01/22/2023 11:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,644 San Antonio, Texas, USA S Spotbiltxo 'Bolter
Spotbiltxo 'Bolter S Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,644 San Antonio, Texas, USA	I like the bright red wheels against the flat black paint. It really pops! And yeah, it needs a thin red pinstripe. Chuck 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original) 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod) 1941 Chevy coupe 1938 Chevy coupe streetrod

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