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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 | Going to be priming the '53 today - getting ready for paint. Thought maybe you all could give me your opinions on these colors for the '53. Here of course is the truck 53 gmc Color #1 or Color #2 Thanks all for looking!
1st Gen. Dodge Cummins 4x4 OVRTRQD Buick GNX #276
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 72 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 72 | Hmmmmm......Number 1 is closer to the original GM Seafoam Green, but Number 2 would look great on a truck that big.....
Any reason for a preference by you? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 | Yes #1 does look close to factory. No preference really...was only supposed to be a semi restoration at first, but the rustoleum primer wasn't going to cut it. So we were going to go a little beyond the original plans and put some 'color' back on the truck. I think I'm swaying towards #2 a little too. Still got a day or so to decide. I'll let ya know. Thanks!
1st Gen. Dodge Cummins 4x4 OVRTRQD Buick GNX #276
"If it died... we can fix it" | "If your not outraged, you're not paying attention." | "Do you know a large group of baboons is called a Congress? That explains a lot." ~author unwn
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | That color 2 looks alot like the original green on my '52 GMC 470 series COE. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 62 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 62 | Depends on where you live! First color could look REALLY good on the west coast... but then the 2nd one would look wicked good for a forest truck (mountain) vibe. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 | I really like color #1. Nice truck too. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 194 | #2 is my favorite! Keep us posted and provide lots of befeore and after pics! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,777 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,777 | I'd go with color #2, with a cream or beige color for the grill and wheels. Maybe do a beltline pinstripe about 3/8" wide in the same color as the grill.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 165 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 165 | In GMC lingo I believe the first color is Narva Green, 52/53 GMC only from what I've been told, I have a 53 Peterbilt that came factory painted with the Narva green, I had one heck of a time to find out what it was, it just listed Narva, no codes or anything. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 | Color #2 it is! I will post some pics tonight when I get home- thanks so much!
1st Gen. Dodge Cummins 4x4 OVRTRQD Buick GNX #276
"If it died... we can fix it" | "If your not outraged, you're not paying attention." | "Do you know a large group of baboons is called a Congress? That explains a lot." ~author unwn
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 640 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 640 | Mix the two colors and go with the result. | | |
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