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I'm looking for opinions on paint work. I am trying to decide on stock color combos vs something a bit flashier on my stock 38 big bolt. I plan on using woodleaf brown on the top and fenders with a medium cream band. ( body line down) Would it kill the value of an otherwise stock truck, if I were to use a candy rootbeer with a pearl cream???

Don't know what you mean by "big bolt" but, I don't think there
would be a very big market for a 75year old customized "big bolt."
If it were 75year old stock restored example of a 1 1/2 or 2
ton Chevrolet flat bed or grain truck then I would think it
would be much more desirable. Lots of well to do farmers and
heavy construction guys that collect the big trucks but want
them in their original attire.

Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL

'otherwise stock', yes .... IMO modern style paint is very out of place on a stock pre-war vehicle, especially on what's really a farm truck

Bill

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90958800@N04/

By big bolt I did mean 1-1/2 ton. 157" wheel base, flat bed. I did find the brown cream combo available in 38 on commercial trucks. Can't seem to find the website of record again though. I just want it slightly more than the common Blue, Green or Brown with black fenders.

Sorry, couldn't link to the pictures above. Gotta cut n past.

any color, such as company colors, would have been available by order, but I doubt you found "candy" or "pearl" anything available in 38, which is what I mean by modern styles of paint

Bill

I think the brown and creme would look good. Maybe not the exact color but I've seen a few with that color set up and they look "peaceful". Not arrogant but you know its there.

I was referring to finding the Ditzler Woodleaf and Medium Cream combo.
The Candy/Pearl would be the modern upgrade. My thought was to keep with a stock combo, but maybe modernize them to candy brown and pearl cream.

What I had not thought of is my customer base if I decide to sell it.( farmers or contractors collecting stock trucks)

I certainly don't mind brown and tan

Bill

That's a sweet camper!!!

George

If its a close to a factory or company option color, go for it. Less the serial number or vin is associated with a certain color.

I'd paint it whatever color you like.
You're the one that has to look at it every day.

Just my thoughts!!



Tim

Retracked my statement Tim, sorry bout that. I spoke out of place,
that's what we have moderators for.

And yes, I do poke a little fun at the hot rodders, I'm not seriously
knocking anyone that wants to customize their own vehicle, as you
said, it's your's do what you want with it, and I feel the same way.
If we didn't kid around with each other it would be a pretty dull
world.

Denny G
Sandwich, IL

If you are fixing the truck up to sell you are best to keep it stock. Custom vehicles are customized to the builder's taste. It is hard to find builders and buyers with the same taste.

As much as I like the stock trucks I must disagree with that statement. Check out the auction prices of all trucks, and the modified's consistently bring more money.....I know two places here that consistently deal with old trucks (mostly AD's) and they can hardly give away a bone stock truck. Do a few mods to it, later model engine, 6 or 8, disc brakes and power steering and watch it sell. But then, cletis, by your own standards the truck is not stock anymore.

I believe that upgrading the paint to the "pearl" would diminish the value. However, I would paint it as if you were going to keep it forever and not sell it. If you do that you will never be upset with what you do. If you want to sell it keep it original. Just my opinion and my opinion is worth what I charge for it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90958800@N04/

I added a sketch to Flicker above showing the color combo. Sorry, can't hyperlink it with my phone.

I guess if they are in uncared for condition or have not been reasonably and faithfully restored I would agree with Alvin. But when I see carefully and authentically restored models, or very pristine originals, I believe they can command value at least comparable to resto-mods or rods that have been as carefully executed. I have no proof --- but I would be interested next time they want to give away one (or more) of those "bone stock" truck(s).

For my .02 paint it whatever you want, unless you plan to faithfully restore to original specs (not original, just original specs.)

Dale

Stock vehicles sell for the highest amounts. You never see a modified Corvette sell for more than a low mile factory original.
Nor would a Cadillac collector what someones modified mess.
Honestly the reason a modified truck may go for a decent price is likely because no one really knows what an original is supposed to look like, I have never seen a factory stock restoration of a TF pickup no where. Mods are easy, factory stock is not, thus way more desirable.

Here is a discussion of one sold at the Mecum auction in Florida last month.

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=915199#Post915199

As long as the body is good and straight...Black is beautiful in my opinion. If the body is a little wavy go with a white to hide some.

I didn't loose track,I really don't think it's going to hurt the value.
Denny,what about the guy asking where to get a fiberglass front roll pan ?
You never answered his question,but made fun of him.I know you were playing,but stick to subject.

Like Alvin said,watch the auctions,you'd be amazed .


Tim

Not to bounce anyone all over the forums, I ask a question very near to this topic in the Spoon "Curiousity on truck color". Probably on 2nd page by now, and recieved some "Food for thought" or at least, interesting information, on the subject!

I personally really like the stock colors on a truck, although I am also drawn to the "Dare to be differt" aspect of things! As long as your going with a similar paint theme close to original colors, enjoy it! Now if your going with a Chrome Yellow and Electric Purple trimmed in Outburst Orange, I might be rethinking things! It's really all up to you!

I take issue with your comments Truckrolet.....if the vehicle is a " rare " one, then bone stock is the way to go. With common stuff such as most of our trucks, well done " restomods " or customs are selling for way more money than stock trucks. That being said, most of those customized trucks have had big $$ spent to get there, and likely the builders are taking a bath on the sale. I don't think you can go into this process with the idea of making money, either stock or modified. Do it for the fun / pleasure of the build, build it your way, and enjoy the results.