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alvinator · Post by **alvinator** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:22 pm

Ok, I am getting ready to paint my truck. It will be a base of Dark Blue Metallic/Pearl (custom color). I am thinking that I want more than just Dark Blue. Other than the normal two-tone paint, has anyone seen or have ideas of a custom paint scheme for our model trucks? If you have a pic, that would be nice too.

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:24 pm

flames?

Supermike · Post by **Supermike** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 4:04 pm

I have no ideas outside the two-tone, but I'm thinking a metallic pearl white with the pearl blue might really look sharp...

Or... since you call your truck "blue thunder", I've seen folks with airbrushed murals on their tailgates... something subtle that looks like storm clouds might be neat.

69rangerman · Post by **69rangerman** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 5:12 pm

I was thinking dark metallic blue and pearly white. I think this is a members truck - but darker blue with blue cab also.

mljjones67 · Post by **mljjones67** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 5:29 pm

I think that is ratfinks truck?????????

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:17 pm

dark blue and silver look really good together. or blue/black.

rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:18 pm

Red and black look nice too. I'm going with a medium blue over white rattle can on the current truck.

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:04 am

Here is a pic of mine photoshopped in red and black. I think this with red leather will be a nice combo.

19674x4 · Post by **19674x4** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:22 pm

i think a gun metal gray top with a black bottom would look cool, with chrome triming on the 'bump'

alvinator · Post by **alvinator** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:43 am

after talking with my friend that is gonna put in my stereo, I think I am gonna try and go with some blue flames on the truck. The base will be dark blue and then try blue ghost like flames on the truck. My stereo is being put in by my friend, who does show cars and trucks, and will build me a custom box behind the seat with my subs and mids with LED lighting and glass with the box. He said he could have the light blink with the beat of the music (think that would be a bit too much for me). He will build a box with flames to match the flames on the outside of the truck. I hope it turns out good.

Supermike · Post by **Supermike** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:08 pm

I'd skip the flashing lights unless you want your truck to look like a tuner car... may as well add a buzz muffler.

Seriously, I think subtle ground effects lights on a LOWERED truck look okay, or just mild interior accent lighting, but lights flickering to the music might drive you insane.

alvinator · Post by **alvinator** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:28 pm

we would install a switch to turn the lights on and off. That way I can turn it on at a show event or hanging with friends.

lifted72 · Post by **lifted72** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:48 pm

I read the custom classic trucks mags a lot, and one REALLY cool trend i have seen is airbrushed chrom trim. The chrom molding that goes down the side, insted of putting that on have it airbrushed on. It also serves as a good place to divide a two tone paint scheme.

Supermike · Post by **Supermike** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:11 pm

Funny... someone suggested that to me for my truck. I'd have to see it, though. I would only think it would look "right" on a hot rod.

alvinator · Post by **alvinator** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:44 pm

well, after talking with my son, we are going ahead with the dark blue with the ghost flames on the truck. We are suppose to paint the truck in 3 weeks from today.

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