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What color would you paint it?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Westerman, Nov 12, 2010.

  1. Westerman
    Joined: May 11, 2010
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    Westerman
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    from Cincinnati

    Ok, in about a month I am going to tare my '47 Chevy coupe about and re-do the entire car. Here's my question; I have a color combo in mind, but I would like some feedback on other ideas of color(s). Let me know what you think.
     
  2. brokenman
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    rootbeer body, gold flake top
     
  3. temper_mental
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    temper_mental
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    from Texas

    If you have to ask I say Pink
     
  4. Westerman
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    from Cincinnati

    PINK.. thanks, thats exactly what I was thinking.
     
  5. wawuzit
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    from tennessee


    If it were me..

    [​IMG]


    Everyone has there own taste. I guess it's all about how much bling you want. I like this one.
     
  6. Paint it purple.

    I like 'em dark so a good dark color will make me happy. What makes you happy?
     
  7. Antny
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    Gloss black, with a silver flaked roof.
     
  8. HotRodHon
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    why would you ever let someone else pick the color for YOUR car?
    Build it for you, not someone else.

    The ugliest cars out there are usually built by a comity.
     
  9. oddrod46
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    1951 Mercury Luxor maroon! timeless and classy!
     
  10. deadendcruiser
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    I agree, it's your car. You have to look at it. Pick the colors you dig. What combo do you have in mind?
     
  11. vtwinpartss
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    Forest pearl green with light metal flake on the body and heaver flake on the roof
     
  12. Hdonlybob
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    Dark Grey......
    But as said, your choice...
    Cheers,
    Bob :D
     
  13. Westerman
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    I was just asking a question. Trust me, I will pick the color(s) that I want. I was just seeing what other people thought. So, don't worry I will build my ride the way I want it. I just thought this was a forum for discussion. Thanks for all the feedback.
     
  14. guitar man
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    guitar man
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    Deep metallic red
     
  15. 23 bucket-t
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    A deep cooper color w/a maroon top.
     
  16. Kustomline54
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    a burnt orange w/blk steelies and spider caps.
     
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  17. Frankie47
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    Whatever maroon Hot Rod Michelle's Bomba is!:)
     
  18. bobj49f2
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    If you have a couple of decent, large high quality images of your car post them in this thread:

    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=300531

    Best images are side shots, slightly at an angle taken outside on a slightly overcast day. Even if the car is a couple of different colors and has dents and rust we can manipulate image to remove dents and rust and make it one solid color.

    Don't play around asking what colors it should be painted if you already have an idea, list a couple of color combinations and see what comes back.
     
  19. Chevy54
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    I second this!!!
     
  20. hoodprop
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    gloss black with a red flake roof
     
  21. thatredcaroutside
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    gold with white top.
     

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  22. 40StudeDude
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    Problem is, you're not gettting a discussion...you're getting opinions...plenty of them...

    A discussion is a back and forth conversation between you and "us"...so far it's been one-sided opinions of personal color choices.

    Offer some words, pictures, thoughts and we'll "discuss" it...

    R-
     
  23. DirtyJohn
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    I believe the OP would simply like to see if anyone has a color/color combo suggestion that he hasn't thought of that he may like. He could sit there and rack his brains the rest of his life and might not think of some of the suggestions offered. I don't have any, but I don't think it's a bad question.
     
  24. Westerman
    Joined: May 11, 2010
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    Westerman
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    from Cincinnati

    Thank you. Very well said. I hang around guys all the time that are building their rides and we always kick ideas back and forth. I respect the guys that hang out here and respect their opinions. So, to all you that answered, thank you.

    ps. I'm going burnt orange and a off white flake roof. However I probably won't be ready for paint until the first of the year so my mind could possibly change.
     
  25. BOWTIE BROWN
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    (.)(.) pink
     
  26. Francisco Plumbero
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    Francisco Plumbero
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    from il.

  27. flynbrian48
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    I like the Bomba look, light metallic frost green with a darker top, or the above kinda light mauve looks good too. Why the suspense, what colors do YOU have in mind?

    Duh. NOW I read the second page and your color idea. Well, it's your car...
     
  28. just a few questions for ya . how straight is it ? does it have original paint now ? ...............what do you want to be seen in ? thats like saying what woman should i marry .... hell its you driving it
     
  29. Francisco Plumbero
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    Francisco Plumbero
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    Do the body orange sherbert, do the top cream white. Rims ww"s orange sherbert and chrome caps. Do some patterning in pearl white within borders on the white cream roof. Dreamsicle in super high gloss.
     
  30. Unkl Ian
    Joined: Mar 29, 2001
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    Unkl Ian

    Ask Janet.

    That Bitch knows everything.
     

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