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vtblazer · 08-09-2005, 09:59 AM

I need to make a color decision...

Picked up a single walled top from board member 6t727t2 (thanks Harry) and now I need to decide between painting it black to match my trim/interior or painting it body color, med olive green...

Most have seen my green blazer so sorry for the repeated pics.
Here's a pic with the top black.

I'm thinking 'it's alot of green' but I think it might look pretty good at the same time.

Please feel free to post pics of body colored tops for reference purposes.

smbrouss70 · 08-09-2005, 10:07 AM

I honestly think that the black looks just about perfect on your Blazer. Of course I'm biased against body color tops, they just don't seem right to me, too much of one color. But it is your truck, you can do what you want. Just to see what it looks like you should have somebody photoshop it body color, then you can decide which one "You" like best.

ClassicStyle · 08-09-2005, 10:21 AM

keep it black, it looks awesome as it sits. beautiful blazer btw!

-Cameron

MikeS · 08-09-2005, 10:36 AM

The black works pretty well for me. You've got a very nice green color on the body but it might be too much if you do the top the same. I wonder how it would look in white? I'm a bit biased towards the white top myself.

Mike

2wdBlazer · 08-09-2005, 10:56 AM

Black goes good with the black trim.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-09-2005, 10:57 AM

The black just looks awesome. Maybe a bit hotter in the summer than the other color but just looks great as it is.

bouncytruck · 08-09-2005, 11:19 AM

Here's a quick color change to a green top. They both look great. The black is a little more classic, while the green looks more custom.

71RestoRod · 08-09-2005, 12:27 PM

Black. Same color makes it look like a short Suburban instead of a Blazer! Needs the contrast IMO.

71swb4x4 · 08-09-2005, 01:12 PM

I think it looks awesome both ways. Not helping your decision, I know.

Pop's72 · 08-09-2005, 01:28 PM

I agree, that with the black trim pieces, the black top is the way to go. Either way you still have one hot looking Blazer.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-09-2005, 03:20 PM

I think you should make it White and deliver it to me

Black gets my vote, goes well w/ your Black wall tires

red71cheyenne · 08-09-2005, 04:15 PM

Ya, I think the black is the ticket also. If it was darker, you could go with white, but that black looks good right now. Jeff.

bouncytruck · 08-09-2005, 04:37 PM

I don't think white works...

OlyHeeebz · 08-09-2005, 05:31 PM

Definitely not white, but I kinda like the green better than the black. Have you considered a different/complementing shade of green? (ok, the gf and I are repainting our living room - paint talk is in my vocab at the moment....)

Huck · 08-09-2005, 05:39 PM

The Black complements the green and works well with the trim and tires. Just keep the interior of the top white as it keeps it bright in there.

71jimmy · 08-09-2005, 06:34 PM

Keep it black. I think it looks the best and is more stock. My glove box sticker for the Jimmy lists the hardtop as black and body color was same green as yours. I hope to someday return the Jimmy to its former color scheme.

**JMac11** · 08-09-2005, 09:10 PM

Just in case I need to borrow it for a formal ......

orangeuavol · 08-09-2005, 09:51 PM

Black has my vote. It pulls the interior colors together with the exterior and makes the 'eye' follow the colors from inside out to outside in.

Besides that, nothing beats black! (except maybe orange and white

)

stingray72 · 08-11-2005, 03:34 PM

definetly black.. looks great

Jimmy72custom · 08-11-2005, 10:54 PM

Black, I'm doing mine black if I get the time. I have been looking at my top sitting on saw horses in my yard for the past three years, thinking that it would look good black.

*Medicanman71* · 08-12-2005, 01:47 AM

willits yeaaa hows ur grow season doing

Doing well hur in sonoma.

anyways, yea, black it is, always time to paint it later...., thanks for the pics bouncy

saulgoode · 08-12-2005, 02:02 AM

Black, I think the monochrome look would be too much.

donkey69 · 08-12-2005, 05:16 AM

Start out white and see if you like it......if not you can paint it black next time the top is off!

HatGuy · 08-12-2005, 07:04 AM

Black!

If it's too hot in the summer it's time to go topless
or get that A/C working at peak performance.

vtblazer · 08-12-2005, 07:37 AM

Thanks all for the input and comentary.

I'm sure black will win out, it was never about hotter/cooler just color/looks.

Funny thing is, once the top goes on it's being taken to winter storage for the season.
Never drive it with the top on anyway, go figure.

I'm thinking about having the top my side rails 'Linexed' to protect them from the hard top chaffing the paint.
Kinda hate to do it but can't imagine there's any better way.
Just from the few miles I've driven with the top on, it's already messed up the top of the rails.

Now I gotta decide on shiny vs. satin finish...

Thanks again, always a pleasure!

08-09-2005, 09:59 AM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	A Little Help Needed From My Blazer/Jimmy Buds I need to make a color decision... Picked up a single walled top from board member 6t727t2 (thanks Harry) and now I need to decide between painting it black to match my trim/interior or painting it body color, med olive green... Most have seen my green blazer so sorry for the repeated pics. Here's a pic with the top black. I'm thinking 'it's alot of green' but I think it might look pretty good at the same time. Please feel free to post pics of body colored tops for reference purposes. Attached Images

08-09-2005, 10:07 AM	#2
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	I honestly think that the black looks just about perfect on your Blazer. Of course I'm biased against body color tops, they just don't seem right to me, too much of one color. But it is your truck, you can do what you want. Just to see what it looks like you should have somebody photoshop it body color, then you can decide which one "You" like best. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 08-09-2005 at 10:08 AM.

08-09-2005, 10:21 AM	#3
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	keep it black, it looks awesome as it sits. beautiful blazer btw! -Cameron __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

08-09-2005, 10:36 AM	#4
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	The black works pretty well for me. You've got a very nice green color on the body but it might be too much if you do the top the same. I wonder how it would look in white? I'm a bit biased towards the white top myself. Mike __________________ The rides: '72 Blazer 350/4spd/Tuned Port Injection '69 Firebird 400/4 speed 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4/4.7L V8/5 spd/Headers/Jet Chip, etc. Daily Driver 2002 Airborne Zeppelin (roadbike) Titanium frame/Campy Chorus 2004 Filippi Italia S (rowing shell)

08-09-2005, 10:56 AM	#5
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Black goes good with the black trim. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

08-09-2005, 10:57 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	The black just looks awesome. Maybe a bit hotter in the summer than the other color but just looks great as it is. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-09-2005, 11:19 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Here's a quick color change to a green top. They both look great. The black is a little more classic, while the green looks more custom. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 08-09-2005 at 11:19 AM.

08-09-2005, 12:27 PM	#8
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 494	Black. Same color makes it look like a short Suburban instead of a Blazer! Needs the contrast IMO. __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

08-09-2005, 01:12 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I think it looks awesome both ways. Not helping your decision, I know. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-09-2005, 01:28 PM	#10
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	I agree, that with the black trim pieces, the black top is the way to go. Either way you still have one hot looking Blazer. __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

08-09-2005, 03:20 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	I think you should make it White and deliver it to me Black gets my vote, goes well w/ your Black wall tires __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-09-2005, 04:15 PM	#12
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Ya, I think the black is the ticket also. If it was darker, you could go with white, but that black looks good right now. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-09-2005, 04:37 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I don't think white works... Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-09-2005, 05:31 PM	#14
OlyHeeebz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 41	Definitely not white, but I kinda like the green better than the black. Have you considered a different/complementing shade of green? (ok, the gf and I are repainting our living room - paint talk is in my vocab at the moment....) __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer CST Always waiting for the Puget Sound sun.....

08-09-2005, 05:39 PM	#15
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	The Black complements the green and works well with the trim and tires. Just keep the interior of the top white as it keeps it bright in there.



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08-09-2005, 06:34 PM	#16
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Keep it black. I think it looks the best and is more stock. My glove box sticker for the Jimmy lists the hardtop as black and body color was same green as yours. I hope to someday return the Jimmy to its former color scheme. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

08-09-2005, 09:10 PM	#17
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Black.... Just in case I need to borrow it for a formal ......

08-09-2005, 09:51 PM	#18
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	Black has my vote. It pulls the interior colors together with the exterior and makes the 'eye' follow the colors from inside out to outside in. Besides that, nothing beats black! (except maybe orange and white) __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. Last edited by orangeuavol; 08-09-2005 at 09:51 PM.

08-11-2005, 03:34 PM	#19
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	definetly black.. looks great __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

08-11-2005, 10:54 PM	#20
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	Black, I'm doing mine black if I get the time. I have been looking at my top sitting on saw horses in my yard for the past three years, thinking that it would look good black.

08-12-2005, 01:47 AM	#21
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	willits yeaaa hows ur grow season doing Doing well hur in sonoma. anyways, yea, black it is, always time to paint it later...., thanks for the pics bouncy

08-12-2005, 02:02 AM	#22
saulgoode Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 388	Black, I think the monochrome look would be too much.

08-12-2005, 05:16 AM	#23
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Start out white and see if you like it......if not you can paint it black next time the top is off! __________________ HEY NOW!

08-12-2005, 07:04 AM	#24
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Black! If it's too hot in the summer it's time to go topless or get that A/C working at peak performance. __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

08-12-2005, 07:37 AM	#25
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Thanks all for the input and comentary. I'm sure black will win out, it was never about hotter/cooler just color/looks. Funny thing is, once the top goes on it's being taken to winter storage for the season. Never drive it with the top on anyway, go figure. I'm thinking about having the top my side rails 'Linexed' to protect them from the hard top chaffing the paint. Kinda hate to do it but can't imagine there's any better way. Just from the few miles I've driven with the top on, it's already messed up the top of the rails. Now I gotta decide on shiny vs. satin finish... Thanks again, always a pleasure!

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