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flashed · 01-10-2017, 01:34 PM

Im going to try and get the shop started on my 72 Ton truck and I just bought a red bench seat cover for a seat I already have .Truck currently has BuddyBuckets that I dyed black but probably taking it out to fund other projects .Seat and dash pad will be red ,will have a rubber mat in floor instead of ugly green carpet or maybe even bed liner ,it will be a working truck .How would it look if the door panels were black instead of red ? Show me what you got .Truck is white ,not sure about changing color yet but the white looks good enough .

**Chevyland** · 01-10-2017, 03:16 PM

Here's mine. I like white!

**Chevyland** · 01-10-2017, 03:18 PM

My interior is blue. But I bet red would look cool.

**Chevyland** · 01-10-2017, 03:22 PM

spid

flashed · 01-10-2017, 03:33 PM

I think with red seat and dash pad the door panels will need to be dyed Red too .Nice truck ,mine is similar but the bed is ugly ,yours is nice .The bed is the major item to get worked on ,the cab is rust free .

Deer_hunter_088 · 01-10-2017, 03:43 PM

Im in, if this is the build thread.

El Dorado Jim · 01-10-2017, 05:55 PM

glad you are going on a project!!!! keep your mind busy

flashed · 01-10-2017, 06:35 PM

I have been wanting this one done a long time ,it has been at the bodyshop a couple of years just waiting .Dont know if this will be Its build thread or not but it may do .I cant really push hard on this one because the shop is not charging for this one .It will eventually have the Body Shop logo on the doors for advertising and it will stay up there unless I need it at home .I dont have room for it here so it will work for us both .Been several people trying to buy it up there and he tells em all the same thing ,Hell No it aint for sale .

fecklessgadfly · 01-10-2017, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

How would it look if the door panels were black instead of red ? Show me what you got .

I'm trying to learn Photoshop at the moment. So I used this as a quick and dirty practice. I took Chevyland's photo and played with the colors a bit. Ignore the weird steering wheel, and the limited skills.

It ain't great, but maybe it'll give you an idea as to what black and red would look like.

Personally, I think it would work. Depending on the shop logo colors.

**irl104** · 01-10-2017, 07:29 PM

This is mine. White chassis with red interior.

flashed · 01-10-2017, 08:14 PM

Now that I really like ,going to have to show the body shop that one .

**LockDoc** · 01-10-2017, 09:24 PM

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Here is my '72. I use it a lot. It doesn't have a hoist on it but I am planing on adding one.

Didn't know if you were interested in other colors or not but I can delete it if not.....

LockDoc

flashed · 01-10-2017, 10:10 PM

No dont delete that ,great pic ,love that truck .

El Dorado Jim · 01-10-2017, 11:25 PM

love those 1 tons!!!

**70cst** · 01-11-2017, 02:18 AM

Luv the flatbeds

**special-K** · 01-11-2017, 08:23 AM

Let me ask you why you are considering black door panels with the rest red? Is it just something different, is it because that's just what you have, or...? Personally, I like it all matching just as factory did. What I think would look absolutely best with white body and red upholstery is red interior paint. With red interior in a white truck it's a lot of contrast but for me not enough red. I just think a whole chunk of red against white looks better than a whole lot of white/red/white/red/white. I always think of early 60s Impalas in those colors with a whole red interior. Upscale '67 trucks with red interior are super cool.

flashed · 01-11-2017, 08:27 AM

The ones in it are green ,I was already planning black interior ,but I just bought a red seat cover so I decided to go red .After seeing the full red interior I may try dying the green ones to red .I have one nice black door panel.

**special-K** · 01-12-2017, 09:38 AM

Ok, just wondering. How about those all red pictures, lookin' good ey? That's what I had planned for my '67, with the outside still undecided. I had all the great red stuff, just waiting to cover seat and door panels. THEN... I was offered a super nice set of buddy buckets done exactly how I wanted, but in black. I decided to use that and stay all black upholstery and any paint will work. I had my heart set on the red a long time. I think with the black I will paint interior same as outside.

**irl104** · 01-12-2017, 10:26 AM

Some more pictures of the red interior.

flashed · 01-12-2017, 10:34 AM

Now that is perfect ,I like that one the best so far .I have not had time to visit the bodyshop yet but hopefully soon .

**GAc10boy** · 01-12-2017, 03:15 PM

Hey, John. I vote red seat, dash pad, and door panels on the white one ton. Put me in line on those buddy buckets for the '67.

**irl104** · 01-12-2017, 03:32 PM

Just a couple more. I think the white exterior with the bright red interior just looks real clean and sharp.

kehstr · 01-12-2017, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Here is my '72. I use it a lot. It doesn't have a hoist on it but I am planing on adding one.

Didn't know if you were interested in other colors or not but I can delete it if not.....

LockDoc

personally this is my favorite one, love the color, like the 5 speed (that's what i think it is), and the I-did-it collumn (or one very similar) looks right at home!!

El Dorado Jim · 01-12-2017, 05:07 PM

I say go for the all red interior!!!!

**LockDoc** · 01-12-2017, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kehstr

personally this is my favorite one, love the color, like the 5 speed (that's what i think it is), and the I-did-it collumn (or one very similar) looks right at home!!

Thanks Kehstr. Yes, it's an NV4500 5 speed overdrive. I still has the granny low but it also has the overdrive. Best of both worlds....

LockDoc

01-10-2017, 01:34 PM	#1
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	1972 One Ton Flatbed Im going to try and get the shop started on my 72 Ton truck and I just bought a red bench seat cover for a seat I already have .Truck currently has BuddyBuckets that I dyed black but probably taking it out to fund other projects .Seat and dash pad will be red ,will have a rubber mat in floor instead of ugly green carpet or maybe even bed liner ,it will be a working truck .How would it look if the door panels were black instead of red ? Show me what you got .Truck is white ,not sure about changing color yet but the white looks good enough .

01-10-2017, 03:16 PM	#2
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,704	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Here's mine. I like white! Attached Images Last edited by Chevyland; 01-10-2017 at 03:26 PM. Reason: Text

01-10-2017, 03:18 PM	#3
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,704	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed My interior is blue. But I bet red would look cool. Attached Images Last edited by Chevyland; 01-10-2017 at 03:27 PM. Reason: Text

01-10-2017, 03:22 PM	#4
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,704	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed spid Attached Images

01-10-2017, 03:33 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed I think with red seat and dash pad the door panels will need to be dyed Red too .Nice truck ,mine is similar but the bed is ugly ,yours is nice .The bed is the major item to get worked on ,the cab is rust free .

01-10-2017, 03:43 PM	#6
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Im in, if this is the build thread. __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

01-10-2017, 05:55 PM	#7
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed glad you are going on a project!!!! keep your mind busy

01-10-2017, 06:35 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed I have been wanting this one done a long time ,it has been at the bodyshop a couple of years just waiting .Dont know if this will be Its build thread or not but it may do .I cant really push hard on this one because the shop is not charging for this one .It will eventually have the Body Shop logo on the doors for advertising and it will stay up there unless I need it at home .I dont have room for it here so it will work for us both .Been several people trying to buy it up there and he tells em all the same thing ,Hell No it aint for sale .

01-10-2017, 07:29 PM	#10
irl104 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Martinsville, IN. Posts: 251	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed This is mine. White chassis with red interior. Attached Images

01-10-2017, 08:14 PM	#11
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Now that I really like ,going to have to show the body shop that one .

01-10-2017, 09:24 PM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,345	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed - Here is my '72. I use it a lot. It doesn't have a hoist on it but I am planing on adding one. Didn't know if you were interested in other colors or not but I can delete it if not..... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-10-2017, 10:10 PM	#13
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed No dont delete that ,great pic ,love that truck .

01-10-2017, 11:25 PM	#14
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed love those 1 tons!!!

01-11-2017, 02:18 AM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Luv the flatbeds __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-11-2017, 08:23 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Let me ask you why you are considering black door panels with the rest red? Is it just something different, is it because that's just what you have, or...? Personally, I like it all matching just as factory did. What I think would look absolutely best with white body and red upholstery is red interior paint. With red interior in a white truck it's a lot of contrast but for me not enough red. I just think a whole chunk of red against white looks better than a whole lot of white/red/white/red/white. I always think of early 60s Impalas in those colors with a whole red interior. Upscale '67 trucks with red interior are super cool. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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01-11-2017, 08:27 AM	#17
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed The ones in it are green ,I was already planning black interior ,but I just bought a red seat cover so I decided to go red .After seeing the full red interior I may try dying the green ones to red .I have one nice black door panel.

01-12-2017, 09:38 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Ok, just wondering. How about those all red pictures, lookin' good ey? That's what I had planned for my '67, with the outside still undecided. I had all the great red stuff, just waiting to cover seat and door panels. THEN... I was offered a super nice set of buddy buckets done exactly how I wanted, but in black. I decided to use that and stay all black upholstery and any paint will work. I had my heart set on the red a long time. I think with the black I will paint interior same as outside. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-12-2017, 10:26 AM	#19
irl104 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Martinsville, IN. Posts: 251	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Some more pictures of the red interior. Attached Images

01-12-2017, 10:34 AM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Now that is perfect ,I like that one the best so far .I have not had time to visit the bodyshop yet but hopefully soon .

01-12-2017, 03:15 PM	#21
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Hey, John. I vote red seat, dash pad, and door panels on the white one ton. Put me in line on those buddy buckets for the '67. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

01-12-2017, 03:32 PM	#22
irl104 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Martinsville, IN. Posts: 251	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed Just a couple more. I think the white exterior with the bright red interior just looks real clean and sharp. Attached Images Last edited by irl104; 01-12-2017 at 03:39 PM.

01-12-2017, 05:07 PM	#24
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 1972 One Ton Flatbed I say go for the all red interior!!!!

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