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04-08-2002, 03:47 PM
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Almost Satisfied
 
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Seeing Red!
I am looking for that perfect color and I thought I would ask for your opinions. I am going for the show hot rod look on my 71 step. The frame will be painted along with fender wells etc the same color.
I am looking for something in red. Bright, not a dull look, but not super common either. I like the Dodge truck red but I can't paint my truck with anything "Dodge" the GM red is not quite as bright as I am thinking I would like. Is it still named Summit Red? What about Corvette Red? Anyone seen one of our trucks with that set-up? Any help with pics would be greatly appreciated as I need to order my paint soon. ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration [This message has been edited by 1971Stepside (edited April 08, 2002).]
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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04-08-2002, 04:01 PM
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Porsche red I had on my gto was nice or that viper red
------------------ Charles W. Hein S. Williamsport PA imaindianoutlaw@yahoo.com REFRIGERATION TECH 1971 Rolling chassis FOR SALE 1963 Pontiac Tempest 1965 Pontiac GTO 1956 Pontiac 2 dr
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04-08-2002, 04:14 PM
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I agree with Indian....
there are only two colors of red in my opinion - Porsche Guards Red and Porshe India Red.... ------------------ Keep On Truckin' Shane slecroix@bellsouth.net Athens, Alabama |
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04-08-2002, 05:07 PM
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High gloss Crimson Red. AKA Blood Red. That is the upholstery, and accessory color I am going with. Black Paint, and Crimson Red leather interior with black stitching, and crimson accents here and there in the interior.
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04-08-2002, 05:12 PM
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04-08-2002, 05:17 PM
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i just painted a jeep with viper red and its pretty bright, is not deep enough for me though, but if you want a cop magnet go with viper red, jut dont call it d*dge red.
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04-08-2002, 05:20 PM
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I think the viper red looks orange parked next to mine or going in that direction.
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04-08-2002, 05:48 PM
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Do the Dodge pickup red. It is very bright and look sweet. I painted mine in the Dodge blue and love it. Its not Dodge paint, its PPG or Dupont or whatever you use. I won't tell if you don't
------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota
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04-08-2002, 06:35 PM
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now thats a true COON DOG
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How about a nice candy apple red?
------------------ 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi
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current project 67  402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!)71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled)  was my first truck!... oh well...72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!) |
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04-08-2002, 08:08 PM
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The color paint you want is PPG's "HOT RED". My brother's father-in-law had a Deuce coupe painted that, and it is so bright and so red it almost hurts your eyes. My brother has pics but doesn't know how to put them up here. Trust me- This is the color you want!!
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04-08-2002, 09:30 PM
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My truck is GM TORCH RED which is the new Corvette color..
Grabs alot of attention, it is the brightest red ive ever seen.
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04-09-2002, 12:21 AM
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Mine is the viper red, I think it looks good, it just depends on what your going for, I cant even begin to explain the viper red because it is just sooooo nice.....
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04-09-2002, 08:17 AM
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Almost Satisfied
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Thanks for the input. I will give the Viper red a closer look. LMN8R--you have peaked my curiousity about the "Hot Red". Is there any way you could e-mail me a picture if you can't post it?
I watched Hot Rod Magazine on the Speed channel last night and they covered the Detroit Auto Show. There was a red car that had the most beautiful red on. Well they interview the guy and it turns out it was a special mix! That didn't help me any! ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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04-09-2002, 10:47 AM
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My 67 stepside is also 1999 Viper Red, wouldn't change it for nothing. True color and redder than H**l. Beautiful color.
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04-09-2002, 11:14 AM
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Almost Satisfied
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Got Pictures? I would love to see it, especially on step side!
------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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04-09-2002, 11:41 AM
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For the purest red, go to a PPG paint store and ask to see Deltron toner DMD-654. It's RED!! It can be cut with basecoat clear, and then clearcoated when applied to your truck. Sikkens also has a red toner that's pretty close. My dad has a '34 Chevy coupe that's Sikkens toner red over their yellow/cream sealer coat, and the car darn near glows. If you want to polish it out in bright sunlight, you've gotta wear sunglasses or it'll blind you!
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04-09-2002, 11:52 AM
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Had pictures untill photo point went T#TS up. They want $35 to send me a CD with only 20 pictures on it. I posted them about a year ago, I will try and get ahold of another camera and download them to Free Photo.
Is there any way to go back that far to find a post? |
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04-09-2002, 11:55 AM
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1971Stepside, I'll have my brother e-mail you the pics of the coupe. I don't know how the color will look after being emailed, but if you go to a paint store, they should have a chip for it. Good Luck, whatever shade of red you decide on, I'm sure it will be Gorgeous!
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04-09-2002, 12:22 PM
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I've got a buddy with a Porsche Guards Red '57 Chevy. Looks sweet.
------------------ Current project: The "HACKstoration" 1967 GMC shortbed/fleetside, 350/700R4, air bag suspension, 18" billet wheels. Other vehicle of interest: 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 4dr hard top, 283/powerglide, lowered 3-1/2" in front and 2 inches in the rear. Web Site: jaySpot.com AOL Screen Name: Slammed67GMC Location: Kansas City, MO
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04-12-2002, 10:36 PM
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1971Stepside, Did you get the pics of the coupe? My brother e-mailed them. If so, whatdo you think?
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04-12-2002, 10:52 PM
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I know its foreign but I painted my VW mazda miata red and from cruise night to hot rod shows I have been to everything else looks orange to it.
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04-12-2002, 10:57 PM
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I got some pics of a 32 full-fendered Coup, that were sent to me by someone I don't know...LOL. I guess the "brother-in-law" sent to the wrong address. I will forward them on.
------------------ Keep On Truckin' Shane slecroix@bellsouth.net Athens, Alabama |
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