Hey guys, as some of you know I am painting my '70 El Camino a dark "redfire" metallic w/the correct '70 SS stripes on the hood. The paint is a 2003 Grand Prix Color, I'll have a blue peral/clear added over everything. That way it will be my own color.

I thought that I was going to paint the stripes black. But someone suggested that white would be cool too. Now it has me thinking......which would look cooler?

The car will be painted the dark "redfire" metallic, then the stripes (whatever the color) will be painted on, then block sanded to remove the feeling of the stripes, then painted with several coats of blue metallic pearl/clear coat.

You guys can see the "redfire" color here: http://www.pontiac.com/pontiacjsp/grandprix/colors.jsp?source=lnav

Then click on the "redfire" button to see the color.

Thanks guys.

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Cable

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[This message has been edited by bluerebl (edited 12-04-2002).]

Black or silver

White!!
Ron

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The red might be too dark for black stripes. White will stand out more.

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I think darker/deeper reds look better with black!

Thanks for the replies guys. I am know sure what I am going for with the stripes.

White will most definity stand out more. But black has a "ghost" look to it with the dark color.

Keep them coming guys!!

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Cable

-'70 El Camino Stroker 496 Project (stay tuned: http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011834.html)


"He who dies with the most toys.....still dies...."

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I think the Victory Red looks better... But I would make the stripes either black, or a Little bit lighter red would be cool.

I would go with the white strips, everybody and their brother has a red with black chevelle. But my suggestion is I would first paint the stripe color on some scrap first, then apply your blue pearl. You mentioned that you will be painting the stripe then going with the blue pearl on top of that, you may not like the color of the stripe once you put that blue pearl on it. So if you painted it on some scrap you know what color you will get. Also remember the more coats of pearl you add the darker the color gets...Eric


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[This message has been edited by sevt_chevelle (edited 12-04-2002).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RacnJsn95:
I think the Victory Red looks better... But I would make the stripes either black, or a Little bit lighter red would be cool.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I like the "victory red" too, but 65% of Elco's have the glossy red.

I like red, but wanted something a bit different than the rest.

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Cable

-'70 El Camino Stroker 496 Project (stay tuned: http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011834.html)


"He who dies with the most toys.....still dies...."

http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011400.html

My 70 is ready for paint now and it will be the original black cherry with white stripes.It is gonna look awesome.

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1970 SS396 & 1967 Sport Coupe

try to find someone who is good at photoshopping and have them create your car with both combinations.

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WHITE!!!!!!

I've been thinking about doing the same thing to my 70, and I've decided on the white stripes. Here are a couple pics to whet your whistle!

Red/white 70 elky (http://www.chevelles.com/ads/photoads/1970_elcamino_0902.html) - Red/White 71 elky (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/AHSOM70/71-redwhite.jpg)


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"Whats the matter with the car I'm Driving? Can't ya tell that its out of style..."

I'd like to see a picture with the coat on if possible. What color is your interior?

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AHSOM70-

I like the red in your link to the 71 Elky- you don't happen to know what color or paint code that actually is do you?

Thanks

Nick

Another vote for white.

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Jim

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nick_Endres:
AHSOM70-I like the red in your link to the 71 Elky- you don't happen to know what color or paint code that actually is do you?
Nick<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nick, sorry, no clue. I was just surfing the web a few weeks back looking for that car/stripe color combo and that was one of the pics that I found that was closest to my car's color...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Westopher:
I'd like to see a picture with the coat on if possible. What color is your interior?

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I haven't painted the car yet, right now its still wearing primer.

My interior is tan (saddle). It too is currently out of the car. I planned on ProCar "Elite" Tan buckets, stock replacement door panels, newer style tan headliner, and tan carpet. The dash is the stock color too, except the gauge area will be a custom piece.



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Cable

-'70 El Camino Stroker 496 Project (stay tuned: http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011834.html)


"He who dies with the most toys.....still dies...."

http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011400.html

Convert all your chrome to gold, and put gold racing stripes down it.

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Westopher:
Convert all your chrome to gold, and put gold racing stripes down it.
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Hmmm.....interesting idea. But I already have selected the stripe color choices, thanks anyway.



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Cable

-'70 El Camino Stroker 496 Project (stay tuned: http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011834.html)


"He who dies with the most toys.....still dies...."

http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011400.html

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bluerebl:
Hmmm.....interesting idea.


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Only if you play for the 49ers or are a pimp and plan on sticking some wire wheels on that piece. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/tongue.gif http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Midnight Marauder:
Only if you are a pimp and plan on sticking some wire wheels on that piece. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/tongue.gif http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif
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My thoughts exactly, and 13" wire wheels aren't my thing either......



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Cable

-'70 El Camino Stroker 496 Project (stay tuned: http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011834.html)


"He who dies with the most toys.....still dies...."

http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/011400.html

Yes he finds nothing wrong with being a pimp...
intresting...

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[This message has been edited by Westopher (edited 12-05-2002).]

Nothing new to add, just wanted to see if there were any new thoughts.....

Check the links in my Signature, I like it.
Ron

I plan on the "ghost effect" when I paint my 70 Chevelle. I won't pass it off as a clone (skipping the dash & badges), but I think the white stripes screams "SS".

My color scheme is a 70 era dark green, and green-ish black or a primer black color for the SS stripes, with a break in the outline. Kinda like a "Z" wiggle that descends into the base of the stripe.

I want the, "Oh, did you notice it is slightly different than the traditional SS stripe, since it's not an SS" kinda thing.

I vote for non-contrasting stripes!