More opinions needed
- Uncle Skip
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More opinions needed
I told you I was building LED tail lights for my flair side and I'll post a "how to" with pictures when they get finished.
But I need some opinions on color.
As you know, Nadine is going to be all white with some small red pin striping on the nose and tailgate, and a little chrome on the head light buckets in the front and a stainless bumper in the rear.
There are red reversed steelies with beauty rims and stainless dog dish hub caps.
What I "plan" to do is paint the tail light housings white to match the body color and use stainless brackets.
Or should I paint them original black...... or ???????
But I need some opinions on color.
As you know, Nadine is going to be all white with some small red pin striping on the nose and tailgate, and a little chrome on the head light buckets in the front and a stainless bumper in the rear.
There are red reversed steelies with beauty rims and stainless dog dish hub caps.
What I "plan" to do is paint the tail light housings white to match the body color and use stainless brackets.
Or should I paint them original black...... or ???????
I'm not arguing with you. I'm just explaining why I'm right.
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Gritsngumbo
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Re: More opinions needed
I'd vote for body color.
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- Thomas1190
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Re: More opinions needed
Id go with white too. I think it'll give it a nice finished look.
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Re: More opinions needed
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Re: More opinions needed
IMO the taillights are not a focal point of the truck. They should blend in and not be obtrusive. Stainless to match the bumper is a good choice.
For sure you dont want them to stand out like a rotating disco light.
Ive never heard anyone say "I have this bitchin set of taillights, Im looking for a truck to build around them".
For sure you dont want them to stand out like a rotating disco light.
Ive never heard anyone say "I have this bitchin set of taillights, Im looking for a truck to build around them".
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Re: More opinions needed
Skip I think I agree with Ice, keep the light housings and brackets stainless.
Clean, no maintenance, and no corrosion. Nuff said! TR
Clean, no maintenance, and no corrosion. Nuff said! TR
Re: More opinions needed
Skip I think I agree with Ice, keep the light housings and brackets stainless.
Clean, No Maintenance, and No Corrosion. Especially the "No Corrosion" part.
I'd like to do my 56 longbed truck like that whenever the time comes along.
Sure does keep it looking good for a long time. TR
Clean, No Maintenance, and No Corrosion. Especially the "No Corrosion" part.
I'd like to do my 56 longbed truck like that whenever the time comes along.
Sure does keep it looking good for a long time. TR
Re: More opinions needed
Skip I don't know how I missed this post ? I never, and I mean NEVER thought I would see you ask for another opinion !!!!!
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Its good to see you getting so much done though, look forward to leanin on that truck one of these days... You know, only a select few trucks become true leaners at a Slickstock event.
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Its good to see you getting so much done though, look forward to leanin on that truck one of these days... You know, only a select few trucks become true leaners at a Slickstock event.
Re: More opinions needed
Skip, I've been debating the stainless tail light thing for a long time. I have a new set for Baby that I bought years ago, but have wondered if those are to glitzy. One of these days, I will get around to the 64 again and finish it.
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1964 Galaxie convertable
1964 flairside, style side, and longbed
1965 Ranger, and shortbed
1966 long bed, and shortbed
A few parts trucks also
1991 Capri
2011 F250
2004 Lexus
Re: More opinions needed
I agree with Ice as well. The stainless will tie in with your bumper and the brackets you're going to use. It will reflect a lot of the paint color and surroundings so it might blend better than being painted.
- Alan Mclennan
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Re: More opinions needed
Im going with the S/steel as well Uncle!
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