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More opinions needed

Posted: May 16, 2013, 3:17 pm
by Uncle Skip
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 ???????

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 16, 2013, 3:44 pm
by Gritsngumbo
I'd vote for body color.

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 16, 2013, 4:51 pm
by Thomas1190
Id go with white too. I think it'll give it a nice finished look.

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 16, 2013, 5:04 pm
by ICEMAN6166

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 16, 2013, 7:54 pm
by bmcgc
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".

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 16, 2013, 9:13 pm
by Truckrat
Skip I think I agree with Ice, keep the light housings and brackets stainless.
Clean, no maintenance, and no corrosion. Nuff said! TR

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 16, 2013, 9:20 pm
by Truckrat
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

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 16, 2013, 10:41 pm
by foodstick
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.

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 17, 2013, 7:47 am
by 64 f100
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.
Rich

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 17, 2013, 11:21 am
by 4 Baja
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.

Re: More opinions needed

Posted: May 17, 2013, 6:35 pm
by Alan Mclennan
Im going with the S/steel as well Uncle!