K5 paint ideas

[RoryH19]

As the title reads, I'm ready to paint my k5.
I've been restoring for the last 15+ months. Engine, trans, t-case, lift kit, brakes, mechanical, metal work...

It was originally black but will not repaint in that color.
No white either.

Thinking about gray, red or blue but not sure.
I've been looking all over the Internet, too many options.

Suggestions and any pictures would be great.

 

[SDJunkMan]

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Here's a couple of pics of two tones.

 

[RoryH19]

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Here's a couple of pics of two tones.

Thanks.

 

[Craig 85]

Here's my old '87. It covers all those colors.

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[RoryH19]

Here's my old '87. It covers all those colors.

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I've seen that paint scheme on a k5. Only difference was the red pin stripe was white.

BTW, I remember having those wheels and hub caps on my 86 k20.

 

[Turbo4whl]

Rosedale Red

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[shiftpro]

Just stay away from green or purple and I got yer back!

 

[RoryH19]

Just stay away from green or purple and I got yer back!

Haha. I'm with you.

 

[RoryH19]

Rosedale Red

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That's a nice deep red.

 

[HotRodPC]

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Here's a couple of pics of two tones.

But these are pics of 73-80 2 tone options. 81 up didn't have the outlined metal trim for 2 tone options.

JMO, I'd stick with 81 up 2 tone options if you want to go 2 tone. Do you plan on painting the firewall and door jambs too? If not, I'd go with a 2 tone and have some black in the 2 tone option like. Silver over Black or Gray over Black look real nice. Go with a metallic gray on top and black across the bottom like the 2nd pic.

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[K201979]

Whats wrong with green?

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[K201979]

Its even got some metal flake. Shamrock green. Paint code 43l.

 

[K201979]

I do like the black n grey, and white n grey tho.

 

[shiftpro]

Whats wrong with green?

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Nothing wrong with green, as matter of fact it's my favorite color for trees!

 

[shiftpro]

Whats wrong with green?

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My first square a '78 was teal green with white roof.