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04-05-2008, 12:09 PM
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New Member
1972 27' Overlander
Denton
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 3
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Color advice - A-frame, wheelwell
We are fixing the breaks and repacking the bearings on our 72 overlander. I figured this would be a good time to touch up the undercarriage. It hasn't been painted in the past and is showing a little rust. I could swear that I have seen a thread about this in the past but todays searches aren't showing any results. I was thinking it might look cool to paint it with a red or blue rustoleum. We will eventually repaint the emblems and the blue strip on the exterior as well as the hubcaps and I thought this addition might really make the colors pop. My hubby thinks a black or silver will look more natural but isn't opposed to the "pop". Does anyone have advice? Or pictures of what they have done? We are also taking forum votes on the color. Blue, Red, Silver, or Black?
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04-05-2008, 12:23 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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How about the dark metallic gray like the’80s Airstreams?
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04-05-2008, 07:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
Romulus
, New York
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 139
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Ditto
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04-05-2008, 07:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Columbus
, Indiana
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 159
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RedSHED has been discussing painting ours, as well. He asked me today about color. I suggested pink, to go with the flamingos. I can't figure out why he isn't buying into the idea.
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04-05-2008, 07:07 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,965
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I'm thinking blue, in fact I have been giving thought to doing just that to the Trade Winds hitch
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04-05-2008, 07:18 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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IMO, it would have to be a DARK blue.
I like the dark grey.
Opinions are usually worth what you pay for them....
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"Wimpy" 1/2 ton 2002 GMC Sierra 4X4 Z-71 Gasser
2000 Safari SS 25'
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04-05-2008, 07:21 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,965
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fyrzowt
IMO, it would have to be a DARK blue.
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Why not airstream blue?
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04-06-2008, 12:02 PM
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New Member
1972 27' Overlander
Denton
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 3
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I think we are going to go for the metallic grey. We will probably have to paint the frame in the rear at some point and I think a bright color would look a little odd back there. I also think a bright color would show a lot of dirt and grime. Thank you all for the advice
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04-06-2008, 12:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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I really like the look on my 1983 Excella. The banana wrap on my 1967 Trade Wind has some dents. It has occurred to me that they could be repaired using ordinary automobile techniques if they were painted like the Excella.
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