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2019 T1 Silverado Throwback Paint Job

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Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

Sierra Dan

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I have seen this on some of the K2 trucks. Suppose to mimic the "Big 10" Chevy trucks from the 70s.

This particular unit seems like a failed attempt to me :sick:  LOL.  But worth sharing .......

 

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Black02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

Black02Silverado

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Not my cup of tea.  Might be a vinyl graphic, in which case it can be removed with not damage to the paint. 

Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

Sierra Dan

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Anyone remember this famous TV car from back in the day?  LOL ....    The above Silverado reminded me of it.

 

 

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JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

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Hate to say it, but I would take the S&H Grand Torino over the Silverado in a "heartbeat".....

 

That truck is FUGLY...  

outrag1 Enthusiast

outrag1

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Reminds me of the two tone paint job that was so popular in the 80's.  I was never a fan.

Wiggums Senior Enthusiast

Wiggums

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That is just so wrong on all levels. I can't condone this.

smrr1 Senior Enthusiast

smrr1

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I love the idea but the execution is horrible. The truck is curvy not boxed. I very much liked the older factory 2 tone trucks but they were done right. If someone can 2 tone these new trucks with the body lines in mind i could get behind it. 

BIGDOGx Senior Enthusiast

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19 hours ago, Sierra Dan said:

I have seen this on some of the K2 trucks. Suppose to mimic the "Big 10" Chevy trucks from the 70s.

This particular unit seems like a failed attempt to me :sick:  LOL.  But worth sharing .......

 

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Wow that is some kind of bad, not to mention two tone on black imo should be partnered with silver not white. I hope that is a wrap so they can tear it off when people tell them how ugly it looks.

 

The one above is actually pretty nice with also the tire and wheel combo of that era to really give it  great throwback look, especially the color combo used.

Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

Sierra Dan

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I am sure it is a wrap.

They should have trimmed it out with some pin striping similar to the K2 big 10 pictured above.

BIGDOGx Senior Enthusiast

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1 minute ago, Sierra Dan said:

I am sure it is a wrap.

They should have trimmed it out with some pin striping similar to the K2 big 10 pictured above.

Yeah i agree just a overall lazy job imo, it's nothing but a giant rectangle on the side of the truck.

rkj__ Enthusiast

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I agree with those saying that the rectangular lines look very out of place on such a curvy truck. 

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