Help me pick a color and wheel combo [Archive]

camcojb

10-11-2007, 01:06 PM

I'm waffling between a silver or slightly darker color vs a medium to med/dark silver-charcoal. I am pretty sure the 10 spoke wheels will come in the future, but for now will stick with the 5 spoke old school look until I save up enough for the new wheels/tires.

These are my newest renderings from Carter Hickman. I have two each in silver and a darker color, and each color has both sets of wheels. Which do you like? Or do they all suck??!!! :lol:

I want to add that working with Carter has been awesome. I am constantly asking for changes and he just keeps on delivering.

#1

http://www.camcojb.com/jody_silver_HRE.jpg

#2

http://www.camcojb.com/jody_silver_oldschool.jpg

#3

http://www.camcojb.com/jody_silverDARK_HRE.jpg

#4

http://www.camcojb.com/jody_silverDARK_oldschool.jpg

Jody

70TWO NOVA

10-11-2007, 01:09 PM

I like #1

jy211

10-11-2007, 01:11 PM

number 3 :thumbsup:

Sales@Dutchboys

10-11-2007, 01:14 PM

# 3 for sure. :thumbsup:

Paul

XcYZ

10-11-2007, 01:24 PM

10 spokes, regardless of color. :woot:

Oh, and I voted #3. :D

70gotboost

10-11-2007, 01:28 PM

I've always been a silver fan, plus I like the contrast of the silver with the charcoal wheels... I voted #1.

BallnRods

10-11-2007, 01:34 PM

I went with #3 but, #1 was my second choice.
I'm just tired of seeing those played out TT2 wheels on every other car & truck.

camcojb

10-11-2007, 01:41 PM

10 spokes, regardless of color. :woot:

:D

you would say that, it was your idea! :yes:

Jody

Hdesign

10-11-2007, 01:47 PM

I was between 1 and 3 as well but I preferred the contrast of 1. I usually like the wheels to be either high contrast or an exact match for the color. If they are only slightly different sometimes they may look like they are just a bad color match. I really like that dark gray though, maybe satin black wheels would look better, I dunno.

Jody, what happened to the parchment color/sleeper look? Not that I don't like this but that was a really unique look for the car. I probably missed a discussion about this somewhere.

HRBS

10-11-2007, 01:58 PM

3 all the way and dont look back !

camcojb

10-11-2007, 02:01 PM

Jody, what happened to the parchment color/sleeper look? Not that I don't like this but that was a really unique look for the car. I probably missed a discussion about this somewhere.

you know, you're not the first to ask that. The car has to be re-painted so if I'm going to make a color change now is the time. Initially this was my first choice for a color combo, the silver/gray. I have carbon fiber valve covers and cf accents in the interior so I thought it would blend well. Then I decided an old school look was cool, plus I've never sprayed a solid color before so I painted it the VW beige color. After painting/color sanding/buffing I wasn't as thrilled with the color as I thought I would be, then the re-paint issue came up so it made me re-consider my original choices.

It's not set in stone, I can still keep the beige. Maybe I should have added that option to the poll! :willy:

Jody

Rybar

10-11-2007, 02:19 PM

I guess I'm the only guy to vote #2. :lol: I like the silver and old school 5-spoke's. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them Jody.

Tom.A

10-11-2007, 02:21 PM

I Like them all but voted for #4. I like the 5 spokes

camcojb

10-11-2007, 02:24 PM

I Like them all but voted for #4. I like the 5 spokes

so do I, plus I already have them. But I also like the more modern look with the 10 spokes hence the poll! :D

Jody

Sales@Dutchboys

10-11-2007, 02:26 PM

How about the color you had...and the 10 spokes!

I loved that color too.

Paul

96z28ss

10-11-2007, 02:32 PM

I vote for #1
and call the car el Mule 2

comp-spec

10-11-2007, 02:41 PM

...# 1

Stuart Adams

10-11-2007, 02:41 PM

#4. I love those wheels on that car.

67ragtp

10-11-2007, 02:41 PM

The 5 spokes fit the body style so nice, #4. Just look at the back wheels it explodes at you. Darker color on the exterior, looks nicer in direct sun and low light. That car is gonna look awesome, good luck with your choice- Rich

Stuart Adams

10-11-2007, 02:51 PM

Either body color is great but the five spoke looks like a more natural fit to me. Either way it will be cool.

clill

10-11-2007, 03:05 PM

What other wheels do you like ?:D

camcojb

10-11-2007, 03:13 PM

What other wheels do you like ?:D

jackass! :D

Jody

Musclerodz

10-11-2007, 03:30 PM

I saw this thread and said "wow, someone drug up a 2 year old thread about your Camaro". Then to my suprise i click on it and :willy: :willy: :willy: . I vote you show a pic of it painted now. :yes: I think either wheel would look great with the tan, but if the choice is silver or charcoal, I pick silver with darker wheels or charcoal with satin centers. How about two-tone??????

Steve1968LS2

10-11-2007, 04:37 PM

I like 1 and 3

BUT, i like 3 because it's a bit more unique.. did you go check out that car/color I suggested?

camcojb

10-11-2007, 04:49 PM

I like 1 and 3

BUT, i like 3 because it's a bit more unique.. did you go check out that car/color I suggested?

no, the local automall doesn't have Subaru there, and I haven't been able to find one sitting anywhere. I looked on the internet but you need to see it in person.

My best friend is begging me NOT to go the 10 spoke, he likes #4 best of those listed but likes this best of all:

http://www.camcojb.com/malitude_small2r.jpg

va72mlibu

10-11-2007, 04:53 PM

I REALLY love #3

4mm

10-11-2007, 06:03 PM

I like both 1 & 3, but voted for #1 just due to the wheel color. Ideally, I would have voted for #2 if the wheel centers were charcoal/darker. The old school wheels just look so nice on that particular car (coming from a modern wheel guy). :)

zcrz

10-11-2007, 06:08 PM

#3...It screams bada$$:thumbsup:

class67

10-11-2007, 06:21 PM

#3, but i'm kinda biased!

Van B

10-11-2007, 06:29 PM

# 1 I agree with Ben. The contrast between the silver and dark wheels looks badass. I like the Torq Thrust wheels, but not on such a high end car.

You didn't compromise anywhere else on the car, don't cheap out on the wheels. BTW, I not only spend my own money well, but other people's too. :cool:

Spiffav8

10-11-2007, 08:51 PM

#2 Just seems to flow better.

mazspeed

10-11-2007, 09:55 PM

Spinners with extra bling. :D

customcam

10-11-2007, 11:20 PM

Silver wheels will look good also with the chrome lip
or the Charcoal with silver wheels but a really nice silver with a grey tint
with red calipers? will look sweet imo
either way i love it the engin e is bad ass

Jims78elky

10-12-2007, 02:44 AM

#3

But I like the paint in #2 a little better.

Jody,

you could put on roller skate wheels and it would look bitchin!

:hail:

-Jim

Rick Dorion

10-12-2007, 06:11 AM

#4

Being a bit old school I like 5 spokes. Also gunmetal grey was a cool color on vettes when I was a kid and I'm partial to the darker shade.

jimhamptons

10-12-2007, 06:38 AM

#3 for me.

rjp71

10-12-2007, 06:46 AM

Definitely 1 or 3 with a slight preference for 3. The 5 spokes just don't look right for me on the car- maybe its the body style. Although I do like the five spoke in the rendering by Carter Hickman. Maybe it's the color.

CarterHickmanDesigns

10-12-2007, 07:01 AM

Jody, I made my vote. I dig on #3

Just so everyone knows the 4 images that Jody posted are renderings. Its a new style that we are testing, kinda photorealism? I will post more of this style soon.

Killer car by the way, Jody.

Looking forward to the SEMA party.

Carter

slenning

10-12-2007, 07:29 AM

I voted #3 but I am kinda biased toward the darker gray. I was just wondering the other day how my camaro would look with dark 10 spoke wheels. Looks fantastic on the chevelle thats for sure. Can't wait to see it done!!

JMitch19

10-12-2007, 08:20 AM

#3 ftw

Cread01

10-12-2007, 08:24 AM

I like number 3. I like the 10 spoke wheels either way but the darker charcoal makes it look meaner.

hapevo

10-12-2007, 09:27 AM

#4 :thumbsup:

DriverzInc

10-12-2007, 10:03 AM

#1 is my favorite. The ten spokes on the lighter color looks elegant, yet says I mean business.

7TSS

10-12-2007, 11:15 AM

I llike both 3 and 4 but I picked #3 ftw. That Malibu would actually look bada$$ with any of those color/wheel combos.

Carter's renderings are awesome. Actually thought it was just a photoshop of a regular picture. Stepping it up a notch.:thumbsup:

olds87

10-12-2007, 11:45 AM

I would go with #3

wiedemab

10-12-2007, 12:54 PM

I voted #2 - Silver with the 5-spokes.

Any/all are awesome looking though.

Brandon

Ricochet

10-12-2007, 01:30 PM

I went with #4 for you Jody. Personally I like #3. I say 4 only because I know you are wanting it to have an old school look - minus the motor that is!!

Either way it is going to be bad ass!!

camcojb

10-12-2007, 01:51 PM

I went with #4 for you Jody. Personally I like #3. I say 4 only because I know you are wanting it to have an old school look - minus the motor that is!!

Either way it is going to be bad ass!!

I gave up on the old school look when I changed colors. I like #3 and #4. It'll likely be finished as #4 and then get the wheels later on, hopefully before Power Tour. Then I can have two looks and change them up when I'm bored! :wow:

Jody

Stuart Adams

10-12-2007, 01:54 PM

I gave up on the old school look when I changed colors. I like #3 and #4. It'll likely be finished as #4 and then get the wheels later on, hopefully before Power Tour. Then I can have two looks and change them up when I'm bored! :wow:

Jody

Very cool car. Just wait till that motor is in the car it will one of the baddest!

rwhite692

10-12-2007, 02:22 PM

My best friend is begging me NOT to go the 10 spoke, he likes #4 best of those listed but likes this best of all:

http://www.camcojb.com/malitude_small2r.jpg

Jody, since you posted this rendering, I've gotta say, I agree with your buddy (Don I presume?)... For me, I really feel like "silvers and grays" have just been "done to death" in recent years. I REALLY like the parchment color (how often do you see that?) and the large D spokes. I like how the tinted windows really "pop" on that thing as opposed to a big mass of gray, and show the roofline...Overall it has a really "crisp" look and feel to it, whereas the grays just are just "subdued" to the point of being...well, boring. I'm also not big on spoked, road / modular look wheels on the early chevelles...Just my $.02, it will surely be a beauty no matter what you choose to do! - Rob

BRIAN

10-12-2007, 08:47 PM

How about a modern looking 5 spoke such as the Boze Stinger in a satin center it looks like charcoal.

Lexus IS coupe medium grey is killer color. Maybe nickel plate the trim.

Car would be killer even in the tan but will appeal to smaller crowd. Then again it is yours.

Flash68

10-12-2007, 11:48 PM

I agree with Rob on the silver thing being overdone (to a point... it still is a great color) but the really dark gray/gunmetal/charcoal/whatever you want to call it looks killer and sinister in the dark, yet subdued in the sun - that's what I love about those really dark grays.

I vote #3. I think the modern-looking 10 spokes fit the car with that uber-modern motor under the hood!

#3, Jody !!! :D

Did Don get the LS motor in his 69 yet? Sell it yet?

Steve Chryssos

10-13-2007, 05:55 AM

Number 3 all the way. And do something with that grille. You might find that the 45 year old "tin" grille is subconsciously adding to your indecision.
The following grille style on number 3 would seal the deal since it complements both the modern wheels AND your intercooler. Just make an insert. Leave the grille's perimeter alone. Should be an easy experiment for Carter Hickman to perform.

Great work Carter.

http://www.iimuchfabrication.com/NewStuff/photos/side%20view%203.jpg

ZVT

10-13-2007, 06:44 AM

I'm kinda partial to #1 and 3

Why not mix the two up silver top charcoal bottom with the 10 spokes:thumbsup:

COYBILT

10-13-2007, 07:31 AM

number 2 and 4 and well maybe 3.

Not a big fan of the EURO wheel look.

camcojb

10-13-2007, 08:03 AM

Did Don get the LS motor in his 69 yet? Sell it yet?

no, he hasn't bought a motor yet. He's in line for body/paint right now.

Jody

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-13-2007, 08:28 AM

I would say #1 if the grille was smoked or blacked out..

but #3 is an obvious winner.

MODO Innovations

10-13-2007, 01:42 PM

I like #3 but also like #4. To me the 10 spokes are more modern looking PT and the TT2s have more Bad A%% muscle look. I definitely like they darker color either way.

jeff hanson

10-13-2007, 08:08 PM

I liked 3 at first glance, but after looking some more, I like the contrast of #1 a little better. 1 it is for me. I know there's some talk of old school, but I would consider losing the door handles. Besides, that's becoming old school now anyway.:lol:

Autokraft

10-14-2007, 07:43 PM

#3 looks Sweet Jody but to be honest that car would look awesome either color:thumbsup:

camcojb

10-14-2007, 08:35 PM

thanks everyone, it's much appreciated. I'll know what I pick as I'm leaving the paint store.... :P It will be between diamond graphite (Infiniti) and carbon silver (Nissan), both darker than standard silver but not super dark.

Jody

jannes_z-28

10-15-2007, 12:34 PM

#3 it has the most modern look IMHO

What ever you do Jody, it's gonna be cool either way. :thumbsup:

Jan

camcojb

10-15-2007, 01:01 PM

#3 it has the most modern look IMHO

What ever you do Jody, it's gonna be cool either way. :thumbsup:

Jan

thanks Jan. This is the Infiniti color I'm leaning towards, and that Carter did in the darker renderings.

http://www.camcojb.com/diamondgraphiteinfiniti.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/diamondgraphite1.jpg

awr68

10-15-2007, 04:49 PM

This part will drive you crazy!

You should have seen all the 8"x11" paint samples Chris sent me...all blue, just differant shades...thanks for all the sleepless night Chris!! :_paranoid

BTW, I like the Infiniti color, it will have a little more depth than the average silver...but on the other hand the 'right' silver looks very clean and classy....you're welcome!! :D

Steve1968LS2

10-15-2007, 08:07 PM

For God's sake.. #3 won.. just paint the damn car!! :willy:

:rofl:

Hey, your car would be painted the same color as my intake manifold and Watt's link. lol

race-rodz

10-16-2007, 09:42 AM

it needs to be the darker color, but the wheel centers need to be lighter.

you can never go wrong with kandy magenta, big flake and 28's:rofl:

kennyd

10-16-2007, 10:25 AM

can i vote for #5

stay with the cream color ! everyone has a silver car ( including our camaro)
i like the rendering .

Bill Howell

10-16-2007, 02:56 PM

How about RED, I love red. Wait, it already was RED. :rofl:

camcojb

10-16-2007, 03:54 PM

How about RED, I love red. Wait, it already was RED. :rofl:

everybody loves red but me.................. :D I have considered it several times, plus it's a solid color which can be sprayed separately (getting all these pieces into the "booth" to spray at once will be a b#%&h to say the least).

Jody

G-Body

10-18-2007, 05:56 AM

How could you pick anything other than #4 wow paint to match those great traditional 5 spokes that look good on everything,
but dont know the theme to your car ether is it modern engine or hot rod .
The 10's are nice but only if its a newer theme build! " ls-2" etc but hard to beat the look of a great torque thrust , Just so damn many of them on cars!

COYBILT

10-18-2007, 06:00 AM

Number 4 is my pick

roddr1968

10-18-2007, 01:42 PM

#3 is my pic

camcojb

10-18-2007, 06:34 PM

3 and 4 are my favorites. It is interesting how the Chevelle site voted quite differently than this one did, they seem to like the 5 spokes over the modern wheels:

View Poll Results: which do you like?
silver with 10 spokes 11.39%
silver with 5 spoke Vintage wheels 17.72%
dark silver/charcoal with 10 spokes 30.38%
dark silver/charcoal with 5 spoke Vintage wheels 40.51%

Now to pick the exact shade of silver/gray............ :willy:

Jody

LateNight72

10-18-2007, 10:28 PM