Anyone here still have that all original factory look?
 

I'm thinking of taking my truck back to more of an original factory look. I want it to look like it did back in the 80s. Does anyone have a truck with the original paint scheme? Im thinking of going with a two tone red and white but i want to see what other paint schemes are out there.

Thanks!
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Build literature is available at the GM heritage center.
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html

You can find Chevrolet and GMC Truck Dealer Albums on eBay.
Many brochures are available online at TOCMP.COM , 73-87.com & http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/

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Yep, everything I have keeps the factory appearance, in some instances they are still sporting their original born with paint, including my 79 1 ton. I have a passion for unrestored survivor cars and I seemed to carry that over to my pickup truck for some odd reason when I went looking for one.

Custom is nice and I can certainly appreciate the work involved, but for me the stock appearance flips my switch.

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i am working toward this with my truck i want it to look like it is (well mostly stock)

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My 79 is all stock except the audio system and and 357 sbc.
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Stock, except I did not replace the fender emblems or tailgate lettering.

K

New:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...k/100_7202.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...k/100_7204.jpg

Now:


http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...11Nov09009.jpg

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/...11Nov09017.jpg

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trying to on the 79...

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I saved this pic due to the nice color combo

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...7/100_1922.jpg

Desert

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now thats a nice truck!!^^^^^

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By saying original factory look are you also referring to original height meaning no drop kit or lift kit of any size?
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if its lowered its not stock now is it?

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so must be stock height stock wheels right?

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Restoring back to original ... inside redone just needs paint.
http://i47.tinypic.com/2crrck9.jpg

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what size are the tires?

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275/60r15

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http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...7/DCP_1330.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x...Chevytruck.jpg
Desert

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Here is the one i just got.the original owner was a doctor he put the camper on about a week after he bought it and a rubber mat in the bed and never been off or out.

i'LL GET PICS AFTER I WASHED IT THE NEXT DAY OR TWO.

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Lets me play with the 78

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Orig everything is what drew me to this truck. Only thing not orig is the radio and the bumper guard. '77 I was told is a unique year that the side trim was painted different colors. I think it is the only year that this occurred.

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Correct: '77 is the only year for yellow in the side trim.

K

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Not trying to pic nits or match wits with a long time GM employee, but I think there was "one" exception to that rule. Didn't the 75-76 GMC Gentleman Jim have the yellow (gold) insert too?

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GJ was 75 only Ken :) but you are correct.

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Yeah, I went back to change it, but got side tracked. What about the Beau James?

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The 77 model was a "transitional" year for our trucks. There were several items that stopped, started, and specific only to the 1977 trucks.

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Right - but I was thinking of more "mainstream" offerings.

Sometimes I sacrifice total accuracy for the sake of brevity.

K