Need opinion - stering wheel and column color - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

orangeuavol · 01-29-2005, 07:31 PM

What color should I paint my steering column? The dash and windshield frame is orange and my interior will be saddle color. Opinions appreciated.

*Gee_Emm* · 01-29-2005, 07:48 PM

What color is your steering wheel, that would be the determining factor.

orangeuavol · 01-29-2005, 11:19 PM

I am buying a new wheel, most likely saddle (same as brown?). I think having the wheel and column the same color as the dash would be to much orange.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-29-2005, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangeuavol

I am buying a new wheel, most likely saddle (same as brown?). I think having the wheel and column the same color as the dash would be to much orange.

YUP, I AGREE, EVEN THOUGH IN TN. IT IS DEFINATELY AN ORANGE THING

**special-K** · 01-30-2005, 10:57 AM

Saddle column & wheel.Would look good and original.

72c5 · 01-31-2005, 12:02 AM

i vote saddle on the column and wheel, especially if the dash pad, door panels and seats are saddle as well........

DANL · 01-31-2005, 12:21 AM

Hey orange, my medium red K5 has saddle interior with a sandalwood column.

...Dan

orangeuavol · 01-31-2005, 10:32 PM

DANL, can you post some pics?

Thanks for all the opinions.

DANL · 02-01-2005, 08:53 PM

My K5 is not home currently, but I may be able to locate some pics for you.

...Dan

slamd58 · 02-02-2005, 12:21 AM

Orangeuavol

If you have the $$ my vote is for a polished stainless/chrome column from Ididit or flaming river. Then put a Le Carra wheel with saddle leather. You can have the Steering wheel covered in leather the same color as the interior. Take a look at the interior of my '58, it was all the same color (saddle). Looks Awesome. If not paint the column the same color as the interior....even it the steering wheel isn't the same color....

DANL · 02-02-2005, 11:44 PM

Hey orange, you have a PM.

Also check out the sandalwood column on this K5.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6154

...Dan

*Gee_Emm* · 02-02-2005, 11:49 PM

DANL did you find any pictures of your truck, my Jimmy is Med red also and I would like to see what it looks like (PO repainted to a different shade of red)

orangeuavol · 02-04-2005, 12:02 AM

Gee Emm,
The interior of your 69 is exactly the color I'm looking for! That's what I'm doing. Thanks all for the advice. Ordered the steering wheel and gonna get paint for the column when it arrives.

Anyone found anyone that carries rattle can paint in saddle? If not I found the interior color code for saddle and will have some mixed.

DANL · 02-04-2005, 12:36 AM

Hey Gee_Emm, you have a PM.

...Dan

easy_13 · 02-05-2005, 02:11 AM

orangeuavol,
Can't believe you're taking a perfectly Blue rig and turning it Orange, lol. I think the saddle looks good, though. Go Cats!

Big J · 02-05-2005, 05:05 PM

Anything you do will look sweet in that thing. I picture the column orange with a polished aluminum dash bezel behind it. Good luck!

01-29-2005, 07:31 PM	#1
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	Need opinion - stering wheel and column color What color should I paint my steering column? The dash and windshield frame is orange and my interior will be saddle color. Opinions appreciated. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

01-29-2005, 11:19 PM	#3
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	I am buying a new wheel, most likely saddle (same as brown?). I think having the wheel and column the same color as the dash would be to much orange. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

01-30-2005, 10:57 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Saddle column & wheel.Would look good and original. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-31-2005, 12:21 AM	#7
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Sandalwood Hey orange, my medium red K5 has saddle interior with a sandalwood column. ...Dan

01-31-2005, 10:32 PM	#8
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	DANL, can you post some pics? Thanks for all the opinions. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

01-29-2005, 07:48 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	What color is your steering wheel, that would be the determining factor.

01-31-2005, 12:02 AM	#6
72c5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 311	i vote saddle on the column and wheel, especially if the dash pad, door panels and seats are saddle as well........

02-01-2005, 08:53 PM	#9
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Maybe My K5 is not home currently, but I may be able to locate some pics for you. ...Dan

02-02-2005, 12:21 AM	#10
slamd58 <- Determination Pays Off Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 77	Orangeuavol If you have the $$ my vote is for a polished stainless/chrome column from Ididit or flaming river. Then put a Le Carra wheel with saddle leather. You can have the Steering wheel covered in leather the same color as the interior. Take a look at the interior of my '58, it was all the same color (saddle). Looks Awesome. If not paint the column the same color as the interior....even it the steering wheel isn't the same color.... __________________ 1958 Chevy Pickup 350/350, PS, PB, Tilt, A/C, 4 wheels Discs, 17" Wheels. Full Leather Interior - SOLD 1972 CST Blazer 454/400, A/C, 4" lift, 35's, Double wall top

02-02-2005, 11:44 PM	#11
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Pm Hey orange, you have a PM. Also check out the sandalwood column on this K5. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6154 ...Dan

02-02-2005, 11:49 PM	#12
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	DANL did you find any pictures of your truck, my Jimmy is Med red also and I would like to see what it looks like (PO repainted to a different shade of red)

02-04-2005, 12:02 AM	#13
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	Gee Emm, The interior of your 69 is exactly the color I'm looking for! That's what I'm doing. Thanks all for the advice. Ordered the steering wheel and gonna get paint for the column when it arrives. Anyone found anyone that carries rattle can paint in saddle? If not I found the interior color code for saddle and will have some mixed. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

02-04-2005, 12:36 AM	#14
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Gee_Emm PM Hey Gee_Emm, you have a PM. ...Dan

02-05-2005, 02:11 AM	#15
easy_13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ky. Posts: 38	orangeuavol, Can't believe you're taking a perfectly Blue rig and turning it Orange, lol. I think the saddle looks good, though. Go Cats!

02-05-2005, 05:05 PM	#16
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Anything you do will look sweet in that thing. I picture the column orange with a polished aluminum dash bezel behind it. Good luck! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build



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