Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kxnomore · 12-13-2007, 03:15 PM

Picture says it all. I just dropped this off at the paint shop and am about to dump $1500 into the bad boy, and the owner of the shop goes...

"That's got to be the ugliest color they've ever made", "no wonder you're here to change the color".

Well, when I said I was planning on keeping it original he almost died laughing. So the question is- Should I keep it Ochre or take advantage of the opportunity to change it out. The interior is Saddle, and I have no intention of messing with it, as that part of it is very nice.

Thanks in advance!

caja_larga · 12-13-2007, 03:25 PM

I kind of like it.

72cheyennesuper20 · 12-13-2007, 03:35 PM

Me I am a fan of the Ochre its one of my favorites.

*1972Ryan* · 12-13-2007, 03:38 PM

keep it, it grows on people and so many have been changed over the years.

lukecp · 12-13-2007, 03:40 PM

Ochre, all the way. I've had my ochre truck for 7 years, and it is my favorite color on these trucks....when its in a nice, new coat of Ochre paint, it will look great!

kxnomore · 12-13-2007, 03:42 PM

I kind of like it too. The best part is you don't see it on any other truck. Actually, I don't know if it was ever put on any other Chevy??

Hook'em · 12-13-2007, 03:41 PM

I'd keep it. How many other vehicles are driving around with that color?

truknut · 12-13-2007, 03:47 PM

I'd keep the color too. Ochre does look good.

72freak · 12-13-2007, 03:51 PM

Ochre RULES........especially2 tone with white!!!!

nyncompute · 12-13-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Ochre RULES........especially2 tone with white!!!!

I recently had mine repainted ...had to rock the ochre

red71cheyenne · 12-13-2007, 05:53 PM

Ochre rocks!! And you just don't see very many like it around.

**KevsClassics** · 12-13-2007, 06:09 PM

Here's The C10 King's 71 Super.

**N2TRUX** · 12-14-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Ochre RULES........especially2 tone with white!!!!

I can't find the truck pic, but here's one of a Blazer...

OLDIRON69 · 12-15-2007, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I can't find the truck pic, but here's one of a Blazer...

That Blazer is bad a$$

71swb4x4 · 12-13-2007, 03:53 PM

Keep it.

Longhorn Man · 12-13-2007, 03:57 PM

if you do it, do the lower section in white.
I totally agree, it grows on you.

tcb-1 · 12-13-2007, 03:58 PM

Kevin!!!! What's your opinion!!!!

weasel29gm · 12-13-2007, 04:08 PM

Get a price on a color change,bet its more than $1500!!!!!

ostncoln · 12-13-2007, 04:20 PM

i say keep it, i dont know if its the same type, but i have a body guy that cant keep his opinion to himself. always acting like i am dumb for wanting to keep a factory color or stake pocket holes, marker lights, emblems, trim, ect ect...

kxnomore · 12-13-2007, 04:21 PM

Hey, all I need to do is add this engine below and I'll have the Ochre Stroker!!!!

Husker · 12-13-2007, 04:26 PM

Ochre and white trucks are Nice.
Ron

mothertrucker424 · 12-13-2007, 04:59 PM

heres mine i was thinking about this at work today everyone says its ugly but i think its a part of me now it beautiful when new or cleaned up and there is only one other truck in town like it and its on its way out(come to think of it i haven.t seen it in months) but i opt to save mine as original with white exterior accents and saddle interior

**LEEVON** · 01-14-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kxnomore

Hey, all I need to do is add this engine below and I'll have the Ochre Stroker!!!!

Looks great! Glad you decided to keep the color. Now you just have to add that stroker motor and give it a new name:

STROCHRE! (stro-kra)

**70cst** · 12-13-2007, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kxnomore

Picture says it all. I just dropped this off at the paint shop and am about to dump $1500 into the bad boy, and the owner of the shop goes...

"That's got to be the ugliest color they've ever made", "no wonder you're here to change the color".

Well, when I said I was planning on keeping it original he almost died laughing. So the question is- Should I keep it Ochre or take advantage of the opportunity to change it out. The interior is Saddle, and I have no intention of messing with it, as that part of it is very nice.

Thanks in advance!

I think you have answered your on question. If you were planning on keeping it Ochre then why would you let a paint guy change your mind. I to like the Ochre color. I use to hate Olive Green but that's what my 70cst is and when it goes to the body shop I am going to keep it medium Olive Green on the top and dark Olive Green on the bottom just the way it left the factory. Like they say...the colors grow on you. My vote is Ochre!!

andrewt2 · 12-13-2007, 05:33 PM

it's differnt not my favorite imho but i am kind of crazy for hugger orange!

12-13-2007, 03:15 PM	#1
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Picture says it all. I just dropped this off at the paint shop and am about to dump $1500 into the bad boy, and the owner of the shop goes... "That's got to be the ugliest color they've ever made", "no wonder you're here to change the color". Well, when I said I was planning on keeping it original he almost died laughing. So the question is- Should I keep it Ochre or take advantage of the opportunity to change it out. The interior is Saddle, and I have no intention of messing with it, as that part of it is very nice. Thanks in advance! Attached Images

12-13-2007, 03:25 PM	#2
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? I kind of like it.

12-13-2007, 03:35 PM	#3
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Me I am a fan of the Ochre its one of my favorites.

12-13-2007, 03:38 PM	#4
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? keep it, it grows on people and so many have been changed over the years.

12-13-2007, 03:40 PM	#5
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Ochre, all the way. I've had my ochre truck for 7 years, and it is my favorite color on these trucks....when its in a nice, new coat of Ochre paint, it will look great! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-13-2007, 03:42 PM	#6
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? I kind of like it too. The best part is you don't see it on any other truck. Actually, I don't know if it was ever put on any other Chevy??

12-13-2007, 03:41 PM	#7
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? I'd keep it. How many other vehicles are driving around with that color? __________________ Hook'em

12-13-2007, 03:47 PM	#8
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 307	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? I'd keep the color too. Ochre does look good. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

12-13-2007, 03:51 PM	#9
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Ochre RULES........especially2 tone with white!!!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

12-13-2007, 05:53 PM	#11
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Ochre rocks!! And you just don't see very many like it around. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-13-2007, 06:09 PM	#12
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Here's The C10 King's 71 Super. Attached Images

12-13-2007, 03:53 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Keep it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-13-2007, 03:57 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? if you do it, do the lower section in white. I totally agree, it grows on you.

12-13-2007, 03:58 PM	#17
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Kevin!!!! What's your opinion!!!!

12-13-2007, 04:08 PM	#18
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,099	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Get a price on a color change,bet its more than $1500!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......



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12-13-2007, 04:20 PM	#19
ostncoln Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 178	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? i say keep it, i dont know if its the same type, but i have a body guy that cant keep his opinion to himself. always acting like i am dumb for wanting to keep a factory color or stake pocket holes, marker lights, emblems, trim, ect ect... __________________ 1971 C-10 Project 350/400 5/7 drop My Slow Build Thread

12-13-2007, 04:21 PM	#20
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Hey, all I need to do is add this engine below and I'll have the Ochre Stroker!!!! Attached Images

12-13-2007, 04:26 PM	#21
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Ochre and white trucks are Nice. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

12-13-2007, 04:59 PM	#22
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? heres mine i was thinking about this at work today everyone says its ugly but i think its a part of me now it beautiful when new or cleaned up and there is only one other truck in town like it and its on its way out(come to think of it i haven.t seen it in months) but i opt to save mine as original with white exterior accents and saddle interior

12-13-2007, 05:33 PM	#25
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? it's differnt not my favorite imho but i am kind of crazy for hugger orange!

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