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67cst · 12-30-2002, 09:01 PM

i dont know if that subject title makes sense, well at least in my head it does....:p but im just wondering what colors on our trucks help them to keep that vintage look....i was thinking about going with an "electric blue" or "hugger orange" but now im thinking about olive green or something like that...do you guys have any pics or ideas on which colors might be the ones im looking for? it sorta sounds funny in words but im stumped here and thought you guys might have some good ideas...

Thanks a lot eh

Derek

guitarman · 12-30-2002, 09:30 PM

Get your paint code and paint it origional or if you want to change color go to the auto paint store and ask what colors were origional the year your truck was made.

67cst · 12-30-2002, 10:12 PM

guitarman, good idea. anyone else have any input or pics?

Derek

**ThreeQuarter** · 12-30-2002, 11:02 PM

If you want someone who knows (and therefore appreciates

) these trucks to feel nostalgic when they look at yours, it would be best to paint it one of the original colors. Since there weren't a whole bunch of factory colors to choose from, anyone who's spent much time around these pickups (or on this site) can quickly tell whether yours is one of the original colors.

If you're looking for a 1967 paint color that is typical and/or unique to the era, might I suggest this light green below? It's definitely "nostalgic." BTW, if you're looking to go with a factory-correct two-tone on a '67 be sure to note how the cab is painted here, as opposed to the way they did it in later years. This is just one of the many reasons why '67s rock.

Good luck and let us know what you decide.

**ThreeQuarter** · 12-30-2002, 11:10 PM

This is the same color on a '68 w/ Custom chrome & molding, but with a new paint job. Note the grille, A-pillars, and door window frames are white, unlike the '67.

67cst · 12-30-2002, 11:26 PM

nice truck, something to concider, im leaning more towards a darker green if i go with any green at all

**ThreeQuarter** · 12-30-2002, 11:30 PM

Here's the paint chips from '67. Some of the darker colors show up as black on my screen, and may even be different on yours. But this will at least give you the paint codes so you can know what to ask for at the paint store.

http://www.autobooksbishko.com/chevt.../67chtrpts.jpg

67cst · 12-30-2002, 11:36 PM

thx gmc

weasel29gm · 12-31-2002, 12:22 AM

Hey 67cst, in MHO if your goin' the way your pic is. I'd go with black, red, orange or white. I've seen alot of our trucks but those 4 colors are hard to beat. One more a burgundy or maroon looks great too!!!!

da-burb · 12-31-2002, 09:40 AM

hey! that top truck is mine! I plan to paint it the same color that it is. At the same time I think there are plenty of colors out today that still retain the "look". Personally, I still want to do a 2 tone with using the ford ranger copper metallic that came out in the last 5 years. Great modern color, but still in the "look" of the medium bronze that was a factory color.

Zumo · 12-31-2002, 09:47 AM

This one is faded and all but the light blue here I believe is also a vintage color.

(wth out the fading and primer patches of course)

SCOTI · 12-31-2002, 10:25 AM

Hey, I reallllly like the green, that's the original color of my 67. I haven't decided if that's going to be the final color though. I'm actually considering the basic 67 fleet white color. I've repainted my interior w/the lt.grn but can't commit to paint the rest yet.....

**ThreeQuarter** · 12-31-2002, 11:41 AM

LOL da-burb! It is? Sorry I should've given you credit for that nice original '67. I save these pics from all over the 'net and forget where I got them from...

yellowgmc · 12-31-2002, 11:43 AM

i'm thinking suede primer with flames right now!

chaptr2 · 12-31-2002, 12:14 PM

My favorite factory color is Bronze. I don't know why, but my blazer is bronze and I love it. It has a little metal flake shimmer and realy looks good. Here is a bad pic of a bronze blazer, but at least you get the drift.

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67cst · 12-31-2002, 01:12 PM

thanks for all the help guys

*Randy70C-10* · 12-31-2002, 01:28 PM

If I was going to do nostalgia, I'd go flat black with flat white & yellow flames, wide white wall tires and baby moons.

dion · 12-31-2002, 05:49 PM

I always liked the "Vintage" look of Olive/White with Woodgrain.

jay-dawg · 12-31-2002, 06:01 PM

I'd say ochre.

Dean23 · 12-31-2002, 08:02 PM

Heres the original blue on my 68 slightly faded and oxidized though

nitor · 12-31-2002, 08:22 PM

I always thought vintage wasn't just the paint but also the accessories being original to what came on the truck. You know, original style wheels and wheel covers, original type mirrors, etc... That's what makes it vintage. By the way, Dion, damn nice truck!!

*Piston* · 12-31-2002, 08:58 PM

I didnt like this color at all when I first got the truck, but over the years its grown on me and I plan on painting it the same color come summer time.

I would like to know... Did GM paint a solid ocre color in '71?

dion · 12-31-2002, 09:07 PM

Ochre would be another of my faves, I really like light blue and hugger orange as well for that vintage look.

68 Suburban · 12-31-2002, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by Piston

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12-30-2002, 09:01 PM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	nostalgic looking paint i dont know if that subject title makes sense, well at least in my head it does....:p but im just wondering what colors on our trucks help them to keep that vintage look....i was thinking about going with an "electric blue" or "hugger orange" but now im thinking about olive green or something like that...do you guys have any pics or ideas on which colors might be the ones im looking for? it sorta sounds funny in words but im stumped here and thought you guys might have some good ideas... Thanks a lot eh Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-30-2002, 09:30 PM	#2
guitarman Do it well or don't do it Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 457	Get your paint code and paint it origional or if you want to change color go to the auto paint store and ask what colors were origional the year your truck was made. __________________ Try to be the person your dog thinks you are. Excellent paint and body site: http://www.autobody101.com/ Visit my Web Site http://home.attbi.com/~agfosteriii

12-30-2002, 10:12 PM	#3
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	guitarman, good idea. anyone else have any input or pics? Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-30-2002, 11:02 PM	#4
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,523	If you want someone who knows (and therefore appreciates ) these trucks to feel nostalgic when they look at yours, it would be best to paint it one of the original colors. Since there weren't a whole bunch of factory colors to choose from, anyone who's spent much time around these pickups (or on this site) can quickly tell whether yours is one of the original colors. If you're looking for a 1967 paint color that is typical and/or unique to the era, might I suggest this light green below? It's definitely "nostalgic." BTW, if you're looking to go with a factory-correct two-tone on a '67 be sure to note how the cab is painted here, as opposed to the way they did it in later years. This is just one of the many reasons why '67s rock. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Attached Images __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

12-30-2002, 11:10 PM	#5
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,523	This is the same color on a '68 w/ Custom chrome & molding, but with a new paint job. Note the grille, A-pillars, and door window frames are white, unlike the '67. Attached Images

12-30-2002, 11:26 PM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	nice truck, something to concider, im leaning more towards a darker green if i go with any green at all __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-30-2002, 11:30 PM	#7
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,523	Here's the paint chips from '67. Some of the darker colors show up as black on my screen, and may even be different on yours. But this will at least give you the paint codes so you can know what to ask for at the paint store. http://www.autobooksbishko.com/chevt.../67chtrpts.jpg

12-30-2002, 11:36 PM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	thx gmc __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-31-2002, 12:22 AM	#9
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,101	Hey 67cst, in MHO if your goin' the way your pic is. I'd go with black, red, orange or white. I've seen alot of our trucks but those 4 colors are hard to beat. One more a burgundy or maroon looks great too!!!! __________________ 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.......

12-31-2002, 09:40 AM	#10
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	hey! that top truck is mine! I plan to paint it the same color that it is. At the same time I think there are plenty of colors out today that still retain the "look". Personally, I still want to do a 2 tone with using the ford ranger copper metallic that came out in the last 5 years. Great modern color, but still in the "look" of the medium bronze that was a factory color. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-31-2002, 09:47 AM	#11
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	This one is faded and all but the light blue here I believe is also a vintage color. (wth out the fading and primer patches of course) __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

12-31-2002, 10:25 AM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,098	Hey, I reallllly like the green, that's the original color of my 67. I haven't decided if that's going to be the final color though. I'm actually considering the basic 67 fleet white color. I've repainted my interior w/the lt.grn but can't commit to paint the rest yet..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-31-2002, 11:41 AM	#13
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,523	LOL da-burb! It is? Sorry I should've given you credit for that nice original '67. I save these pics from all over the 'net and forget where I got them from...

12-31-2002, 11:43 AM	#14
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12-31-2002, 12:14 PM	#15
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	My favorite factory color is Bronze. I don't know why, but my blazer is bronze and I love it. It has a little metal flake shimmer and realy looks good. Here is a bad pic of a bronze blazer, but at least you get the drift. Attached Images __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205



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12-31-2002, 01:12 PM	#17
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	thanks for all the help guys __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-31-2002, 01:28 PM	#18
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	If I was going to do nostalgia, I'd go flat black with flat white & yellow flames, wide white wall tires and baby moons.

12-31-2002, 05:49 PM	#19
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I always liked the "Vintage" look of Olive/White with Woodgrain. Attached Images __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

12-31-2002, 06:01 PM	#20
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	I'd say ochre. __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

12-31-2002, 08:02 PM	#21
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Heres the original blue on my 68 slightly faded and oxidized though __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

12-31-2002, 08:22 PM	#22
nitor Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morrow, OH Posts: 344	I always thought vintage wasn't just the paint but also the accessories being original to what came on the truck. You know, original style wheels and wheel covers, original type mirrors, etc... That's what makes it vintage. By the way, Dion, damn nice truck!! __________________ Jim '55 Chevrolet Pickup '56 Chevrolet Belair '04 Chevrolet Astro '95 Chevrolet Blazer

12-31-2002, 08:58 PM	#23
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	I didnt like this color at all when I first got the truck, but over the years its grown on me and I plan on painting it the same color come summer time. I would like to know... Did GM paint a solid ocre color in '71?

12-31-2002, 09:07 PM	#24
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Thanks! Ochre would be another of my faves, I really like light blue and hugger orange as well for that vintage look. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

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