SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**samkost** · 08-02-2016, 08:50 PM

I was kicking back

doing some web research on my 1972 C10's SPID and just learning more about our trucks.
My 1/2 ton long box was built at the Fremont Plant.
My SPID paint code states: 544 White/Medium Red.
So, a few questions:

Is Option #544 referring to my two tone paint scheme?
The SPID does not show a specific option code for the White color.

Cross referencing online I could not find the 544 paint code for my 72'.
Instead I'm finding Red Orange with a code #524 and #521 for the White.

I know many say the color is Hugger Orange, so is the Red Orange 524 just a code number for the after market paint suppliers like PPG?

Some photos below for anyone who can enlighten my curiosity and anyone else interested.

Thank you all for a great forum site,
Sam

**jocko** · 08-02-2016, 10:13 PM

Your truck originally had a 521 white roof (only) and a 514 medium red body (544=521 over 514 in a conventional two tone pattern (only the roof is white)). You had a conventional two tone, so the white on the bottom has been added, ala 69-70 deluxe two tone style. (72 deluxe two tone, if you had it, would have had the white in the middle). Conventional two tone codes start with a 5, deluxe two tones start with a 4. Hugger and Red-Orange not involved. 544 example:

**samkost** · 08-02-2016, 10:36 PM

Thanks Jocko,
Interesting, simple math on how to decipher the paint code on the SPID.

I always wondered about the paint on my 72" because I only see that scheme on the earlier years.
I now know you are correct because it had a repaint from the previous owner.
I really like the current paint scheme even though it's not correct for the 72'
Much appreciated for the info.
Sam

**jocko** · 08-02-2016, 10:45 PM

you bet Sam. As Deluxe two tones go, I personally prefer the 69-70 with white on the bottom, but I bet it's a bear to keep shiny! My preference is for non-white conventional two tones, solid color trucks, or conventional two tones - kinda in that order. But they all look good!

**samkost** · 08-02-2016, 11:31 PM

My curiosity gets the best of me Jocko.....I gotta know.
What is mounted through that glove box door?

**jocko** · 08-03-2016, 12:13 AM

a Sun Super Tach II, of course. (just kidding, I have no idea, it's not my truck - I liked the truck and saved the pic and the SPID long ago for an occasion just like this).

**jocko** · 08-03-2016, 12:18 AM

Ok, curiosity got the best of me, had to go back and look - had a few other pics of the truck. What do you know! It DOES have a Sun Super Tach II, but in the dash. Looks like a clock to me. Maybe it's a stopwatch to measure quarter mile times (which are vastly improved by the addition of the Tach....)

Ha, just kidding. Not dingin the truck - I actually really like it, that's why I saved the pics. Never noticed the dash protrusion thingy before now though.

**Already Gone** · 08-03-2016, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Ok, curiosity got the best of me, had to go back and look - had a few other pics of the truck. What do you know! It DOES have a Sun Super Tach II, but in the dash. Looks like a clock to me. Maybe it's a stopwatch to measure quarter mile times (which are vastly improved by the addition of the Tach....)

Ha, just kidding. Not dingin the truck - I actually really like it, that's why I saved the pics. Never noticed the dash protrusion thingy before now though.

That truck was For Sale on EBay and Craigslist a couple years ago. I may even have the spid at home. It had Factory Cruise Control but as you can see in your pic Mark the lever is ( was ) broken.

**samkost** · 08-03-2016, 01:05 AM

Hmmm, the mysterious glove box accessory....
Uncut dash radio removed.....
Glove box speaker for enhanced acoustics maybe???

**special-K** · 08-03-2016, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samkost

Thanks Jocko,
Interesting, simple math on how to decipher the paint code on the SPID.

Yep, 521 + 514 = 544... duh?

tommys72 · 08-03-2016, 10:21 AM

globe box speaker for those better mid ranges ya know....

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-03-2016, 03:34 PM

Jocko, what paint code would a medium blue poly (501) and white top (521) be? Or was that even an option? That is the paint scheme I am thinking about for my 70.

Thanks,
Mark

tommys72 · 08-03-2016, 04:18 PM

542, same as mine

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-03-2016, 04:28 PM

Tom, thanks for the reply. Would the code be the same for 70 vs 72?

tommys72 · 08-03-2016, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Tom, thanks for the reply. Would the code be the same for 70 vs 72?

That question Im not sure about Mark. I wouldnt see why not though

08-02-2016, 08:50 PM	#1
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? I was kicking back doing some web research on my 1972 C10's SPID and just learning more about our trucks. My 1/2 ton long box was built at the Fremont Plant. My SPID paint code states: 544 White/Medium Red. So, a few questions: Is Option #544 referring to my two tone paint scheme? The SPID does not show a specific option code for the White color. Cross referencing online I could not find the 544 paint code for my 72'. Instead I'm finding Red Orange with a code #524 and #521 for the White. I know many say the color is Hugger Orange, so is the Red Orange 524 just a code number for the after market paint suppliers like PPG? Some photos below for anyone who can enlighten my curiosity and anyone else interested. Thank you all for a great forum site, Sam Attached Images

08-02-2016, 10:13 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? Your truck originally had a 521 white roof (only) and a 514 medium red body (544=521 over 514 in a conventional two tone pattern (only the roof is white)). You had a conventional two tone, so the white on the bottom has been added, ala 69-70 deluxe two tone style. (72 deluxe two tone, if you had it, would have had the white in the middle). Conventional two tone codes start with a 5, deluxe two tones start with a 4. Hugger and Red-Orange not involved. 544 example: Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 08-02-2016 at 10:29 PM.

08-02-2016, 10:36 PM	#3
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? Thanks Jocko, Interesting, simple math on how to decipher the paint code on the SPID. I always wondered about the paint on my 72" because I only see that scheme on the earlier years. I now know you are correct because it had a repaint from the previous owner. I really like the current paint scheme even though it's not correct for the 72' Much appreciated for the info. Sam

08-02-2016, 10:45 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? you bet Sam. As Deluxe two tones go, I personally prefer the 69-70 with white on the bottom, but I bet it's a bear to keep shiny! My preference is for non-white conventional two tones, solid color trucks, or conventional two tones - kinda in that order. But they all look good!

08-03-2016, 12:13 AM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? a Sun Super Tach II, of course. (just kidding, I have no idea, it's not my truck - I liked the truck and saved the pic and the SPID long ago for an occasion just like this).

08-02-2016, 11:31 PM	#5
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? My curiosity gets the best of me Jocko.....I gotta know. What is mounted through that glove box door?

08-03-2016, 12:18 AM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? Ok, curiosity got the best of me, had to go back and look - had a few other pics of the truck. What do you know! It DOES have a Sun Super Tach II, but in the dash. Looks like a clock to me. Maybe it's a stopwatch to measure quarter mile times (which are vastly improved by the addition of the Tach....) Ha, just kidding. Not dingin the truck - I actually really like it, that's why I saved the pics. Never noticed the dash protrusion thingy before now though. Attached Images

08-03-2016, 01:05 AM	#9
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? Hmmm, the mysterious glove box accessory.... Uncut dash radio removed..... Glove box speaker for enhanced acoustics maybe???

08-03-2016, 10:21 AM	#11
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,076	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? globe box speaker for those better mid ranges ya know.... __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-03-2016, 03:34 PM	#12
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,450	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? Jocko, what paint code would a medium blue poly (501) and white top (521) be? Or was that even an option? That is the paint scheme I am thinking about for my 70. Thanks, Mark __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

08-03-2016, 04:18 PM	#13
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,076	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? 542, same as mine __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-03-2016, 04:28 PM	#14
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,450	Re: SPID Paint Option # vs. Color Names? Tom, thanks for the reply. Would the code be the same for 70 vs 72? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear



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