Definition of 'OCHRE'

[hooverfish]

Since my truck is painted Ochre and White, I was wondering about the name so I looked it up.

Pronounced OH-ker

noun
1. any of various natural earths containing ferric oxide, silica, and alumina: used as yellow or red pigments

2. moderate yellow-orange to orange color

My 72 dealer brochure calls this color 'Spanish Gold'.

Just thought it was interesting.

[turp mcspray]

I thought it was spanish for 'ugly'. LOL!

[9teen69]

Thanks for the info!

[hooverfish]

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

I thought it was spanish for 'ugly'. LOL!

You must like those low volume colors like red, so your truck looks like all the others.
Someday you may develop some taste and learn to like ochre like I did. It took me about 20 years to stop hating it and learn to like it.
It is a 70's color, people used to wear clothes which were this shade of mustard yellow. It goes well with stock hub caps, painted bumpers, and factory am radios.

[hooverfish]

Originally Posted by 9teen69

Thanks for the info!

I like your truck, very nice.

[Bishops Trucks]

Originally Posted by hooverfish

You must like those low volume colors like red, so your truck looks like all the others.
Someday you may develop some taste and learn to like ochre like I did. It took me about 20 years to stop hating it and learn to like it.
It is a 70's color, people used to wear clothes which were this shade of mustard yellow. It goes well with stock hub caps, painted bumpers, and factory am radios.

Like we Ochre truck owners have heard many times before, "You either love it or hate it". It took awhile to grow on me. You sure don't see it much at cruise in's or car shows. It's an acquired taste like a fine sippen whiskey.

[special-K]

A real 67-72 guy likes every color these came in . I mostly see clay in ochre. I used to hear the same thing about Medium Olive Poly that so many love now. I have always enjoyed taking something most say they don't like and show them how good it can look. If I had a dolor for every nay-sayer who ended saying,"What color you doing it in?", I say, "Same color", then, "oh,ok", when it's done, "Hey, that came out nice", I'd at least have enough money to move ahead with my stalled '67. Not just colors and not just vehicles. It's follow the herd or show them the way in this world (not saying you). Because of how I am I figure it's fine to not like it or I'd be the nay-sayer. You can also lead the pack with not liking something everyone else seems to like. Like back when 4wds had chrome shocks, graphic paint jobs, big tires, and little axles I was one who was building to get dirty and not break. It's ok to like what you like nd not like whatever you want
I guess all dyes/pigments originated from natural elements. so, what's the definition of blue?
I first knew the name Ochre from oil paints and pastels in art class

[Joesjunk]

I have had my solid ochre 72 for 18 years. Not my favorite of the factory colors, but it's grows on you.

[TBONE1964]

These two are not my truck but I sure do love them both and I think they look great in Oche. My original thought on Ochre was why would anyone like that color then I bought my 72 Cheyenne with Ochre/White two tone and it did grow on me fast. My future plan is to do a K20 conversion on the C10 Cheyenne complete with the "big blue dials" 8 inch steelies with stock caps and a mild lift with 33's.

Photos are courtesy of a Goggle image search and not my truck(s)

Good information Larry.

Tom

[flaa1a]

I actually love that color. Lotta mustard FJ40s. It is my favorite color for them!

[jocko]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

These two are not my truck but I sure do love them both and I think they look great in Oche. My original thought on Ochre was why would anyone like that color then I bought my 72 Cheyenne with Ochre/White two tone and it did grow on me fast. My future plan is to do a K20 conversion on the C10 Cheyenne complete with the "big blue dials" 8 inch steelies with stock caps and a mild lift with 33's.

Photos are courtesy of a Goggle image search and not my truck(s)

Good information Larry.

Tom

Tom, that k20 super with clearance lights is just incredible. wow.

[72BigBlockBurb]

The one thing I love about ochre...beyond it being in the yellow realm of color (I'm a sucker for yellow)...is that there is no paint color that seems to last as long on these trucks!

Nice looking truck!

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by hooverfish

Since my truck is painted Ochre and White, I was wondering about the name so I looked it up.

Pronounced OH-ker

noun
1. any of various natural earths containing ferric oxide, silica, and alumina: used as yellow or red pigments

2. moderate yellow-orange to orange color

My 72 dealer brochure calls this color 'Spanish Gold'.

Just thought it was interesting.

Ochre....Spanish for "dirt"

[EARNHARDT#3]

Not a fan of this color either. I don't really like blue either but somehow I ended up with a blue C10.

[69 GMC Daily Driver]

I am a fan of this color...... I have never owned one, but dad had one with the white top.

[leftybass209]

Thanks for the info. It's a unique color and looks really sharp when new. Some colors don't age and fade as gracefully as others, but ochre stays pretty consistent. I love the dislike comments though, they always prompt me to look at pictures of their truck; low and behold there's usually a dozen things that make me shake my head in disbelief. There's a time and a place for those comments. Free speech doesn't mean mandatory speech.

[Joesjunk]

This is my '72, 68k original miles. Big block, auto, AC and original paint.

[PanelDeland]

I was never a big fan of the color until I met "The Ochre Ogre" Kevin "da-burb" I'm still meh on the color but have a lot of respect for the "Ogre" and his friendship.

He's owned a ton of Ochre trucks and probably has at least 4 or 5 right now.

[Tinkermc]

Ochre is a veggy if battered it mostly resembles a battered booger, enjoyed mostly in the south.

[special-K]

A lot of people get ochre and okra mixed up. Try frying up some ochre and eating it and that'll fix that!

[EARNHARDT#3]

Originally Posted by leftybass209

Thanks for the info. It's a unique color and looks really sharp when new. Some colors don't age and fade as gracefully as others, but ochre stays pretty consistent. I love the dislike comments though, they always prompt me to look at pictures of their truck; low and behold there's usually a dozen things that make me shake my head in disbelief. There's a time and a place for those comments. Free speech doesn't mean mandatory speech.

Hey now I know my truck is a hoopty, don't need anyone to tell me LOL

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

This is my '72, 68k original miles. Big block, auto, AC and original paint.

Very nice Joe

[In The Ten Ring]

My truck is factory ochre (but it has been repainted).

It does grow on ya.

[hdff]

I had an opportunity to get a 71 white/ochre/white/ochre, it was beautiful but was a long bed. Decided to pass for a short bed cause the seller wanted to much for it.....

[Spartan]

Isnt Shrek an Ochre?

sorry I couldn't resist. Like Sp-K said if its a 67-72 I don't really care what color it is... I actually prefer the ochre over the turquoise blue. My preference being orange-red and vermillion or maroon.