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69swbman · 02-18-2009, 02:42 PM

Lime green shortbed dually would love to see that jus because its diffrent

68shortstep · 02-18-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Looks like the color of the old fleet rental trucks. I can't remember the name, but similar to u-haul...

The name of the rental company was "EZ-Haul." Their logo was two or three cartoon-elephants, like a Momma & one or two babies.

Their company green color of their trucks was a good bit darker than the stock color pictured. A lot more what I'd call "Shamrock-Green."

I had a former EZ-Haul 2-ton, 24' box-bodied '72 - (c-50, I think it was), that I used as an insulation blowing rig for a business I had from '79 thru '85. The elephant logo decals were gone when I got the truck, but you could still see the faded-outline where they were on the box body.

Sorry no pix. Insulation business is an itchy-scratchy distant memory I'd just as soon forget.
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Should have read the whole string before I posted. 67 C 30 beat me to it.

kelsfine69 · 02-18-2009, 06:16 PM

Looks close to mine but the Special Paint number is different

**special-K** · 02-19-2009, 07:27 AM

It`s one of those fleet trucks that 67_C30 showedand 68shortetep is talking about,no doubt.Their logo was three elephants hooked snout to tail.
Here`s under the hood of that truck he showed:

Skirkpat · 02-19-2009, 11:52 AM

Yep, Special K....Thats the one I bought, how did you get pictures of the engine before the owner pulled it LOL? That is exactly what mine looks like under the hood. Even has the firewall writing like mine.

Does anyone think it is worth saving or should I go with my plan of scrapping the body and putting on another ? The cab is Fair needs rockers, and some minor floor repair. ( everything in MO needs those though) and I will have to try to get a title (it was pulled out of a storge unit). I bought it for the frme and suspension, I was thinking either a Ramp truck or dually shortbed with a wheel lift eventually.

70 Suburban · 02-21-2009, 09:41 PM

i have the oem color guide.. if i had a better pic i may be able to match it up

zeeklu · 02-21-2009, 09:58 PM

I see that color every time I go into my garage.

Chris

Skirkpat · 02-21-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeklu

I see that color every time I go into my garage.

Chris

Unless it was an E-Z Move truck, it is not the same green, thats good, because your green is Bad ASS !! Nice truck!

zeeklu · 02-22-2009, 07:11 AM

Your right,It is a little lighter. Chris

chuckmc8 · 02-22-2009, 08:16 AM

I'd name that 'former' color green

**special-K** · 02-22-2009, 09:45 AM

I had a VW bus I painted 68-72 Dianomd Reo Meadow Green.It`s close.I`m sure this is a custom mix.But,Sunbelt Rentals sure has a close color,too.

Skirkpat · 02-22-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckmc8

I'd name that 'former' color green

True it is red now, I was reffering to its stock or factory color, it is exactly the same as the two moving company trucks in the post.

factorystock · 02-22-2009, 06:28 PM

The case has been solved. Verdict is in.Jury says it was a E-Z Haul rental truck ordered from Chevrolet with special paint company colors.Color is different from standard light green.

Skirkpat · 02-22-2009, 07:47 PM

Yep, and since there are probably alot of those trucks out there and not very rare I am probably going to go with a different color when I make it a ramp truck.

**special-K** · 02-22-2009, 08:46 PM

I don`t think there are that many.I`m sure they aren`t running around with original paint.

woodwright · 02-22-2009, 09:14 PM

Here's mine. I can't tell if its a little darker than the other trucks. I can't get to the SPID right now, its buried in a snow bank at the moment.

**1970cstblazer** · 02-27-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Yes, there was a lime color that was a special order paint. You truck looks like it could have been a EZ-Haul rental truck. They used to compete with U haul, but were the do it yourself division of National Rental Car. Their logo (you can barely see it on the box) was elephants with their trunk holding the other's tail.

It appears that One of the newly retired EZ-Haul rental trucks was used and unfortunately destroyed in the 1975 film Race with the Devil..

Here is the chase scene on Youtube. It starts at 3:30..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxGfMvxXXjc&feature...

Skirkpat · 02-27-2009, 09:25 PM

Kick ass footage, even though I wish I could get that 10 mins. of my life back LOL !!! Those movies were horrible back then,Thanks for the link!!!

02-18-2009, 02:42 PM	#26
69swbman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: peaster,tx Posts: 59	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Lime green shortbed dually would love to see that jus because its diffrent

02-18-2009, 06:16 PM	#28
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02-19-2009, 07:27 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? It`s one of those fleet trucks that 67_C30 showedand 68shortetep is talking about,no doubt.Their logo was three elephants hooked snout to tail. Here`s under the hood of that truck he showed: __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-19-2009 at 11:57 AM.

02-19-2009, 11:52 AM	#30
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Yep, Special K....Thats the one I bought, how did you get pictures of the engine before the owner pulled it LOL? That is exactly what mine looks like under the hood. Even has the firewall writing like mine. Does anyone think it is worth saving or should I go with my plan of scrapping the body and putting on another ? The cab is Fair needs rockers, and some minor floor repair. ( everything in MO needs those though) and I will have to try to get a title (it was pulled out of a storge unit). I bought it for the frme and suspension, I was thinking either a Ramp truck or dually shortbed with a wheel lift eventually.

02-21-2009, 09:41 PM	#31
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? i have the oem color guide.. if i had a better pic i may be able to match it up

02-21-2009, 09:58 PM	#32
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? I see that color every time I go into my garage. Chris Last edited by zeeklu; 02-21-2009 at 09:58 PM.

02-22-2009, 07:11 AM	#34
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Your right,It is a little lighter. Chris

02-22-2009, 08:16 AM	#35
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02-22-2009, 09:45 AM	#36
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? I had a VW bus I painted 68-72 Dianomd Reo Meadow Green.It`s close.I`m sure this is a custom mix.But,Sunbelt Rentals sure has a close color,too. __________________ "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 ~

02-22-2009, 06:28 PM	#38
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? The case has been solved. Verdict is in.Jury says it was a E-Z Haul rental truck ordered from Chevrolet with special paint company colors.Color is different from standard light green.

02-22-2009, 07:47 PM	#39
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Yep, and since there are probably alot of those trucks out there and not very rare I am probably going to go with a different color when I make it a ramp truck.

02-22-2009, 08:46 PM	#40
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? I don`t think there are that many.I`m sure they aren`t running around with original paint. __________________ "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 ~

02-22-2009, 09:14 PM	#41
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Here's mine. I can't tell if its a little darker than the other trucks. I can't get to the SPID right now, its buried in a snow bank at the moment. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

02-27-2009, 09:25 PM	#43
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Kick ass footage, even though I wish I could get that 10 mins. of my life back LOL !!! Those movies were horrible back then,Thanks for the link!!!



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