Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BP68 · 12-15-2007, 08:13 AM

Start a poll at the top of the thread. Looks like keeping the Orche is the popular vote.

Bishops Trucks · 12-15-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gotchevys?

Jim, I was gonna post a picture of "Ol' Yellar" but you beat me to it.

You got it lookin good btw.

Oh and kxnomore, keep the Ochre.

Thanks Travis,
By the time I get home, it will need to be redone. You might have it in your shop putting yours and your Dads magic touch on it.

**1970cstblazer** · 12-15-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wibilly

ocrah is got to be the uglies color i have ever seen. but man do i love it on these trucks with lots of white. keep it.nothing else in this world would look good that color but there is not a nicer color on these trucks

I agree..

Frizzle Fry · 12-15-2007, 10:06 AM

I agree with LHM: Keep it but add white below the lower trim to match the top

**old Rusty C10** · 12-15-2007, 12:36 PM

my first 72 was that same color scheme.. frankly i didnt like it dirty but when its washed and waxed it looks nice id keep it but ya know it doesnt matter what me or anyone else here thinks What do YOU like?

El Bombero · 12-15-2007, 12:56 PM

Ochre rocks

I think it goes nicely with our trucks/blazers/burbs, but wouldnt look right on anything else, thats why its so cool!

streetstar · 12-16-2007, 12:13 PM

keep it ochre, but throw a splash of white in there to break it up (either the top, bottom , or middle

lukecp · 12-16-2007, 02:23 PM

I'm a fan of Ochre with a white top, full trim, and no white between the trim or on the bottom. But, I'm biased because my truck that I've had for over 7 years now has that color scheme...here is an older pic....try to imagine ochre where the primer spot is

kxnomore · 12-16-2007, 03:42 PM

Ochre it is!!!

Word from my paint shop is the block sanding is done and the paint is going on Monday. They want an extra $200 for the white below the trim vs. just the white top, so I have this weekend to think that over.

Can't wait to see more pics. Anybody have any more of the white below the lower trim?

72cheyennesuper20 · 12-16-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I roll ochre and it makes me a more manly man because of it. I even noticed an increase in my ...well....you know....when I started driving my ochre truck

I think I may change my color to ochre. Thanks for the help, The wife thanks you also.

OrangeCrush1970 · 12-19-2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lukecp

I'm a fan of Ochre with a white top, full trim, and no white between the trim or on the bottom. But, I'm biased because my truck that I've had for over 7 years now has that color scheme...here is an older pic....try to imagine ochre where the primer spot is

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I love a good burn out pic...

cstanley · 12-19-2007, 04:26 AM

i think ochre looks pretty trick on a blazer.

maybe you could even throw some sweet graphics on to help. I know mine is popular with the ladies...

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magsnubby · 12-19-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kxnomore

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

I agree. My '71 Cheyenne was ochre and white. I called it "baby diaper yellow".

kxnomore · 01-09-2008, 05:57 PM

Well, here's an update. The paint finally got done and came out great, in my opinion.

Here's some pics, and I owe one to Longhorn Man for suggesting to paint below the trim white. It definitely helped. I've had nothing but thumbs up since. Yep, I can't believe it either...

Too bad my battery won't charge, but that's a different topic.

Bishops Trucks · 01-09-2008, 06:09 PM

Your truck looks great, I like the white across the bottom also.

Jwalk1972 · 01-14-2009, 01:06 AM

I love Orche and that paint on that truck looks great, kxnomore.

**70cst** · 01-14-2009, 01:16 AM

Very nice...Very Nice!!! I even like the factory hubcaps.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-14-2009, 01:35 AM

I agree on two tone with white

Frizzle Fry · 01-14-2009, 04:58 AM

That turned out great!

oldspowered · 01-14-2009, 10:46 AM

did they ever flip the colors????all i have ever seen is the white on top. i wonder how it would look with color flipped???

70k52wd · 01-14-2009, 11:26 AM

Your truck came out real nice. I'm sure you are a proud owner. Perfect color choice and layout. Well done.

Stock72c10 · 01-14-2009, 12:06 PM

A few things:
a. Your painter doesn't understand classic trucks, but he did do a great job for the money.
b. Your truck looks awesome.
c. I am not making fun of the color, but every time I hear someone say Ochre I think of:

**leddzepp** · 01-14-2009, 12:14 PM

I just bought an ochre truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=323282&page=2

Glad to see you kept it!

Mayo · 01-14-2009, 12:27 PM

I love ochre on these trucks.

noteron · 01-14-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by oldspowered

did they ever flip the colors????all i have ever seen is the white on top. i wonder how it would look with color flipped???

Not as good if you're talking White on top and Ochre on the bottom...imho! Ochre doesn't compliment White as well as White compliments Ochre...

BTW your truck looks really, really good...

12-15-2007, 08:13 AM	#51
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12-15-2007, 10:06 AM	#54
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? I agree with LHM: Keep it but add white below the lower trim to match the top

12-15-2007, 12:36 PM	#55
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,326	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? my first 72 was that same color scheme.. frankly i didnt like it dirty but when its washed and waxed it looks nice id keep it but ya know it doesnt matter what me or anyone else here thinks What do YOU like? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-15-2007, 12:56 PM	#56
El Bombero Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 40	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Ochre rocks I think it goes nicely with our trucks/blazers/burbs, but wouldnt look right on anything else, thats why its so cool! __________________ They sure don't make 'em like that anymore

12-16-2007, 12:13 PM	#57
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? keep it ochre, but throw a splash of white in there to break it up (either the top, bottom , or middle __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

12-16-2007, 02:23 PM	#58
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? I'm a fan of Ochre with a white top, full trim, and no white between the trim or on the bottom. But, I'm biased because my truck that I've had for over 7 years now has that color scheme...here is an older pic....try to imagine ochre where the primer spot is Attached Images __________________ '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

12-16-2007, 03:42 PM	#59
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Ochre it is!!! Word from my paint shop is the block sanding is done and the paint is going on Monday. They want an extra $200 for the white below the trim vs. just the white top, so I have this weekend to think that over. Can't wait to see more pics. Anybody have any more of the white below the lower trim?

12-19-2007, 04:26 AM	#62
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? i think ochre looks pretty trick on a blazer. maybe you could even throw some sweet graphics on to help. I know mine is popular with the ladies... - Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

01-09-2008, 05:57 PM	#64
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Well, here's an update. The paint finally got done and came out great, in my opinion. Here's some pics, and I owe one to Longhorn Man for suggesting to paint below the trim white. It definitely helped. I've had nothing but thumbs up since. Yep, I can't believe it either... Too bad my battery won't charge, but that's a different topic. Attached Images

01-09-2008, 06:09 PM	#65
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01-14-2009, 01:06 AM	#66
Jwalk1972 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 35	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? I love Orche and that paint on that truck looks great, kxnomore. Attached Images __________________ jwalk1972 Last edited by Jwalk1972; 01-14-2009 at 01:10 AM.

01-14-2009, 01:16 AM	#67
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Very nice...Very Nice!!! I even like the factory hubcaps. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 01-14-2009 at 01:17 AM.

01-14-2009, 01:35 AM	#68
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01-14-2009, 04:58 AM	#69
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? That turned out great!

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01-14-2009, 11:26 AM	#71
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? Your truck came out real nice. I'm sure you are a proud owner. Perfect color choice and layout. Well done.

01-14-2009, 12:06 PM	#72
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? A few things: a. Your painter doesn't understand classic trucks, but he did do a great job for the money. b. Your truck looks awesome. c. I am not making fun of the color, but every time I hear someone say Ochre I think of: Attached Images

01-14-2009, 12:14 PM	#73
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,058	Re: Ochre? Keep or re-paint???? I just bought an ochre truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=323282&page=2 Glad to see you kept it!

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