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**jocko** · 06-03-2012, 12:28 AM

looking for code 516 orange pics - (I love hugger, but looking specifically for tangier on this thread). Originals, repaints, you name it. Looks kinda like this:
Have looked through many of the "post your orange truck pics" and very few are tangier orange. Just wondering if there are any more, one of my favorite colors. Thanks!

Nothinghead · 06-03-2012, 12:30 AM

That is a nice color. Is that your truck by chance? I love orange vehicles.
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Frijolito1988 · 06-03-2012, 01:07 AM

Quick question, wich one is the original Hugger Orange or Tangier ?

**jocko** · 06-03-2012, 01:23 AM

Nothinghead, that's not mine, I sure wish it was though! My first truck was a 72 cheyenne - and I "think" it was a 514 (light red) code. That was many years ago. I can tell you that in person it looked much more orange - anyway, I still think it's a 514 light red truck. Here's a pic of it below, I was 18 at the time... (and don't mind the giant rust in the bed wheelwells.... Oh, I miss the midwest road salt!)

Frijolito - Hugger is the 524 code, Tangier is the 516 code. While I know Tangier orange was an original 72 truck color - I'm not 100% positive Hugger was. But - I THINK (don't quote me) it was called "Firebolt Orange" on the trucks - but was indeed the same color as Hugger orange.

Anyone know that latter part for certain??

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 06-03-2012, 05:26 AM

Here's my '68 C/10 Stepside. Original 516 Orange.
I have also heard that color referred to as "Omaha Orange," although someone said [on this board] that 'Omaha was a Ford color.' Could also be an older series color word, or a DuPont name. "Hugger" orange came in in '69.
I have also heard "Tangerine" and "Sunbolt". Of course the boys in advertising, sales and marketing get bored with calling a truck by the same color year after year, so they change it up.

Forty year Arizona patina.

SS Tim · 06-03-2012, 07:38 AM

Think Caltrans orange! Here are some pictures.

**special-K** · 06-03-2012, 08:03 AM

Tangiers Orange is pure orange and Hugger Orange is Red Orange,another name GM used for the same code. Think oranges vs tangerines. Tangiers Orange was a marketing name used for what is more commonly known as Omaha Orange,which is a timeless fleet color still used today as well as years prior to '67. Allied moving vans are this color,as well as Asplundt Tree Service,and about any other national (or local) company using orange in their fleet. It's pretty much "Competion Orange" which takes it from being a big ole truck color to a fast racing machine color and really looks slick on one of these trucks with Cragars or other period mags:

**jocko** · 06-03-2012, 01:07 PM

thanks all - Special K, Omaha orange is indeed from the earlier series trucks, but I'm pretty sure a common color with Tangier Orange. It started back in the AD series.

As much as I've browsed around, I've yet to find a single stop shopping thread that links "brochure" names (like Tangier) with SPID code names and codes.

For instance:
516 = "Tangier Orange" (brochure) = "Orange" (SPID)
511 = "Wheatland Yellow" (brochure) = "Ochre" (SPID)
yada yada....

Seems like a reasonable idea for a sticky or something like that, broken down by years, etc. I've found LOTS of references that list the code and SPID nomenclature together - but none that linked code with SPID and brochure. Seems like that would be useful.

bigguy69 · 06-03-2012, 07:24 PM

I really like that color
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**special-K** · 06-03-2012, 10:06 PM

That would be a good resource. From what I've seen,the color goes back at least till '38.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 06-03-2012, 10:29 PM

My brothers...can't remember his color

**DANTIP** · 10-15-2012, 08:43 AM

Not Mine but this is my favorite 516 Orange Truck.

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72Cheyenne454 · 09-29-2013, 08:02 PM

Here's my 72 K20, code 546

Bill72 · 09-29-2013, 11:23 PM

72 K20 Super

HeavyD · 09-30-2013, 01:08 AM

tangier and white is by far my favorite color combo on these trucks. These aren't mine, but I sure wish they were..

slikside · 09-30-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Tangiers Orange is pure orange and Hugger Orange is Red Orange,another name GM used for the same code. Think oranges vs tangerines. Tangiers Orange was a marketing name used for what is more commonly known as Omaha Orange,which is a timeless fleet color still used today as well as years prior to '67. Allied moving vans are this color,as well as Asplundt Tree Service,and about any other national (or local) company using orange in their fleet. It's pretty much "Competion Orange" which takes it from being a big ole truck color to a fast racing machine color and really looks slick on one of these trucks with Cragars or other period mags:

Yep, my '72 524 code says Red Orange.

chevytruckguy70 · 10-01-2013, 12:23 PM

72Cheyenne454, where did you get those wheels on your truck? I have been looking high and low for those. Are they 8 or 10" wide. I'm in need of 8" wide 8 lug.

Thanks

HeavyD · 10-01-2013, 06:01 PM

Any wheel shop can re-rim a stock center to whatever size/offset you need.

72Cheyenne454 · 10-01-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chevytruckguy70

72Cheyenne454, where did you get those wheels on your truck? I have been looking high and low for those. Are they 8 or 10" wide. I'm in need of 8" wide 8 lug.

Thanks

My wheels are 16.5 x 9.75 Kelsey Hayes. I found them at the Pomona swap meet here in SoCal.

Like you, I searched forever before this set turned up. Right after, I found another set of four, also 9.75 wide. Shortly after that, I found two 16.5 x 8. I would be willing to part with them, but I don't have any idea what shipping would cost.

**jocko** · 10-01-2013, 09:38 PM

thanks for posting all these folks - you're scratching my orange itch

hatred · 10-02-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DANTIP

Not Mine but this is my favorite 516 Orange Truck.

My God that is sexy!!!

Huggerorangeblood · 08-18-2014, 02:13 AM

What color does this look like to you guys. My burb is ready for paint and I love this paint scheme.

516?

06-03-2012, 12:28 AM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	tangier orange only pics looking for code 516 orange pics - (I love hugger, but looking specifically for tangier on this thread). Originals, repaints, you name it. Looks kinda like this: Have looked through many of the "post your orange truck pics" and very few are tangier orange. Just wondering if there are any more, one of my favorite colors. Thanks! Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 06-03-2012 at 01:28 AM.

06-03-2012, 12:30 AM	#2
Nothinghead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 245	Re: tangier orange only pics That is a nice color. Is that your truck by chance? I love orange vehicles. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 79 Blazer 350 TH350 part time 4wd Sold! 86 GMC 1 ton something...

06-03-2012, 01:07 AM	#3
Frijolito1988 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 421	Re: tangier orange only pics Quick question, wich one is the original Hugger Orange or Tangier ?

06-03-2012, 01:23 AM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: tangier orange only pics Nothinghead, that's not mine, I sure wish it was though! My first truck was a 72 cheyenne - and I "think" it was a 514 (light red) code. That was many years ago. I can tell you that in person it looked much more orange - anyway, I still think it's a 514 light red truck. Here's a pic of it below, I was 18 at the time... (and don't mind the giant rust in the bed wheelwells.... Oh, I miss the midwest road salt!) Frijolito - Hugger is the 524 code, Tangier is the 516 code. While I know Tangier orange was an original 72 truck color - I'm not 100% positive Hugger was. But - I THINK (don't quote me) it was called "Firebolt Orange" on the trucks - but was indeed the same color as Hugger orange. Anyone know that latter part for certain?? Attached Images

06-03-2012, 05:26 AM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,063	Re: tangier orange only pics Here's my '68 C/10 Stepside. Original 516 Orange. I have also heard that color referred to as "Omaha Orange," although someone said [on this board] that 'Omaha was a Ford color.' Could also be an older series color word, or a DuPont name. "Hugger" orange came in in '69. I have also heard "Tangerine" and "Sunbolt". Of course the boys in advertising, sales and marketing get bored with calling a truck by the same color year after year, so they change it up. Forty year Arizona patina. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

06-03-2012, 07:38 AM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: tangier orange only pics Think Caltrans orange! Here are some pictures. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

06-03-2012, 08:03 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: tangier orange only pics Tangiers Orange is pure orange and Hugger Orange is Red Orange,another name GM used for the same code. Think oranges vs tangerines. Tangiers Orange was a marketing name used for what is more commonly known as Omaha Orange,which is a timeless fleet color still used today as well as years prior to '67. Allied moving vans are this color,as well as Asplundt Tree Service,and about any other national (or local) company using orange in their fleet. It's pretty much "Competion Orange" which takes it from being a big ole truck color to a fast racing machine color and really looks slick on one of these trucks with Cragars or other period mags: Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

06-03-2012, 01:07 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: tangier orange only pics thanks all - Special K, Omaha orange is indeed from the earlier series trucks, but I'm pretty sure a common color with Tangier Orange. It started back in the AD series. As much as I've browsed around, I've yet to find a single stop shopping thread that links "brochure" names (like Tangier) with SPID code names and codes. For instance: 516 = "Tangier Orange" (brochure) = "Orange" (SPID) 511 = "Wheatland Yellow" (brochure) = "Ochre" (SPID) yada yada.... Seems like a reasonable idea for a sticky or something like that, broken down by years, etc. I've found LOTS of references that list the code and SPID nomenclature together - but none that linked code with SPID and brochure. Seems like that would be useful.

06-03-2012, 07:24 PM	#9
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: tangier orange only pics I really like that color Posted via Mobile Device __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

06-03-2012, 10:06 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: tangier orange only pics That would be a good resource. From what I've seen,the color goes back at least till '38. __________________ "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 ~

06-03-2012, 10:29 PM	#11
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10-15-2012, 08:43 AM	#12
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,880	Re: tangier orange only pics Not Mine but this is my favorite 516 Orange Truck. Attached Images

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Huggerorangeblood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Corvallis, Or Posts: 119	Re: tangier orange only pics Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Omaha orange 2014 Peterbilt 388 glider with a cat 6NZ motor. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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09-29-2013, 08:02 PM	#16
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: tangier orange only pics Here's my 72 K20, code 546 Attached Images

09-29-2013, 11:23 PM	#17
Bill72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Sumner, NM Posts: 298	Re: tangier orange only pics 72 K20 Super Attached Images

09-30-2013, 01:08 AM	#18
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,170	Re: tangier orange only pics tangier and white is by far my favorite color combo on these trucks. These aren't mine, but I sure wish they were.. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-01-2013, 12:23 PM	#20
chevytruckguy70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lanesville, IN Posts: 104	Re: tangier orange only pics 72Cheyenne454, where did you get those wheels on your truck? I have been looking high and low for those. Are they 8 or 10" wide. I'm in need of 8" wide 8 lug. Thanks __________________ Only Two...... Only two have laid down their lives for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. 2007 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax 1970 Chevy K20 (SOLD) 1972 Chevy C15 (1/2 C10, 1/2 c20) 1970 Chevy C10 (parting out)

10-01-2013, 06:01 PM	#21
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,170	Re: tangier orange only pics Any wheel shop can re-rim a stock center to whatever size/offset you need. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-01-2013, 09:38 PM	#23
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: tangier orange only pics thanks for posting all these folks - you're scratching my orange itch

08-18-2014, 02:13 AM	#25
Huggerorangeblood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Corvallis, Or Posts: 119	Re: tangier orange only pics What color does this look like to you guys. My burb is ready for paint and I love this paint scheme. 516? Attached Images

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