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3672300 · 02-01-2015, 04:24 PM

What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979?

Post a pic of it!

**rs74** · 02-01-2015, 11:41 PM

I was just thinking about this. Only for 81-87 models though.

**special-K** · 02-01-2015, 11:47 PM

Hard to say. I like different colors/combos for different reasons/purposes. I've never seen a black and silver truck that wasn't stunning, though

lilpoindexter · 02-01-2015, 11:54 PM

Russet exterior with a tan interior...like the truck I own

3672300 · 02-02-2015, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

Russet exterior with a tan interior...like the truck I own

Got a pic?

Oregoon · 02-02-2015, 12:56 AM

I like the cream/brown two-tones alot.

My Kilarney Green '74 is pretty cool. And I love the basic tan trucks a lot.

**rs74** · 02-02-2015, 01:24 AM

Can't really say that I have a favorite. I like the blue/white, orange/white, green/white combos and like the solid orange trucks.

**Joesjunk** · 02-02-2015, 08:16 PM

Here is a 78 I just sold, Russett metallic and tan. One of my favorite combos

**Joesjunk** · 02-02-2015, 08:17 PM

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3672300 · 02-02-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rs74

Can't really say that I have a favorite. I like the blue/white, orange/white, green/white combos and like the solid orange trucks.

Nice!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-02-2015, 09:28 PM

I have been considering black and silver on my 76. Or maybe patriot blue and silver. Maybe a hunter green, I can't make up my mind.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-02-2015, 10:06 PM

I like the silver truck with either the burgundy or dark blue two tone

**special-K** · 02-03-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Oregoon

I like the cream/brown two-tones alot.

You really think so??? (

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**special-K** · 02-03-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I have been considering black and silver on my 76. Or maybe patriot blue and silver. Maybe a hunter green, I can't make up my mind.

I have a rule for that. Never say what color you're painting your truck till the day you buy the paint!

I don't think there's a bad color used on GM Trucks. I loved my Adobe Gold Poly '84 (or adobe something). Don't have any pictures that show it well. But it was great for construction work, and cleaned up pretty.:

77K10Silverado · 02-03-2015, 11:24 AM

This green Camper Special is tops for me! But I do like the Blue on Blues as a close 2nd.

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cadillac_al · 02-03-2015, 12:06 PM

There were a lot of nice factory color combinations that I like. I love those lime green ones like the previous post but I ended up going Russet/Tan on my truck like post #9. I like seeing the factory colors on these trucks. More Lime Green Ones !!!

cfan10 · 02-03-2015, 02:17 PM

Red with black center strip and orange pinstripe, only seen that once so far. Any with grays, black or blues I pretty much like.

kevinr1970 · 02-03-2015, 03:12 PM

I would never go out of my way to paint a truck that color, but I would love to find one from the factory like that!

Same on the apple/lime green and white.

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J Knight · 02-03-2015, 05:27 PM

I had a yellow and cream 77, not my favorite colors but it was easy to spot in a crowded parking lot. Black with silver or blue with white would be my faves.

3672300 · 02-03-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 77K10Silverado

This green Camper Special is tops for me! But I do like the Blue on Blues as a close 2nd.

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what is this color combo called? Or is it just a variation of two blues?

Oregoon · 02-03-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

You really think so??? (

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Yep, that's a good color scheme, for sure!

I like the Russet and Tan truck, too.

**special-K** · 02-03-2015, 11:31 PM

OOPs! I slipped up and posted an '84...DOH! I'll renew my sub soon so I can edit it out.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-04-2015, 12:01 AM

Here are a couple I found that I don't think have been posted yet. The black and copper is another great option IMO.

mrolds88 · 02-04-2015, 12:28 AM

I like the first one Dieselwrencher posted. My CC will be painted real close to that except a white roof.

y5mgisi · 02-04-2015, 09:30 PM

I like this "yellow" and white. I think the yellow is actually called like desert gold.

I also love this brown and tan,

And similar to as posted above, i like the Russet brown but with white.

02-01-2015, 04:24 PM	#1
3672300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kosse, Tx Posts: 69	What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? Post a pic of it!

02-01-2015, 11:41 PM	#2
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? I was just thinking about this. Only for 81-87 models though. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? Hard to say. I like different colors/combos for different reasons/purposes. I've never seen a black and silver truck that wasn't stunning, though __________________ "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 ~

02-01-2015, 11:54 PM	#4
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,130	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? Russet exterior with a tan interior...like the truck I own

02-02-2015, 12:56 AM	#6
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? I like the cream/brown two-tones alot. My Kilarney Green '74 is pretty cool. And I love the basic tan trucks a lot.

02-02-2015, 01:24 AM	#7
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? Can't really say that I have a favorite. I like the blue/white, orange/white, green/white combos and like the solid orange trucks. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

02-02-2015, 08:16 PM	#8
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? Here is a 78 I just sold, Russett metallic and tan. One of my favorite combos Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-02-2015, 08:17 PM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? Side Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-02-2015, 09:28 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,138	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? I have been considering black and silver on my 76. Or maybe patriot blue and silver. Maybe a hunter green, I can't make up my mind. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-02-2015, 10:06 PM	#12
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02-03-2015, 11:24 AM	#15
77K10Silverado Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 561	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? This green Camper Special is tops for me! But I do like the Blue on Blues as a close 2nd.

02-03-2015, 12:06 PM	#16
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,340	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? There were a lot of nice factory color combinations that I like. I love those lime green ones like the previous post but I ended up going Russet/Tan on my truck like post #9. I like seeing the factory colors on these trucks. More Lime Green Ones !!! __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

02-03-2015, 02:17 PM	#17
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 975	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? Red with black center strip and orange pinstripe, only seen that once so far. Any with grays, black or blues I pretty much like. __________________ Rest In Peace:Mikhail {Mickey Rooney} Alpha 2/5/13 Omega 7/22/14 10:28AM I love you tremendously and outragiously Superpuppi Thai Ridgeback...The most intelligent dog known to me. Don't mess with my truck, my momma or my money...not necessarily in that order. © Stand for something or fall for anything. [LIST][*]'98 Bourbon St. Brawl ©2010

02-03-2015, 05:27 PM	#19
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? I had a yellow and cream 77, not my favorite colors but it was easy to spot in a crowded parking lot. Black with silver or blue with white would be my faves. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

02-03-2015, 11:31 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? OOPs! I slipped up and posted an '84...DOH! I'll renew my sub soon so I can edit it out. __________________ "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 ~



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02-04-2015, 12:01 AM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,138	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? Here are a couple I found that I don't think have been posted yet. The black and copper is another great option IMO. Attached Images __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-04-2015, 12:28 AM	#24
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? I like the first one Dieselwrencher posted. My CC will be painted real close to that except a white roof. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

02-04-2015, 09:30 PM	#25
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: What is your favorite factory color or color combo from 1973-1979? I like this "yellow" and white. I think the yellow is actually called like desert gold. I also love this brown and tan, And similar to as posted above, i like the Russet brown but with white. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

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