Paint color ID question
 

Hey guys,

I just bought a 1976 GMC k15 that is all original but has no SPID to verify paint color. I know that Tangier Orange wasn’t a standard color but could be special ordered.

I think it’s too light to be crimson red but take a look at the pics and let me know your opinion on what color this is please.

The pics are of under the floor mat behind the seat & one of the drivers side door opening under the weatherstripping.

Thanks Scott

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that does not appear to be crimson red i had a two tone red back in the day and it had crimson red in it... thatis way too orange so probably that tangier orange

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It looks pretty close to my Grecian Bronze

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Coincidentally I cam on here to ask about a very similar looking paint color then saw your thread. I won't hijack your thread but hears the link to mine if anyone's interested
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=858890

Hopefully you and I can both get it figured out.

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having a bunch of paint books from a body shop this is what i found for 1976 chevrolet there is no page for truck colors

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couple more

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https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=747476

my Grecian Bronze looks nothing like this paint chip sample

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I would guess Flame Red. That particular color really oxidizes and changes over time, you'd want to compare it to the underside of the dash.

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I just took out the bench seat, carpet, etc to check for rust areas. It’s pretty clean & for sure Orange.

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Does the glove box lid have a good coat of paint on the inside? If it can't be id'd here, take it to your local (auto) paint store that has a paint scanner and see if it spits out a factory color combination. Local system will spit out everything in its database, but theres also a chance it'll only provide the most current name of the color (my ford red has a few different names over the years, and more than one paint code for the same formula).

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I used to call mine Ugly Burnt Orange until I read the SPID

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Definitely looks orange.

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Grecian Bronze code 61