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*72longbed* · 12-16-2005, 12:00 PM

Does anybody have a paint code for the 67-72 Chevy Bowtie Blue? Is this color still available from GM? If so, what would the code be? How about PPG or Dupont?

Any help would be great.
Thanks,
72longbed

ChevLoRay · 12-16-2005, 12:07 PM

What is it, that is painted "bowtie blue" that you want a paint code for? I don't mean to sound like a smart alec....there are regional buzzwords that are used and I honestly don't know what it is, that has ever been painted "bowtie blue". Now, Chevrolet orange??? I gotcha on that one. If you mean the blue color that was used on engines, I believe that GM referred to it as "Corporate Blue".

67ChevyRedneck · 12-16-2005, 12:22 PM

Do you mean the color on the inside of the actual bowtie? I'm not sure what the color is called but chevy has used several colors over the years. The inside of the bowtie has been red, blue, and is currently that sparkly gold color. I think that's what your talking about, if anyone knows, I'd kinda like to know what the real color is too

The bowties on my 67 were red, so I painted them Testors medium blue model paint.... I like it

*72longbed* · 12-16-2005, 01:17 PM

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I need the Blue that was used from 69-72 on the Bowtie emblem that was painted in the center of the truck hubcaps. There may have been other areas of our trucks that used the same color during that time period, but that is what I need the paint for.

Thanks,
72longbed

chipflyer · 01-08-2007, 05:22 PM

Did anybody ever come up with answer to this? I would like to know also.

Jeff

CJ5 Convert · 07-29-2007, 01:55 AM

TTT - I'd like to know too.

ChevLoRay · 07-29-2007, 06:24 AM

Does it have to be a specific shade of blue? Can't you just find a blue that is what you like and go with it? I don't think I have ever seen anyone get anal over an un-noticable shade variation. Then, I guess there are those who are color-blind and/or are in a phase of restoration.

But I understand. Back in my Mustang days, seeing engines that were painted an incorrect shade of blue was very noticable. To the person who painted it, it was blue.

12-16-2005, 12:00 PM	#1
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Paint Code for Bowtie Blue? Does anybody have a paint code for the 67-72 Chevy Bowtie Blue? Is this color still available from GM? If so, what would the code be? How about PPG or Dupont? Any help would be great. Thanks, 72longbed

12-16-2005, 12:07 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Paint Code for Bowtie Blue? What is it, that is painted "bowtie blue" that you want a paint code for? I don't mean to sound like a smart alec....there are regional buzzwords that are used and I honestly don't know what it is, that has ever been painted "bowtie blue". Now, Chevrolet orange??? I gotcha on that one. If you mean the blue color that was used on engines, I believe that GM referred to it as "Corporate Blue". __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-16-2005, 12:22 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Paint Code for Bowtie Blue? Do you mean the color on the inside of the actual bowtie? I'm not sure what the color is called but chevy has used several colors over the years. The inside of the bowtie has been red, blue, and is currently that sparkly gold color. I think that's what your talking about, if anyone knows, I'd kinda like to know what the real color is too The bowties on my 67 were red, so I painted them Testors medium blue model paint.... I like it __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 12-16-2005 at 12:23 PM.

12-16-2005, 01:17 PM	#4
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Re: Paint Code for Bowtie Blue? Sorry, I should have been more specific. I need the Blue that was used from 69-72 on the Bowtie emblem that was painted in the center of the truck hubcaps. There may have been other areas of our trucks that used the same color during that time period, but that is what I need the paint for. Thanks, 72longbed

01-08-2007, 05:22 PM	#5
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Paint Code for Bowtie Blue? Did anybody ever come up with answer to this? I would like to know also. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

07-29-2007, 01:55 AM	#6
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	Re: Paint Code for Bowtie Blue? TTT - I'd like to know too. __________________ - Jason *Orange Crush - 1969 K5 Blazer CST 4WD MONEY PIT* 1975 CJ5 Renegade - Levi's Edition - 304 V8 original paint Last edited by CJ5 Convert; 07-29-2007 at 01:56 AM.

07-29-2007, 06:24 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Paint Code for Bowtie Blue? Does it have to be a specific shade of blue? Can't you just find a blue that is what you like and go with it? I don't think I have ever seen anyone get anal over an un-noticable shade variation. Then, I guess there are those who are color-blind and/or are in a phase of restoration. But I understand. Back in my Mustang days, seeing engines that were painted an incorrect shade of blue was very noticable. To the person who painted it, it was blue. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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