Spring green paint. rare? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

75Chevy90Kawi · 07-18-2007, 05:31 PM

my truck still has the original "spring green" factory paint, and i've only ever seen it on one other 75 and one 74 (now on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9072&rd=1&rd=1 ). the other 75 was a SWB with a 454 and in that ad it was said that this color was only offered in 75. any insight?

Jonboy · 07-18-2007, 06:37 PM

The one on ebay is darker. The color name may be the same, but the color itself looks a lot darker.

mercman1951 · 07-18-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

The one on ebay is darker. The color name may be the same, but the color itself looks a lot darker.

It's close enough that it could be that the trucks were out in different amounts of sun, or simply a different run of paint at the factory. It was not uncommon for cars and trucks in the 70's to vary depending on different batches of paint supplied to the factory from the paint companies. Quality control was a bit different back then.

In either case- it's a typical color for the time period, probably fairly popular, but it was once considered ugly at some point (80's), and most were either scrapped when deemed too "out of style" to fix up, or worked hard until they gave up and were not worth fixing (rust, engine failure, etc.) The fact that they would be 'rare' now I would think is more due to the fact that this color fell out of style than anything else. It's probably rare to have one now in that stock color and in good shape, but not back 'in the day'...not sure about it being a one year only color though. I remember we had appliances that color in '75

Sorry, I don't have any production figures on hand for the trucks produced with that color...someone on here may...but from my experience, the survivors with what we would consider 'weird' colors were the first ones scrapped because tastes changed.

Just my guess.

Cool truck, by the way. I like the color. Now.

kevinr1970 · 07-19-2007, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

The one on ebay is darker. The color name may be the same, but the color itself looks a lot darker.

I would agree. It looks more like a flatter green for lack of a better term.
Yours looks more metallic, what I would consider an apple green. Not that thats an official color though.
I like your truck, not so much on the one you posted the link to.

wolfewerx · 07-19-2007, 07:21 AM

I HATE green!! I wouldn't even buy a green car to use as parts, I don't have any green clothing(screw St Patrick) but then I came across this bug and well- things change!

barrolde · 03-03-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfewerx

I HATE green!! I wouldn't even buy a green car to use as parts, I don't have any green clothing(screw St Patrick) but then I came across this bug and well- things change!

Hahaha I had my doubts as well until I saw my current love fair the 'snottsdale' aka green b*****d - hailing from parts unknown

trailer park boys anyone?

Red_69 · 03-04-2011, 11:41 AM

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Hahaha I had my doubts as well until I saw my current love fair the 'snottsdale' aka green b*****d - hailing from parts unknown

trailer park boys anyone?

Trailer Park Boys is probably the funniest show I've ever seen. My favorite. Still have to see the most recent movie.

Anyways how many greens were there in 75? I had a 75 that was originally called "glenwood green". I still have the SPID from that truck for some reason.
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Jonboy · 07-19-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

I would agree. It looks more like a flatter green for lack of a better term.
Yours looks more metallic, what I would consider an apple green. Not that thats an official color though.
I like your truck, not so much on the one you posted the link to.

My 73 was close to the color of the ebay truck, and it was not metallic. Just an ugly green. It eveh had the same color of interior; kind of a brownish green. On the same note, mine also had a cardboard dash pad, not a padded vinyl one. Anybody else ever see one? I have only heard of one other. It had to be factory, as it fit and even had a recess for the "Custom" emblem.

Edit: looking at the ebay ad again, it looks like it says something like killarney green for the color. It is the last line on the left column.

boatpuller · 07-19-2007, 10:15 AM

a buddy of mine had a 75 3/4 ton 4 x that color or very close to it.the real difference was the inset white seemed to be more of a bone,or off white.that was back in the day.i like that color though.if not rare it is unique..you don't see many running around like that.

bmoebonanza76 · 07-19-2007, 02:44 PM

Here is a 76 thats for sale here in south dakota.
http://www.ludensimplement.com/catal...ale_4wd_pickup
that is that same color looks pretty sharp

Srubydo1986 · 07-18-2007, 09:30 PM

rare or not i love that color.

**N2TRUX** · 07-19-2007, 12:43 AM

Looking at the factory color charts I can't find anything listed as "Spring Green". Is that how the color is listed on the SPID?

I cant find that color on any of the GM charts, but anything is possible. In the mid 70's a dealer could order any GM color on any GM truck as long as they ordered 10 units at one time.

Yankeelights · 07-21-2007, 08:48 AM

I had a 76 suburban that was all that color green and hated it. The white sides & roof make that color look great though!

streetstar · 07-21-2007, 01:59 PM

That ebay truck looks like a decent deal for a big block truck --- i like yous a heckuva lot too , though , i have a similar orange one thats not quite as clean

75Chevy90Kawi · 07-21-2007, 10:15 PM

as long as we're on the topic...

2 of many pics i've taken of my truck

streetstar · 07-22-2007, 10:45 AM

The artist is in the house

It looks like you're making a coffee table book about your truck -----

wait a second ......

**Captkaos** · 07-23-2007, 04:46 PM

I would say it is more rare due to the paint being original than the paint. I know where 2 spring green trucks are right now. I wouldn't consider it rare though.

1LoC10 · 07-23-2007, 05:04 PM

ive never seen a green one before... but now that ive seen this thread, im sure ill see one driving around now

blackenedk10 · 07-23-2007, 11:55 PM

i think my 76 k10 stepside was that color orginally. I was tearing apart the dash and noticed the green on part of the frame. it has since then been painted a sh!t brown to it's now current color - rattle can black.

Goodie · 07-24-2007, 10:37 AM

damn

superwade57 · 02-05-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 75Chevy90Kawi

my truck still has the original "spring green" factory paint, and i've only ever seen it on one other 75 and one 74 (now on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9072&rd=1&rd=1 ). the other 75 was a SWB with a 454 and in that ad it was said that this color was only offered in 75. any insight?

i love that color- do you have a factory paint code from the glove box or the build sheet- i have an 86 swb im swapping to the old front end, hopefully doing a 6.0L and either a t-5 or t-56, bagged on 18's least thats the dream lol but your color is what i had in mind. any help is greatly appreciated also could you by chance email me some more pictures of your truck, interior and exterior. thanks a million

superwade57 · 02-05-2011, 10:55 PM

after about 3 minutes of research lol i ended up looking at your member page and found more pics etc. but can you post the call letters and numbers on your paint please and thank you

flamingbig10 · 02-05-2011, 11:07 PM

this thread is over 3 years old and the member hasn't been active in years

superwade57 · 02-06-2011, 11:18 AM

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this thread is over 3 years old and the member hasn't been active in years

Oh I guess I wasn't paying attention. Thanks for the heads up!
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mooseknuckles · 02-06-2011, 11:45 AM

what ever colour it is I like it!

07-18-2007, 05:31 PM	#1
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	Spring green paint. rare? my truck still has the original "spring green" factory paint, and i've only ever seen it on one other 75 and one 74 (now on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9072&rd=1&rd=1 ). the other 75 was a SWB with a 454 and in that ad it was said that this color was only offered in 75. any insight? __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures

07-18-2007, 06:37 PM	#2
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07-19-2007, 07:21 AM	#5
wolfewerx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: waterloo ontario Posts: 19	Re: Spring green paint. rare? I HATE green!! I wouldn't even buy a green car to use as parts, I don't have any green clothing(screw St Patrick) but then I came across this bug and well- things change! Attached Images

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boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Spring green paint. rare? a buddy of mine had a 75 3/4 ton 4 x that color or very close to it.the real difference was the inset white seemed to be more of a bone,or off white.that was back in the day.i like that color though.if not rare it is unique..you don't see many running around like that. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

07-19-2007, 02:44 PM	#10
bmoebonanza76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South dakota Posts: 17	Re: Spring green paint. rare? Here is a 76 thats for sale here in south dakota. http://www.ludensimplement.com/catal...ale_4wd_pickup that is that same color looks pretty sharp __________________ 1976 bonanza 400 engine tutbo 350 trans 4x4 heavy half

07-18-2007, 09:30 PM	#11
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07-19-2007, 12:43 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Spring green paint. rare? Looking at the factory color charts I can't find anything listed as "Spring Green". Is that how the color is listed on the SPID? I cant find that color on any of the GM charts, but anything is possible. In the mid 70's a dealer could order any GM color on any GM truck as long as they ordered 10 units at one time. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-21-2007, 08:48 AM	#13
Yankeelights Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 92	Re: Spring green paint. rare? I had a 76 suburban that was all that color green and hated it. The white sides & roof make that color look great though!

07-21-2007, 01:59 PM	#14
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07-21-2007, 10:15 PM	#15
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07-22-2007, 10:45 AM	#16
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07-23-2007, 04:46 PM	#17
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07-23-2007, 11:55 PM	#19
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07-24-2007, 10:37 AM	#20
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