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Skirkpat · 02-17-2009, 09:43 PM

I brought home the 1969 C-30 yesterday that I had bought sight unseen, the Mooneyes Truck Post got me dreaming a little !!! I have never seen this stock color before (the green interior color is the color outside thats under the horific Red house paint), This color green makes my eyes hurt ??

Skirkpat · 02-17-2009, 09:45 PM

more pics

Skirkpat · 02-17-2009, 09:49 PM

This is the pic that I tried to post

**too much stuff** · 02-17-2009, 09:52 PM

Looks like the color of the old fleet rental trucks. I can't remember the name, but similar to u-haul...

68shortstep · 02-18-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Looks like the color of the old fleet rental trucks. I can't remember the name, but similar to u-haul...

The name of the rental company was "EZ-Haul." Their logo was two or three cartoon-elephants, like a Momma & one or two babies.

Their company green color of their trucks was a good bit darker than the stock color pictured. A lot more what I'd call "Shamrock-Green."

I had a former EZ-Haul 2-ton, 24' box-bodied '72 - (c-50, I think it was), that I used as an insulation blowing rig for a business I had from '79 thru '85. The elephant logo decals were gone when I got the truck, but you could still see the faded-outline where they were on the box body.

Sorry no pix. Insulation business is an itchy-scratchy distant memory I'd just as soon forget.
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Should have read the whole string before I posted. 67 C 30 beat me to it.

kelsfine69 · 02-18-2009, 06:16 PM

Looks close to mine but the Special Paint number is different

72BlckButy · 02-17-2009, 09:51 PM

Yep... I have a '69 that is that color. Check out this link....

At least that's the color I think it is according to the pic posted above.

Skirkpat · 02-17-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Yep... I have a '69 that is that color. Check out this link....

At least that's the color I think it is according to the pic posted above.

Nope, that color rocks !!!!! mine is alot brighter. The SPID says "SPECIAL" as in special needs I think....

72BlckButy · 02-17-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Skirkpat

Nope, that color rocks !!!!! mine is alot brighter. The SPID says "SPECIAL" as in special needs I think....

Check out the second link that I posted as it has all the "factory" optioned colors that were available. Who knows maybe a one off color, or maybe another 'corvette option'.

I actually like the color though.

Skirkpat · 02-17-2009, 10:14 PM

it's about the color of the top of this pic

72BlckButy · 02-17-2009, 09:59 PM

Possibly a medium green????

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Check out this link for the available colors during 1969. LINKY

Indyuke · 02-17-2009, 10:16 PM

I also had a 69 with a color that was pretty close to that. I actually kinda like it.

72BlckButy · 02-17-2009, 10:18 PM

I'd call that Spearmint.

71swb4x4 · 02-17-2009, 10:30 PM

Special paint on the SPID could be nearly any color, but not a factory color. Whomever was ordering the truck, whether it was the government, U-haul, othe forestry service, etc; could specify the exact color. It was not a factory color. If it was a factory color, the SPID would have the color, and not the words special paint.

I could be wrong, but this is the way I have always interpretted "special paint" on the SPID.

thirdstreettito · 02-17-2009, 10:32 PM

Nice buy! Looks like a second frame welded to the top one... Love the green btw.

67_C-30 · 02-17-2009, 11:14 PM

Yes, there was a lime color that was a special order paint. You truck looks like it could have been a EZ-Haul rental truck. They used to compete with U haul, but were the do it yourself division of National Rental Car. Their logo (you can barely see it on the box) was elephants with their trunk holding the other's tail.

67_C-30 · 02-17-2009, 11:15 PM

Heavy D has a lime green '69 also with special order paint that is lime green.

**1970cstblazer** · 02-27-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Yes, there was a lime color that was a special order paint. You truck looks like it could have been a EZ-Haul rental truck. They used to compete with U haul, but were the do it yourself division of National Rental Car. Their logo (you can barely see it on the box) was elephants with their trunk holding the other's tail.

It appears that One of the newly retired EZ-Haul rental trucks was used and unfortunately destroyed in the 1975 film Race with the Devil..

Here is the chase scene on Youtube. It starts at 3:30..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxGfMvxXXjc&feature...

Skirkpat · 02-27-2009, 09:25 PM

Kick ass footage, even though I wish I could get that 10 mins. of my life back LOL !!! Those movies were horrible back then,Thanks for the link!!!

Longhorn Man · 02-17-2009, 11:19 PM

it was still factory paint... just not a normal option. Sometimes they went through the COPO program for special paint, other times the assembly line would just do it upon request.

vectorit · 02-17-2009, 11:31 PM

Here is my 68 with it's factory color.
Your dash color I think may be more green, sorta like a Gumby green but thought the lighting may be the reason?

Skirkpat · 02-17-2009, 11:47 PM

Yup, Lime green is the words I needed... Thanks for the info.

As far as the frame, it (the top part) looks like it was meant to be there? It is bolted on , Almost like a factory, or aftermarket part, I will get better pics tommorow. It has had some work done to the frame, probably 8 inches welded in ? I mainly bought it for the suspension...I wanted a Dually to play around with

Skirkpat · 02-17-2009, 11:50 PM

Lime green shortbed dually? What do you think ?

67_C-30 · 02-17-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skirkpat

Lime green shortbed dually? What do you think ?

You know I'm lovin' that!!!

bbarooo · 02-18-2009, 01:02 PM

Looks like Forest Service green to me. (on my cheap computer screen)

02-17-2009, 09:43 PM	#1
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Ever see this Stock color ? I brought home the 1969 C-30 yesterday that I had bought sight unseen, the Mooneyes Truck Post got me dreaming a little !!! I have never seen this stock color before (the green interior color is the color outside thats under the horific Red house paint), This color green makes my eyes hurt ?? Attached Images

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Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? more pics Attached Images

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Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? This is the pic that I tried to post Attached Images Last edited by Skirkpat; 02-17-2009 at 09:52 PM.

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02-18-2009, 06:16 PM	#6
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72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Yep... I have a '69 that is that color. Check out this link.... At least that's the color I think it is according to the pic posted above. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? it's about the color of the top of this pic Attached Images

02-17-2009, 09:59 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Possibly a medium green???? Check out this link for the available colors during 1969. LINKY __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-17-2009, 10:16 PM	#12
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? I also had a 69 with a color that was pretty close to that. I actually kinda like it.

02-17-2009, 10:18 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? I'd call that Spearmint. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-17-2009, 10:30 PM	#14
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Special paint on the SPID could be nearly any color, but not a factory color. Whomever was ordering the truck, whether it was the government, U-haul, othe forestry service, etc; could specify the exact color. It was not a factory color. If it was a factory color, the SPID would have the color, and not the words special paint. I could be wrong, but this is the way I have always interpretted "special paint" on the SPID. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-17-2009, 10:32 PM	#15
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Nice buy! Looks like a second frame welded to the top one... Love the green btw. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-17-2009, 11:14 PM	#16
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Yes, there was a lime color that was a special order paint. You truck looks like it could have been a EZ-Haul rental truck. They used to compete with U haul, but were the do it yourself division of National Rental Car. Their logo (you can barely see it on the box) was elephants with their trunk holding the other's tail. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-17-2009, 11:15 PM	#17
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Heavy D has a lime green '69 also with special order paint that is lime green. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-27-2009, 09:25 PM	#19
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Kick ass footage, even though I wish I could get that 10 mins. of my life back LOL !!! Those movies were horrible back then,Thanks for the link!!!



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02-17-2009, 11:31 PM	#21
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Here is my 68 with it's factory color. Your dash color I think may be more green, sorta like a Gumby green but thought the lighting may be the reason? Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-17-2009, 11:47 PM	#22
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Yup, Lime green is the words I needed... Thanks for the info. As far as the frame, it (the top part) looks like it was meant to be there? It is bolted on , Almost like a factory, or aftermarket part, I will get better pics tommorow. It has had some work done to the frame, probably 8 inches welded in ? I mainly bought it for the suspension...I wanted a Dually to play around with

02-17-2009, 11:50 PM	#23
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Ever see this Stock color ? Lime green shortbed dually? What do you think ?

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