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*Southern Shaker* · 04-10-2013, 03:54 PM

My spid says my truck came dark/med blue combo with the paint stripe ...dose anyone have a pic of a dark/med blue combo truck ? i cant say ive seen this paint combo ...the P/O painted over it with red then primer then i re primered

Square_78 · 04-12-2013, 07:21 PM

Do you have one of those "inflation fighter" special edition models? They came with a stripe. Maybe it's dark blue with med blue interior?
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**med.bronze** · 04-12-2013, 10:42 PM

My brother in law used to own a 71 K20 with this color combo. I wished I had a pic of it, very unusual combo. I think it's interesting that yours also came with the paint stripe
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*Southern Shaker* · 04-12-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Square_78

Do you have one of those "inflation fighter" special edition models? They came with a stripe. Maybe it's dark blue with med blue interior?
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Really ? is that an actual special edition ? i havent seen one of those ,dont suppose you'd have a picture of one ?

**special-K** · 04-13-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Shaker

Really ? is that an actual special edition ? i havent seen one of those ,dont suppose you'd have a picture of one ?

You called the two-tone panel between the upper and lower trim a "stripe" which caused the confusion. You're not the only one. I've seen this mistake here pretty often. It's not a stripe,but I guess people just started calling it that lately. I never heard that till lately and only here. On a truck with no upper trim GM offered a pinstripe that followed about the same line as the upper trim. In '72,just as with the Highlander promo,there was also a second promo pkg called the Inflation Fighter. It was a base truck,including 6cyl,that came with that pinstripe,chrome bumpers/caps,and a couple other optional items for a reduced price. So,between the economical 6 cyl,base model,and small group of discounted options,they fought inflation!

BLAZERMAN · 04-13-2013, 08:36 AM

Saw this interesting combo up north a few years ago, and it was listed on the SPID.
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Sklptrljay · 04-12-2013, 11:17 PM

The truck I have now came with this combo. I'm about 1 weekend away from completely erasing any trace of it though. The truck is (was) dark blue everywhere except the exterior roof.

So it's just like any truck that has a solid color with a white top, but instead is light blue.

*Southern Shaker* · 04-12-2013, 11:42 PM

it was dark blue with a med blue center stripe down the side. ill get a pick of the spid for yall . but ill be at a BBQ competition till sunday

**special-K** · 04-13-2013, 09:35 AM

The Dark & Medium Blue combo sure is odd. Heck,until they're together it's hard to tell them apart. Especially once Dark Blue has faded. I wonder if anyone has seen a Light & Medium Red combo or Hugger & Tangiers?

*Southern Shaker* · 04-13-2013, 09:46 PM

well Starting Tomarrow my Trucks getting stripped down for paint ...paintin it the original colors ! So the inflation fighter package isnt anything special then ?

**special-K** · 04-14-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Shaker

well Starting Tomarrow my Trucks getting stripped down for paint ...paintin it the original colors ! So the inflation fighter package isnt anything special then ?

I think they're special. But,if your truck isn't one it doesn't matter. Your truck was originally a deluxe two-tone with upper & lower trim and no stripe.

SCHRUMGMC · 04-13-2013, 11:15 PM

The Front bumper looks like it got hit with a Crow-bar

Justin36 · 04-13-2013, 11:50 PM

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The Front bumper looks like it got hit with a Crow-bar

Maybe if the Incredible Hulk hit it lol. Those bumpers are tough
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-14-2013, 12:56 AM

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Maybe if the Incredible Hulk hit it lol. Those bumpers are tough
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Good one man, I know you didn't intend this to be funny, but I had a Vision of the Hulk doing that and broke out laughing

**special-K** · 04-14-2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

The Front bumper looks like it got hit with a Crow-bar

Looks like they hooked a chain to pull it or for it to pull something else. That,or caught something backing up

SS Tim · 04-14-2013, 02:10 AM

The 558 (dk blue roof/med blue body) and the reverse 559 (med blue roof/dk blue body) were two of several Custom Two-tone options offered from 70-72. I have run across several trucks so built but every one has been repainted or faded to the point of being indistinct. BTW The Longhorn SPID pictured is not the truck pictured below.

The Custom Two-Tone trucks were a roof only combination like the white roof Conventional Two-Tone trucks.

If you truck also has the D89 pinstripe option it would be white with the blue body color. There were offered only in white or black.

As far as your truck having a blue stripe down the side it seems unlikely it was factory. While belt moldings were offered in 70 the Deluxe Two-Tone with the white side panels were not offered until 71 and I have never seen documentation they were offered in any color other than white.

It was however a popular period addition like the white with blue Longhorn below. Nice but not stock.

Vintage Windmills · 04-17-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

As far as your truck having a blue stripe down the side it seems unlikely it was factory. While belt moldings were offered in 70 the Deluxe Two-Tone with the white side panels were not offered until 71 and I have never seen documentation they were offered in any color other than white.

It was however a popular period addition like the white with blue Longhorn below. Nice but not stock.

Heres another example:
http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/3725422649.html

BT71 · 01-26-2016, 01:34 AM

Late to the thread, but here's an example of my 559 here. Sold it a couple of years ago.

Sklptrljay · 01-26-2016, 06:30 AM

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Late to the thread, but here's an example of my 559 here. Sold it a couple of years ago.

Welcome to the board! That is a beautiful truck. Mine was originally the same 559 combo.

SCHRUMGMC · 04-14-2013, 02:12 AM

What would the world do without you Tim, You always help people out.

I may need your help when I start my project

*Southern Shaker* · 04-14-2013, 10:38 PM

my Rigs SPID sheet

SCHRUMGMC · 04-14-2013, 10:50 PM

Where can you go to get it Reprinted ?

*Southern Shaker* · 04-14-2013, 10:57 PM

i know of a man who does repro ones they look like original ones but i believe theres a thread on it might look around for it sorry i couldnt be of anymore help

*Southern Shaker* · 04-14-2013, 10:58 PM

does my paint job today look like the original blues ? ???

SCHRUMGMC · 04-14-2013, 11:05 PM

Looks really nice bud

04-10-2013, 03:54 PM	#1
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Dark blue /med blue combo? My spid says my truck came dark/med blue combo with the paint stripe ...dose anyone have a pic of a dark/med blue combo truck ? i cant say ive seen this paint combo ...the P/O painted over it with red then primer then i re primered

04-12-2013, 07:21 PM	#2
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? Do you have one of those "inflation fighter" special edition models? They came with a stripe. Maybe it's dark blue with med blue interior? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

04-12-2013, 10:42 PM	#3
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? My brother in law used to own a 71 K20 with this color combo. I wished I had a pic of it, very unusual combo. I think it's interesting that yours also came with the paint stripe Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

04-13-2013, 08:36 AM	#6
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? Saw this interesting combo up north a few years ago, and it was listed on the SPID. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-12-2013, 11:17 PM	#7
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? The truck I have now came with this combo. I'm about 1 weekend away from completely erasing any trace of it though. The truck is (was) dark blue everywhere except the exterior roof. So it's just like any truck that has a solid color with a white top, but instead is light blue.

04-12-2013, 11:42 PM	#8
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? it was dark blue with a med blue center stripe down the side. ill get a pick of the spid for yall . but ill be at a BBQ competition till sunday

04-13-2013, 09:35 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? The Dark & Medium Blue combo sure is odd. Heck,until they're together it's hard to tell them apart. Especially once Dark Blue has faded. I wonder if anyone has seen a Light & Medium Red combo or Hugger & Tangiers? __________________ "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 ~

04-13-2013, 09:46 PM	#10
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? well Starting Tomarrow my Trucks getting stripped down for paint ...paintin it the original colors ! So the inflation fighter package isnt anything special then ?

04-13-2013, 11:15 PM	#12
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? The Front bumper looks like it got hit with a Crow-bar __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-14-2013, 02:10 AM	#16
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? The 558 (dk blue roof/med blue body) and the reverse 559 (med blue roof/dk blue body) were two of several Custom Two-tone options offered from 70-72. I have run across several trucks so built but every one has been repainted or faded to the point of being indistinct. BTW The Longhorn SPID pictured is not the truck pictured below. The Custom Two-Tone trucks were a roof only combination like the white roof Conventional Two-Tone trucks. If you truck also has the D89 pinstripe option it would be white with the blue body color. There were offered only in white or black. As far as your truck having a blue stripe down the side it seems unlikely it was factory. While belt moldings were offered in 70 the Deluxe Two-Tone with the white side panels were not offered until 71 and I have never seen documentation they were offered in any color other than white. It was however a popular period addition like the white with blue Longhorn below. Nice but not stock. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-26-2016, 01:34 AM	#18
BT71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Branson,Mo Posts: 16	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? Late to the thread, but here's an example of my 559 here. Sold it a couple of years ago.

04-14-2013, 02:12 AM	#20
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? What would the world do without you Tim, You always help people out. I may need your help when I start my project __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-14-2013, 10:38 PM	#21
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? my Rigs SPID sheet

04-14-2013, 10:50 PM	#22
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? Where can you go to get it Reprinted ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-14-2013, 10:57 PM	#23
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? i know of a man who does repro ones they look like original ones but i believe theres a thread on it might look around for it sorry i couldnt be of anymore help



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Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? does my paint job today look like the original blues ? ???

04-14-2013, 11:05 PM	#25
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Dark blue /med blue combo? Looks really nice bud __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

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