1972 GMC & Chevy Specific Paint Codes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

harrisoncole4 · 01-21-2020, 07:59 PM

Both GMC and Chevy had optional paint codes that were specific to that make. How common was it to see make specific colours on the opposite make? I have seen one or two SPIDS that show GMC exclusive paint colours on Chevys.

Were there ever any GMC's with the cool 525 grapefruit Chevy colour?

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**DeadheadNM** · 01-21-2020, 09:20 PM

Jimmy w paint code 525 here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=1709

**special-K** · 01-22-2020, 12:20 AM

I used to go by the Chevy-only/GMC-only color reference strictly until it occurred to me GM didn't really abide by that themselves. I have seen contradictions with most colors from factory on original paint trucks. For instance, Ochre was not supposed to be available on GMCs but I have seen many original paint Ochre GMCs

**davischevy** · 01-22-2020, 12:52 AM

I had a housepainter here that had a 525 Grapefruit, C1500. Ochre was very popular on GMC's here.

01-21-2020, 07:59 PM	#1
harrisoncole4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: St.Thomas, ON Posts: 320	1972 GMC & Chevy Specific Paint Codes Both GMC and Chevy had optional paint codes that were specific to that make. How common was it to see make specific colours on the opposite make? I have seen one or two SPIDS that show GMC exclusive paint colours on Chevys. Were there ever any GMC's with the cool 525 grapefruit Chevy colour? __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer - 507 Light Blue - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=802858

01-21-2020, 09:20 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 GMC & Chevy Specific Paint Codes Jimmy w paint code 525 here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=1709 __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-22-2020, 12:20 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 GMC & Chevy Specific Paint Codes I used to go by the Chevy-only/GMC-only color reference strictly until it occurred to me GM didn't really abide by that themselves. I have seen contradictions with most colors from factory on original paint trucks. For instance, Ochre was not supposed to be available on GMCs but I have seen many original paint Ochre GMCs __________________ "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 ~

01-22-2020, 12:52 AM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: 1972 GMC & Chevy Specific Paint Codes I had a housepainter here that had a 525 Grapefruit, C1500. Ochre was very popular on GMC's here. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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