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aggie91 · 05-09-2022, 10:50 AM

I am getting ready to redo an '86 C10 Step Side. We are going to paint it a simple color (non-metallic). Trying to choose a color that will sell that is not RED or BLACK. Choices are:

Code 12 White
Code 23 Medium Blue (sometimes called Hawaiian Blue)
Code 29 Dark Blue
Code 60 Tan

LT7A · 05-09-2022, 11:03 AM

For the hardcore enthusiast, and I think you already know this, but the original colors are the most enticing, and saves you the painting of the dash and the jambs. But since that is not what you have asked: from the colors you have listed I think that squarebodies always look good and clean in white. For some reason it really works on this body style. Truth be told though, you will probably catch more people's eye with the Hawaiian blue. And on the other side of things, I think the tan is an acquired taste. I have one, and I like it. But I don't know that it appeals to the gen pop.

rodstored-72 · 05-09-2022, 11:12 AM

Karl, excited to see any build thread or pics as you go along?? hint...hint...

my color choices would be either the white or the med blue. I have always liked white & I think it is a "rare" color too. second choice is the med blue, I really like "factory guy" truck colors.

good luck & please keep us posted...

aggie91 · 05-10-2022, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

Karl, excited to see any build thread or pics as you go along?? hint...hint...

my color choices would be either the white or the med blue. I have always liked white & I think it is a "rare" color too. second choice is the med blue, I really like "factory guy" truck colors.

good luck & please keep us posted...

Once we get set up in the shop and ready to move it to the shop, we will be doing a build thread.

**mongocanfly** · 05-09-2022, 11:40 AM

i think white 1st....then dark blue

Axle · 05-09-2022, 01:32 PM

Dark Blue.

5025speed · 05-09-2022, 09:11 PM

Any idea what % were each color or how many in a given year?

Keith Seymore · 05-10-2022, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 5025speed

Any idea what % were each color or how many in a given year?

I don't think the data exists.

Just based on watching about 900,000 of them go by my desk:

A lot of Dark blue (particularly with steel gray inset) on high end vehicles
A lot of white (lots of utility and base model vehicles)
Not many Hawaiian blue
A lot of tan - particularly base models (I think if you did not specify a color the tan was the standard color. I'm serious).

So - to choose a color that will sell: Dark Blue, which is somewhat elegant and high end. Hawaiian Blue - which would "pop". Not white. Not tan.

K

aggie91 · 05-10-2022, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I don't think the data exists.

Just based on watching about 900,000 of them go by my desk:

A lot of Dark blue (particularly with steel gray inset) on high end vehicles
A lot of white (lots of utility and base model vehicles)
Not many Hawaiian blue
A lot of tan - particularly base models (I think if you did not specify a color the tan was the standard color. I'm serious).

So - to choose a color that will sell: Dark Blue, which is somewhat elegant and high end. Hawaiian Blue - which would "pop". Not white. Not tan.

K

I found it interesting that on the color chart for 1986 Chevrolet Trucks, the Code 23 medium (Hawaiian) blue was not on them. The medium blue metallic was a choice.

5025speed · 05-10-2022, 01:43 PM

I know it is not a square body , but the 100th anniversary truck that Chevy did was a nice color.

Keith Seymore · 05-10-2022, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Trying to choose a color that will sell that is not RED or BLACK.

I'm out.

K

aggie91 · 05-10-2022, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I'm out.

K

Thanks Keith. I love read and black, but there just seems to be too many around these days. This is going to be a simple build and trying to please everyone will be difficult. Plus, we have already done one mid '80's step side in red.

bigschuss · 05-10-2022, 08:49 AM

Whatever the Red Dawn truck was! Medium Blue I guess. Nice looking color....similar color to the blue in the Ukrainian flag. And there's lots of "Wolverines!" graffitied on knocked out Russian tanks these days..

All stupid logic and connections I know. I've just always loved that color....and the movie.

SunSoaked · 05-10-2022, 09:41 AM

You had me at "Pole".

aggie91 · 05-10-2022, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SunSoaked

You had me at "Pole".

You caught that...I was being a bit well, you know...

**hatzie** · 05-12-2022, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigschuss

Whatever the Red Dawn truck was! Medium Blue I guess. Nice looking color....similar color to the blue in the Ukrainian flag. And there's lots of "Wolverines!" graffitied on knocked out Russian tanks these days..

All stupid logic and connections I know. I've just always loved that color....and the movie.

I believe that was Hawaiian Blue.

**hooverfish** · 05-12-2022, 09:15 AM

Dark Blue

**old Rusty C10** · 05-12-2022, 10:22 AM

I LOVE a dark blue truck and the darker the better

**special-K** · 05-13-2022, 08:12 AM

Doeskin Tan looks sharp when it's fresh. And it stands out being less common (solid color). It was also one of the truck fleet colors. Looks great with black, white, chrome, silver. It's a good utility look for the Stepside. It was mostly used for 2-tone but solid color looks great. I wish I had a picture of the Jimmy with stock steel wheels and hubcaps. I included a better looking truck.

Shugalou · 05-17-2022, 03:53 PM

Medium blue gets my vote pretty sure my 78 was originally that colour but was paint "Bud Light Blue" suits my taste well.

SCOTI · 05-28-2022, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I am getting ready to redo an '86 C10 Step Side. We are going to paint it a simple color (non-metallic). Trying to choose a color that will sell that is not RED or BLACK. Choices are:

Code 12 White
Code 23 Medium Blue (sometimes called Hawaiian Blue)
Code 29 Dark Blue
Code 60 Tan

What is the OG color? (PM if you don't want it public)

SunSoaked · 05-28-2022, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What is the OG color? (PM if you don't want it public)

Olive Green...

Loco83 · 05-30-2022, 12:35 AM

Something different.

aggie91 · 06-02-2022, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

What is the OG color? (PM if you don't want it public)

I honestly do not know. I think the cab was the lighter metallic blue and the front fenders had been stripped to bare metal, the doors and two different colors from what I can tell, the bed is from a completely different truck, and to top it off, the SPID is missing...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunSoaked

Olive Green...

I think Scoti means "original" by asking for the OG color...

aggie91 · 06-02-2022, 11:26 AM

Looking at the poll results, the Dark Blue only won here by 3 votes. I am partial to the Medium Blue, so adding my vote, it is only by 2 votes...lol.

We will see what we end up with, but for now I am going with the Code 23 Medium (Hawaiian) Blue. The Dark Blue is a great color, but will show any body work flaws more than the medium blue in my opinion...

Now to decide on the interior color...

View Poll Results: Which Color do you think will sell better?
Code 12 White	6	16.22%
Code 23 Medium Blue	11	29.73%
Code 29 Dark Blue	14	37.84%
Code 60 Tan	6	16.22%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

05-09-2022, 10:50 AM	#1
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole I am getting ready to redo an '86 C10 Step Side. We are going to paint it a simple color (non-metallic). Trying to choose a color that will sell that is not RED or BLACK. Choices are: Code 12 White Code 23 Medium Blue (sometimes called Hawaiian Blue) Code 29 Dark Blue Code 60 Tan __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

05-09-2022, 11:03 AM	#2
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole For the hardcore enthusiast, and I think you already know this, but the original colors are the most enticing, and saves you the painting of the dash and the jambs. But since that is not what you have asked: from the colors you have listed I think that squarebodies always look good and clean in white. For some reason it really works on this body style. Truth be told though, you will probably catch more people's eye with the Hawaiian blue. And on the other side of things, I think the tan is an acquired taste. I have one, and I like it. But I don't know that it appeals to the gen pop.

05-09-2022, 11:12 AM	#3
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,008	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole Karl, excited to see any build thread or pics as you go along?? hint...hint... my color choices would be either the white or the med blue. I have always liked white & I think it is a "rare" color too. second choice is the med blue, I really like "factory guy" truck colors. good luck & please keep us posted...

05-09-2022, 11:40 AM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole i think white 1st....then dark blue __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-09-2022, 01:32 PM	#6
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,212	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole Dark Blue.

05-09-2022, 09:11 PM	#7
5025speed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: arlington, washington Posts: 27	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole Any idea what % were each color or how many in a given year?

05-10-2022, 01:43 PM	#10
5025speed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: arlington, washington Posts: 27	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole I know it is not a square body , but the 100th anniversary truck that Chevy did was a nice color.

05-10-2022, 08:49 AM	#13
bigschuss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Savoy, MA Posts: 70	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole Whatever the Red Dawn truck was! Medium Blue I guess. Nice looking color....similar color to the blue in the Ukrainian flag. And there's lots of "Wolverines!" graffitied on knocked out Russian tanks these days.. All stupid logic and connections I know. I've just always loved that color....and the movie. Last edited by bigschuss; 05-10-2022 at 11:10 AM.

05-10-2022, 09:41 AM	#14
SunSoaked Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 1,525	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole You had me at "Pole".

05-12-2022, 09:15 AM	#17
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,147	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole Dark Blue Attached Images __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue OG paint, 5.7 LS1, 4L60, Vintage Air, 96k miles. "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

05-12-2022, 10:22 AM	#18
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,311	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole I LOVE a dark blue truck and the darker the better __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-13-2022, 08:12 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole Doeskin Tan looks sharp when it's fresh. And it stands out being less common (solid color). It was also one of the truck fleet colors. Looks great with black, white, chrome, silver. It's a good utility look for the Stepside. It was mostly used for 2-tone but solid color looks great. I wish I had a picture of the Jimmy with stock steel wheels and hubcaps. I included a better looking truck. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-13-2022 at 08:20 AM.

05-17-2022, 03:53 PM	#20
Shugalou Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 458	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole Medium blue gets my vote pretty sure my 78 was originally that colour but was paint "Bud Light Blue" suits my taste well. __________________ Found my dad's old truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563321 Newspaper Article Publishing the quest find my dad's old truck http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe...ticle12494281/

05-30-2022, 12:35 AM	#23
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06-02-2022, 11:26 AM	#25
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Exterior Colors - Opinion Pole Looking at the poll results, the Dark Blue only won here by 3 votes. I am partial to the Medium Blue, so adding my vote, it is only by 2 votes...lol. We will see what we end up with, but for now I am going with the Code 23 Medium (Hawaiian) Blue. The Dark Blue is a great color, but will show any body work flaws more than the medium blue in my opinion... Now to decide on the interior color... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

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