50th anniversary picture request - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevyfarmer · 10-11-2005, 01:45 PM

I know this has been discussed before so please bear with me. I have looked all over in the pictures section but am unable to find some good pictures of the 68 trucks with the 50th optional paint scheme. I hope I am not posting this in the wrong section, but here goes. I have to decide what color(s) my 72 2wd blazer project is going to be. I have all the parts to switch it over to look like a 68 interior and exterior, and am considering the 50th paint scheme. Does anyone know the paint codes to get it at the paint store, as in the numbers to have to get the right color? Any help is appreciated, as well as your opinions, and thoughts on this color on a 68 "looking" blazer.

stllookn · 10-11-2005, 02:15 PM

50th Anniversary Longhorn

stllookn · 10-11-2005, 02:18 PM

Paint code is Anniversary Gold 551 and Ivory 526. I think it is great but then again I am more than a little biased...LOL! I like ochre too...LOL!

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2005, 03:12 PM

Look on my longhorn site, there is a page of 50ths on there.

stllookn · 10-11-2005, 03:33 PM

Geez...I forgot about that! Longhornman...when we gonna get the resurrected so I can start posting the "Longhorn Quest" on there? Now that it is an internationally recognized resource for Longhorn owners and car dealerships alike, it is time to reactivate. I am sure you can get some Longhorn owners to share in both the expense and maintenance of the site. SERIOUSLY!

BTW...chevyfarmer...go for the 50th paint scheme!

OhioDan · 10-11-2005, 07:31 PM

I think this is what you're hunting for? Hope this helps?

http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/photo.html

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2005, 07:54 PM

Mike..I need to try to figure my password on that... I am going to get back to work on it here soon. Cost is not an issue, as it is free, I have been thinking of going back to Geo-cities though..I need to look into it. The main reason i left Yahoo was they were limiting the number of hits an hr I could get...but a real low price a month will solve that though.
Like I said, I need to look into it. It would kinda suck to have to drop that hit counter with it as high as it is now.

Jim_PA · 10-11-2005, 08:12 PM

I was wondering if you could tell me if mine is a 50th or not:

The buckets in mine are all gold, so maybe it isn't?

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-11-2005, 08:27 PM

^ Yeppers, seats could have been recovered, but the truck is a 50th

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2005, 08:47 PM

Interesting, they were cloth seats too!

Hutch · 10-11-2005, 09:04 PM

chevyfarmer
Here is a page with the color code:
http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/...truck-pg01.jpg

stllookn · 10-11-2005, 09:21 PM

KEWL!!!!!! One my 50th Longhorns has a cloth bench and the other has an all vinyl bench. The one with the cloth bench has option code Z62 Custom Comfort & Appearance. The one with the vinyl has option code Z84 Custom Sport Truck even though with the 50th Anniversary package they both had CST emblems. The Z62 should have had a Custom emblem like the resto package states.

Let's see a picture of those seats!

Jim_PA · 10-11-2005, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

Let's see a picture of those seats!

Here ya go -- Looks like they were recovered in gold vinyl, then painted or dyed black. Either that or the original seats are long gone?... who knows just another mystery that will never be solved

Jim_PA · 10-11-2005, 10:23 PM

Oh yeah, and my door panels do match the one on longhorns site...

stllookn · 10-11-2005, 11:28 PM

There is no bucket seat option on your glove box door, the seats don't look like '67-'68 buckets and there is no carpeting on the gas tank so it is unlikely that they are original. Here is a picture of '68 Chevy buckets.

Jim_PA · 10-12-2005, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

There is no bucket seat option on your glove box door, the seats don't look like '67-'68 buckets and there is no carpeting on the gas tank so it is unlikely that they are original. Here is a picture of '68 Chevy buckets.

Huh -- that's interesting, I kind of like the ones I have... wonder what they're from?

chevyfarmer · 10-12-2005, 08:34 AM

Thanks everyone, that is exactly what I was looking for, I really appreciate it. I really like the pictures of the interiors, if anyone else has more please post them. Longhorn man, can I send the "slammed 50th" pic from your website to the photochoppers? I would like to see if they can make that into a blazer for me. Thanks again.

Longhorn Man · 10-12-2005, 04:20 PM

help yourself

**SOON2BLAZE** · 10-12-2005, 05:37 PM

I've only seen buckets like in post #14 JIM PA in a 68 gmc 1 ton camper. they tilt forward for entrance to the camper area from the cab. Maybe I should try to get em!

Jim_PA · 10-12-2005, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

I've only seen buckets like in post #14 JIM PA in a 68 gmc 1 ton camper. they tilt forward for entrance to the camper area from the cab. Maybe I should try to get em!

These don't appear to tilt... no knob or hinge that I can find.

Maybe they are from a blazer or suburban

Longhorn Man · 10-12-2005, 06:00 PM

I was under the impression that the 67 buckets tilted, and the 68 seats were fixed.

stllookn · 10-12-2005, 07:48 PM

I've only had '68 buckets and they don't tilt so not sure about the '67's. I have seen some weird seats in the motorhomes that don't look like either model of Chevy seat. Jim-PA...if you like'm...keep'm. I have had to sit in too many cool and uncomfortable seats...LOL! Unless you are going for the 100 pt. restoration that is! There is a Honda/Accura wrecking yard in the area that frequently has sales on buckets...$100/pr...anything in the yard. Those are nice seats and in perfect condition if you can get used to seeing them in your truck. You can't buy a decent cover for that price!

10-11-2005, 02:15 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	50th Anniversary Longhorn Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 10-11-2005 at 02:15 PM.

10-11-2005, 02:18 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Paint code is Anniversary Gold 551 and Ivory 526. I think it is great but then again I am more than a little biased...LOL! I like ochre too...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 10-11-2005 at 02:21 PM.

10-11-2005, 03:33 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Geez...I forgot about that! Longhornman...when we gonna get the resurrected so I can start posting the "Longhorn Quest" on there? Now that it is an internationally recognized resource for Longhorn owners and car dealerships alike, it is time to reactivate. I am sure you can get some Longhorn owners to share in both the expense and maintenance of the site. SERIOUSLY! BTW...chevyfarmer...go for the 50th paint scheme! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 10-11-2005 at 03:34 PM.

10-11-2005, 07:31 PM	#6
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	I think this is what you're hunting for? Hope this helps? http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/photo.html __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

10-11-2005, 08:27 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	^ Yeppers, seats could have been recovered, but the truck is a 50th __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 10-11-2005 at 08:28 PM.

10-11-2005, 01:45 PM	#1
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	50th anniversary picture request I know this has been discussed before so please bear with me. I have looked all over in the pictures section but am unable to find some good pictures of the 68 trucks with the 50th optional paint scheme. I hope I am not posting this in the wrong section, but here goes. I have to decide what color(s) my 72 2wd blazer project is going to be. I have all the parts to switch it over to look like a 68 interior and exterior, and am considering the 50th paint scheme. Does anyone know the paint codes to get it at the paint store, as in the numbers to have to get the right color? Any help is appreciated, as well as your opinions, and thoughts on this color on a 68 "looking" blazer. __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

10-11-2005, 03:12 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Look on my longhorn site, there is a page of 50ths on there.

10-11-2005, 07:54 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Mike..I need to try to figure my password on that... I am going to get back to work on it here soon. Cost is not an issue, as it is free, I have been thinking of going back to Geo-cities though..I need to look into it. The main reason i left Yahoo was they were limiting the number of hits an hr I could get...but a real low price a month will solve that though. Like I said, I need to look into it. It would kinda suck to have to drop that hit counter with it as high as it is now.

10-11-2005, 08:12 PM	#8
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	I was wondering if you could tell me if mine is a 50th or not: The buckets in mine are all gold, so maybe it isn't?

10-11-2005, 08:47 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Interesting, they were cloth seats too!

10-11-2005, 09:04 PM	#11
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	chevyfarmer Here is a page with the color code: http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/...truck-pg01.jpg __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-11-2005, 09:21 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	KEWL!!!!!! One my 50th Longhorns has a cloth bench and the other has an all vinyl bench. The one with the cloth bench has option code Z62 Custom Comfort & Appearance. The one with the vinyl has option code Z84 Custom Sport Truck even though with the 50th Anniversary package they both had CST emblems. The Z62 should have had a Custom emblem like the resto package states. Let's see a picture of those seats! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 10-11-2005 at 10:06 PM.

10-11-2005, 10:23 PM	#14
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Oh yeah, and my door panels do match the one on longhorns site...

10-11-2005, 11:28 PM	#15
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	There is no bucket seat option on your glove box door, the seats don't look like '67-'68 buckets and there is no carpeting on the gas tank so it is unlikely that they are original. Here is a picture of '68 Chevy buckets. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-12-2005, 08:34 AM	#17
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	Thanks everyone, that is exactly what I was looking for, I really appreciate it. I really like the pictures of the interiors, if anyone else has more please post them. Longhorn man, can I send the "slammed 50th" pic from your website to the photochoppers? I would like to see if they can make that into a blazer for me. Thanks again. __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed



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10-12-2005, 04:20 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	help yourself

10-12-2005, 05:37 PM	#19
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	I've only seen buckets like in post #14 JIM PA in a 68 gmc 1 ton camper. they tilt forward for entrance to the camper area from the cab. Maybe I should try to get em! Last edited by SOON2BLAZE; 10-12-2005 at 05:38 PM.

10-12-2005, 06:00 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I was under the impression that the 67 buckets tilted, and the 68 seats were fixed.

10-12-2005, 07:48 PM	#22
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I've only had '68 buckets and they don't tilt so not sure about the '67's. I have seen some weird seats in the motorhomes that don't look like either model of Chevy seat. Jim-PA...if you like'm...keep'm. I have had to sit in too many cool and uncomfortable seats...LOL! Unless you are going for the 100 pt. restoration that is! There is a Honda/Accura wrecking yard in the area that frequently has sales on buckets...$100/pr...anything in the yard. Those are nice seats and in perfect condition if you can get used to seeing them in your truck. You can't buy a decent cover for that price! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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