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**72 Cheyenne K20** · 05-21-2025, 08:31 PM

Hey guys,

I just bought a 1976 GMC k15 that is all original but has no SPID to verify paint color. I know that Tangier Orange wasn’t a standard color but could be special ordered.

I think it’s too light to be crimson red but take a look at the pics and let me know your opinion on what color this is please.

The pics are of under the floor mat behind the seat & one of the drivers side door opening under the weatherstripping.

Thanks Scott

**old Rusty C10** · 05-22-2025, 01:04 PM

that does not appear to be crimson red i had a two tone red back in the day and it had crimson red in it... thatis way too orange so probably that tangier orange

cadillac_al · 05-22-2025, 08:54 PM

It looks pretty close to my Grecian Bronze

**straight6chevyguy** · 05-23-2025, 02:02 PM

Coincidentally I cam on here to ask about a very similar looking paint color then saw your thread. I won't hijack your thread but hears the link to mine if anyone's interested
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=858890

Hopefully you and I can both get it figured out.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-23-2025, 05:50 PM

having a bunch of paint books from a body shop this is what i found for 1976 chevrolet there is no page for truck colors

**old Rusty C10** · 05-23-2025, 05:56 PM

couple more

cadillac_al · 05-23-2025, 07:41 PM

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=747476

my Grecian Bronze looks nothing like this paint chip sample

**dagnabbitt** · 05-29-2025, 09:57 AM

I would guess Flame Red. That particular color really oxidizes and changes over time, you'd want to compare it to the underside of the dash.

**72 Cheyenne K20** · 05-29-2025, 03:28 PM

I just took out the bench seat, carpet, etc to check for rust areas. It’s pretty clean & for sure Orange.

Axle · 05-31-2025, 08:55 AM

Does the glove box lid have a good coat of paint on the inside? If it can't be id'd here, take it to your local (auto) paint store that has a paint scanner and see if it spits out a factory color combination. Local system will spit out everything in its database, but theres also a chance it'll only provide the most current name of the color (my ford red has a few different names over the years, and more than one paint code for the same formula).

cadillac_al · 05-31-2025, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 Cheyenne K20

I just took out the bench seat, carpet, etc to check for rust areas. It’s pretty clean & for sure Orange.

I used to call mine Ugly Burnt Orange until I read the SPID

**TKCR** · 06-01-2025, 08:14 AM

Definitely looks orange.

factorystock · 06-01-2025, 02:07 PM

Grecian Bronze code 61

05-21-2025, 08:31 PM	#1
72 Cheyenne K20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 596	Paint color ID question Hey guys, I just bought a 1976 GMC k15 that is all original but has no SPID to verify paint color. I know that Tangier Orange wasn’t a standard color but could be special ordered. I think it’s too light to be crimson red but take a look at the pics and let me know your opinion on what color this is please. The pics are of under the floor mat behind the seat & one of the drivers side door opening under the weatherstripping. Thanks Scott Attached Images Last edited by 72 Cheyenne K20; 05-21-2025 at 09:25 PM. Reason: Pics

05-22-2025, 01:04 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,394	Re: Paint color ID question that does not appear to be crimson red i had a two tone red back in the day and it had crimson red in it... thatis way too orange so probably that tangier orange __________________ 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!!

05-22-2025, 08:54 PM	#3
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: Paint color ID question It looks pretty close to my Grecian Bronze __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

05-23-2025, 02:02 PM	#4
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 1,019	Re: Paint color ID question Coincidentally I cam on here to ask about a very similar looking paint color then saw your thread. I won't hijack your thread but hears the link to mine if anyone's interested https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=858890 Hopefully you and I can both get it figured out. __________________ 1965 Chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 Chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 Chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 Chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 1999 Chevy k1500 Suburban 5.7L auto 4x4 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 1971 Mercury Monterey wagon 400 auto Plus other misc. ... To many projects!

05-23-2025, 05:50 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,394	Re: Paint color ID question having a bunch of paint books from a body shop this is what i found for 1976 chevrolet there is no page for truck colors Attached Images __________________ 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!!

05-23-2025, 05:56 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,394	Re: Paint color ID question couple more Attached Images __________________ 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!!

05-23-2025, 07:41 PM	#7
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: Paint color ID question https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=747476 my Grecian Bronze looks nothing like this paint chip sample __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

05-29-2025, 09:57 AM	#8
dagnabbitt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,758	Re: Paint color ID question I would guess Flame Red. That particular color really oxidizes and changes over time, you'd want to compare it to the underside of the dash. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

05-29-2025, 03:28 PM	#9
72 Cheyenne K20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 596	Re: Paint color ID question I just took out the bench seat, carpet, etc to check for rust areas. It’s pretty clean & for sure Orange. Attached Images

05-31-2025, 08:55 AM	#10
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,237	Re: Paint color ID question Does the glove box lid have a good coat of paint on the inside? If it can't be id'd here, take it to your local (auto) paint store that has a paint scanner and see if it spits out a factory color combination. Local system will spit out everything in its database, but theres also a chance it'll only provide the most current name of the color (my ford red has a few different names over the years, and more than one paint code for the same formula).

06-01-2025, 08:14 AM	#12
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,107	Re: Paint color ID question Definitely looks orange. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

06-01-2025, 02:07 PM	#13
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,534	Re: Paint color ID question Grecian Bronze code 61



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