What Color is this?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Matthewjb · 11-27-2013, 08:46 PM

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum, and I'm restoring a 69 Chevy C10 from the ground up. I'm a little ways from actually painting but I wanted to throw this out there to see if anyone knew what color this was. Here is the link:

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...0/1573786.html

Also, what are your personal thoughts as far as a Kick "A" color for an old C10??

Thanks!

paintman · 11-28-2013, 09:46 AM

Root Beer?

1project2many · 11-28-2013, 07:13 PM

Possibly a custom color. Kia has a color that looks similar, maybe a bit lighter. search for kia sorento maroon to see pictures. Also, Toyota has a nice, dark color they use on Scion models. It's hard to compare with the flourescent lighting but the Scion color might be a touch bluer.

You might get more attention in the 69-72 forum.

**john** · 11-29-2013, 06:30 PM

cadillac 2010 cts has a black cherry that might be close if it was in sunlight.

layinframe · 11-30-2013, 10:24 PM

kinda looks like what my moms truck was painted and the guy called it beer bottle brown

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-01-2013, 08:55 AM

I moved this to the correct forum for ya

Matthewjb · 12-01-2013, 10:07 AM

Awesome thanks for all the info guys

**special-K** · 12-02-2013, 12:30 PM

I guess some monitors see it different,but I don't see any brown. It looks like a black cherry/deep maroon on my computer,and the listing says it's maroon. We can only guess the exact color tell,if it's not custom. It's a nice color.

**FirstOwner69** · 12-02-2013, 02:35 PM

I had a 93 Vette that was a lot like that color. Chevy called it Black Rose. It may have bee a bit more purple than the truck in the pictures, but that's hard to tell.

My truck is factory maroon. The truck pictured is definitely not that color.

jae · 12-02-2013, 02:48 PM

It's also quite possible that that truck has a multi-stage paint, like some sort of deep red candy clear over a black, or something similar. Without talking to whoever painted it, it's almost impossible to say if it's not factory.

jae · 12-02-2013, 02:57 PM

as far as what looks good, that's a very personal question. one of my favorites I have only seen once. when I was really young (~4-6) my grandmother's yard guy had a '68 or '69 C10 that was a factory two tone red (burgundy or maroon) over gray, and I've yet to see another with that paint scheme. This is about the closest thing I can find.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-02-2013, 03:07 PM

Contact the seller and ask?

slow-1 · 12-02-2013, 06:08 PM

The ad says its "Maroon".

snipescastle2 · 12-04-2013, 09:12 AM

looks like "Candy Brandy wine" to me.....
Ben

kamikazekyle05 · 12-04-2013, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

looks like "Candy Brandy wine" to me.....
Ben

That's what i thought also

Matthewjb · 12-04-2013, 11:10 PM

I think that it or pretty close. Thanks for the input, huge help.

**davischevy** · 12-05-2013, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

looks like "Candy Brandy wine" to me.....
Ben

I agree.

11-27-2013, 08:46 PM	#1
Matthewjb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 92	What Color is this?? Hi all, I'm new to this forum, and I'm restoring a 69 Chevy C10 from the ground up. I'm a little ways from actually painting but I wanted to throw this out there to see if anyone knew what color this was. Here is the link: http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...0/1573786.html Also, what are your personal thoughts as far as a Kick "A" color for an old C10?? Thanks!

11-28-2013, 09:46 AM	#2
paintman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: washington NJ Posts: 766	Re: What Color is this?? Root Beer?

11-28-2013, 07:13 PM	#3
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,195	Re: What Color is this?? Possibly a custom color. Kia has a color that looks similar, maybe a bit lighter. search for kia sorento maroon to see pictures. Also, Toyota has a nice, dark color they use on Scion models. It's hard to compare with the flourescent lighting but the Scion color might be a touch bluer. You might get more attention in the 69-72 forum.

11-29-2013, 06:30 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: What Color is this?? cadillac 2010 cts has a black cherry that might be close if it was in sunlight. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

11-30-2013, 10:24 PM	#5
layinframe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: north platte ne Posts: 81	Re: What Color is this?? kinda looks like what my moms truck was painted and the guy called it beer bottle brown __________________ Friends don't let friends drive DONKS lay it out My greatest fear is when I die my wife will sell all my truck parts for what I told her they costs

12-01-2013, 08:55 AM	#6
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12-01-2013, 10:07 AM	#7
Matthewjb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 92	Re: What Color is this?? Awesome thanks for all the info guys

12-02-2013, 12:30 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What Color is this?? I guess some monitors see it different,but I don't see any brown. It looks like a black cherry/deep maroon on my computer,and the listing says it's maroon. We can only guess the exact color tell,if it's not custom. It's a nice color. __________________ "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 ~

12-02-2013, 02:35 PM	#9
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,847	Re: What Color is this?? I had a 93 Vette that was a lot like that color. Chevy called it Black Rose. It may have bee a bit more purple than the truck in the pictures, but that's hard to tell. My truck is factory maroon. The truck pictured is definitely not that color. Last edited by FirstOwner69; 12-02-2013 at 02:55 PM.

12-02-2013, 02:48 PM	#10
jae Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond Posts: 77	Re: What Color is this?? It's also quite possible that that truck has a multi-stage paint, like some sort of deep red candy clear over a black, or something similar. Without talking to whoever painted it, it's almost impossible to say if it's not factory.

12-02-2013, 02:57 PM	#11
jae Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond Posts: 77	Re: What Color is this?? as far as what looks good, that's a very personal question. one of my favorites I have only seen once. when I was really young (~4-6) my grandmother's yard guy had a '68 or '69 C10 that was a factory two tone red (burgundy or maroon) over gray, and I've yet to see another with that paint scheme. This is about the closest thing I can find.

12-02-2013, 03:07 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What Color is this?? Contact the seller and ask? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-02-2013, 06:08 PM	#13
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: What Color is this?? The ad says its "Maroon". __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

12-04-2013, 09:12 AM	#14
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: What Color is this?? looks like "Candy Brandy wine" to me..... Ben

12-04-2013, 11:10 PM	#16
Matthewjb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 92	Re: What Color is this?? I think that it or pretty close. Thanks for the input, huge help.



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