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Old 10-05-2024, 08:46 AM   #1
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Re: Which paint schemes/colors make the 80's trucks look older?

Anything two-tone will be an improvement. Particularly look at ZY5 two-tone configurations.

Do a google search for "chevy squarebody stripe". Most of the image results will be of the 1970's trucks, but there are a few 1980's trucks included in the mix as well. Any of those gaudy stripe packages will instantly date the truck to where you want it.
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Old 09-17-2025, 08:46 AM   #2
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Re: Which paint schemes/colors make the 80's trucks look older?

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Anything two-tone will be an improvement. Particularly look at ZY5 two-tone configurations.

Do a google search for "chevy squarebody stripe". Most of the image results will be of the 1970's trucks, but there are a few 1980's trucks included in the mix as well. Any of those gaudy stripe packages will instantly date the truck to where you want it.
Time for me to revisit this thread, and I was looking for your ZY5 recommendation. Sounds like a paint code but I'm having a bit of trouble coming up with exactly what you're talking about.

Do you happen to have an image of a truck painted in the ZY5 paint? Thanks!
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