68 Anniversary Models - AGAIN - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Skruffy · 07-21-2007, 02:29 PM

OK, I went back and read old threads about identifying the anniversary trucks in 1968, but I have a question:

Is it absolutely for CERTAIN that it had to have paint code 551? Mine sure seems to have everything right for it but that. It was gold/white, Custom, fairly well optioned for that time, it had the stripe and everything.

The problem is, it appears to have code 555. I have attached photos of the sticker below as well as photos of the door and doorjams showing how the color was. Is there a definitive answer somewhere?

Wait a minute! As I uploaded the pics, I have to wonder if this is a different color gold?

**john** · 07-21-2007, 05:36 PM

Close, but the anniversary models had a gold interior. Your sheet shows 4605JD red cloth trim. Also yours has red seatbelts.

Skruffy · 07-21-2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john

Close, but the anniversary models had a gold interior. Your sheet shows 4605JD red cloth trim. Also yours has red seatbelts.

You're right - I was just thinking maybe the dealers could order them special or something.

Also, these paint chips make it pretty obvious that the colors are different:

Bob 68327 · 07-22-2007, 08:20 AM

Heres what a 50th looks like on the inside and out!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-22-2007, 08:25 AM

Love that parchement intrior but that gold is too much...

Skruffy · 07-22-2007, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Heres what a 50th looks like on the inside and out!!!

I would like to see one with the otion 4D89AA - Paint Stripe. Where is the stripe on a two-tone truck like these? Is it where the upper moulding would be?

**special-K** · 07-22-2007, 10:03 AM

Yeah,it`s in that area.But,the accent paint (white) will be on the top or top and below the side moulding(lower).

ChevLoRay · 07-22-2007, 10:10 AM

Back in '68, buyers could specify what they wanted if they didn't necessarily like what was offered. My guess is that a buyer could have ordered a different interior as long as they paid for the difference.

Same goes for colors of paint.

There is an urban legend of a story here where I live that says a guy liked the '62 Chevy anniversary gold (a car color) so much but he wanted it on a new '62 Ford Galaxie. As the story is told, it was gold when it came in, but only the exterior was painted. All of the interior metal was unpainted. At least that is the story that was told.

Bob 68327 · 07-22-2007, 02:33 PM

I don't think there was too many options with the anniversary as far as color . That was what made it an anniversary edition.

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2007, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Back in '68, buyers could specify what they wanted if they didn't necessarily like what was offered. My guess is that a buyer could have ordered a different interior as long as they paid for the difference.

You could get any color you wanted, with any color seat you want... there's a member up in Canada with a dark blue burb with bright red seats. It is uglier than anything you've ever seen IMO.
However, if you wanted a 50th annv truck in 68, (what the tread is all about) it HAD gold with a white top and white under the moulding, and it HAD a gold and white seat, gold dash pad and visors, and the white door panels. Period. Otherwise, it wasn't a 50th annv truck.

**special-K** · 07-24-2007, 06:37 AM

I saw a 51st anniversary truck that was gold and white with red seats.They made 51st anniversary trucks in any color you wanted.This one just happened to be gold because somebody liked it.I had a 49th anniversary truck that was baby blue with a small back window.
It`s like the`69 Indy Pace Cars,they all were white with orange stripes.You could get a hugger orange Camaro with white stripes,but it wasn`t a pace car.

07-21-2007, 02:29 PM	#1
Skruffy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 187	68 Anniversary Models - AGAIN OK, I went back and read old threads about identifying the anniversary trucks in 1968, but I have a question: Is it absolutely for CERTAIN that it had to have paint code 551? Mine sure seems to have everything right for it but that. It was gold/white, Custom, fairly well optioned for that time, it had the stripe and everything. The problem is, it appears to have code 555. I have attached photos of the sticker below as well as photos of the door and doorjams showing how the color was. Is there a definitive answer somewhere? Wait a minute! As I uploaded the pics, I have to wonder if this is a different color gold? Last edited by Skruffy; 08-25-2008 at 04:31 PM.

07-21-2007, 05:36 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: 68 Anniversary Models - AGAIN Close, but the anniversary models had a gold interior. Your sheet shows 4605JD red cloth trim. Also yours has red seatbelts. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 07-21-2007 at 05:37 PM.

07-22-2007, 08:20 AM	#4
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 68 Anniversary Models - AGAIN Heres what a 50th looks like on the inside and out!!! Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-22-2007, 08:25 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: 68 Anniversary Models - AGAIN Love that parchement intrior but that gold is too much... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-22-2007, 10:03 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: 68 Anniversary Models - AGAIN Yeah,it`s in that area.But,the accent paint (white) will be on the top or top and below the side moulding(lower). __________________ "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 ~

07-22-2007, 10:10 AM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 68 Anniversary Models - AGAIN Back in '68, buyers could specify what they wanted if they didn't necessarily like what was offered. My guess is that a buyer could have ordered a different interior as long as they paid for the difference. Same goes for colors of paint. There is an urban legend of a story here where I live that says a guy liked the '62 Chevy anniversary gold (a car color) so much but he wanted it on a new '62 Ford Galaxie. As the story is told, it was gold when it came in, but only the exterior was painted. All of the interior metal was unpainted. At least that is the story that was told. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-22-2007, 02:33 PM	#9
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 68 Anniversary Models - AGAIN I don't think there was too many options with the anniversary as far as color . That was what made it an anniversary edition. __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker Last edited by Bob 68327; 07-22-2007 at 02:34 PM.

07-24-2007, 06:37 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: 68 Anniversary Models - AGAIN I saw a 51st anniversary truck that was gold and white with red seats.They made 51st anniversary trucks in any color you wanted.This one just happened to be gold because somebody liked it.I had a 49th anniversary truck that was baby blue with a small back window. It`s like the`69 Indy Pace Cars,they all were white with orange stripes.You could get a hugger orange Camaro with white stripes,but it wasn`t a pace car. __________________ "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 ~

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