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Chevy Punk · 06-20-2002, 12:21 AM

Does anyone have pictures of hugger orange trucks? I have a 71 custom camper that i am going to re-paint hugger orange and i want to see what it will look like all shiny.

*Shane* · 06-20-2002, 12:28 AM

here's one of my brothers truck.......hope this helps!

JHickson6 · 06-20-2002, 12:42 AM

I think this is Hugger Orange

HvyChevy454 · 06-20-2002, 02:42 AM

not exactly hugger but it is orange

johnnyp · 06-20-2002, 09:24 AM

Shanes looks like hugger orange, JHickson6 and HvyChevy454 are some other orange, maybe tangier. I don't have a pic of mine fully painted but here's the painted door. On 72 GMC's, GM called the color Red-Orange, but it's the hugger orange which originated on the maro.

BadAzz70PU · 06-20-2002, 01:10 PM

My truck is Tangier Orange so I wont post a pic of it here, let me know if you want to see it and ill post a pic, or just go to my web site

johnnyp · 06-20-2002, 01:52 PM

A little more info on Hugger Orange:

It was introduced in 1969. It was the marketing nickname for the 1969 Camaro, appearing in magazine ads and commercials. It was in reference to the cars handling characteristics (it hugs corners... so it's the hugger!). GM advertising used the hugger promotion to offer special color combos with hugger orange paint and an orange and houndstooth interior. Of course the '69 Indy Pace Car had hugger orange stripes.

Hugger Orange on Corvettes was called Monaco Orange on GMC's the name was Red/Orange.

The color has always been confusing because it changes from red to orange, depending on the light.

Here's a '69 mero in the sun - looks orange, right?

johnnyp · 06-20-2002, 01:53 PM

Here's the exact same '69 mero in the shade - dang, looks red to me.

**Desert Rat** · 06-20-2002, 01:58 PM

I had paint shop mix up paint about 4 years ago,to a codeand it was like the 2nd pic.

**Desert Rat** · 06-20-2002, 02:00 PM

3rd pic sorry,it matched the firewall,and previous original paint.I love that color.Next one might get a touch more red in it.

**1971Stepside** · 06-20-2002, 03:44 PM

jonnyp that is an incredible truck and an incredible story. Your web page is fantastic! I wish you lived closer to me.....what a great resource you would be. There is nothing better than a story to go along with the truck.

*Shane* · 06-20-2002, 04:41 PM

I agree with the above post.....a very nice web page as well as a great tribute to your father. Well Done!

crew70 · 06-20-2002, 04:53 PM

sorry no hugger orange in my family. those are som nice vehicals!!

Chevy Punk · 06-27-2002, 12:49 AM

ttt

Southpa · 06-27-2002, 09:37 AM

Thats funny, Chevy Punk, your truck is the same color mine used to be!

HvyChevy454 · 07-21-2002, 02:59 PM

even though my truck is not hugger orange it can still achieve the same effect. orange right?

HvyChevy454 · 07-21-2002, 03:00 PM

now reddish orange...

*racedvl* · 07-21-2002, 09:00 PM

This was at a car show not that long ago....

06-20-2002, 12:21 AM	#1
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	Hugger Orange Trucks Does anyone have pictures of hugger orange trucks? I have a 71 custom camper that i am going to re-paint hugger orange and i want to see what it will look like all shiny. Attached Images

06-20-2002, 12:28 AM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	here's one of my brothers truck.......hope this helps! Attached Images

06-20-2002, 12:42 AM	#3
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	I think this is Hugger Orange Attached Images

06-20-2002, 02:42 AM	#4
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	not exactly hugger but it is orange Attached Images __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

06-20-2002, 09:24 AM	#5
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	Shanes looks like hugger orange, JHickson6 and HvyChevy454 are some other orange, maybe tangier. I don't have a pic of mine fully painted but here's the painted door. On 72 GMC's, GM called the color Red-Orange, but it's the hugger orange which originated on the maro. Attached Images __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

06-20-2002, 01:10 PM	#6
BadAzz70PU Long Lost Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Clemson SC/ Langhorne Pa Posts: 1,183	My truck is Tangier Orange so I wont post a pic of it here, let me know if you want to see it and ill post a pic, or just go to my web site __________________ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -14.09 @ 96mph Web Site 1995 Eclipse GSX -15.46 @ 88mph (stock, not for long) College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa

06-20-2002, 01:52 PM	#7
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	A little more info on Hugger Orange: It was introduced in 1969. It was the marketing nickname for the 1969 Camaro, appearing in magazine ads and commercials. It was in reference to the cars handling characteristics (it hugs corners... so it's the hugger!). GM advertising used the hugger promotion to offer special color combos with hugger orange paint and an orange and houndstooth interior. Of course the '69 Indy Pace Car had hugger orange stripes. Hugger Orange on Corvettes was called Monaco Orange on GMC's the name was Red/Orange. The color has always been confusing because it changes from red to orange, depending on the light. Here's a '69 mero in the sun - looks orange, right? Attached Images __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time. Last edited by johnnyp; 06-20-2002 at 01:55 PM.

06-20-2002, 01:53 PM	#8
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	Here's the exact same '69 mero in the shade - dang, looks red to me. Attached Images __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

06-20-2002, 01:58 PM	#9
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	I had paint shop mix up paint about 4 years ago,to a codeand it was like the 2nd pic.

06-20-2002, 02:00 PM	#10
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	3rd pic sorry,it matched the firewall,and previous original paint.I love that color.Next one might get a touch more red in it.

06-20-2002, 03:44 PM	#11
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	jonnyp that is an incredible truck and an incredible story. Your web page is fantastic! I wish you lived closer to me.....what a great resource you would be. There is nothing better than a story to go along with the truck. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-20-2002, 04:41 PM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	I agree with the above post.....a very nice web page as well as a great tribute to your father. Well Done!

06-20-2002, 04:53 PM	#13
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	sorry no hugger orange in my family. those are som nice vehicals!!

06-27-2002, 12:49 AM	#14
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	ttt

06-27-2002, 09:37 AM	#15
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	Thats funny, Chevy Punk, your truck is the same color mine used to be! __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first. Last edited by Southpa; 06-27-2002 at 09:41 AM.



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07-21-2002, 02:59 PM	#16
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	even though my truck is not hugger orange it can still achieve the same effect. orange right? Attached Images __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

07-21-2002, 03:00 PM	#17
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	now reddish orange... Attached Images __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

07-21-2002, 09:00 PM	#18
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	This was at a car show not that long ago.... Attached Images

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