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1986Silverado · 04-08-2005, 11:16 AM

Need some ideas of what color exterior would go with tan/camel interior, and of course, pictures are always nice

..............thanks

454HO · 04-08-2005, 03:02 PM

My '87 had the tan interior. It was black, and I thought it was a nice combination. I think red or dark orange would look good too.

bigarmzz · 04-08-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1986Silverado

Need some ideas of what color exterior would go with tan/camel interior, and of course, pictures are always nice

..............thanks

you can never go wrong with black

(then again, i'm biased)

boxrodz · 04-08-2005, 03:36 PM

I think most colors will go with a tan interior whether the color is light or dark. As 454HO said, black and red goes well with a tan interior. Same for brown, green, yellow, white and even blue. Pretty much everything. Head down to a dealership and check out the vehicles with tan interiors. It'll give you a good idea.

Nolowrider · 04-08-2005, 04:07 PM

A burgundy or maroon looks good with tan. My 74 Chevy is actually "vintage maroon", a Ford color.

fulltop74 · 04-08-2005, 04:54 PM

You cant go wrong with RED.

mitch1965 · 04-08-2005, 08:07 PM

My '96 has the emerald green exterior with the tan interior. I've had it since new, and I still like it.

r0lf- · 04-08-2005, 08:12 PM

I have a white exterior and tan interior. I think grey interior goes with everything best.

1986Silverado · 04-17-2005, 12:02 AM

What do you guys think about gun metal gray?

**old Rusty C10** · 04-17-2005, 01:09 AM

ive seen grey outside with tan interior but i dont like it like the others said
blue dark or medium, red or burgandy black forest green dark brown tan or white they even had some pale green with tan thats not bad personally im doin mine medium blue or red when i get it done

boxrodz · 04-17-2005, 02:03 AM

I agree with oldRustyC10, Gun Metal Gray will not match well with a tan interior. Unfortunately, gray is one of the few colors that won't work with a tan interior. If you're set on Gun Metal gray, you could always change out the tan interior (more $$).

1986Silverado · 04-17-2005, 02:21 AM

I may do a color similar to this, maybe a little lighter or darker. Just don't like the single stage on it now.

**old Rusty C10** · 04-17-2005, 10:40 AM

digital cams change the color slightly that looks more like a bronze or copper metallic than a gun metal grey.. in fact that looks like the same color truck i believe it was heather owned ( god im getting old and i cant remember her screen name here) tan would work well with that color as it is comng across on my monitor and with that camera

1986Silverado · 04-18-2005, 04:20 AM

Yeah, the truck was for sale on this board awhile back and I loved the color then. It '01 chevy gold I beleive.

KShortell · 04-18-2005, 10:32 AM

A green or a blue metallic is an excellent color for a vehicle with a tan interior.

mhicks · 04-18-2005, 03:34 PM

I just painted the exterior of mine white with white pearl in it. It was origanly white with saddle (tan) interior.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-18-2005, 04:32 PM

I think a blue, red, white or even a green would look good!
-Later

SCOTI · 04-18-2005, 07:42 PM

My 1st vote is for the factory 73-74 'Crimson Red' (see avatar). 2nd would be the 'Med. Bronze' of my 68 beater . . ....

Ecnerwal · 04-18-2005, 11:25 PM

Look for my name over in the pictures forum - I got a tan inside&out 87 and had the outside painted essentially standard chevy dark green - it seems to work.

04-08-2005, 11:16 AM	#1
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	Exterior color with tan interior Need some ideas of what color exterior would go with tan/camel interior, and of course, pictures are always nice ..............thanks __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

04-08-2005, 03:36 PM	#4
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	I think most colors will go with a tan interior whether the color is light or dark. As 454HO said, black and red goes well with a tan interior. Same for brown, green, yellow, white and even blue. Pretty much everything. Head down to a dealership and check out the vehicles with tan interiors. It'll give you a good idea. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

04-08-2005, 04:54 PM	#6
fulltop74 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 50	You cant go wrong with RED. __________________ 1974 chevy blazer 2wd, 454, 22 inch wheels 1970 chevy c10, 350, no wheels yet

04-08-2005, 08:07 PM	#7
mitch1965 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 376	My '96 has the emerald green exterior with the tan interior. I've had it since new, and I still like it. __________________ '99 K1500 Tahoe, 2dr, barn doors - 350/ 4L60E, 3.73 '01 K2500HD Silverado Ext Cab - 496/ Allison, 4.10

04-08-2005, 08:12 PM	#8
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	I have a white exterior and tan interior. I think grey interior goes with everything best. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

04-08-2005, 03:02 PM	#2
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	My '87 had the tan interior. It was black, and I thought it was a nice combination. I think red or dark orange would look good too.

04-08-2005, 04:07 PM	#5
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	A burgundy or maroon looks good with tan. My 74 Chevy is actually "vintage maroon", a Ford color.

04-17-2005, 12:02 AM	#9
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	What do you guys think about gun metal gray? __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

04-17-2005, 01:09 AM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	ive seen grey outside with tan interior but i dont like it like the others said blue dark or medium, red or burgandy black forest green dark brown tan or white they even had some pale green with tan thats not bad personally im doin mine medium blue or red when i get it done __________________ 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!!

04-17-2005, 02:03 AM	#11
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	I agree with oldRustyC10, Gun Metal Gray will not match well with a tan interior. Unfortunately, gray is one of the few colors that won't work with a tan interior. If you're set on Gun Metal gray, you could always change out the tan interior (more $$). __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

04-17-2005, 02:21 AM	#12
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	I may do a color similar to this, maybe a little lighter or darker. Just don't like the single stage on it now. Attached Images __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

04-17-2005, 10:40 AM	#13
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	digital cams change the color slightly that looks more like a bronze or copper metallic than a gun metal grey.. in fact that looks like the same color truck i believe it was heather owned ( god im getting old and i cant remember her screen name here) tan would work well with that color as it is comng across on my monitor and with that camera __________________ 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!!

04-18-2005, 04:20 AM	#14
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	Yeah, the truck was for sale on this board awhile back and I loved the color then. It '01 chevy gold I beleive. __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

04-18-2005, 10:32 AM	#15
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	A green or a blue metallic is an excellent color for a vehicle with a tan interior. __________________ Semper Paratus

04-18-2005, 03:34 PM	#16
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	I just painted the exterior of mine white with white pearl in it. It was origanly white with saddle (tan) interior.



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04-18-2005, 04:32 PM	#17
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	I think a blue, red, white or even a green would look good! -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-18-2005, 07:42 PM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	My 1st vote is for the factory 73-74 'Crimson Red' (see avatar). 2nd would be the 'Med. Bronze' of my 68 beater . . .... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-18-2005, 11:25 PM	#19
Ecnerwal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pownal, VT Posts: 15	Green Works. Look for my name over in the pictures forum - I got a tan inside&out 87 and had the outside painted essentially standard chevy dark green - it seems to work. __________________ Cats, Coffee, Chocolate...vices to live by. 1987 Custom Deluxe 30 4wd crew cab 134000 miles and counting.

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