What color are my armrests ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Green Machine** · 06-19-2007, 07:04 PM

Pic below shows a "red" armrest pad installed that I ordered from Brothers, On top of it it the original "red" armrest, the original does not appear faded as the back side looks the same as the front.

Does anyone know what color to order or where to get a pair that are correct ?

Thanks

mvfd70 · 06-19-2007, 11:33 PM

Hmmm...thats kind of not the same color is it? Sorry I can't help but here's a bump.

brak · 06-19-2007, 11:48 PM

Repro parts are typically "Close" but not exact. both in fit and finish.

longhorn70gmc · 06-20-2007, 04:11 AM

I saw those darker red ones in vans out here in the Junk Yards. The one on top looks better to your door panal match. Good Luck on finding the proper color you want.

**special-K** · 06-20-2007, 06:24 AM

Repros are made as close to the original color as any seperate batch would be.The problem is there are more than one version of some colors,like red,and only one is offered.The interior pieces are offered as if there would be no choice.There was a bright red,darker/medium red,and a darker red that was almost maroon.
But,GM didn`t do perfect matching with alot of their interior pieces.In a blue`72 interior the seat & visor is different from the door panels which are close to the arm rests & dashpad,but none are close to the steering wheel.

06-19-2007, 07:04 PM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	What color are my armrests ??? Pic below shows a "red" armrest pad installed that I ordered from Brothers, On top of it it the original "red" armrest, the original does not appear faded as the back side looks the same as the front. Does anyone know what color to order or where to get a pair that are correct ? Thanks Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 Last edited by Green Machine; 06-19-2007 at 08:16 PM.

06-19-2007, 11:33 PM	#2
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: What color are my armrests ??? Hmmm...thats kind of not the same color is it? Sorry I can't help but here's a bump. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

06-19-2007, 11:48 PM	#3
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: What color are my armrests ??? Repro parts are typically "Close" but not exact. both in fit and finish. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

06-20-2007, 04:11 AM	#4
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: What color are my armrests ??? I saw those darker red ones in vans out here in the Junk Yards. The one on top looks better to your door panal match. Good Luck on finding the proper color you want. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

06-20-2007, 06:24 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: What color are my armrests ??? Repros are made as close to the original color as any seperate batch would be.The problem is there are more than one version of some colors,like red,and only one is offered.The interior pieces are offered as if there would be no choice.There was a bright red,darker/medium red,and a darker red that was almost maroon. But,GM didn`t do perfect matching with alot of their interior pieces.In a blue`72 interior the seat & visor is different from the door panels which are close to the arm rests & dashpad,but none are close to the steering wheel. __________________ "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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