did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bouncytruck · 04-28-2008, 05:32 AM

Found this ad for what appears to be a nice looking Blazer, but it claims to be original paint and it's bright yellow. I didn't think they had a bright yellow.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/657406188.html

CDA 455 · 04-28-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Found this ad for what appears to be a nice looking Blazer, but it claims to be original paint and it's bright yellow. I didn't think they had a bright yellow.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/657406188.html

Here are some pics from GM's '70 brochure:

bouncytruck · 04-28-2008, 08:44 AM

I wouldn't count on the colors in the brochure being production unless they say those are the production colors. Looking at the shapes of the tops on those trucks, it's clear those are prototype trucks and not production models. That being said, the yellow looks the same as the one in the listing. I've seen the pale yellow (owned one in that color) and I've seen repaints in bright yellows, but I don't know if I've seen one original.

Mint68 · 04-29-2008, 06:42 AM

That top in the last pic is ugly, glad they changed it. It looks like the bronco tops.

Critter · 04-29-2008, 07:05 AM

Wow! It looks like they even had Photoshop back in the late 60s.

The little pic of the orange K5 with the top is the same pic as the yellow one. The trees and everything are identical. I guess back then an artist just changed the color on paper. Either way, those squared off tops are freakin ugly!

Wreckless_71 · 04-29-2008, 08:21 AM

Here's some of the paint sheets...

**pound41** · 04-29-2008, 01:51 PM

Having dealt alot with camaros I would say anything is strongly possible. I remember a 69 SS that people questioned. It was a pale blue. Which was not listed on the camaro chart. Turns out the guy who ordered it his daughter was going to UCLA so he got it painted that color. Had the paperwork to document it

**pound41** · 04-29-2008, 01:51 PM

Having dealt alot with camaros I would say anything is strongly possible. I remember a 69 SS that people questioned. It was a pale blue. Which was not listed on the camaro chart. Turns out the guy who ordered it his daughter was going to UCLA so he got it painted that color. Had the paperwork to document it

vtblazer · 04-29-2008, 05:27 PM

I thought the yellow one I once had was repainted but seeing this, maybe not.

Add:

Mine:

bouncytruck · 04-29-2008, 06:28 PM

The color looks like it's in the charts. I always assumed the bright yellows were repaints too.

Hey VT, those two even have the same wheels.

vtblazer · 04-29-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Hey VT, those two even have the same wheels.

Yeah, I was like...whoa, is that my old one.

Has been so long since I let it go that I had to go back and double-check my own pics.

70rs/ss · 04-29-2008, 08:03 PM

Not sure if it's the same as the other one, but this is supposed to be 70 Chevy/GMC truck colors for 70.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-30-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Wow! It looks like they even had Photoshop back in the late 60s.

Good eye

EFI70Blazer · 04-30-2008, 04:33 AM

My dad's 72 Blazer was originally yellow. Here is a pic where it has not been repainted.

BurnoutNova · 04-30-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mint68

That top in the last pic is ugly, glad they changed it. It looks like the bronco tops.

i'd say it looks more like an IH scout II

70gmcjimmy · 05-01-2008, 02:18 AM

Hi guys, I know that this was started for Blazers, but here is the spid sheet with a code number and a pic of my Jimmy. It looks like the same yellow as the Blazers VTBlazer posted. The #520 is in the chip shown above and on my sheet.

His ad may be a little decieving as he stated "original color paint", not "original paint" which sounds like a repaint to me. Looks like a pretty nice ol' truck tho.

Later---DAC

Rokcrln · 05-01-2008, 01:17 PM

Looking at the pic's you linked to the interior and exterior color are not even close to each other! But I have seen stranger things

Kevin
LFD Inc.

04-28-2008, 05:32 AM	#1
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? Found this ad for what appears to be a nice looking Blazer, but it claims to be original paint and it's bright yellow. I didn't think they had a bright yellow. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/657406188.html __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-28-2008, 08:44 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? I wouldn't count on the colors in the brochure being production unless they say those are the production colors. Looking at the shapes of the tops on those trucks, it's clear those are prototype trucks and not production models. That being said, the yellow looks the same as the one in the listing. I've seen the pale yellow (owned one in that color) and I've seen repaints in bright yellows, but I don't know if I've seen one original. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-29-2008, 06:42 AM	#4
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? That top in the last pic is ugly, glad they changed it. It looks like the bronco tops.

04-29-2008, 08:21 AM	#6
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? Here's some of the paint sheets... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

04-29-2008, 01:51 PM	#7
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? Having dealt alot with camaros I would say anything is strongly possible. I remember a 69 SS that people questioned. It was a pale blue. Which was not listed on the camaro chart. Turns out the guy who ordered it his daughter was going to UCLA so he got it painted that color. Had the paperwork to document it

04-29-2008, 07:05 AM	#5
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? Wow! It looks like they even had Photoshop back in the late 60s. The little pic of the orange K5 with the top is the same pic as the yellow one. The trees and everything are identical. I guess back then an artist just changed the color on paper. Either way, those squared off tops are freakin ugly! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

04-29-2008, 05:27 PM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? I thought the yellow one I once had was repainted but seeing this, maybe not. Add: Mine: Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 04-29-2008 at 05:27 PM.

04-29-2008, 06:28 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? The color looks like it's in the charts. I always assumed the bright yellows were repaints too. Hey VT, those two even have the same wheels. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-29-2008, 08:03 PM	#12
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? Not sure if it's the same as the other one, but this is supposed to be 70 Chevy/GMC truck colors for 70. Attached Images

04-30-2008, 04:33 AM	#14
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? My dad's 72 Blazer was originally yellow. Here is a pic where it has not been repainted. __________________ Mike T. Oregon 70 GMC Jimmy 4x4 70 Camaro LS1 plans in the works 71 RS/SS Camaro numbers matching 86 Chevy Silverado SWB 4x4 (454 merlin heads, 3/4 running gear upgrade, Detroit lockers front and rear)

05-01-2008, 02:18 AM	#16
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? Hi guys, I know that this was started for Blazers, but here is the spid sheet with a code number and a pic of my Jimmy. It looks like the same yellow as the Blazers VTBlazer posted. The #520 is in the chip shown above and on my sheet. His ad may be a little decieving as he stated "original color paint", not "original paint" which sounds like a repaint to me. Looks like a pretty nice ol' truck tho. Later---DAC Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years! Last edited by 70gmcjimmy; 05-01-2008 at 02:28 AM.

05-01-2008, 01:17 PM	#17
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: did 70 blazers come in bright yellow? Looking at the pic's you linked to the interior and exterior color are not even close to each other! But I have seen stranger things Kevin LFD Inc.



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