Frame and suspension paint colors? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

darrel_s · 03-26-2002, 09:13 AM

This is a repost. Still need some help. Wanted to know what colors/codes the frame, axels, and various suspension assemblies were painted from the factory. I know it can't all be Semi Gloss Black. That would be too easy. Thanks

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tom hand · 03-26-2002, 11:30 AM

I don't think to many people have documented what you are talking about. If you have an unmolested truck you could find out with some careful cleaning. Such things are well documented on corvettes,so if you looked at what they were doing to corvettes in 67-72 you would probably come pretty close as far as which parts were painted or cad plated and which were left "natural"

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72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail
Olive Branch MS

darrel_s · 03-26-2002, 12:22 PM

I'm begining to realize this. I appreciate your input though. I'll check out some corvette groups/sites. Unfortunatly most of the underside has a nice layer of oxidation, so its been tuff to say deffinatly which parts are what colors. Post some pictures of your 72 when you get finished. Thanks

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http://www.forsakenproductions.com/1971_K5

tom hand · 03-26-2002, 07:44 PM

Ok try these
http://www.jefflilly.com/finished%20work%20link%20two's/71%20Truck%20Chassis.html
http://www.jefflilly.com/finished%20work%20link%20two's/71%20Truck%20Chassis.html
http://www.jefflilly.com/finished%20work%20link%20two's/442%20Chassis%20page2.html
http://www.jefflilly.com/finished%20work%20link%20two's/442%20Chassis%20page2.html

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72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail
Olive Branch MS

Longhorn Man · 03-26-2002, 08:30 PM

Camaro and Chevelles have also been doing this level of restorations too. Not to mention the Nova crowd, but to a lesser extent.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-26-2002, 09:13 AM	#1
darrel_s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 212	Frame and suspension paint colors? This is a repost. Still need some help. Wanted to know what colors/codes the frame, axels, and various suspension assemblies were painted from the factory. I know it can't all be Semi Gloss Black. That would be too easy. Thanks ------------------ http://www.forsakenproductions.com/1971_K5

03-26-2002, 11:30 AM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I don't think to many people have documented what you are talking about. If you have an unmolested truck you could find out with some careful cleaning. Such things are well documented on corvettes,so if you looked at what they were doing to corvettes in 67-72 you would probably come pretty close as far as which parts were painted or cad plated and which were left "natural" ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

03-26-2002, 07:44 PM	#4
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Ok try these http://www.jefflilly.com/finished%20work%20link%20two's/71%20Truck%20Chassis.html http://www.jefflilly.com/finished%20work%20link%20two's/71%20Truck%20Chassis.html http://www.jefflilly.com/finished%20work%20link%20two's/442%20Chassis%20page2.html http://www.jefflilly.com/finished%20work%20link%20two's/442%20Chassis%20page2.html ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

03-26-2002, 12:22 PM	#3
darrel_s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 212	I'm begining to realize this. I appreciate your input though. I'll check out some corvette groups/sites. Unfortunatly most of the underside has a nice layer of oxidation, so its been tuff to say deffinatly which parts are what colors. Post some pictures of your 72 when you get finished. Thanks ------------------ http://www.forsakenproductions.com/1971_K5

03-26-2002, 08:30 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Camaro and Chevelles have also been doing this level of restorations too. Not to mention the Nova crowd, but to a lesser extent. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio



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