I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TimQ · 06-11-2010, 11:11 AM

I've had this truck for about 12 years. Just bought it for utility purposes to haul mulch, lumber and other stuff. Well, as you can see from the "before" photos below, she was starting to get surface rust and it was time to decide on her fate. Well, I found someone local who does painting out of their back yard shop, got a great price, and went for it.

The paint color turned into a bit of a mystery. My plan was to keep it simple and just do the original blue over the entire truck. The painter got to work and when he started spraying, he called because the color wasn't even close (as you can see) even though he took the codes from the sticker in the glove box. I liked the new color so I said go for it.

The more I thought about it, I now recall seeing some darker blue behind a few places where there was some peeling paint. And, I found a reference book that shows the ligher blue wasn't offered in '86. Odd thing is the interior is the lighter color. So it's still a bit of a mystery how it got this way. But, I like it so it's cool.

Dropped her off back in March, so it has been quite a while. In that time, I picked up a new dash, reupholstered the seats, and began working on a rebuild of the original radio.

These photos are from a recent visit where I put in a new fuel sending unit while the painter had the bed still off. More photos of both before and after as I get everything installed this weekend.

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*78 Chevyrado* · 06-11-2010, 12:08 PM

Thats sweet! What color is that? I like it a lot.

78BO · 06-11-2010, 12:28 PM

I think that is real close to the factory blue mine use to be. I wished I could get mine painted.

silvereagle07 · 06-11-2010, 12:29 PM

That color looks awesome on the squarebody.

Sooner84 · 06-11-2010, 12:34 PM

Man I like that color, looks great!

BruthaMan · 06-11-2010, 12:40 PM

Looks fantastic, Tim! Gotta have that ear to ear grin over that blue! Congrats!

TimQ · 06-11-2010, 01:08 PM

Thanks all. Painter just delivered the truck and its killing me that I have to run out to a meeting. And then the wife is expecting a dinner out tonight (scheduled before I knew the truck was coming). Ugh. Gonna have to just go and smile given how much she has let me spend on the truck so far.

Regarding the color, I found a great book that covers all the colors, engine options, trim kits, etc. for the Chevy lines between 73 and 98. Link is below.

Anyhow, if that book is accurate, it appears that the paint is Light Blue Metalic. The old color seems to have been hawaian blue, which was last offered in 1979. So, its still a bit of a mystery how it got to be the color it was given the sticker in the glove box.

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Littlebuddy · 06-11-2010, 01:29 PM

thanks for getting that info on the colors, your truck looks great cant wait to see it put back together.

78BO · 06-11-2010, 03:24 PM

Yep, then that's my trucks original color. I looked it up and it's the light blue metalic. It look great. Can't wait to see it all together. Are you doing anything else to it (wheels, drop)?

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-11-2010, 03:59 PM

Very nice! I as well like the color choice. Do you have any other than stock plans for the truck?

69BBsuburban · 06-11-2010, 04:31 PM

Right on....looks great!
I plan to send my trucks to the painter soon too......but that just means they're going in the garage....haha

JohnC · 06-11-2010, 05:50 PM

Looks good man. I can't wait to see more pics.

dammitmitchell · 06-11-2010, 06:52 PM

dang good looking truck!

1LoC10 · 06-11-2010, 07:21 PM

looks great, cant wait to see it together

**Desert1957** · 06-12-2010, 07:58 AM

very nice!

816allen · 06-12-2010, 08:08 AM

wow thats nice man !!!

westofb · 06-13-2010, 01:56 AM

Color looks close to the one I chose, my color code was nasson bm126, I could not get the exact color of mine without going to single stage paint, or buying high dollar dupont base clear... Name: 004.jpg
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OH, by the way I like the color of yours too...nice looking truck!

Panelman55 · 06-13-2010, 05:08 AM

Nice paint but someone needs to sling a rock through the back glass, so you can get rid of the Obama sticker.

TimQ · 06-13-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Panelman55

Nice paint but someone needs to sling a rock through the back glass, so you can get rid of the Obama sticker.

Gee...I know the sticker is a bit faded, but breaking the window seems a little extreme. I'll have to look for a new sticker.

flamingbig10 · 06-13-2010, 03:59 PM

looks good, nice color

dan76 · 06-13-2010, 05:45 PM

x5 on the color choice....if you haven't done so, post the paint code.

TimQ · 06-14-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dan76

x5 on the color choice....if you haven't done so, post the paint code.

Sticker in the glove box says 21U and 21 Lt. Blue Metalic. Pic of the sticker below.

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06-11-2010, 11:11 AM	#1
TimQ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bellefonte, PA Posts: 81	I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. I've had this truck for about 12 years. Just bought it for utility purposes to haul mulch, lumber and other stuff. Well, as you can see from the "before" photos below, she was starting to get surface rust and it was time to decide on her fate. Well, I found someone local who does painting out of their back yard shop, got a great price, and went for it. The paint color turned into a bit of a mystery. My plan was to keep it simple and just do the original blue over the entire truck. The painter got to work and when he started spraying, he called because the color wasn't even close (as you can see) even though he took the codes from the sticker in the glove box. I liked the new color so I said go for it. The more I thought about it, I now recall seeing some darker blue behind a few places where there was some peeling paint. And, I found a reference book that shows the ligher blue wasn't offered in '86. Odd thing is the interior is the lighter color. So it's still a bit of a mystery how it got this way. But, I like it so it's cool. Dropped her off back in March, so it has been quite a while. In that time, I picked up a new dash, reupholstered the seats, and began working on a rebuild of the original radio. These photos are from a recent visit where I put in a new fuel sending unit while the painter had the bed still off. More photos of both before and after as I get everything installed this weekend.

06-11-2010, 12:08 PM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. Thats sweet! What color is that? I like it a lot.

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78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Re: I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. I think that is real close to the factory blue mine use to be. I wished I could get mine painted. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Bonanza, 405hp/440tq 383, tweeked Th350. http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1116781152

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Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. Man I like that color, looks great! __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

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06-11-2010, 01:08 PM	#7
TimQ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bellefonte, PA Posts: 81	Re: I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. Thanks all. Painter just delivered the truck and its killing me that I have to run out to a meeting. And then the wife is expecting a dinner out tonight (scheduled before I knew the truck was coming). Ugh. Gonna have to just go and smile given how much she has let me spend on the truck so far. Regarding the color, I found a great book that covers all the colors, engine options, trim kits, etc. for the Chevy lines between 73 and 98. Link is below. Anyhow, if that book is accurate, it appears that the paint is Light Blue Metalic. The old color seems to have been hawaian blue, which was last offered in 1979. So, its still a bit of a mystery how it got to be the color it was given the sticker in the glove box. Amazon.com: Chevrolet Pickups 1973-1998: How To...

06-11-2010, 01:29 PM	#8
Littlebuddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Holly Ridge NC Posts: 11	Re: I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. thanks for getting that info on the colors, your truck looks great cant wait to see it put back together. __________________ If its stupid but it works, its not stupid 1983 K10- GM performance 350 Edelbrock Air Gap Intake, 650 Carb & Adapter Plate. Rebuilt 700R4 with Corvette Servos. 6" suspension lift 35" Maxxis Buckshot Mud Terrains. Need to install- Vortex 12000LB winch, Tactical Armor Group wincher front bumper, high lift jack mounts, resse hitch Wants- Axles off a one ton, Rhino line the whole truck, More power and a magic fairy to fill my gas tank Last edited by Littlebuddy; 06-11-2010 at 01:31 PM.

06-11-2010, 03:24 PM	#9
78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Re: I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. Yep, then that's my trucks original color. I looked it up and it's the light blue metalic. It look great. Can't wait to see it all together. Are you doing anything else to it (wheels, drop)? __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Bonanza, 405hp/440tq 383, tweeked Th350. http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1116781152

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06-11-2010, 04:31 PM	#11
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. Right on....looks great! I plan to send my trucks to the painter soon too......but that just means they're going in the garage....haha __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A

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dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: I'm just giddy. Getting my 86 back from painter today!! With pics. x5 on the color choice....if you haven't done so, post the paint code. Last edited by dan76; 06-13-2010 at 05:46 PM.

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