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**rs74** · 12-04-2012, 12:47 AM

I am not sure what year this truck is. I just seen it doing a google search. The gray looks like it could be the gunmetal but not sure about the blue. Not a very good shot but it is the only one I have.

**rs74** · 12-04-2012, 01:19 AM

I think when I was looking on the internet I searched for 1986 chevy truck or something. I relabled the photo as 1986 for that reason I believe. At first look I thought it was Midnight Blue and Gunmetal Gray.

I have an 85 Silverado that is Midnight Blue and this color looks close but just not sure. I like the two colors together.

kalbert · 12-04-2012, 01:29 AM

I don't think so, maybe on a later truck but the grille looks to early for those colors. Casket colors really didn't get popular until the later eighties or early nineties. I may he wrong though
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**rs74** · 12-04-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kalbert

I don't think so, maybe on a later truck but the grille looks to early for those colors. Casket colors really didn't get popular until the later eighties or early nineties. I may he wrong though
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Casket colors? I guess I don't know what Casket is.

Keith Seymore · 12-04-2012, 08:25 AM

Grille is '83/'84, and the front corner of the adhesive stripe is a bit sharp (should be more rounded) but overall those are pretty close to factory colors with the ZY4 paint scheme.

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**old Rusty C10** · 12-04-2012, 09:46 AM

Ive seen several like that over the years although I do agree with Keith that the fender looks like it was repainted due to the position of the two tone.. those are factory colors tho in a factory scheme

**rs74** · 12-04-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

Ive seen several like that over the years although I do agree with Keith that the fender looks like it was repainted due to the position of the two tone.. those are factory colors tho in a factory scheme

So would you agree that this looks like Midnight Blue and Gunmetal gray? My 85 Longbed is Midnight Blue but is has a lighter Silver in the middle of the two tone. That is the only version I have seen myself.

kalbert · 12-04-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rs74

Casket colors? I guess I don't know what Casket is.

Sorry, casket colors as in the color of a casket. That's what comes to mind when I see the dark metallic colors, or the metallic gold/tan colors. Like you're driving around in a great big coffin!

Firebirdjones · 12-04-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kalbert

Sorry, casket colors as in the color of a casket. That's what comes to mind when I see the dark metallic colors, or the metallic gold/tan colors. Like you're driving around in a great big coffin!

Being a painter by trade, I like to call them "metallic primer" colors.

Keith Seymore · 12-04-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kalbert

Sorry, casket colors as in the color of a casket. That's what comes to mind when I see the dark metallic colors, or the metallic gold/tan colors. Like you're driving around in a great big coffin!

Meeee too! Especially when they are on a Buick.

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Being a painter by trade, I like to call them "metallic primer" colors.

Your terminology is probably better... Good think kalbert doesn't work for the GM Color and Trim studio -

K

Firebirdjones · 12-04-2012, 12:14 PM

**rs74** · 12-04-2012, 12:38 PM

This is the closest to these colors that I have seen. This is my 85 K10.

ramz · 12-04-2012, 03:03 PM

My 86 GMC here blue and gray

**rs74** · 12-04-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ramz

My 86 GMC here blue and gray

The original picture I posted must doesnt quite look like yours. My pic must not be the factory blue or something. I was really thinking about these colors for my next truck. Bummer. I guess I will never know.

**rs74** · 12-04-2012, 05:40 PM

I meant to say the picture I posted "first"

greatdane · 12-04-2012, 05:51 PM

Factory colors or not it is a good looking truck! If you like the colors roll with em...

Ramz: I like your truck it looks familar!!!

**rs74** · 12-04-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by greatdane

Factory colors or not it is a good looking truck! If you like the colors roll with em...

Ramz: I like your truck it looks familar!!!

That is half the battle here. Trying to figure out what they are. The picture was taken in 06 I think at a carshow in Woodstock Georgia

12-04-2012, 12:47 AM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Do these colors look factory. I am not sure what year this truck is. I just seen it doing a google search. The gray looks like it could be the gunmetal but not sure about the blue. Not a very good shot but it is the only one I have. Attached Images

12-04-2012, 01:19 AM	#2
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Do these colors look factory. I think when I was looking on the internet I searched for 1986 chevy truck or something. I relabled the photo as 1986 for that reason I believe. At first look I thought it was Midnight Blue and Gunmetal Gray. I have an 85 Silverado that is Midnight Blue and this color looks close but just not sure. I like the two colors together.

12-04-2012, 01:29 AM	#3
kalbert Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 509	Re: Do these colors look factory. I don't think so, maybe on a later truck but the grille looks to early for those colors. Casket colors really didn't get popular until the later eighties or early nineties. I may he wrong though Posted via Mobile Device

12-04-2012, 08:25 AM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,176	Re: Do these colors look factory. Grille is '83/'84, and the front corner of the adhesive stripe is a bit sharp (should be more rounded) but overall those are pretty close to factory colors with the ZY4 paint scheme. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-04-2012, 09:46 AM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Do these colors look factory. Ive seen several like that over the years although I do agree with Keith that the fender looks like it was repainted due to the position of the two tone.. those are factory colors tho in a factory scheme __________________ 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!!

12-04-2012, 12:14 PM	#11
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Do these colors look factory.

12-04-2012, 12:38 PM	#12
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Do these colors look factory. This is the closest to these colors that I have seen. This is my 85 K10. Attached Images

12-04-2012, 03:03 PM	#13
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Do these colors look factory. My 86 GMC here blue and gray

12-04-2012, 05:40 PM	#15
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Do these colors look factory. I meant to say the picture I posted "first"

12-04-2012, 05:51 PM	#16
greatdane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 134	Re: Do these colors look factory. Factory colors or not it is a good looking truck! If you like the colors roll with em... Ramz: I like your truck it looks familar!!! __________________ 1993 Silverado C2500 Single Cab LWB 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4x4 1974 AMC Matador Coupe - The Mat Last edited by greatdane; 12-04-2012 at 05:57 PM.



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