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Big bad Green · 07-30-2013, 11:55 PM

I'm wondering what the orgnial color of my 1985 chevy silverado is? Any ideas on how to tell the bed and cab are dark blue under the light blue it has been painted
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f.monroe · 07-31-2013, 12:25 AM

If the SPID label is still on the inside of the glovebox it will have the colors listed. Look for that first.
Frank
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Keith Seymore · 07-31-2013, 07:45 AM

As Frank said: look on the SPID first. You are looking for a code like "15U" (U = upper or primary color) or "35L" (L = lower or secondary color on a two tone).

Second thing:

Here's a link to the free generic information packet from the GM Heritage Center archive:

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html

Find Chevy trucks and click on the one for 1985. This will show you all the generic options and content that were available for the '85 model year.

Depending on how desperate you are, you can also send them $50 and your VIN and they will send you the vehicle invoice specific to your truck, including your original options and pricing.

Invoice: http://www.gmmediaarchive.com/?page=3

K

80SPORT · 07-31-2013, 08:25 AM

The interior will be painted the primary color...so as long as your cab is original that can be your reference.
Check under the dash pad or floormats...even with a color change those areas are usually original

07-30-2013, 11:55 PM	#1
Big bad Green Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eliot Maine Posts: 231	How to tell what the original color is of your truck I'm wondering what the orgnial color of my 1985 chevy silverado is? Any ideas on how to tell the bed and cab are dark blue under the light blue it has been painted Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevy K20 Long bed dump truck 1978 Chevy Custom deluxe long bed 1986 Chevy Custom deluxe short bed 1987 Chevy Custom deluxe short bed 1987 Chevy Silverado short bed 1990 Chevy Silverado K5 Blazer All four wheel drive! All non mutt trucks!

07-31-2013, 12:25 AM	#2
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: How to tell what the original color is of your truck If the SPID label is still on the inside of the glovebox it will have the colors listed. Look for that first. Frank Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

07-31-2013, 07:45 AM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,193	Re: How to tell what the original color is of your truck As Frank said: look on the SPID first. You are looking for a code like "15U" (U = upper or primary color) or "35L" (L = lower or secondary color on a two tone). Second thing: Here's a link to the free generic information packet from the GM Heritage Center archive: http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html Find Chevy trucks and click on the one for 1985. This will show you all the generic options and content that were available for the '85 model year. Depending on how desperate you are, you can also send them $50 and your VIN and they will send you the vehicle invoice specific to your truck, including your original options and pricing. Invoice: http://www.gmmediaarchive.com/?page=3 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/

07-31-2013, 08:25 AM	#4
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: How to tell what the original color is of your truck The interior will be painted the primary color...so as long as your cab is original that can be your reference. Check under the dash pad or floormats...even with a color change those areas are usually original



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