Foolish to think I can find a hugger orange tailgate?

[bs46488]

Prices on tailgates are insane. If I even saw an ad for a tailgate for $80, I'd just buy it.

Jeff, do you know the paint code of your truck? I think my truck was originally that color and I'm interested in shooting that color on the re-spray

[AirSpeed]

Originally Posted by bs46488

Prices on tailgates are insane. If I even saw an ad for a tailgate for $80, I'd just buy it.

Jeff, do you know the paint code of your truck? I think my truck was originally that color and I'm interested in shooting that color on the re-spray

I was originally going to paint my truck Hugger orange but had them modify the color to make it brighter. Got my code at a automotive paint supply. They had two codes for Hugger Orange, one was from the late sixties to early seventies, and another from later, you of course would want the earlier if you go that route. When they mixed a sample for me I held it up to a hidden area under the dash of a blazer I know that had original hugger on it and it looked perfect.

[1972BlueC20]

not sure the color of this one, and it's not in great condition, also local pickup only...but if it will work you may be able to convince the owner to ship for the right price!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-1972-Ch...f9d6e4&vxp=mtr

[Sicklajoie]

You can't go wrong with orange!

[1972BlueC20]

I love your truck man!!! It's beautiful...I might eventually put those same tires and wheels on mine.....right now I'm fixing to drop a new crate engine in mine first!!! LOL

[1972BlueC20]

sorry not trying to hijack your thread.....I gave a link to a tailgate but I don't think it's nice enough or the right color....i'll keep looking for ya!

[jtinpdx]

Originally Posted by 1972BlueC20

sorry not trying to hijack your thread.....I gave a link to a tailgate but I don't think it's nice enough or the right color....i'll keep looking for ya!

Thanks for the link, 1972BlueC20. That one looked a bit more red. But really appreciate your help.

-JT

[jtinpdx]

Originally Posted by 1972BlueC20

I love your truck man!!! It's beautiful...I might eventually put those same tires and wheels on mine.....right now I'm fixing to drop a new crate engine in mine first!!! LOL

Beautiful truck! Thanks for the tips on ebay gate. Might be worth a try, but yeah, that's different color for sure. Appreciate the help!

-Jeff

[jtinpdx]

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

You can't go wrong with orange!

Damn! That's my truck! With a lot of TLC and new paint. Looks awesome!

Don't suppose you'd part with your tailgate?

-Jeff

[Sicklajoie]

Originally Posted by jtinpdx

Damn! That's my truck! With a lot of TLC and new paint. Looks awesome!

Don't suppose you'd part with your tailgate?

-Jeff

Thanks!

[jtinpdx]

Originally Posted by bs46488

Prices on tailgates are insane. If I even saw an ad for a tailgate for $80, I'd just buy it.

Jeff, do you know the paint code of your truck? I think my truck was originally that color and I'm interested in shooting that color on the re-spray

I don't think I do. Bought the truck a few months ago, but as far as I can tell the paint's original. It's not listed on the SPID is it? It just says Hugger Orange on the SPID.

-Jeff

[jtinpdx]

Originally Posted by bs46488

Prices on tailgates are insane. If I even saw an ad for a tailgate for $80, I'd just buy it.

Jeff, do you know the paint code of your truck? I think my truck was originally that color and I'm interested in shooting that color on the re-spray

I did end up getting the paint code from the painter. He gave me the can with a little bit left in it. Looks like it's 2084.

-Jeff