Its MUSTARD not ochra ! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Franks 72** · 09-23-2015, 04:58 PM

I found the proof today when cleaning the firewall on Franks 72 suburban. I almost washed it off .The pen they marked it with was so close to ochra that I almost missed it. Next question is why did the factory feel it nessesary to mark it ,the truck was already painted (or at least the firewall was). I have seen the yellow marking elsewhere on the truck under the heater blower. I was told to never to remove these markings but seems a shame to do a frame off and not paint the firewall. Any suggestions?

**TBONE1964** · 09-23-2015, 07:35 PM

What does the SPID read for paint code and name?

**Franks 72** · 09-23-2015, 08:52 PM

I just thought its was funny that the factory guys called it mustard . Must agree its a lot easier to remember than Ochre !

71swb4x4 · 09-23-2015, 09:18 PM

Okra is a green vegetable. Ochre is a mustard yellow color. I am not sure what ochra is. :p Just giving you crap, I know you changed it on the second post.
That MUSTARD might have been written on the primer, and it's simply showing through the paint, that's why it's ghosted like that. I am not telling you that's what happened, just saying that it could be an option.

68panelman · 09-23-2015, 09:30 PM

Definitely strange, West coast plant workers had more fun than that East coast guys. Total plant joke I'd say, but absolutely cool.

franken · 09-23-2015, 09:33 PM

No idea what the point is here... Guessing none.

68panelman · 09-23-2015, 09:51 PM

West coast plant workers were probably having more fun. That's all I'm saying no

68panelman · 09-23-2015, 10:01 PM

Also something I've never seen in the 50 plus trucks I've owned and parted.

Street Smart · 09-24-2015, 08:51 AM

Maybe they were doing a lunch order... J/K
So kool to see its still on the truck.

ERASER5 · 09-24-2015, 09:51 AM

Mustard. Okra. What? No pickles??

Is this really CDowns trying to make me hungry again?

Keith Seymore · 09-24-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

That MUSTARD might have been written on the primer, and it's simply showing through the paint, that's why it's ghosted like that. I am not telling you that's what happened, just saying that it could be an option.

This is correct.

It was written on the primer, as a heads up to the painter, and is now bleeding through the color coat.

As far as "slang" terms - I wish I had a dollar for every "hockey puck", "hockey stick", "pig snout" or "donkey d*ck" that I've come across in a vehicle assembly plant. Those guys are pretty imaginative.

You should hear what they call each other!

K

Keith Seymore · 09-24-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Also something I've never seen in the 50 plus trucks I've owned and parted.

First time you've seen "graffiti"? or the first time you've seen it called "mustard"?

We've got some pretty good threads going on assembly plant markings.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=sequence

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=graffiti

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=graffiti

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=graffiti

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=graffiti

K

Keith Seymore · 09-24-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

As far as "slang" terms - I wish I had a dollar for every "hockey puck", "hockey stick", "pig snout" or "donkey d*ck" that I've come across in a vehicle assembly plant. Those guys are pretty imaginative.

One other thought: that's why Engineering always refers to the colors by their RPO code (ie, "67U" or "21L") or the WA number (WA7475 = Code 72U Apple Red; WA8555 = Camaro Black).

The marketing folks can call it whatever they want, regardless of the color. As a result you might get several noun names for the same color:

Chevrolet = "Midnight Black"
GMC = "Tuxedo Black"
Cadillac = "Black Diamond" (I was being faceteous the first time I said this, but shortly afterwards actually saw this very color on a storyboard inside the Design Studio).

Like the "Hugger Orange" vs "Carousel Red" debate.

You also get oddities like "Veridian Joule" (which is teal) - and -"Silver Topaz" (light blue).

That's also why I don't work in Marketing. I call 'em as I see 'em ("Buick Racing Beige" and "Pea Green Babypoop Metallic" are a couple of personal favorites).

K

Keith Seymore · 09-28-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

As far as "slang" terms - I wish I had a dollar for every "hockey puck", "hockey stick", "pig snout" or "donkey d*ck" that I've come across in a vehicle assembly plant. Those guys are pretty imaginative.

Two from today's conversations:

"moustache" (refering to the piece of grille trim, attached to the hood)

"dog leg" (the bottom portion of the fender behind the front wheel opening)

K

09-23-2015, 04:58 PM	#1
Franks 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Its MUSTARD not ochra ! I found the proof today when cleaning the firewall on Franks 72 suburban. I almost washed it off .The pen they marked it with was so close to ochra that I almost missed it. Next question is why did the factory feel it nessesary to mark it ,the truck was already painted (or at least the firewall was). I have seen the yellow marking elsewhere on the truck under the heater blower. I was told to never to remove these markings but seems a shame to do a frame off and not paint the firewall. Any suggestions? Attached Images

09-23-2015, 07:35 PM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,262	Re: Its MUSTARD not ochra ! What does the SPID read for paint code and name? __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

09-23-2015, 08:52 PM	#3
Franks 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 134	Its MUSTARD not ochre ! I just thought its was funny that the factory guys called it mustard . Must agree its a lot easier to remember than Ochre ! Attached Images

09-23-2015, 09:18 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Its MUSTARD not ochra ! Okra is a green vegetable. Ochre is a mustard yellow color. I am not sure what ochra is. :p Just giving you crap, I know you changed it on the second post. That MUSTARD might have been written on the primer, and it's simply showing through the paint, that's why it's ghosted like that. I am not telling you that's what happened, just saying that it could be an option. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-23-2015, 09:30 PM	#5
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,458	Re: Its MUSTARD not ochra ! Definitely strange, West coast plant workers had more fun than that East coast guys. Total plant joke I'd say, but absolutely cool.

09-23-2015, 09:33 PM	#6
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,128	Re: Its MUSTARD not ochra ! No idea what the point is here... Guessing none.

09-23-2015, 09:51 PM	#7
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,458	Re: Its MUSTARD not ochra ! West coast plant workers were probably having more fun. That's all I'm saying no

09-23-2015, 10:01 PM	#8
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,458	Re: Its MUSTARD not ochra ! Also something I've never seen in the 50 plus trucks I've owned and parted.

09-24-2015, 08:51 AM	#9
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Its MUSTARD not ochra ! Maybe they were doing a lunch order... J/K So kool to see its still on the truck. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

09-24-2015, 09:51 AM	#10
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Its MUSTARD not ochra ! Mustard. Okra. What? No pickles?? Is this really CDowns trying to make me hungry again? __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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