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73737373 · 10-07-2015, 04:54 PM

Have a 70 GMC w/aqua interior that needs to be replaced. I'm having a little difficulty finding one place that can source all the components; carpet, door panels, seat cover, armrests and estucheons. Hate to get into the mix/match for fear of getting different shades of an already difficult to find color. It's not your standard black, red, saddle, dark olive green. Any recommendations? THX

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-07-2015, 07:42 PM

Try Classic industries for the aqua/medium green. Seems i read that at one time, they had that color.

**LockDoc** · 10-07-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 73737373

Have a 70 GMC w/aqua interior that needs to be replaced. I'm having a little difficulty finding one place that can source all the components; carpet, door panels, seat cover, armrests and estucheons. Hate to get into the mix/match for fear of getting different shades of an already difficult to find color. It's not your standard black, red, saddle, dark olive green. Any recommendations? THX

Even if you get all of the pieces from the same vendor they are not going to match, because they get them from different suppliers.... To the best of my knowledge no one company makes all of the interior pieces.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 10-07-2015, 10:49 PM

I don't think any color matches in every piece unless it's black. They never did when new. If you want it all to match you'll have to go custom

**lolife99** · 10-07-2015, 11:16 PM

X2^^^
They were different shades back in 1970.
Usually because of the different materials.
(Plastic vinyl or painted steel)

73737373 · 11-02-2015, 11:34 AM

Purchasing a good used parts is always an option........

**SoCoC10** · 11-02-2015, 08:53 PM

I went through the exact same issue on my 65 Chevelle. Car has delux two tone dark blue/light blue interior. Ended up going through 3 package trays, had to paint the black plastic headliner trim myself and used an aqua headliner. PITA! See all you can in person befor buying, ask lots of questions, take your time and good luck!

custom1970 · 11-02-2015, 09:02 PM

Agree with above post. Can be painted, fair amount of work, but results an be worth it.

73737373 · 11-04-2015, 09:38 AM

Have done a boatload of work since these pics were taken; buffed all the interior paint surfaces, seat is currently at upholstery shop being R and R'ed. Installed new aqua carpet, which is a little lighter than I had hoped for, but looks OK. Looking for some aqua door panels and seat belt buckle covers. I have lots of belts that have the same color belt, but the buckle covers are a little darker. Anyway, the hunt is what makes this fun. BTW, put my new white steelies w/white wall tires and the full wheel cover on her yesterday...oh my, I had all I could do to just there and sip my beer and and not fall out of my chair over what an absolutely beuatiful truck she is.

10-07-2015, 04:54 PM	#1
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Aqua Interior Have a 70 GMC w/aqua interior that needs to be replaced. I'm having a little difficulty finding one place that can source all the components; carpet, door panels, seat cover, armrests and estucheons. Hate to get into the mix/match for fear of getting different shades of an already difficult to find color. It's not your standard black, red, saddle, dark olive green. Any recommendations? THX

10-07-2015, 07:42 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Aqua Interior Try Classic industries for the aqua/medium green. Seems i read that at one time, they had that color. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

10-07-2015, 10:49 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Aqua Interior I don't think any color matches in every piece unless it's black. They never did when new. If you want it all to match you'll have to go custom __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-07-2015, 11:16 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Aqua Interior X2^^^ They were different shades back in 1970. Usually because of the different materials. (Plastic vinyl or painted steel) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-02-2015, 11:34 AM	#6
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: Aqua Interior Purchasing a good used parts is always an option........

11-02-2015, 08:53 PM	#7
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: Aqua Interior I went through the exact same issue on my 65 Chevelle. Car has delux two tone dark blue/light blue interior. Ended up going through 3 package trays, had to paint the black plastic headliner trim myself and used an aqua headliner. PITA! See all you can in person befor buying, ask lots of questions, take your time and good luck! __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-02-2015, 09:02 PM	#8
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 467	Re: Aqua Interior Agree with above post. Can be painted, fair amount of work, but results an be worth it. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

11-04-2015, 09:38 AM	#9
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: Aqua Interior Have done a boatload of work since these pics were taken; buffed all the interior paint surfaces, seat is currently at upholstery shop being R and R'ed. Installed new aqua carpet, which is a little lighter than I had hoped for, but looks OK. Looking for some aqua door panels and seat belt buckle covers. I have lots of belts that have the same color belt, but the buckle covers are a little darker. Anyway, the hunt is what makes this fun. BTW, put my new white steelies w/white wall tires and the full wheel cover on her yesterday...oh my, I had all I could do to just there and sip my beer and and not fall out of my chair over what an absolutely beuatiful truck she is. Attached Images



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