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FoodStamp · 02-09-2025, 07:38 PM

So i tried cleaning the drivers panel up. These interior panels are roached. It came out cleaner from residue spots but i ended up taking heat to the panel to bring the oil back out and it somewhat is back to the original medium green that mirrors the back of the panel and matches closely to the og paint in the cab and body.

I did pull the steering wheel today to fix the slop in the column shift and after cleaning (its trashed too) it seems to be in the blue color while the horn button is more of a forest green color. This is going to be real fun trying to replace these items.

I guess ill have to go with the olive green repo parts to look decent or i can follow the coat of many colors in this cab.

Steering wheel may have been replaced but nothing looks tampered with in this truck.

Any odd color combos you guys know of in the interiors?

Casper42 · 02-09-2025, 10:30 PM

Please post some pics! I hear adding heat, like from a heatgun is a way to bring back color to these color-baked in plastics.

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Originally Posted by FoodStamp

So i tried cleaning the drivers panel up. These interior panels are roached. It came out cleaner from residue spots but i ended up taking heat to the panel to bring the oil back out and it somewhat is back to the original medium green that mirrors the back of the panel and matches closely to the og paint in the cab and body.

FoodStamp · 02-10-2025, 09:50 PM

Pics

FoodStamp · 02-10-2025, 09:52 PM

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**dagnabbitt** · 02-11-2025, 09:43 AM

Wow that's going to be a nice truck. She's been left out in the elements, but looks good overall. Don't recall seeing such a low option truck with AC before.

Those steering wheels change colors in the sun, that might be the original, discolored wheel. You might be able to find used replacements for sale on the board, fingers crossed.

**1970cstblazer** · 02-11-2025, 10:15 AM

The RPO U63 AM mono radio was not listed on the SPID, so it was added at the dealer or by a future owner.

FoodStamp · 02-11-2025, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

The RPO U63 AM mono radio was not listed on the SPID, so it was added at the dealer or by a future owner.

Good Possiblity it does have an antenna base on the passenger cowl? The bottom of the radio has 68 chevy van written in yellow junk yard paint pen. the 4x10 speaker and wiring harness were "put in" loosely.

02-09-2025, 07:38 PM	#1
FoodStamp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: staunton va Posts: 16	Re: 72 gmc door panel color question So i tried cleaning the drivers panel up. These interior panels are roached. It came out cleaner from residue spots but i ended up taking heat to the panel to bring the oil back out and it somewhat is back to the original medium green that mirrors the back of the panel and matches closely to the og paint in the cab and body. I did pull the steering wheel today to fix the slop in the column shift and after cleaning (its trashed too) it seems to be in the blue color while the horn button is more of a forest green color. This is going to be real fun trying to replace these items. I guess ill have to go with the olive green repo parts to look decent or i can follow the coat of many colors in this cab. Steering wheel may have been replaced but nothing looks tampered with in this truck. Any odd color combos you guys know of in the interiors?

02-10-2025, 09:50 PM	#3
FoodStamp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: staunton va Posts: 16	Re: 72 gmc door panel color question Pics Attached Images

02-10-2025, 09:52 PM	#4
FoodStamp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: staunton va Posts: 16	Re: 72 gmc door panel color question more. Attached Images

02-11-2025, 09:43 AM	#5
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,518	Re: 72 gmc door panel color question Wow that's going to be a nice truck. She's been left out in the elements, but looks good overall. Don't recall seeing such a low option truck with AC before. Those steering wheels change colors in the sun, that might be the original, discolored wheel. You might be able to find used replacements for sale on the board, fingers crossed. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

02-11-2025, 10:15 AM	#6
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,145	Re: 72 gmc door panel color question The RPO U63 AM mono radio was not listed on the SPID, so it was added at the dealer or by a future owner. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 46k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 67k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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