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**70cst** · 12-08-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

That's one of the nicest trucks on Earth 70CST. Is the top an original color? What is it?

Thanks 71CHEVYSHORTBED402 ...

Dark Olive and Med Olive - yes its the factory colors ....

GASoline71 · 12-08-2016, 02:29 PM

Solid color for me is any of the Greens... especially the light and medium greens.

2 tone, you can't beat Ochre and White.

Gary

96blazr · 12-08-2016, 04:34 PM

I'm all about the Red/White Combo!! But, in my ever so humble opinion, just about all Two-tone color Combos work for me too.

Elliot949 · 12-08-2016, 06:18 PM

The Best color on these trucks is the one I chose for my truck... But for you it should be the one you chose...

Mine is "PAPA J" Blue and Artic White

Sicklajoie · 12-08-2016, 06:24 PM

You can never, ever go wrong with orange.
Also like ochre and bright blue.

beadblaster · 12-08-2016, 06:36 PM

Has anyone ever seen a med olive c10/k10 with a titanium,grey or silver roof. I have searched and never found one.

**jocko** · 12-11-2016, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by beadblaster

Has anyone ever seen a med olive c10/k10 with a titanium,grey or silver roof. I have searched and never found one.

that's because there never was one unless someone got one painted that way after it left the factory. Not a factory option.

Ekliptix · 12-09-2016, 12:37 AM

I have a solid dark olive green, but I love 2 tones.

Red and white
Brown and white
Blue and white
Orange and white
Black and white

haha

hdff · 12-09-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekliptix

I have a solid dark olive green, but I love 2 tones.

Red and white
Brown and white
Blue and white
Orange and white
Black and white

haha

i love your truck ekliptic!!! you can't comment without adding a pic of it.... my rule... lol

**70cst** · 12-09-2016, 10:50 PM

What's interesting is - when I was 18-20 years old - I hated the Dark & Med Green colors but - in my old age I have come to favor the greens but - then again if its a 67-72

or

- they all look good.

dfwright · 12-10-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

What's interesting is - when I was 18-20 years old - I hated the Dark & Med Green colors but - in my old age I have come to favor the greens but - then again if its a 67-72

or

- they all look good.

I'm partially with you on this one. I can't say I hated them, but when I was 18, the olive trucks were literally everywhere, they were super-popular, at least where I lived, and no one really gave them a second thought. I had at one time even considered changing the colors on mine.

Now, the Olives are much more rare, and I can't count how many build threads I've seen where when the truck is taken apart, you can see that the original color was olive, and the truck was repainted another color at some point in the past.

Interestingly enough, the olive colors seem to be getting more popular again even on newer cars these days.

SIKKI-6 · 12-10-2016, 10:42 AM

HO with white combo. First pic is the day I got the truck. Washed the dust off the faded Hugger Orange/White, but after three days of polishing, the paint became alive again. Changed wheels.

Ekliptix · 12-10-2016, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hdff

i love your truck ekliptic!!! you can't comment without adding a pic of it.... my rule... lol

Dark Olive Green

**70cst** · 12-10-2016, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekliptix

Dark Olive Green

Very nice truck ...

hdff · 12-10-2016, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekliptix

Dark Olive Green

thanks..... if I smoked, I would need to smoke one now!!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-10-2016, 01:35 AM

Have to say the dark olive is gaining speed for my 71 SWB. If I do, I'd run with the medium olive top like 70cst, because I think it would look nicer on a Custom Deluxe. Belts top and bottom.

The solid and lower belt on that Cheyenne looks fantastic Ekliptix. I wouldn't change a thing. Must be a 4/6 drop minimum. All four wheels 8"?

Ekliptix · 12-10-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

The solid and lower belt on that Cheyenne looks fantastic Ekliptix. I wouldn't change a thing. Must be a 4/6 drop minimum. All four wheels 8"?

4.5/6 drop, yes 8" wheels all around.

**Steeveedee** · 12-10-2016, 09:21 PM

Beautiful trucks, all! I'm partial to the white/color/white/color combo that came out when I was working at the Chevy dealer(s), on and off from '70 to '72. I like mine white/hugger orange, except I'm going to repaint the lower back to white. When my FIL had it repainted about 30 years ago, the lower white got painted orange, and I never liked it. It looks "old school" to have it white/hugger orange/white.

**70cst** · 12-10-2016, 11:49 PM

Great looking trucks all

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-17-2017, 01:23 AM

found this paint scheme looking for the 558 code on my Super. 558 is a medium blue with a dark blue top. The colors are switched on this truck, which is the 559 paint code. I like it a lot. Props to the board member. This truck is super.

12-08-2016, 04:34 PM	#3
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion I'm all about the Red/White Combo!! But, in my ever so humble opinion, just about all Two-tone color Combos work for me too. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

12-08-2016, 06:18 PM	#4
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion The Best color on these trucks is the one I chose for my truck... But for you it should be the one you chose... Mine is "PAPA J" Blue and Artic White Attached Images __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

12-08-2016, 06:24 PM	#5
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion You can never, ever go wrong with orange. Also like ochre and bright blue. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

12-08-2016, 06:36 PM	#6
beadblaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Grand forks,bc Posts: 141	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion Has anyone ever seen a med olive c10/k10 with a titanium,grey or silver roof. I have searched and never found one.

12-09-2016, 12:37 AM	#8
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 681	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion I have a solid dark olive green, but I love 2 tones. Red and white Brown and white Blue and white Orange and white Black and white haha __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

12-09-2016, 10:50 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion What's interesting is - when I was 18-20 years old - I hated the Dark & Med Green colors but - in my old age I have come to favor the greens but - then again if its a 67-72 or - they all look good. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-10-2016, 10:42 AM	#12
SIKKI-6 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: TEXAS Posts: 46	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion HO with white combo. First pic is the day I got the truck. Washed the dust off the faded Hugger Orange/White, but after three days of polishing, the paint became alive again. Changed wheels. Attached Images

12-10-2016, 01:35 AM	#16
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,218	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion Have to say the dark olive is gaining speed for my 71 SWB. If I do, I'd run with the medium olive top like 70cst, because I think it would look nicer on a Custom Deluxe. Belts top and bottom. The solid and lower belt on that Cheyenne looks fantastic Ekliptix. I wouldn't change a thing. Must be a 4/6 drop minimum. All four wheels 8"? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

12-10-2016, 09:21 PM	#18
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,369	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion Beautiful trucks, all! I'm partial to the white/color/white/color combo that came out when I was working at the Chevy dealer(s), on and off from '70 to '72. I like mine white/hugger orange, except I'm going to repaint the lower back to white. When my FIL had it repainted about 30 years ago, the lower white got painted orange, and I never liked it. It looks "old school" to have it white/hugger orange/white. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

12-10-2016, 11:49 PM	#19
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion Great looking trucks all __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-17-2017, 01:23 AM	#20
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,218	Re: Best color on our trucks, in your opinion found this paint scheme looking for the 558 code on my Super. 558 is a medium blue with a dark blue top. The colors are switched on this truck, which is the 559 paint code. I like it a lot. Props to the board member. This truck is super. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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