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DMAN · 03-19-2009, 02:51 PM

Anyone have any pictures of Dark or Light Sandalwood?

1968bigblock · 04-13-2009, 12:27 PM

Has any member seen Purple 1969 Pickups ? This truck has been painted once , but still has the original paint inside the cab and firewall etc in excellent condition. I believe they were strictly Canadian trucks only in 1969. The glove box label says only "Special Paint".

Camper Power · 06-30-2009, 12:01 AM

QUOTE=1968bigblock;3254478]Has any member seen Purple 1969 Pickups ? This truck has been painted once , but still has the original paint inside the cab and firewall etc in excellent condition. I believe they were strictly Canadian trucks only in 1969. The glove box label says only "Special Paint".

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They had it in 1970 as well. its a two owner, the guy bought it in the late 70s, and its the original paint. i remember my old boss at a body shop i used to work at told me about them coming from the factory purple, i didnt believe him till it showed up in auto class.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 09-23-2009, 08:41 PM

Thought id post mine. Its not factory but i love it.................

396C20 · 09-25-2009, 12:03 PM

Here's a pic of my friends 70 Dark Bronze Poly. In person the color is a tad more purple, kinda has an orange tint in this pic.

fbird68 · 10-22-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968bigblock

Has any member seen Purple 1969 Pickups ? This truck has been painted once , but still has the original paint inside the cab and firewall etc in excellent condition. I believe they were strictly Canadian trucks only in 1969. The glove box label says only "Special Paint".

68BigBlock,

This looks like the color of your truck only not as shiny.

Richard

davepl · 08-06-2017, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968bigblock

Has any member seen Purple 1969 Pickups ? This truck has been painted once , but still has the original paint inside the cab and firewall etc in excellent condition. I believe they were strictly Canadian trucks only in 1969. The glove box label says only "Special Paint".

Hope I'm not skipping 5 pages of responses, but I saw these purple trucks, every one a big block, in Saskatchewan only. I bought a Pontiac 2+2 from a guy with a 396 purple C10 that he later, unfortunately, drove drunk and killed someone with. At least he did time over it...

I've heard various theories as to why, like a fleet order that fell through, but don't know why Sask has them exclusively.

ap2002 · 03-15-2009, 09:30 PM

i dont see too many brown like mine, (i bought it like that)

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bad421 · 03-16-2009, 01:42 AM

so would the silver poly be rare in 68?

Daves72'GMC · 03-16-2009, 04:08 AM

My truck is the dark green and white combo.I've only seen one other truck like mine.

powerline84 · 03-16-2009, 04:37 AM

mine is dark gold and i havent seen to many like it...I have thought about respraying it the same color.

67_C-30 · 03-16-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bad421

so would the silver poly be rare in 68?

I guess it would fairly scarce. I've never seen one. It was an color choice in '68.

**Already Gone** · 03-16-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I guess it would fairly scarce. I've never seen one. It was an color choice in '68.

I see you have posted the color chip sheets for 1967and 1968. If you ( or anyone else) have them for 69-70-71-72 I'm sure a lot of us would appreciate you posting them so we can archive them on our computers.

67_C-30 · 03-16-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I see you have posted the color chip sheets for 1967and 1968. If you ( or anyone else) have them for 69-70-71-72 I'm sure a lot of us would appreciate you posting them so we can archive them on our computers.

Sure thing Greg! Here's '67 - '72 all together.

**special-K** · 03-16-2009, 05:16 AM

It`s hard to say if that`67 was painted the "correct" silver,but I believe that was the intent.I`ve seen original silver trucks,but that color didn`t hold up too long in the sun.I think it`s rarest on`69s.
That Dark Green is actually Woodland Green,a color that hasn`t changed since way way back.It`s in and out of color selections over the years,but is also a permanent Fleet Color,like Omaha Orange.

PanelDeland · 03-16-2009, 09:59 AM

I would have to agree the "Ice Corl" is rare.The other that hasn't been mentioned that i have seen very few of is an "Aqua"The 67 chart doesn't show it so it may be a single year color only.

barthmonster · 03-16-2009, 10:15 AM

I've been eyeballing a 55 chevy I saw online in a 70 'vette color. "Donnybrook Green". Very unique. I like that Flatz OD green they put on the F-Bomb Camaro too...

bad421 · 03-17-2009, 02:19 AM

well now that I know that the silver poly is kinda rare, the 68 swb 2wd I have that I was going to clone a 50th truck with was 523 silver poly with bright red int., and after seeing it on the one owner truck above which looks very nice I may have to rethink my plans. What do ya'll think keep it silver with red int. or not?

67_C-30 · 03-17-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bad421

well now that I know that the silver poly is kinda rare, the 68 swb 2wd I have that I was going to clone a 50th truck with was 523 silver poly with bright red int., and after seeing it on the one owner truck above which looks very nice I may have to rethink my plans. What do ya'll think keep it silver with red int. or not?

I love the silver ones, so I'd say yes. I think it would look great. The one ChevLoRay posted above has a red interior also.

bad421 · 03-17-2009, 11:45 AM

I'm thinking the same thing 67 C-30, the more I look at the silver trucks the more I like, do you or anyone else have anymore pictures of silver trucks? thanks

maddog1331 · 03-17-2009, 02:34 PM

A guy I went to school with had a, I think 70 model that was about 8 different colors. He pieced the truck together from a bunch of different ones I think, we called it the Jigsaw. Was a neat truck though

Number98 · 03-17-2009, 03:12 PM

I will say that I am digging that Grapefruit and White two tone.......

HeavyD · 03-18-2009, 09:06 PM

Ladies and gents, OH! GREEN. And yes, it is very loud in person. Hopefully this summer I can fix this thing.

fbird68 · 06-28-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Ladies and gents, OH! GREEN. And yes, it is very loud in person. Hopefully this summer I can fix this thing.

Heavy D,
I bought a Lime Green Ploy 71 customC10 just like that one out of Regina not long ago. I just picked up all the parts to fix the usual rust on it. I hope to be driving mine this summer sometime as well.
Good luck with yours.

Richard

**special-K** · 04-13-2009, 12:51 PM

COOL!!!! I`m not sure if I`ve seen that one or not.Your trucks up north had some special paint colors we`ve never had down here.I love seeing them.Thanks and welcome from Maryland.

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1968bigblock Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Moose jaw Saskatchewan Posts: 12	What about Purple? Has any member seen Purple 1969 Pickups ? This truck has been painted once , but still has the original paint inside the cab and firewall etc in excellent condition. I believe they were strictly Canadian trucks only in 1969. The glove box label says only "Special Paint". Attached Images

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Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Re: What about Purple? QUOTE=1968bigblock;3254478]Has any member seen Purple 1969 Pickups ? This truck has been painted once , but still has the original paint inside the cab and firewall etc in excellent condition. I believe they were strictly Canadian trucks only in 1969. The glove box label says only "Special Paint". [/QUOTE] They had it in 1970 as well. its a two owner, the guy bought it in the late 70s, and its the original paint. i remember my old boss at a body shop i used to work at told me about them coming from the factory purple, i didnt believe him till it showed up in auto class. Attached Images __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

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396C20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 70	Re: Rarest Paint Color? Here's a pic of my friends 70 Dark Bronze Poly. In person the color is a tad more purple, kinda has an orange tint in this pic. __________________ 69 Chev C20 396 T400 Dana 60 3.54 A/C Daily Driver - Stolen 67 Chevy C20 CST

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bad421 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 411	Re: Rarest Paint Color? so would the silver poly be rare in 68? __________________ ASE MASTER TECH 1968 K10 LT1 350,SM420,T-221 lwb fleetSold 2007 Ford Ranger DD 2000 Ford F250SD V10 4x4 1968 Pontiac Firebird 468/TH400 current project 1991 Dodge W350 SRW CUMMINS POWERED Whole lotta fuel and a whole lotta Smoke

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Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: Rarest Paint Color? My truck is the dark green and white combo.I've only seen one other truck like mine.

03-16-2009, 04:37 AM	#11
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	Re: Rarest Paint Color? mine is dark gold and i havent seen to many like it...I have thought about respraying it the same color. Attached Images __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923

03-16-2009, 05:16 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Rarest Paint Color? It`s hard to say if that`67 was painted the "correct" silver,but I believe that was the intent.I`ve seen original silver trucks,but that color didn`t hold up too long in the sun.I think it`s rarest on`69s. That Dark Green is actually Woodland Green,a color that hasn`t changed since way way back.It`s in and out of color selections over the years,but is also a permanent Fleet Color,like Omaha Orange. __________________ "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 ~

03-16-2009, 09:59 AM	#16
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barthmonster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chamberlain, SD Posts: 183	Re: Rarest Paint Color? I've been eyeballing a 55 chevy I saw online in a 70 'vette color. "Donnybrook Green". Very unique. I like that Flatz OD green they put on the F-Bomb Camaro too...

03-17-2009, 02:19 AM	#18
bad421 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 411	Re: Rarest Paint Color? well now that I know that the silver poly is kinda rare, the 68 swb 2wd I have that I was going to clone a 50th truck with was 523 silver poly with bright red int., and after seeing it on the one owner truck above which looks very nice I may have to rethink my plans. What do ya'll think keep it silver with red int. or not? __________________ ASE MASTER TECH 1968 K10 LT1 350,SM420,T-221 lwb fleetSold 2007 Ford Ranger DD 2000 Ford F250SD V10 4x4 1968 Pontiac Firebird 468/TH400 current project 1991 Dodge W350 SRW CUMMINS POWERED Whole lotta fuel and a whole lotta Smoke

03-17-2009, 11:45 AM	#20
bad421 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 411	Re: Rarest Paint Color? I'm thinking the same thing 67 C-30, the more I look at the silver trucks the more I like, do you or anyone else have anymore pictures of silver trucks? thanks __________________ ASE MASTER TECH 1968 K10 LT1 350,SM420,T-221 lwb fleetSold 2007 Ford Ranger DD 2000 Ford F250SD V10 4x4 1968 Pontiac Firebird 468/TH400 current project 1991 Dodge W350 SRW CUMMINS POWERED Whole lotta fuel and a whole lotta Smoke

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