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TROOPER 247 · 02-12-2013, 01:39 PM

Hello Gents:

I have a question about the different saddle color interiors over the years. I have a 72 GMC with the factory saddle color (I think) interior. The option sticker was removed by the owner a few years back for paint. I purchsed 5 sunvisors over the years trying to match the original sunvisor as the other visor was missing when purchased. The visor on the left is a visor bought from a board member described as "oem saddle". The visor on the right is the oem I pulled out of my truck. I believe it to be the original as I purchased the truck from the original owner and he stated the interior has never been changed. I have also included a pic of my broken dash pad for color comparison. Was there different colors of saddle interior made between 67-72? If so, what color of saddle do I have? Any help would be appreciated. THANKS!

*Mister-B* · 02-12-2013, 01:54 PM

This can get really frustrating, because sun can fade things over the years, and not every shade for every part even matched from the factory. Case in point, my '69. It came with a one year only dark navy blue interior. The door panels, steering wheel and column, and dash pad are all dark navy. Guess what color my original visors are? Light blue.

They don't even make navy parts anymore. I'm in the market for a new dash pad, and I'm going to either have to get black and install it, or paint the black one navy. Where there's already the black window gasket, black instrument panel, radio knobs, etc. I may just go black.

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**steelhorse** · 02-12-2013, 02:01 PM

I like the saddle interiors. I don't think enough people keep them.

TROOPER 247 · 02-12-2013, 02:05 PM

Mister-B....I feel your pain as the parts are not cheap and very hard to find paint that matches. I have never seen the navy blue, but it really sets your truck off. I like it!

*Mister-B* · 02-12-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TROOPER 247

Mister-B....I feel your pain as the parts are not cheap and very hard to find paint that matches. I have never seen the navy blue, but it really sets your truck off. I like it!

Thanks! It's cool, but sort of a pain too
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CrewCab59 · 02-12-2013, 03:01 PM

The saddle in 69 is lighter in color than 1972 being the darkest saddle and the Sun fade doesn't help.

stomper · 02-12-2013, 03:22 PM

I know that my local respected paint shop has two different code numbers for '71 saddle and '72 saddle. I was going to pony up the $100 min charge for the vinyl paint since both of my trucks are saddle until I discovered that. I had them double check even.
I didn't really compare my trucks that closely since any subtle differences are certainly baked away by sun and age.

You are probably going to have to get a pair of visors and tuck the one original away.

TROOPER 247 · 02-12-2013, 04:12 PM

Thanks for the info and replies!
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**special-K** · 02-12-2013, 09:24 PM

As mentioned,the saddle varied in different years. But,'72 had one saddle. In a given year in a given color the different pieces don't match. Some seats even vary in color from the insets to the borders.

**steelhorse** · 02-16-2013, 06:14 PM

Trooper 247 I have a set of visors and a headliner I will sell as a set if you are interested PM me.

02-12-2013, 01:39 PM	#1
TROOPER 247 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: FRASER COLORADO Posts: 12	Saddle Interior Color Question Hello Gents: I have a question about the different saddle color interiors over the years. I have a 72 GMC with the factory saddle color (I think) interior. The option sticker was removed by the owner a few years back for paint. I purchsed 5 sunvisors over the years trying to match the original sunvisor as the other visor was missing when purchased. The visor on the left is a visor bought from a board member described as "oem saddle". The visor on the right is the oem I pulled out of my truck. I believe it to be the original as I purchased the truck from the original owner and he stated the interior has never been changed. I have also included a pic of my broken dash pad for color comparison. Was there different colors of saddle interior made between 67-72? If so, what color of saddle do I have? Any help would be appreciated. THANKS! Attached Images

02-12-2013, 01:54 PM	#2
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Saddle Interior Color Question This can get really frustrating, because sun can fade things over the years, and not every shade for every part even matched from the factory. Case in point, my '69. It came with a one year only dark navy blue interior. The door panels, steering wheel and column, and dash pad are all dark navy. Guess what color my original visors are? Light blue. They don't even make navy parts anymore. I'm in the market for a new dash pad, and I'm going to either have to get black and install it, or paint the black one navy. Where there's already the black window gasket, black instrument panel, radio knobs, etc. I may just go black. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Mister-B; 02-12-2013 at 02:00 PM.

02-12-2013, 02:01 PM	#3
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Saddle Interior Color Question I like the saddle interiors. I don't think enough people keep them.

02-12-2013, 02:05 PM	#4
TROOPER 247 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: FRASER COLORADO Posts: 12	Re: Saddle Interior Color Question Mister-B....I feel your pain as the parts are not cheap and very hard to find paint that matches. I have never seen the navy blue, but it really sets your truck off. I like it!

02-12-2013, 03:01 PM	#6
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,185	Re: Saddle Interior Color Question The saddle in 69 is lighter in color than 1972 being the darkest saddle and the Sun fade doesn't help. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

02-12-2013, 03:22 PM	#7
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Saddle Interior Color Question I know that my local respected paint shop has two different code numbers for '71 saddle and '72 saddle. I was going to pony up the $100 min charge for the vinyl paint since both of my trucks are saddle until I discovered that. I had them double check even. I didn't really compare my trucks that closely since any subtle differences are certainly baked away by sun and age. You are probably going to have to get a pair of visors and tuck the one original away. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

02-12-2013, 04:12 PM	#8
TROOPER 247 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: FRASER COLORADO Posts: 12	Re: Saddle Interior Color Question Thanks for the info and replies! Posted via Mobile Device

02-12-2013, 09:24 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Saddle Interior Color Question As mentioned,the saddle varied in different years. But,'72 had one saddle. In a given year in a given color the different pieces don't match. Some seats even vary in color from the insets to the borders. __________________ "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 ~

02-16-2013, 06:14 PM	#10
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Saddle Interior Color Question Trooper 247 I have a set of visors and a headliner I will sell as a set if you are interested PM me.



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