1972 with 558 paint code

[Cbaer]

I'm excited to join the 67-72 GM truck club after purchasing a 1972 SWB Chevy. After researching throughout the many pages of this well established forum I was able to figure out what colors my truck was painted by the factory. Member SS Tim has posted some pictures of this paint code (Dark Blue roof, Medium Blue body) but it does not seem to be very popular as i cant not find many trucks painted back to this code. Does anyone have pictures of their truck painted back to the 558 color option? Was this a rare paint code or just not as popular and painted over?

[SS Tim]

Welcome to the board!
As you have seen there are not a lot of trucks around still painted in the 558 or 559 scheme. The blues are close and most of the trucks I see are just painted the base body color with only the divider trim as a reminder of past two-tones.
Don't have many pictures and most are the same truck!
Grabbed a pair of links that might help some though.
Post up a picture of your truck and the SPID too.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...30&postcount=7

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...8&postcount=23

* VIN/Model Decoders
* Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio)
* Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID
* RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here

** Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
** Blazer
** Suburban

[Cbaer]

Here are the pictures of my truck, as you can see the prior owner painted the roof white. It a 350 truck, 3 speed was on the tree but converted to the floor. solid truck just needed a new owner.

My original plan was to do white roof, medium blue body like it is not but after finding out it was originally the 558 paint code it would be nice to do the original color.

[jocko]

Nice truck with a very cool and pretty rare paint combo. Welcome.

[Cbaer]

Thank you for the warm welcome guys. And thanks for the help ss Tim once I get the truck to my garage I'll start a build thread on her! And hopefully someday I'll have a good looking 558 paint code 72!

[Ol Blue K20]

Put it back to the 25588 code, I like it a lot. Oh...by the way welcome to the site from Nor Cali

[Cbaer]

Here is a non paint code question but since my SPID is posted here ill ask. With the Cheyenne trim and belt molding my truck should have both upper and lower molding, correct? But is the lower black or wood grain molding? and my gauge cluster is black should it be wood grain also?

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Cbaer

Here is a non paint code question but since my SPID is posted here ill ask. With the Cheyenne trim and belt molding my truck should have both upper and lower molding, correct? But is the lower black or wood grain molding? and my gauge cluster is black should it be wood grain also?

Cheyenne trim included the lower bodyside moldings with the wood grained infill. Plus the woodgrained tailgate band.

Your SPID shows the optional upper bodyside moldings (RPO B85) as well.

Being a two-tone it also had the paint divider trim seperating the roof.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572206

Moving to the inside a Cheyenne had woodgrained door trim panels, a black cluster bezel and a body color glovebox without trim or badge.

[Cbaer]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Cheyenne trim included the lower bodyside moldings with the wood grained infill. Plus the woodgrained tailgate band.

Your SPID shows the optional upper bodyside moldings (RPO B85) as well.

Being a two-tone it also had the paint divider trim seperating the roof.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572206

Moving to the inside a Cheyenne had woodgrained door trim panels, a black cluster bezel and a body color glovebox without trim or badge.

Once again your knowledge is impressive and very helpful. The more information I'm gaining the more I'm realizing I want to bring this truck back to the factory trim and paint. Wheels, tires, and suspension on the other hand will be aftermarket.

[engineer_gregh]

Sorry for my earlier response. My internet connection went down before I could finish and proof read. This is from the GM Heritage document for the 1971 model year.

[engineer_gregh]

The Cheyenne package including the lower wood grain trim.



[1972BlueC20]

I have the opposite.........dark on body, lighter on roof....mine is paint code 559

[Cbaer]

Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

The Cheyenne package including the lower wood grain trim.



Would this include my gauge cluster being wood grain as well or is the just the Cheyenne supers?

[alsriv2]

Those two paint codes are both a really nice combination. I thought I have seen a olive/dark olive paint combo on here as well.
The truck with the 559 code is a beautiful truck!

[1972BlueC20]

As for the olive are you talking about something like this???

[Cbaer]

1972BlueC20 love the truck! And glad you kept it to the 559 code. Any idea on how many of the 558 and 559 codes were produced?

[1972BlueC20]

Originally Posted by Cbaer

1972BlueC20 love the truck! And glad you kept it to the 559 code. Any idea on how many of the 558 and 559 codes were produced?

Thanks man!

Not sure on the production numbers. Maybe SS TIM would know....I'd sure like to know as well.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by alsriv2

Those two paint codes are both a really nice combination. I thought I have seen a olive/dark olive paint combo on here as well.
The truck with the 559 code is a beautiful truck!

Hey Cbaer ...

to the forums and from Ohio.



Here is another picture of the Olive colors.

[Cbaer]

engineer_gregh - Thanks, all info is appreciated!!

70cst - You have a beautiful truck! My hopes are to have my cosmetic finishes as nice as your in the end.

I'm thinking cragar ss on mine and not sure what size drop. Ive just begun to scratch the surface exploring the many threads with lowering and tire size.

[Bladeboy1998]

I just changed my favorite color combo to 558! I love it!

[Vintage Windmills]

The only thing better than a dark blue truck is a two tone blue like the trucks pictured here! Nice trucks gentlemen.

Cbaer, welcome to the forum. I'm not far from you, and go through Mankato several times a year! Let me know if you need help with anything.

[Cbaer]

Vintage - Thanks for the welcome and I might have to hit you up if i am in need of some local help!

['68 Newtricks]

boy, they don't paint 'em like they used to

cars are so boring nowadays

[hdff]

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

The only thing better than a dark blue truck is a two tone blue like the trucks pictured here! Nice trucks gentlemen.

but I love these 2 tone olives like 70cst has... could someone tell me what the paint code would be on my 71 that is dark blue metallic........