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**special-K** · 06-10-2006, 08:30 AM

How many have "Special Paint" from the factory on their trucks,or at least listed as an option?Let`s see the trucks,hear the stories(try to keep the BS to a minimum,please),and see what the code/colors are.

*gn4u2c* · 06-10-2006, 06:16 PM

Well this one time I seen special paint on a van. That f-er was on TV like every saturday for years. Maybe it still is, You should check it out.......Oh wait that was the Mystery Machine .. to much Scooby Doo.

And the other well ..... its your now HHAHAHAHAHAHAH !!!!

mblackburnjr · 06-10-2006, 09:33 PM

lol....zoinks. too many scooby snacks for gn4u2c.
My stepper was an ex navy truck and was painted a dark flat grey. No label, so i dont know the code.

67_C-30 · 06-10-2006, 10:18 PM

This was Special Factory Paint RPO code "DOO" available in 1968 only.

Sorry K, I couldn't resist!!

kelsfine69 · 06-10-2006, 10:28 PM

I have one.

**special-K** · 06-11-2006, 08:07 AM

I don`t blame yo 67 C30.GN4u2C planted that seed.(that common no count son of a Ford fanatic Dodge lovin' trouble maker)BTW,I saved that picture.Thanks!
Kel,I`d knew you`d find this.Was your truck a Stepside?What`s that side mounted wheel thing?
I just made a deal on a truck with special paint from with some jerk that thought he had something rare.He wanted an arm`n`a leg for this Fred & Barney powered p.o.s. with nothing but a 1/2 decent bed on it.Basically,I told him,"If I don`t buy this,the junkman gonna get it."
It`s a`69 that`s light grey and it`s still original paint.I`ll have to get the code.I told this guy,if he wanted to keep the paint,he could have it.Saves me from strippin`the crap off.

*gn4u2c* · 06-11-2006, 10:48 AM

Anyone want to buy original OEM 69 paint for there truck ??This "rare" special order paint comes in a cool grey/rust 2 tone surly to be sought after by high end restoration shops across the land. $300.00 and you take it off Or I will remove for you $2,300 shipping included.

CALL Jason 800-WOW-DRUGS
or send M.O to

That guy in the padded room
614 East Wing
County Hospital, PA 17335

kelsfine69 · 06-11-2006, 10:51 AM

The side mounted wheel was I think the spare tire mounted on the outside of the box behind the pass door. I never saw the mounting but there was a lot of surface rust on the paint when I has it repainted some 21 years ago. The body shop took the door panel off to match the color as close as possible. They did a great job in matching since the color does not appear in any book. The hood is slightly off because I didn't want to cut a hole in my original hood, its stored in my garage. I am 3rd owner and my uncle was second so the truck has been in the family for about 30 years. I am slowly accumulating parts so that when my kids are grown up I can finish what I started. I hope to get another 5-10 out of the paint

kelsfine69 · 06-11-2006, 10:56 AM

On another note I owned another truck the exact same color, but it was a I6 with a 4 speed. These were the ony 2 trucks that I have ever seen in this color.

**special-K** · 06-11-2006, 09:42 PM

It`s an awesome color.It looks alot like the factory laquer paint that was on a`69 Skylark my friend had.

HeavyD · 06-12-2006, 05:56 AM

I have owned 3 special order lime green trucks, and have seen a few more not too far from my area. An old man years ago told me he remembered a whole line of "ugly green trucks like mine" at our dealership. All the ones I have seen have been 1971 models.

HeavyD · 06-12-2006, 05:59 AM

Couple more...this truck has rust issues in the roof so resto has been put on hold for now until I decide if it is worth rebodying it. The pics don't show how bright this color actually is. When paint is fresh the color is VERY loud.

**special-K** · 06-12-2006, 07:41 AM

I recall your`s,also.It seems Canadian trucks had these special paints more commonly.Where`s that guy with the "factory pink" truck?The one I just got is light grey.The wheels are painted red.Not many options on this`69 C/20 Stepside,yet the color.I`m thinking this was a company vehicle.In the southeast,based in Richmond,VA.,there`s an agricultural company called Southern States.These are their colors.I`d bet this could be one of their former trucks.Although,they use logos/lettering and this truck doesn`t appear to have had any.

70rs/ss · 06-12-2006, 02:29 PM

That lime green reminds me of sub lime on the Dodges, and I too noticed Canada has a think for the special paint and I have not seen a lot of them in the states, well none. I do not think a special paint code increases a value on a truck, a hemi Cuda, yeah maybe but not a truck! Good luck K, beat him up or drive off either way grey is well grey?!

**special-K** · 06-12-2006, 10:07 PM

shhhh...not so loud.I`m buying it from a board member.lol(I just want to part it,but he thinks I`m gonna restore it cuzit was his kindergarden teacher`s truck.
Yeah,that green reminds me of some Fire department colors.Hey,lime`s back in vogue.

72 CustomCamper · 06-13-2006, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I recall your`s,also.It seems Canadian trucks had these special paints more commonly.Where`s that guy with the "factory pink" truck?The one I just got is light grey.The wheels are painted red.Not many options on this`69 C/20 Stepside,yet the color.I`m thinking this was a company vehicle.In the southeast,based in Richmond,VA.,there`s an agricultural company called Southern States.These are their colors.I`d bet this could be one of their former trucks.Although,they use logos/lettering and this truck doesn`t appear to have had any.

Hey Tim that would be LudwigTheMad. I do have a shot of a truck that color just no info about it...

Chuck

67_C-30 · 06-13-2006, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

I have owned 3 special order lime green trucks, and have seen a few more not too far from my area. An old man years ago told me he remembered a whole line of "ugly green trucks like mine" at our dealership. All the ones I have seen have been 1971 models.

That's funny about the old man. I was watching a special on Richard Petty at family gathering recently, and they were showed his famous "43" Plymouth Superbird. My granddad told me he remembered "a whole line of those ugly cars" at a dealership in Lagrange, GA. I told him if he had bought them all and put 'em up, he'd be a multi-millionaire now!:

BTW, that lime green is cool!

*gn4u2c* · 06-13-2006, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

Hey Tim that would be LudwigTheMad. I do have a shot of a truck that color just no info about it...

Chuck

AHH the original Mary Kay cosmetics truck .

Blue85 · 06-13-2006, 10:02 AM

Dont have the pics online but the 71 chevy in my sig was that puke green color from factory it is code 4001YC Special paint on the glovebox sticker

**special-K** · 06-13-2006, 07:46 PM

Is that glow-in-the-dark?

Co.Hick · 06-15-2006, 02:23 PM

Hello,

I have a '67 C20 that I am working on and would like to repaint it, but I can't find the paint code to know what to order. It's a "baby blue" with a white front grill. I've seen several other trucks with that color, so I know it can't be too special. The label in the glove box isn't much help...all it says is, "Special".

Any ideas?

Thanks.

*gn4u2c* · 06-15-2006, 04:09 PM

post a pick of the truck (inside jab or under hood) someone here knows your paint code

Co.Hick · 06-16-2006, 02:24 PM

No problem. Here's a couple pics.
(I hope I did this right...sorry, I'm still new at this.)
Thanks. I really appreciate your help.

**special-K** · 06-17-2006, 07:27 AM

Is that original paint in the interior?If so,that may be the "special" part of your paint.Maybe your paint is a unique mix,but from the pictures it looks like the color that was offered that year.The interiors in`67 were either Fawn or that metalic grey.BTW,nice truck.

Co.Hick · 06-19-2006, 02:49 PM

I got the truck from my Dad who worked on fixing it up back in '95.
Here's some pics from 11 years ago when he first started.
It's time to re-do the paint, so that's why I'm researching this.
He didn't re-paint the interior (except for the doors), so you might be able to see a bit of the original interior color. I think they tried to get as close as they could to the original color. I like what they did and I'm going to try to keep with the same color scheme.

Thanks again. I'm really enjoying reading all different post on this forum. There's a lot of info out there.

06-10-2006, 08:30 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Special Paint How many have "Special Paint" from the factory on their trucks,or at least listed as an option?Let`s see the trucks,hear the stories(try to keep the BS to a minimum,please),and see what the code/colors are. __________________ "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 ~

06-10-2006, 06:16 PM	#2
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	Re: Special Paint Well this one time I seen special paint on a van. That f-er was on TV like every saturday for years. Maybe it still is, You should check it out.......Oh wait that was the Mystery Machine .. to much Scooby Doo. And the other well ..... its your now HHAHAHAHAHAHAH !!!!

06-10-2006, 09:33 PM	#3
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Re: Special Paint lol....zoinks. too many scooby snacks for gn4u2c. My stepper was an ex navy truck and was painted a dark flat grey. No label, so i dont know the code.

06-10-2006, 10:18 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Special Paint This was Special Factory Paint RPO code "DOO" available in 1968 only. Sorry K, I couldn't resist!! Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

06-10-2006, 10:28 PM	#5
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Special Paint I have one. Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-11-2006, 08:07 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Special Paint I don`t blame yo 67 C30.GN4u2C planted that seed.(that common no count son of a Ford fanatic Dodge lovin' trouble maker)BTW,I saved that picture.Thanks! Kel,I`d knew you`d find this.Was your truck a Stepside?What`s that side mounted wheel thing? I just made a deal on a truck with special paint from with some jerk that thought he had something rare.He wanted an arm`n`a leg for this Fred & Barney powered p.o.s. with nothing but a 1/2 decent bed on it.Basically,I told him,"If I don`t buy this,the junkman gonna get it." It`s a`69 that`s light grey and it`s still original paint.I`ll have to get the code.I told this guy,if he wanted to keep the paint,he could have it.Saves me from strippin`the crap off. __________________ "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 ~

06-11-2006, 10:48 AM	#7
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	Re: Special Paint Anyone want to buy original OEM 69 paint for there truck ??This "rare" special order paint comes in a cool grey/rust 2 tone surly to be sought after by high end restoration shops across the land. $300.00 and you take it off Or I will remove for you $2,300 shipping included. CALL Jason 800-WOW-DRUGS or send M.O to That guy in the padded room 614 East Wing County Hospital, PA 17335

06-11-2006, 10:51 AM	#8
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Special Paint The side mounted wheel was I think the spare tire mounted on the outside of the box behind the pass door. I never saw the mounting but there was a lot of surface rust on the paint when I has it repainted some 21 years ago. The body shop took the door panel off to match the color as close as possible. They did a great job in matching since the color does not appear in any book. The hood is slightly off because I didn't want to cut a hole in my original hood, its stored in my garage. I am 3rd owner and my uncle was second so the truck has been in the family for about 30 years. I am slowly accumulating parts so that when my kids are grown up I can finish what I started. I hope to get another 5-10 out of the paint Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-11-2006, 10:56 AM	#9
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Special Paint On another note I owned another truck the exact same color, but it was a I6 with a 4 speed. These were the ony 2 trucks that I have ever seen in this color. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-11-2006, 09:42 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Special Paint It`s an awesome color.It looks alot like the factory laquer paint that was on a`69 Skylark my friend had. __________________ "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 ~

06-12-2006, 05:56 AM	#11
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Special Paint I have owned 3 special order lime green trucks, and have seen a few more not too far from my area. An old man years ago told me he remembered a whole line of "ugly green trucks like mine" at our dealership. All the ones I have seen have been 1971 models. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

06-12-2006, 05:59 AM	#12
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Special Paint Couple more...this truck has rust issues in the roof so resto has been put on hold for now until I decide if it is worth rebodying it. The pics don't show how bright this color actually is. When paint is fresh the color is VERY loud. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 06-12-2006 at 06:00 AM.

06-12-2006, 07:41 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Special Paint I recall your`s,also.It seems Canadian trucks had these special paints more commonly.Where`s that guy with the "factory pink" truck?The one I just got is light grey.The wheels are painted red.Not many options on this`69 C/20 Stepside,yet the color.I`m thinking this was a company vehicle.In the southeast,based in Richmond,VA.,there`s an agricultural company called Southern States.These are their colors.I`d bet this could be one of their former trucks.Although,they use logos/lettering and this truck doesn`t appear to have had any. __________________ "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 ~

06-12-2006, 02:29 PM	#14
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Special Paint That lime green reminds me of sub lime on the Dodges, and I too noticed Canada has a think for the special paint and I have not seen a lot of them in the states, well none. I do not think a special paint code increases a value on a truck, a hemi Cuda, yeah maybe but not a truck! Good luck K, beat him up or drive off either way grey is well grey?!

06-12-2006, 10:07 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Special Paint shhhh...not so loud.I`m buying it from a board member.lol(I just want to part it,but he thinks I`m gonna restore it cuzit was his kindergarden teacher`s truck. Yeah,that green reminds me of some Fire department colors.Hey,lime`s back in vogue. __________________ "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 ~



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06-13-2006, 10:02 AM	#19
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Special Paint Dont have the pics online but the 71 chevy in my sig was that puke green color from factory it is code 4001YC Special paint on the glovebox sticker __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

06-13-2006, 07:46 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Special Paint Is that glow-in-the-dark? __________________ "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 ~

06-15-2006, 02:23 PM	#21
Co.Hick Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 4	Re: Special Paint Hello, I have a '67 C20 that I am working on and would like to repaint it, but I can't find the paint code to know what to order. It's a "baby blue" with a white front grill. I've seen several other trucks with that color, so I know it can't be too special. The label in the glove box isn't much help...all it says is, "Special". Any ideas? Thanks. Attached Images

06-15-2006, 04:09 PM	#22
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	Re: Special Paint post a pick of the truck (inside jab or under hood) someone here knows your paint code

06-16-2006, 02:24 PM	#23
Co.Hick Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 4	Re: Special Paint No problem. Here's a couple pics. (I hope I did this right...sorry, I'm still new at this.) Thanks. I really appreciate your help. Attached Images

06-17-2006, 07:27 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Special Paint Is that original paint in the interior?If so,that may be the "special" part of your paint.Maybe your paint is a unique mix,but from the pictures it looks like the color that was offered that year.The interiors in`67 were either Fawn or that metalic grey.BTW,nice truck. __________________ "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 ~

06-19-2006, 02:49 PM	#25
Co.Hick Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 4	Re: Special Paint I got the truck from my Dad who worked on fixing it up back in '95. Here's some pics from 11 years ago when he first started. It's time to re-do the paint, so that's why I'm researching this. He didn't re-paint the interior (except for the doors), so you might be able to see a bit of the original interior color. I think they tried to get as close as they could to the original color. I like what they did and I'm going to try to keep with the same color scheme. Thanks again. I'm really enjoying reading all different post on this forum. There's a lot of info out there. Attached Images

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