Factory tilt column paint color? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 08-05-2011, 10:11 AM

I am restoring my factory tilt and need the correct black paint color. Gloss, semi-gloss? Code?
Thanks

**RenoKeene** · 08-05-2011, 11:29 AM

Anybody...even a wild guess would help.

**RenoKeene** · 08-05-2011, 12:35 PM

Found an old thread where Special-K says Matte black. Mine is an original and appears to have some gloss to it. I posted pics, maybe that will get some attention.....the painter is staring at me

mrein3 · 08-05-2011, 12:42 PM

$3 can of Krylon #1613 from Wal*Mart matches the black under the hood pretty darn good. I bet it is the same for a black steering column.

sameyrasmea72 · 08-05-2011, 01:20 PM

It should be about the same color as the frame and the stuff under the hood. I think a semi-gloss would be the best or a semi-flat or a satin for a little less shine.

Steve Hafner · 08-05-2011, 01:36 PM

Or SHOULD it be - B L A C K ? This one was on a 43,000 original mile truck !!! Who knows - if you knew someone at the factory - ANYTHING could have been done to a truck !!! Let's open THIS can-of-worms, one more time !!! Does anybody else have any stories of tilt columns being painted body color ?

**RenoKeene** · 08-05-2011, 01:49 PM

Thats why I love this stuff! Back in the day anything could and did happen. I hope someone is keeping track of all this info for future truckies.

**leddzepp** · 08-05-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

Or SHOULD it be - B L A C K ? This one was on a 43,000 original mile truck !!! Who knows - if you knew someone at the factory - ANYTHING could have been done to a truck !!! Let's open THIS can-of-worms, one more time !!! Does anybody else have any stories of tilt columns being painted body color ?

That is not original. Speedwarning did not come in any truck from the factory after 68. That is a 69-up woodgrain dash. The adjuster knob is also in the wrong spot. Just sayin...

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-05-2011, 03:50 PM

Scott, I agree, but I think speedwarning was still available atleast partially in 69'. I have a speedwarning gauge head that I believe is dated 70' if I remember right. I know someone else might chime in. I definitely agree that the 43,000 truck has been restored/touched up. Trevor

**too much stuff** · 08-05-2011, 10:58 PM

Tilt columns were black. Speed warnings were avalable in 69. I believe the woodgrain cluster was 71-72.

**leddzepp** · 08-05-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Tilt columns were black. Speed warnings were avalable in 69. I believe the woodgrain cluster was 71-72.

I recall reading here a debate over whether or not speedwarning was offered in 69 or not. Looks like it has been answered now

I thought woodgrain cluster was 71-72, but wasn't sure...doesn't 69-70 have exterior lower woodgrain trim as an option, or just black?

Sorry for the hijack OP.

VA72C10 · 08-06-2011, 12:04 AM

Most I have seen and what I have read says a satin black color for a tilt column. My factory tilt in my 67K mile truck was a satin black.

mrein3 · 08-06-2011, 09:13 AM

Then for sure you should pick up a can or two of Krylon #1613.

08-05-2011, 11:29 AM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? Anybody...even a wild guess would help. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-05-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? Found an old thread where Special-K says Matte black. Mine is an original and appears to have some gloss to it. I posted pics, maybe that will get some attention.....the painter is staring at me Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-05-2011, 12:42 PM	#4
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? $3 can of Krylon #1613 from Wal*Mart matches the black under the hood pretty darn good. I bet it is the same for a black steering column. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

08-05-2011, 01:20 PM	#5
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? It should be about the same color as the frame and the stuff under the hood. I think a semi-gloss would be the best or a semi-flat or a satin for a little less shine. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

08-05-2011, 01:36 PM	#6
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? Or SHOULD it be - B L A C K ? This one was on a 43,000 original mile truck !!! Who knows - if you knew someone at the factory - ANYTHING could have been done to a truck !!! Let's open THIS can-of-worms, one more time !!! Does anybody else have any stories of tilt columns being painted body color ? Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

08-05-2011, 10:11 AM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Factory tilt column paint color? I am restoring my factory tilt and need the correct black paint color. Gloss, semi-gloss? Code? Thanks __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-05-2011, 01:49 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? Thats why I love this stuff! Back in the day anything could and did happen. I hope someone is keeping track of all this info for future truckies. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-05-2011, 03:50 PM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? Scott, I agree, but I think speedwarning was still available atleast partially in 69'. I have a speedwarning gauge head that I believe is dated 70' if I remember right. I know someone else might chime in. I definitely agree that the 43,000 truck has been restored/touched up. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

08-05-2011, 10:58 PM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,715	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? Tilt columns were black. Speed warnings were avalable in 69. I believe the woodgrain cluster was 71-72. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

08-06-2011, 12:04 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? Most I have seen and what I have read says a satin black color for a tilt column. My factory tilt in my 67K mile truck was a satin black. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-06-2011, 09:13 AM	#13
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Factory tilt column paint color? Then for sure you should pick up a can or two of Krylon #1613. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN



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