Needing paint code help on my '76 Chalet - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mytruckmake · 02-15-2012, 02:00 PM

I have been a member of the board for about 5 years now (have had several '67-72 chevy 4x4s) but I recently purchased a 1976 Chalet (see photos below). The hood needs to be repainted due to wear, but I want to make certain I select the correct paint codes. I think the cream color of the hood is Santa Fe Tan, but I need an experts help. Where are these codes listed on the truck? Could anyone here please help me out with the paint codes? I would greatly appreciate it!

I am hoping to have it painted this weekend so I need this info as soon as possible.

Keith Seymore · 02-15-2012, 02:38 PM

If you still have the SPID label they should be listed (the RPO code up in the body of the label and the WA number down at the bottom).

I'll see if I can find more detail as I go through this afternoon.

K

Keith Seymore · 02-15-2012, 02:42 PM

Here's the info packet for '76 Blazer from the GM Heritage Center archive:

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h..._Full-Size.pdf

It shows Santa Fe Tan as code "60", so you should see RPO "60U" as the primary color for the truck on the SPID. Unfortunately it doesn't show the "WA" number, and does not include any info about Chalet.

Autocolorlibrary shows code 60 as PPG number 2777 "Neutral":

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorli...truck-pg01.jpg

K

mytruckmake · 02-15-2012, 09:43 PM

Keith,

Here are some shots of the SPID tag in my glove box:

After looking at the paint code chips you attached, I am leaning more toward "Polar White" or "Neutral", but I have to make certain to paint this hood the correct color to match the rest of the truck. The paint info is listed as 4001ZR which I can't find anything on?

Any additional decoding or help is greatly appreciated!

Keith Seymore · 02-15-2012, 11:52 PM

Hmm. That doesn't make much sense. I don't recognize that 4001ZR code or format either.

It's definitely in the tan/neutral color palette (not polar white).

Let me see if I can find some Chalet specific info, or hope one of the other Chalet buffs chimes in.

K

77blazerchalet · 02-17-2012, 01:56 AM

PM sent - can't help on the paint code, but perhaps the guys at our Chalet owners' forum can help out with that or other questions you might have.

02-15-2012, 02:00 PM	#1
mytruckmake Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 8	Needing paint code help on my '76 Chalet I have been a member of the board for about 5 years now (have had several '67-72 chevy 4x4s) but I recently purchased a 1976 Chalet (see photos below). The hood needs to be repainted due to wear, but I want to make certain I select the correct paint codes. I think the cream color of the hood is Santa Fe Tan, but I need an experts help. Where are these codes listed on the truck? Could anyone here please help me out with the paint codes? I would greatly appreciate it! I am hoping to have it painted this weekend so I need this info as soon as possible. Attached Images

02-15-2012, 02:38 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,176	Re: Needing paint code help on my '76 Chalet If you still have the SPID label they should be listed (the RPO code up in the body of the label and the WA number down at the bottom). I'll see if I can find more detail as I go through this afternoon. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-15-2012 at 02:55 PM.

02-15-2012, 02:42 PM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,176	Re: Needing paint code help on my '76 Chalet Here's the info packet for '76 Blazer from the GM Heritage Center archive: http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h..._Full-Size.pdf It shows Santa Fe Tan as code "60", so you should see RPO "60U" as the primary color for the truck on the SPID. Unfortunately it doesn't show the "WA" number, and does not include any info about Chalet. Autocolorlibrary shows code 60 as PPG number 2777 "Neutral": http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorli...truck-pg01.jpg K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-15-2012 at 02:55 PM.

02-15-2012, 09:43 PM	#4
mytruckmake Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 8	Re: Needing paint code help on my '76 Chalet Keith, Here are some shots of the SPID tag in my glove box: After looking at the paint code chips you attached, I am leaning more toward "Polar White" or "Neutral", but I have to make certain to paint this hood the correct color to match the rest of the truck. The paint info is listed as 4001ZR which I can't find anything on? Any additional decoding or help is greatly appreciated! Attached Images

02-15-2012, 11:52 PM	#5
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,176	Re: Needing paint code help on my '76 Chalet Hmm. That doesn't make much sense. I don't recognize that 4001ZR code or format either. It's definitely in the tan/neutral color palette (not polar white). Let me see if I can find some Chalet specific info, or hope one of the other Chalet buffs chimes in. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-17-2012, 01:56 AM	#6
77blazerchalet former Chalet owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 337	Re: Needing paint code help on my '76 Chalet PM sent - can't help on the paint code, but perhaps the guys at our Chalet owners' forum can help out with that or other questions you might have. __________________ Former owner of Chalet #1747. Current caretaker of the very old BlazerChalet.com website.



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