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**rs74** · 01-29-2015, 07:35 PM

I went to a couple of yards today and called a couple more for tan or mahogany interior pieces. No luck so far. Not sure it would go together but I have a full burgundy interior minus seat. The thing is that the interior metal is painted bronze. I have seen tan interior over red painted interior metal but not the other way around.

nonstop · 01-29-2015, 08:16 PM

To be honest, with burgundy and bronze, all I keep thinking is a theme type truck someone might build with respect to the Washington Redskins - and I'm not even much of a football follower!

Oregoon · 01-29-2015, 08:20 PM

I think that would look cool, especially if it's all in good shape. Like a weird factory color-scheme... It'd get some second looks, I think.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-29-2015, 08:31 PM

When it comes to the truck that is yours its what you like I mean hey if you would like zebra print put that in.. Is that a factory scheme no I don't think so but if you like the color combo go for it personally I don't think it would look bad

**rs74** · 01-29-2015, 08:48 PM

Well obviously not my first choice of color to go with the bronze. However it would have to look alot better than the ragged out stuff in it now. Just wanted some opinions, I know it's not going to flow together real good. Not into the zebra print though.

rich weyand · 01-29-2015, 08:58 PM

You see burgundy interiors with bronze exteriors once in a while. There was at least one car at Mecum in Kissimmee with that paint combination from the factory. So it's not that weird.

acesound · 01-29-2015, 09:15 PM

I think you should go for it. Any how it will buy you a couple of years mean while you have a more usable and better looking interior. Here a pic of my truck interior, metal in beige, cloth in burgundy

**rs74** · 01-29-2015, 10:18 PM

Just have to find me a nice Burgundy bench now. I took the one out of this cab and put it in the K30 I sold a while back. Should have known about the time I did that then I would need it. It wasn't in the best of shape but far better than what I have now.

jratz1966 · 01-30-2015, 09:01 AM

Here's a pics of a truck that was for sale on ebay awhile back,I liked the colors together.

**rs74** · 01-30-2015, 01:33 PM

I have pretty much talked myself into doing it. Just have to find a seat locally now.

**Willowrun** · 01-30-2015, 01:58 PM

Where are you in IL?

**rs74** · 01-30-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

Where are you in IL?

In Marshall. Half way down the Il/In state line.

**Willowrun** · 01-30-2015, 02:30 PM

I'm pretty sure I have clean burgandy bench seat at my shop you could have if it's worth the drive.

**rs74** · 02-03-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

I'm pretty sure I have clean burgandy bench seat at my shop you could have if it's worth the drive.

Thanks. Probably have more expense in coming to get it than buying a new cover for one. I appreciate it though.

**rs74** · 02-03-2015, 07:44 PM

I started the swap today. Just about every tan trim piece was so brittle that I barely moved them when removing them and they broke. Looks better already since the burgundy is in better shape. Not the best of colors together but still better. Still have to do kick panels, carpet, seat belts, rear plastic trim and find a seat. I do have a charcoal vinyl seat I can put in if needed until I find a burgundy cloth seat.

**rs74** · 02-03-2015, 07:46 PM

Can only load two at a time so here are more.

**rs74** · 02-03-2015, 07:49 PM

One of each color and here is what the door panels and kick panel looked like and the reason I took them out.

Oregoon · 02-03-2015, 09:21 PM

I think it looks pretty good together. Better than the stock color, IMO.

**rs74** · 02-03-2015, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Oregoon

I think it looks pretty good together. Better than the stock color, IMO.

Thanks. Just working with what I got. Could be worse. I could have used the blue interior that I have lol.

Oregoon · 02-03-2015, 10:44 PM

I like the metalic 'seventies and 'eighties colors, especially given how much metal is in the interior, and the burgandy is a nice contrast.

I think that'll grow on you. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

**rs74** · 02-04-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Oregoon

I like the metalic 'seventies and 'eighties colors, especially given how much metal is in the interior, and the burgandy is a nice contrast.

I think that'll grow on you. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

I don't mind it, it actually looks better than I thought it would. Just need to finish it up. I was a bit dissappointed when I pulled the dash pad out of the red cab. It had developed a couple of big cracks in it from sitting there in the last two years. It had some cracks around the speaker grills already which was no big deal but didn't want to see those new cracks there. Oh well. I am not building a show truck here.

**Joesjunk** · 02-04-2015, 12:05 PM

Those colors actually don't look too bad together, but I have always liked unusual or uncommon color combos.

rustyescott · 02-04-2015, 12:54 PM

i like

SourTooth307 · 02-04-2015, 01:11 PM

Not to thread-jack, but I'm planning on having my 84 painted black this spring/summer and my interior is currently blue. I'm wondering what color I should change it to that will go with the exterior.

**Joesjunk** · 02-04-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SourTooth307

Not to thread-jack, but I'm planning on having my 84 painted black this spring/summer and my interior is currently blue. I'm wondering what color I should change it to that will go with the exterior.

I have a black 86 with blue interior, and I think it looks awesome

01-29-2015, 07:35 PM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? I went to a couple of yards today and called a couple more for tan or mahogany interior pieces. No luck so far. Not sure it would go together but I have a full burgundy interior minus seat. The thing is that the interior metal is painted bronze. I have seen tan interior over red painted interior metal but not the other way around. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

01-29-2015, 08:16 PM	#2
nonstop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 422	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? To be honest, with burgundy and bronze, all I keep thinking is a theme type truck someone might build with respect to the Washington Redskins - and I'm not even much of a football follower!

01-29-2015, 08:20 PM	#3
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? I think that would look cool, especially if it's all in good shape. Like a weird factory color-scheme... It'd get some second looks, I think.

01-29-2015, 08:31 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? When it comes to the truck that is yours its what you like I mean hey if you would like zebra print put that in.. Is that a factory scheme no I don't think so but if you like the color combo go for it personally I don't think it would look bad __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-29-2015, 08:48 PM	#5
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? Well obviously not my first choice of color to go with the bronze. However it would have to look alot better than the ragged out stuff in it now. Just wanted some opinions, I know it's not going to flow together real good. Not into the zebra print though. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

01-29-2015, 08:58 PM	#6
rich weyand Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 1,041	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? You see burgundy interiors with bronze exteriors once in a while. There was at least one car at Mecum in Kissimmee with that paint combination from the factory. So it's not that weird. __________________ Rich Weyand 1978 K10 RCSB DD.

01-29-2015, 09:15 PM	#7
acesound Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: MX Posts: 24	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? I think you should go for it. Any how it will buy you a couple of years mean while you have a more usable and better looking interior. Here a pic of my truck interior, metal in beige, cloth in burgundy Attached Images

01-29-2015, 10:18 PM	#8
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? Just have to find me a nice Burgundy bench now. I took the one out of this cab and put it in the K30 I sold a while back. Should have known about the time I did that then I would need it. It wasn't in the best of shape but far better than what I have now. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

01-30-2015, 09:01 AM	#9
jratz1966 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ortonville,Michigan Posts: 25	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? Here's a pics of a truck that was for sale on ebay awhile back,I liked the colors together. Attached Images

01-30-2015, 01:33 PM	#10
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? I have pretty much talked myself into doing it. Just have to find a seat locally now. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

01-30-2015, 01:58 PM	#11
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,022	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? Where are you in IL?

01-30-2015, 02:30 PM	#13
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,022	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? I'm pretty sure I have clean burgandy bench seat at my shop you could have if it's worth the drive.

02-03-2015, 07:44 PM	#15
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? I started the swap today. Just about every tan trim piece was so brittle that I barely moved them when removing them and they broke. Looks better already since the burgundy is in better shape. Not the best of colors together but still better. Still have to do kick panels, carpet, seat belts, rear plastic trim and find a seat. I do have a charcoal vinyl seat I can put in if needed until I find a burgundy cloth seat. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

02-03-2015, 07:46 PM	#16
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? Can only load two at a time so here are more. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

02-03-2015, 07:49 PM	#17
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? One of each color and here is what the door panels and kick panel looked like and the reason I took them out. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie



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02-03-2015, 09:21 PM	#18
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? I think it looks pretty good together. Better than the stock color, IMO.

02-03-2015, 10:44 PM	#20
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? I like the metalic 'seventies and 'eighties colors, especially given how much metal is in the interior, and the burgandy is a nice contrast. I think that'll grow on you. The more I look at it, the more I like it.

02-04-2015, 12:05 PM	#22
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? Those colors actually don't look too bad together, but I have always liked unusual or uncommon color combos. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-04-2015, 12:54 PM	#23
rustyescott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clifton tx Posts: 209	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? i like

02-04-2015, 01:11 PM	#24
SourTooth307 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lodi, NJ Posts: 166	Re: Burgundy interior over bronze? Your thoughts? Not to thread-jack, but I'm planning on having my 84 painted black this spring/summer and my interior is currently blue. I'm wondering what color I should change it to that will go with the exterior. __________________ My Wheels: 1984 Chevrolet K/10 Scottsdale 350cid SOLD 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance 307cid 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Texas Edition 5.3L 4x4

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