Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SoCoC10** · 11-24-2015, 11:00 AM

Im working on a 71' C10 with a 68' front clip V8 3 on the tree. Truck was originally Copper and white with Parchment interior. I'm struggling with keeping the copper color. The inside needs a good cleaning, an armrest and dash pad. The interior paint is in good shape. Do I repaint only the exterior the copper leaving the top and nose white? Or do I change the interior and exterior color? I'm leaning towards an orange, red or blue color? What do you think?

**SoCoC10** · 11-24-2015, 11:09 AM

Here's the inside.

67 chevelle · 11-24-2015, 11:16 AM

Or gold like the anniversary editions

**special-K** · 11-24-2015, 11:27 AM

Any color GM used will look great!

**leddzepp** · 11-24-2015, 11:47 AM

Resale red

**Already Gone** · 11-24-2015, 01:23 PM

Do I repaint only the exterior the copper leaving the top and nose white? I think yes but if want to go blue, they don't get much better looking than this truck .. Oh yea, you need the bodyside moulding too.

**special-K** · 11-24-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Do I repaint only the exterior the copper leaving the top and nose white? I think yes but if want to go blue, they don't get much better looking than this truck .. Oh yea, you need the bodyside moulding too.

Yeah, and the mods you see are all they need to look super hot. Cool 'n' Classy never goes out of style. K.I.S.S. Whatever color you do, keep it a '68 color. If you paint it a '71 color it will look like a '71 with a '68 clip. I love the medium bronze, but I've known these trucks so well for so long it looks cheap to me to use a newer color. I pretty much like the gold to brown range of shades the best. Medium Gold Poly looks great and that's what a 50th anniversary used (or damn close). I painted a project that way

redbaron · 11-24-2015, 10:31 PM

Consider the copper and white. It looks even better in person. I love black, red and original blue truck also, but the copper gets more compliments than my other trucks have with those colors.

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**jocko** · 11-24-2015, 11:09 PM

if you're happy with the bronze met interior, then I'd do what you suggest. On the other hand - how far are you disassembling? Or how far are you willing to disassemble? If pretty far, then paint the whole thing however you like. The blue above is one of my favorites also. Hugger and white top/nose is nice too. Bottom line, if you are up for painting the int, then go with whatever you want AND keep or make the nose and roof white (just plain right for a 67 to do so) - if not and you're ok with bronze met, go with that on the exterior only. Whatever you do, main body color and interior should match (on a 68 or later). Have you considered saddle metallic?? (but with a white top still...)

1972RedNeck · 11-24-2015, 11:17 PM

Copper is probably the best looking color on these truck IMO.

**special-K** · 11-25-2015, 09:19 AM

I couldn't add the picture when I edited my prior post. Here is a '68 ground-up build from parts painted to look like a 50th. I know you weren't considering gold, but to broaden your perspective...(hopefully not a bad thing.

**SoCoC10** · 12-06-2015, 09:45 AM

Thanks for the input guys! Traded a set of 17" American Racing Nova wheels and tires for a set of 15X8 Rallys and 275/60/15 raised white letter tires. Rockers, cab corners and floor work starts next week. Then I'll spend a little time under the hood with her then it's off to paint.

Keep those opinions coming. At this point looks like it's getting painted medium bronze(I call it copper).

andrewbarber · 12-06-2015, 11:29 AM

although its not done yet. This is mine. I love the color. Its red with a candy mid coat (sorry for the blurry picture)

redbaron · 12-12-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Thanks for the input guys! Traded a set of 17" American Racing Nova wheels and tires for a set of 15X8 Rallys and 275/60/15 raised white letter tires. Rockers, cab corners and floor work starts next week. Then I'll spend a little time under the hood with her then it's off to paint.

Keep those opinions coming. At this point looks like it's getting painted medium bronze(I call it copper).

If you look at my 72 K10 build thread the med. bronze and white paint codes are on there. We nailed the factory hue. The newer paints have a more brilliant color and depth in the metallic.

It really popped and I love it. Now mind you I'm a mainly black vehicle driver and sometime red. BTW my pictures really don't do it justice.

elf w/capital T · 12-13-2015, 08:59 AM

You sure cant beat the 50th anniversary gold and white. ::drool::

Gimme Jimmy · 12-20-2015, 01:15 PM

The parchment interior paint is used with the "warm" colors like red, ochre, tan or copper colors like you original two-tone cab.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-20-2015, 05:42 PM

copper and white looks great and makes it classy , just not blue ,green or another resale red there all over done IMHO .

Gromit · 12-20-2015, 10:15 PM

I'd vote for the original Copper & White; it's relatively rare or at least not common; it matches the SPID, and looks great with that interior.

View Poll Results: What color should I paint the truck?
Exterior only copper with white nose and roof	22	51.16%
A factory orange color. Like Hugger orange.	14	32.56%
A red but not a factory red, a red with some orange in it.	1	2.33%
Screw it paint it a medium blue inside and out.	6	13.95%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

11-24-2015, 11:00 AM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? Im working on a 71' C10 with a 68' front clip V8 3 on the tree. Truck was originally Copper and white with Parchment interior. I'm struggling with keeping the copper color. The inside needs a good cleaning, an armrest and dash pad. The interior paint is in good shape. Do I repaint only the exterior the copper leaving the top and nose white? Or do I change the interior and exterior color? I'm leaning towards an orange, red or blue color? What do you think? Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-24-2015, 11:09 AM	#2
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? Here's the inside. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-24-2015, 11:16 AM	#3
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? Or gold like the anniversary editions __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

11-24-2015, 11:27 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? Any color GM used will look great! __________________ "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 ~

11-24-2015, 11:47 AM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? Resale red __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-24-2015, 01:23 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? Do I repaint only the exterior the copper leaving the top and nose white? I think yes but if want to go blue, they don't get much better looking than this truck .. Oh yea, you need the bodyside moulding too. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

11-24-2015, 10:31 PM	#8
redbaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kimberly, Id Posts: 390	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? Consider the copper and white. It looks even better in person. I love black, red and original blue truck also, but the copper gets more compliments than my other trucks have with those colors. __________________ Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project

11-24-2015, 11:09 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? if you're happy with the bronze met interior, then I'd do what you suggest. On the other hand - how far are you disassembling? Or how far are you willing to disassemble? If pretty far, then paint the whole thing however you like. The blue above is one of my favorites also. Hugger and white top/nose is nice too. Bottom line, if you are up for painting the int, then go with whatever you want AND keep or make the nose and roof white (just plain right for a 67 to do so) - if not and you're ok with bronze met, go with that on the exterior only. Whatever you do, main body color and interior should match (on a 68 or later). Have you considered saddle metallic?? (but with a white top still...) Attached Images

11-25-2015, 09:19 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? I couldn't add the picture when I edited my prior post. Here is a '68 ground-up build from parts painted to look like a 50th. I know you weren't considering gold, but to broaden your perspective...(hopefully not a bad thing. __________________ "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 ~

12-06-2015, 09:45 AM	#12
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? Thanks for the input guys! Traded a set of 17" American Racing Nova wheels and tires for a set of 15X8 Rallys and 275/60/15 raised white letter tires. Rockers, cab corners and floor work starts next week. Then I'll spend a little time under the hood with her then it's off to paint. Keep those opinions coming. At this point looks like it's getting painted medium bronze(I call it copper). Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

12-06-2015, 11:29 AM	#13
andrewbarber Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cape Carteret Posts: 6	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? although its not done yet. This is mine. I love the color. Its red with a candy mid coat (sorry for the blurry picture) Attached Images

12-13-2015, 08:59 AM	#15
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? You sure cant beat the 50th anniversary gold and white. ::drool::

12-20-2015, 01:15 PM	#16
Gimme Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Aloha, Or. Posts: 46	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? The parchment interior paint is used with the "warm" colors like red, ochre, tan or copper colors like you original two-tone cab.

12-20-2015, 05:42 PM	#17
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? copper and white looks great and makes it classy , just not blue ,green or another resale red there all over done IMHO .



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12-20-2015, 10:15 PM	#18
Gromit Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 501	Re: Poll: What color to paint 68 C10 SWB w/Parchment interior? I'd vote for the original Copper & White; it's relatively rare or at least not common; it matches the SPID, and looks great with that interior.

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