Paint code help

[jgorzitza]

Can't seem to identify the paint colors from the build sheet. Anyone able to decode it for me?

[Jstock85]

google "gm vin decoder" that site usually has the details. I've used it several times in the junkyard on the iPhone to verify before pulling a part

[jgorzitza]

Originally Posted by Jstock85

google "gm vin decoder" that site usually has the details. I've used it several times in the junkyard on the iPhone to verify before pulling a part

Unfortunately this is the old school short vin which doesn't tell you a bunch outside of engine size and where it was made.

I believe on the build sheet it is the 8601ab and 8601ae indicating the locations of the paint as its two tone on the side and hood. However everything I read indicates it should be written as 86U 01L. If I just use those numbers 86 indicates either Wheatland Yellow or midnight black and I haven't been able to find anything for 01. Wheatland Yellow does not look close to the goldish color I have.

[mongocanfly]

What year model truck is it?

[jgorzitza]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

What year model truck is it?

1980 c10 Silverado big ten.

[mongocanfly]

I believe the midnight black and wheatland yellow are as close as it gets..do you think its been repainted at sometime...http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcod...ruck&year=1980

[jgorzitza]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I believe the midnight black and wheatland yellow are as close as it gets..do you think its been repainted at sometime

Never, and now that I have done more research it looks like the color is the same as the gentleman Jim gold wa5234.

[mongocanfly]

That gold does look very very close to your trucks color..but that's a 1975 paint code..its not on the 1980 code list

[jgorzitza]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That gold does look very very close to your trucks color..but that's a 1975 paint code..its not on the 1980 code list

Looks like the black and gold was an Alberta Canada special edition for that year.