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stomper · 09-26-2019, 09:43 AM

The SPID is messed up.

**old Rusty C10** · 09-26-2019, 10:19 AM

According to what I see through my monitor that is more of a coppery gold color than orange.. I had a Chevy Nova that same color and it was called Camel
although my research says it could be 80 orange metallic 97 medium orange metallic or 61 light orange... If I remember correctly though that was a non metallic paint and would not be the one
Heres some info I found https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.a...swatch_gm_1973

**lolife99** · 09-26-2019, 10:24 AM

Hard to tell for sure.

**jocko** · 09-26-2019, 05:51 PM

I can’t tell, but i know this much, it’s on my dream truck!!

stomper · 09-26-2019, 06:04 PM

I've settled on Burnt Orange.

**jocko** · 09-27-2019, 12:00 AM

I'm inclined to agree - I do not believe the 516 orange was available on 10-30 series in 73.

FWIW...
The base burnt orange code is 515
Conv 2-tone is 541
Special 2-tone is 593
Deluxe 2-tone is 491

tlawre87 · 10-01-2019, 12:43 PM

Mines a 74. Its Grecian Bronze. Looks similar to that

Edit. Realized yours has "orange" in it whereas mine doesn't

AJC · 10-04-2019, 04:49 AM

The 1973 brochure only shows burnt orange as a standard color option.

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sweetk30 · 10-04-2019, 07:43 AM

and always check the color your matching to a area that has need seen much sun light like a under side of dash / door jamb / firewall . this will help you match the closest possible .

cadillac_al · 10-04-2019, 11:14 AM

My 76 was very close to that color originally. I used to call it rust color or burnt orange. I think the SPID did call it Grecian Bronze.

09-26-2019, 09:43 AM	#1
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Which orange is this 73? The SPID is messed up. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle Last edited by stomper; 09-26-2019 at 10:27 AM.

09-26-2019, 10:19 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,312	Re: Which orange is this 73? According to what I see through my monitor that is more of a coppery gold color than orange.. I had a Chevy Nova that same color and it was called Camel although my research says it could be 80 orange metallic 97 medium orange metallic or 61 light orange... If I remember correctly though that was a non metallic paint and would not be the one Heres some info I found https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.a...swatch_gm_1973 __________________ 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!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 09-26-2019 at 10:26 AM.

09-26-2019, 10:24 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Which orange is this 73? Hard to tell for sure. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-26-2019, 05:51 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Which orange is this 73? I can’t tell, but i know this much, it’s on my dream truck!!

09-26-2019, 06:04 PM	#5
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Which orange is this 73? I've settled on Burnt Orange. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

09-27-2019, 12:00 AM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Which orange is this 73? I'm inclined to agree - I do not believe the 516 orange was available on 10-30 series in 73. FWIW... The base burnt orange code is 515 Conv 2-tone is 541 Special 2-tone is 593 Deluxe 2-tone is 491

10-01-2019, 12:43 PM	#7
tlawre87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Meeker, ok Posts: 146	Re: Which orange is this 73? Mines a 74. Its Grecian Bronze. Looks similar to that Edit. Realized yours has "orange" in it whereas mine doesn't Attached Images __________________ Trevor 74 C20...work in progress. 04 Saturn Ion...Daily Driver

10-04-2019, 04:49 AM	#8
AJC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Le Sueur MN Posts: 209	Re: Which orange is this 73? The 1973 brochure only shows burnt orange as a standard color option. 1973 Chevrolet pickup truck sales brochure __________________ AJC

10-04-2019, 07:43 AM	#9
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Which orange is this 73? and always check the color your matching to a area that has need seen much sun light like a under side of dash / door jamb / firewall . this will help you match the closest possible . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

10-04-2019, 11:14 AM	#10
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,376	Re: Which orange is this 73? My 76 was very close to that color originally. I used to call it rust color or burnt orange. I think the SPID did call it Grecian Bronze. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10



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