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Offline JohnnyPopper

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Most Popular Paint Color- Any Data?
« on: August 21, 2018, 05:44:07 PM »
Hi Guys and Gals,

I'm about to get to work on a 1980 Step whose original color is that rusty bronze brown yucky mess.

Any ideas on how to find data on what is the most popular color in this year range?

If no data, then offer an opinion, or better yet, a picture!

Thanks!

1978 C/K 10 4X4 350/350 NP203 Step
1980 C-10 350/350 Step Cosmetic POS (at the moment)
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction

Offline bigben5054

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Re: Most Popular Paint Color- Any Data?
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2018, 07:54:24 PM »
I was bumbling around the internet today and saw this.  I really like the green and white scheme.  I was wondering if that was  factory color combo and came here to post asking whether anyone had all paint codes/options for the different years of these trucks. 

Offline ehjorten

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Re: Most Popular Paint Color- Any Data?
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2018, 09:05:20 AM »
http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1980-Gm-pg01.jpg

No info on two-tone color combos or usage, but this is a good resource.
-Erik-
1991 V3500 - Gen V TBI 454, 4L80E, NP205, 14 bolt FF, D60, 8" Lift on 35s
1977 K20 Silverado - 350, THM350, NP203, 14 bolt FF, D44, Stock Lift on 31s
1969 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe - EFI350, THM350
1968 Chevrolet Step-side Pickup - 300HP L6

Offline Henry

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Re: Most Popular Paint Color- Any Data?
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2018, 11:16:46 AM »
Hi Johhny:
Go to the GM Heritage Center website and check out the spec file for the 1980 trucks...you can see all the OEM colors and paint schemes. I am partial to the two tone paint schemes for the full size Chevy trucks.
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Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Most Popular Paint Color- Any Data?
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2018, 05:46:30 PM »
Hi Guys,

Thanks for the direction and advice, I will look into those resources.

I have the front clip off now, and see the original color- from what I can tell, it looks like it matches 'Medium
Camel Poly' really a great color. I will see if I can order a chip.

Best,

JPopper
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction