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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: ChrisD on June 27, 2021, 07:42:40 am

Title: Which color is that
Post by: ChrisD on June 27, 2021, 07:42:40 am
Hello,
unfortunatly the RPO codesticker isn‘t in the car. I‘d looked at the 1978 truck brochure, ande perhaps it could be mariner blue or perhaps hawaiian blue.
But without ever seen a truck in one of these colors i can not say.

Can you see it which one it is?
I have to repair the body at some places and must buy some spray cans in USA

(https://s20.directupload.net/images/210627/vybkimb5.jpg) (https://www.directupload.net)

Regards
Chris
Title: Re: Which color is that
Post by: MY1978 on June 27, 2021, 02:03:26 pm
I would take to a local body shop and see if they can make the determination.  The inside of the doors will be the most accurate since they never see the sun or elements.
Title: Re: Which color is that
Post by: ChrisD on June 27, 2021, 02:39:04 pm
Hi,
normally a good idea, but i‘m 3.800 miles airline distance away from NY and this is one of the nearest points to USA ;)
Okay, perhaps a car painter in germany can make a near by color for me.

Regards
Chris

PS. It also can be Lite Blue

Title: Re: Which color is that
Post by: MY1978 on June 27, 2021, 06:06:37 pm
Hi,
normally a good idea, but i‘m 3.800 miles airline distance away from NY and this is one of the nearest points to USA ;)
Okay, perhaps a car painter in germany can make a near by color for me.

Regards
Chris

PS. It also can be Lite Blue

Oh, sorry.  Didn't realize you were across the pond.  So, I have bought touch-up paint and spray paint for the color of my truck after minor body work from this company.  They seem to do a great job of matching.  Maybe they can help you.  Worth a try!  Here is link to their site.  I was having an issue with the clear coat and they were very good to work with.  Good luck.  https://www.automotivetouchup.com/  Maybe they can ship you some color samples.

I have attached a picture of the color charts for the 1978 trucks.  That year there was a light blue and a medium blue.  RPO codes are listed under the color chips.  Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Which color is that
Post by: ChrisD on June 27, 2021, 07:10:23 pm
 Hi,
thank you for the link and the pictures!
I‘ll write them and also try to compare your fotographed color list direct at the truck. Perhaps it helps.

Regards
Chris