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russgt 08-25-2009 05:02 PM

Glenwood green
 
i am going to be spraying my 76 blazer pretty soon and would like to respray it the original glenwood green (46L) but am not having any luck finding someone that sells it. Any suggestions? I know that sherwin-williams doesn't have it, and I do not have a color formula for it. I have seen a few older (60-66) trucks painted with what is supposedly glenwood green, but theirs is a much lighter shade of green.

72 CustomCamper 08-25-2009 11:09 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
PPG shows a glenwood green that's an almost black looking green. Their number for it is 42850...


Chuck

USSkoval 08-31-2009 08:04 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
Was that the med green met, or the very light mint green?

russgt 09-02-2009 10:24 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
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Its a some where between a medium and a darker green. I do not think that there is any metallic in it. My paint in the pic is a little faded, the dash and floor are a little darker.

russgt 09-02-2009 10:26 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
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look at the dash

tvblazer78 09-03-2009 09:59 AM

Re: Glenwood green
 
WOW! I know that had to be a lot of work, looks very good.:metal:

russgt 09-03-2009 09:25 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
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Thanks, heres a before pick

USSkoval 09-03-2009 10:37 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
I have some old books I can dig through, maybe something will turn up.

And I must say, that color combo is UGLY, but in a cool way:metal: Are you going to reapply the woodgrain? I have a '77 that was originally dark met brown with the woodgrain trim, a light tan top, and a tan interior. I've thought about returning it to it's original colors.

tvblazer78 09-04-2009 08:38 AM

Re: Glenwood green
 
I love that woodgrain on that thing. It would not be cool on something new, but on an older truck, blazer like that is just makes it. And I have never liked woodgrain before.

russgt 09-04-2009 05:40 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
I know, I know, the color is a risk. I am not going to put the woodgrain back on and am going to leave the trim off too. The top will be black, just like it was originally. I am however considering putting only the wheel well trim on. If it looks to bland, I may figure out a way to add more black to it. The interior is also going to be black.

smashingchuck 09-09-2009 06:16 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
Aww man no woodgrain?

USSkoval 09-09-2009 08:20 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
Sorry, I keep forgetting to look for a formula for you.

But I agree, that color of green would be no fun without the woodgrain. Or the light green interior :D

Jonboy 09-10-2009 09:04 AM

Re: Glenwood green
 
My 73 SWB was a similar color. It turned yellow with tan. However, I think I like it with the woodgrain. It gives it a cool, different look.

USSkoval 09-10-2009 09:10 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
Well, I found the color in the books without problem, but it was listed as "No Formula".

However, I quickly glanced through some color books for big rig trucks. There was a book for International, but the charts were labeled "Navistar" at the top. Anyway, there were several shades of non-metallic green, and I'm sure at least one of them was close to "glenwood green". I can get you a variety of numbers, if you would like. Or you can take a look for yourself at your local paint supply store.

russgt 09-11-2009 12:15 AM

Re: Glenwood green
 
I appreciate the work, thank you. That color must have been extremely unpopular. Maybe I should go with a darker shade of green, any suggestions? It can't have metallic in it. I saw an episode of gears with stacy david in which he painted a bronco bushmaster green, any thoughts?

USSkoval 09-11-2009 09:19 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
I dunno, I like the stock color, but a very dark green would look good to. Why no metallic?

russgt 09-12-2009 07:29 PM

Re: Glenwood green
 
My father-in-law is my painter and while being very good at it, he struggles to get metallic "even" when painting. Also because this blazer will get a 4 inch with 35s to go with my 3/4 ton axles. It will see some off road action so being able to replace parts and make them match is also important.

Scottyneutron 09-20-2009 11:33 AM

Re: Glenwood green
 
Hello,

I just stumbled across this board while searching for pics of Glenwood Green Blazers. My first "car" was a 1973 Blazer Cheyenne in Glenwood Green with a white top. No woodgrain, and no white inserts. i LOVED that truck and the color too.

Here's a pic from way back in 1984:

http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/...ottsBlazer.jpg

Good luck with your restoration and please share more pics of your progress!

Scott


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