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**jocko** · 11-25-2017, 09:08 AM

Yes, many names - it's been available in one form or another since somewhere around 1936.

best view · 02-13-2022, 10:58 PM

My 1970 gmc k20 spid says 553 white hugger orange ,gmc have different codes for colors from Chevrolet

57taskforce · 02-14-2022, 12:04 AM

That’s because Hugger and Tangier are two different colors. Hugger is a bit more subtle red hue compared to Tangier. Both are awesome orange colors.

Impact02 · 02-14-2022, 09:16 PM

They will use different names for the same paint code within the same model year 69 Camaro =hugger orange 69 chevelle = carousel red. 69 corvette =monaco orange

**jocko** · 02-14-2022, 10:07 PM

best view, what Tyler mentioned is spot on. The "orange" in the 553 Conventional Two Tone combo is 524 Hugger Orange (or Red-Orange). Tangier Orange (516) was not available in 1970 as a regular production option.

In 67-72 light duty trucks, RPO 516 was available every year except 70 and RPO 524 (Hugger Orange or Red Orange) was only available 70-72.

**Steeveedee** · 02-14-2022, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Yes, many names - it's been available in one form or another since somewhere around 1936.

I'd love to see a Chevy truck from that era painted orange!

**jocko** · 02-14-2022, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I'd love to see a Chevy truck from that era painted orange!

1936 and a a bonus round

**CKfan** · 03-14-2023, 01:23 PM

Love the Orange and reds.

516 Orange (Omaha Orange sounds a lot cooler : ) on this K1500 GMC shorty. Needs some love but she's fun to look at.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-14-2023, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CKfan

Love the Orange and reds.

516 Orange (Omaha Orange sounds a lot cooler : ) on this K1500 GMC shorty. Needs some love but she's fun to look at.

Is that GMC Fenderside your active project?

**CKfan** · 03-14-2023, 10:21 PM

Trying to pry it out of my buddies hands. He is thinking about it. Finger's crossed!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-14-2023, 10:32 PM

Nice options on a Fremont truck.
My '68 Stepside was a fleet truck, no frills, but the original buyer specified an L6 292 and 4-speed SM465. Everything is manual and Standard trim.
Good luck.

**CKfan** · 03-14-2023, 10:45 PM

Can't beat a 292. Love em! Same set up in my Fremont 69 no frills step. Was just in the garage today getting ready to do some degreasing.

**Cali72K20** · 03-15-2023, 09:54 PM

Thank you for this great paint code info, someday I will get that (looks like cheap rattle can spray in bed-liner) paint saver off the truck.

11-25-2017, 09:08 AM	#26
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,933	Re: 516 orange question for experts Yes, many names - it's been available in one form or another since somewhere around 1936.

02-13-2022, 10:58 PM	#27
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 1,986	Re: 516 orange question for experts My 1970 gmc k20 spid says 553 white hugger orange ,gmc have different codes for colors from Chevrolet

02-14-2022, 12:04 AM	#28
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,229	Re: 516 orange question for experts That’s because Hugger and Tangier are two different colors. Hugger is a bit more subtle red hue compared to Tangier. Both are awesome orange colors. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

02-14-2022, 09:16 PM	#29
Impact02 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Fredericktown oh Posts: 39	Re: 516 orange question for experts They will use different names for the same paint code within the same model year 69 Camaro =hugger orange 69 chevelle = carousel red. 69 corvette =monaco orange

02-14-2022, 10:07 PM	#30
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,933	Re: 516 orange question for experts best view, what Tyler mentioned is spot on. The "orange" in the 553 Conventional Two Tone combo is 524 Hugger Orange (or Red-Orange). Tangier Orange (516) was not available in 1970 as a regular production option. In 67-72 light duty trucks, RPO 516 was available every year except 70 and RPO 524 (Hugger Orange or Red Orange) was only available 70-72.

03-14-2023, 01:23 PM	#33
CKfan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: So central coast, CA Posts: 426	Re: 516 orange question for experts Love the Orange and reds. 516 Orange (Omaha Orange sounds a lot cooler : ) on this K1500 GMC shorty. Needs some love but she's fun to look at. Attached Images

03-14-2023, 10:21 PM	#35
CKfan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: So central coast, CA Posts: 426	Re: 516 orange question for experts Trying to pry it out of my buddies hands. He is thinking about it. Finger's crossed! Attached Images

03-14-2023, 10:32 PM	#36
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,042	Re: 516 orange question for experts Nice options on a Fremont truck. My '68 Stepside was a fleet truck, no frills, but the original buyer specified an L6 292 and 4-speed SM465. Everything is manual and Standard trim. Good luck. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-14-2023, 10:45 PM	#37
CKfan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: So central coast, CA Posts: 426	Re: 516 orange question for experts Can't beat a 292. Love em! Same set up in my Fremont 69 no frills step. Was just in the garage today getting ready to do some degreasing. Attached Images

03-15-2023, 09:54 PM	#38
Cali72K20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northern Santa Barbara County, California Posts: 2,671	Re: 516 orange question for experts Thank you for this great paint code info, someday I will get that (looks like cheap rattle can spray in bed-liner) paint saver off the truck. Attached Images



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