Rarest factory paint combos

[AcampoDave]

Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

60-66, that's a neat truck!!! big window, short fleet, and automatic transmission based off of the radiator in the bed. Please post more pics. I need to post some pics of our 1966 gmc with bucket seats.

How do you know "Black Beauty" has an automatic just by seeing that particular shot of the radiator in the bed?

[wbc409]

Original radiator ' s for manual transmission ' s didn't have built in transmission coolers. Only trucks with automatic transmissions would have the line fittings in the radiator tank

[AcampoDave]

Originally Posted by wbc409

Original radiator ' s for manual transmission ' s didn't have built in transmission coolers. Only trucks with automatic transmissions would have the line fittings in the radiator tank

True, but that photo shows what appears to be the top portion of the radiator and I've never seen a tranny cooler connected to the upper tank.

[Paul Y]

Mine is a 66 Base model, Light green base with a grey roof. And Rust...



Apparently an ex Forestry Commission vehicle so I suppose Government and Industry orders cant be classed in the same way as 'civilian' purchase.

P.

[Classic v6 GMC's]

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

True, but that photo shows what appears to be the top portion of the radiator and I've never seen a tranny cooler connected to the upper tank.

Automatic GMC's used a radiator that had a taller top and was more round than chevy (automatic or manual) radiator or manual GMC radiator. Below is a pic of a automatic chevy radiator. (Not as tall or round)

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Every year during this era had its uncommon standard colors. Most were metallics........... 1964 Gray Green Metallic

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...m=252108090512

[lowbuck]

Is there any production number data for 1965 Suburban with the color combinations? I have a 1965 Suburban custom cab with gate that is yellow (518) & ivory (526) two-tone code is 548. Is there any way of finding out how may where produced in this color combo? From all the info I can find this color combo must be very low production on any of the C-10 trucks.

[jonzcustomshop]

[quote=factorystock;6491880]Every year during this era had its uncommon standard colors. Most were metallics. 1964 Gray Green QUOTE]

Originally Posted by factorystock

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...m=252108090512

here is a shot for when the ebay listing expires:
I think my 64 is this color under the tan paint job that is on it now.

[factorystock]

Another rare gray green metallic on a '64 http://www.thestreetpeep.com/2012/12...nel-truck.html Note chrome bumpers were not part of the "Custom" package. Painted bumpers were used unless the separate V 37 option was ordered.

[RANDY COX]

As someone earlier stated theses trucks were sold as working trucks not beauty queens as the new trucks today. But beauty is in the beholder of the eye. I think these trucks are some of the best trucks that GM ever made. While I have no idea of the rare colors I'd bet that 503a light green is a high percentage not being rare but high in number, after seeing a lot of trucks on here where people are redoing them after they take the fenders off you see remnants of that famous green...heck even my truck is that famous green underneath everything else...

[jbgroby]

Be real nice to have a flux capacitor right now to go back and visit.......

[sodly]

Another angle to ponder.... rarest factory colors produced vs. rarest factory colors that have survived. The original-paint survivors are the only ones we see around today and we base a lot of our assumptions on those trucks. In my experience seems it like dark-color paint didn't survive as well as lighter colors. Makes sense, I suppose. Maybe that's why I've seldom seen dark color trucks with nice, original paint. Agree? Disagree?

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by sodly

Another angle to ponder.... rarest factory colors produced vs. rarest factory colors that have survived. The original-paint survivors are the only ones we see around today and we base a lot of our assumptions on those trucks. In my experience seems it like dark-color paint didn't survive as well as lighter colors. Makes sense, I suppose. Maybe that's why I've seldom seen dark color trucks with nice, original paint. Agree? Disagree?

True, some colors are prone to wear worse than others. Metallics are famously not good over time. As far as solid colors go, Red is notorious for fading fast. Yellow may not be much better. Conversely, white or light blue will buff out surprisingly well in most cases. In short, yes, most lighter colors seem to handle neglect better, but pigment colorfast-ness is key.

[Classic v6 GMC's]

My dads 1966 GMC with factory paint. The closest color we can match it to is dark yellow.

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

My dads 1966 GMC with factory paint. The closest color we can match it to is dark yellow.

Looks a little like GMC's Palomino Tan to me?

[The_Hub]

My burb is in dark yellow. I'll look at the paint code tomorrow to see if it was an original 2 tone or not.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

My dads 1966 GMC with factory paint. The closest color we can match it to is dark yellow.

Originally Posted by oem4me

Looks a little like GMC's Palomino Tan to me?

That is a tough one Classic V6 , Not 100% on all the 66 colors, still missing that Data book but here are the 65s.

[Classic v6 GMC's]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Looks a little like GMC's Palomino Tan to me?

It is kinda like Palomino tan but it is more yellow. Maybe a mix of dark yellow and Palomino?

[Classic v6 GMC's]

Originally Posted by 60-66

That is a tough one Classic V6 , Not 100% on all the 66 colors, still missing that Data book but here are the 65s.

Thanks for the pictures. I've been looking for the 1966 GMC data book as well and only found the 1966 light duty condensed data book but it does not have any picture in it just information, options and prices. It does state all the same 15 colors that are in you 1965 book.
I looked up the 1966 paint chip online and Dark yellow seemed to be the closest color. Maybe it was a special order color? The truck does have a lot of other options including the sports trim. Most of the firewall chalk is intact from what I can tell. Do you know if and where the paint code would be on it?

Thanks again.

Here is a little better pic

[DakotaKid]

my 62 is an Original all Dark Yellow Truck.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

Maybe it was a special order color? Do you know if and where the paint code would be on it?

Yes it appears to be a special order color. Remember the gold '62 "museum piece", also a special order color. Most special order colors, except for fleet colors, are standard GM colors used on older cars and trucks. Sorta looks like '60-'61 GMC Mesa Tan. No paint codes listed on GMC data plates. Any plans for original wheels and caps?

[Classic v6 GMC's]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Yes it appears to be a special order color. Remember the gold '62 "museum piece", also a special order color. Most special order colors, except for fleet colors, are standard GM colors used on older cars and trucks. Sorta looks like '60-'61 GMC Mesa Tan. No paint codes listed on GMC data plates. Any plans for original wheels and caps?

Just never seen another car or truck with that color but it is close to mesa tan.
We do have the original 15" split rims and caps but tires need replaced. We also have a set of 16" splits and just got a set of 17.5" 1 piece wheels. Still not sure which set we will go with.

[Classic v6 GMC's]

Well after searching ebay for years I finally found a 1966-1967 GMC data book and better yet a special paint colors book. It has 200 special order paint colors.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

We do have the original 15" split rims and caps but tires need replaced. We also have a set of 16" splits and just got a set of 17.5" 1 piece wheels. Still not sure which set we will go with.

I would pass on the 15", they are just too small in diameter. The 16" lock ring wheel will look very beefy with 7.50 - 16 bias ply tires. The 17.5 is a good choice if you want to stay with solid rims, but the 8-17.5 tire is not as beefy as a 7.50-16. IMO, if you have a rare original paint truck, original wheels and caps are a must to complete the look.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

Well after searching ebay for years I finally found a 1966-1967 GMC data book and better yet a special paint colors book. It has 200 special order paint colors.

So that's the book I read about in some literature. Yep, your paint color is somewhere in that 200 special color book.