68 C10 original equipment questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Csbrock8811 · 12-29-2015, 09:47 PM

Hello,

I am in the planning stages of my build. I want to take the truck back to factory specifications. I have attached a picture of the options sticker found in my glove compartment. This leads me to my question. My question is what was the original color of the exterior of my truck? The option code says 4500AA - Black. My exterior is red/orange with some sort of black underneath (primer or OE paint) and my interior is black. Which is why I am sort of confused (is my 4500AA code for the interior color or exterior?).

doo142 · 12-29-2015, 09:57 PM

Welcome!! Looks like black for exterior and black vinyl trim for interior

hugger6933 · 12-29-2015, 11:05 PM

Double black. Jim

Csbrock8811 · 12-29-2015, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the welcome! The double black is what I was thinking it just seemed odd so I thought I would check with you guys. Thank you for the help! Have a happy new year!

**68bowtie** · 12-29-2015, 11:10 PM

welcome to the forum! black on black, very nice.

there aren't many good examples of black survivors to use as examples. i asked a similar question a while back...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=678494

Csbrock8811 · 12-29-2015, 11:18 PM

Bowtie thank you for the welcome and the link. I didn't know there weren't many black c10 survivors. It's in rough shape but now that I know that, it makes me want to complete it even more. Thanks again!

On a side note I love how helpful everyone is on this forum.

**jerry moss** · 12-29-2015, 11:46 PM

welcome from california

there is a wealth of info on here, ask away and you will have an answer.

**70cst** · 12-30-2015, 12:46 AM

Hey Csbrock8811 ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

Keep us posted on your project. Looks like fun

Csbrock8811 · 12-30-2015, 09:38 AM

Awesome! Thanks guys. Unfortunately I will not be able to start my build until late February early March so keep watch for my build thread.

I now have another question. It says on my option list I I have HD springs. What exactly does this mean? I know HD stands for heavy duty (not high def.) but what is the difference between normal and HD springs? How can I tell the difference between the two?

12-29-2015, 09:47 PM	#1
Csbrock8811 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 12	68 C10 original equipment questions Hello, I am in the planning stages of my build. I want to take the truck back to factory specifications. I have attached a picture of the options sticker found in my glove compartment. This leads me to my question. My question is what was the original color of the exterior of my truck? The option code says 4500AA - Black. My exterior is red/orange with some sort of black underneath (primer or OE paint) and my interior is black. Which is why I am sort of confused (is my 4500AA code for the interior color or exterior?). Attached Images

12-29-2015, 09:57 PM	#2
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,115	Re: 68 C10 original equipment questions Welcome!! Looks like black for exterior and black vinyl trim for interior

12-29-2015, 11:05 PM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: 68 C10 original equipment questions Double black. Jim

12-29-2015, 11:09 PM	#4
Csbrock8811 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 12	Re: 68 C10 original equipment questions Thanks for the welcome! The double black is what I was thinking it just seemed odd so I thought I would check with you guys. Thank you for the help! Have a happy new year!

12-29-2015, 11:10 PM	#5
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,491	Re: 68 C10 original equipment questions welcome to the forum! black on black, very nice. there aren't many good examples of black survivors to use as examples. i asked a similar question a while back... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=678494 __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

12-29-2015, 11:18 PM	#6
Csbrock8811 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 12	Re: 68 C10 original equipment questions Bowtie thank you for the welcome and the link. I didn't know there weren't many black c10 survivors. It's in rough shape but now that I know that, it makes me want to complete it even more. Thanks again! On a side note I love how helpful everyone is on this forum.

12-29-2015, 11:46 PM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,776	Re: 68 C10 original equipment questions welcome from california there is a wealth of info on here, ask away and you will have an answer. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-30-2015, 12:46 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,352	Re: 68 C10 original equipment questions Hey Csbrock8811 ... to the forums and from Ohio. Keep us posted on your project. Looks like fun __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-30-2015, 09:38 AM	#9
Csbrock8811 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 12	Re: 68 C10 original equipment questions Awesome! Thanks guys. Unfortunately I will not be able to start my build until late February early March so keep watch for my build thread. I now have another question. It says on my option list I I have HD springs. What exactly does this mean? I know HD stands for heavy duty (not high def.) but what is the difference between normal and HD springs? How can I tell the difference between the two?



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