Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 01-25-2008, 12:05 PM

I'm looking for the color of these trucks and a paint code. I know these may be slightly different colors, but I've heard there may be a color called Electric Blue that really pops when you see it. Can anyone help me out with this- particularly the 1st Blazer:

EyeH8the24 · 01-25-2008, 12:22 PM

i have used electric blue on my dirt cars..it was always a darker blue. the blue on these is a great color though .

**KevsClassics** · 01-25-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

I'm looking for the color of these trucks and a paint code. I know these may be slightly different colors, but I've heard there may be a color called Electric Blue that really pops when you see it. Can anyone help me out with this- particularly the 1st Blazer:

I can tell you about the Blazer. I picked that color from a mid 90's Geo Tracker, Metro or Storm. It is called LIGHT COMPETITION BLUE.

1LoC10 · 01-25-2008, 04:18 PM

Another color like that is Azura Blue on the 03/04 Mustang Mach1's

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-25-2008, 07:38 PM

Hey Brad:
I would call the color of the 5th pic, the '67 fleetside, "Maui Blue." That's what color my '71 Jimmy is painted. [Aftermarket by the PO's father-in-law over the original GMC Bronze] But it is a GM metallic shade. No code number, though.
The first K/5 w/ the '68 clip looks Turquoise to me. It was popular in the '50s, and was a regular GM color.
The other '72 fleetside, in the showroom, I would call "Baby Blue." Probably GM called it Light Blue. a regular factory color. I have a '72 Blazer project in the back forty that's that original shade.
Of course these are my interpretations based on what these colors look like on my 17" laptop. Seeing something in real life and open sunlight could be another matter.
Brian

see ten · 01-25-2008, 07:58 PM

Sky blue.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-25-2008, 08:08 PM

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Sky blue.

i love the color of that truck

Bishops Trucks · 01-25-2008, 08:36 PM

I don't know the name of it but it's close to mine. The 4th pic down is the color I want to paint my project truck.
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greens69 · 01-25-2008, 10:34 PM

We built the truck in the last picture, it is PPG Karisma Blue.

greens69 · 01-25-2008, 10:38 PM

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68gmsee · 01-25-2008, 10:47 PM

My 68 GMC was a light blue color. I'm considering painting the original color. I believe it was called "Light Blue".

http://www.classictruckshop.com/phot....php/photo/108

Here's a color that matches the 4th pic down... It's from this site:

http://www.tcpglobal.com/restorationshop/rspcolors.aspx

Bishops Trucks · 01-25-2008, 10:47 PM

That Karisma Blue is about the color I want for the stripes on my Z/28. It will be black with Karisma Blue stripes.

greasy68 · 01-25-2008, 11:27 PM

That is alot of names for pretty much the same color. I guess each paint manufacturer has to make the color and call it something different.......I guess it is Light Karisma Maui Sky Azura Blue if you ask me.

dan42 · 01-26-2008, 12:23 AM

Check out Sacto Jim's truck. His color is a 'vette color, I believe. Beautiful truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=224662

Orange · 01-26-2008, 03:38 AM

Unchop the top on this thing and WOW!

DLB

Brad · 01-26-2008, 04:03 AM

I emailed www.classiccarstudio.com and asked them about the truck in the showroom up top.
KevsClassics- thanks for the info. I'm going to go down to the paint store and take a look at it.

1LoC10- that's another good looking option that I'll consider- even though it's a F*rd color.

See ten- what is the paint code on that truck? GM color?

greens69- thanks, although it's a beautiful color on a beautiful truck- now that I look at an un-PS'd pic, I see that it's not the color for me. Thanks for that second, less glossy pic.

68gmsee- thanks for that comparison. I've seen their website, but with all the colors I've looked at lately, I never made that connection. I'll take another look at their paint and colors.

Brad · 01-26-2008, 04:52 AM

That was quick!
Hi Brad,

Thanks for your email. Unfortunately, as this was a custom truck, and we did not do the restoration, we have no way of knowing the paint code that was used.

The only paint used by Chevy from factory in '72 that looks close is 2329: Mediterranean Blue, but I can not be certain that this truck was that color specifically. Sorry I could not be of more help, and best of luck with your project.

Kind Regards,
-Nick

Classic Car Studio
314.567.4200

see ten · 01-26-2008, 06:01 AM

Brad, It's not my truck, but I can call the owner and see if he has the code for ya.

67chevemall · 01-26-2008, 06:21 AM

It was stock on 67-72 trucks
there is a oem paint code on here someplace.

also Ford Grabber Blue light and dark
is available.

Brad · 01-26-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

Brad, It's not my truck, but I can call the owner and see if he has the code for ya.

I'd appreciate it. I'm curious if that's the original 1967 507 light blue. I don't think it is. Anyway, I reeeeeally like it.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-26-2008, 06:47 PM

Mopar has an interesting metallic color called "Ultra Blue." It's a little deeper than the Maui/ Hawaii Blue. Perhaps closer to the Electric Blue ideal.

Brad · 01-30-2008, 04:48 PM

ttt for See ten.

69ShortStep · 01-30-2008, 08:50 PM

I believe I used 1967 507 light blue on my truck and it matches the first pictures of the blazer and See Ten's truck. I will make sure and also post a picture later.

HavinSomeFun · 01-30-2008, 09:37 PM

I have the 67 codes and a a spec sheet. I think you looking for the 4849 blue metallic. it looks like a blue/silver also called electric blue by most auto body shops. remember I did say "I think"

Hoss72 · 01-31-2008, 04:58 AM

These are mine the 72 C-10 Blue is called Medium Blue ( 510- 2188) paint code. The Blazer is a 71 and is Medium Blue (1501-2163 ) paint code.

01-25-2008, 12:05 PM	#1
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? I'm looking for the color of these trucks and a paint code. I know these may be slightly different colors, but I've heard there may be a color called Electric Blue that really pops when you see it. Can anyone help me out with this- particularly the 1st Blazer: Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-25-2008, 12:22 PM	#2
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? i have used electric blue on my dirt cars..it was always a darker blue. the blue on these is a great color though .

01-25-2008, 04:18 PM	#4
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? Another color like that is Azura Blue on the 03/04 Mustang Mach1's __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 01-26-2008 at 04:23 AM.

01-25-2008, 07:38 PM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,050	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? Hey Brad: I would call the color of the 5th pic, the '67 fleetside, "Maui Blue." That's what color my '71 Jimmy is painted. [Aftermarket by the PO's father-in-law over the original GMC Bronze] But it is a GM metallic shade. No code number, though. The first K/5 w/ the '68 clip looks Turquoise to me. It was popular in the '50s, and was a regular GM color. The other '72 fleetside, in the showroom, I would call "Baby Blue." Probably GM called it Light Blue. a regular factory color. I have a '72 Blazer project in the back forty that's that original shade. Of course these are my interpretations based on what these colors look like on my 17" laptop. Seeing something in real life and open sunlight could be another matter. Brian __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 01-25-2008 at 07:49 PM.

01-25-2008, 07:58 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? Sky blue.

01-25-2008, 08:36 PM	#8
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? I don't know the name of it but it's close to mine. The 4th pic down is the color I want to paint my project truck. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-25-2008, 10:34 PM	#9
greens69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tomball,Texas USA Posts: 324	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? We built the truck in the last picture, it is PPG Karisma Blue. __________________ Houston and Dallas Autorama Show Chairman ///Relaxed Atmosphere 1969 Chevrolet C10 1972 Chevrolet 2WD Blazer 1987 GMC Sierra Last edited by greens69; 01-25-2008 at 10:35 PM.

01-25-2008, 10:38 PM	#10
greens69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tomball,Texas USA Posts: 324	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? >>>> Attached Images __________________ Houston and Dallas Autorama Show Chairman ///Relaxed Atmosphere 1969 Chevrolet C10 1972 Chevrolet 2WD Blazer 1987 GMC Sierra

01-25-2008, 10:47 PM	#11
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? My 68 GMC was a light blue color. I'm considering painting the original color. I believe it was called "Light Blue". http://www.classictruckshop.com/phot....php/photo/108 Here's a color that matches the 4th pic down... It's from this site: http://www.tcpglobal.com/restorationshop/rspcolors.aspx Attached Images

01-25-2008, 11:27 PM	#13
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? That is alot of names for pretty much the same color. I guess each paint manufacturer has to make the color and call it something different.......I guess it is Light Karisma Maui Sky Azura Blue if you ask me. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

01-26-2008, 12:23 AM	#14
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? Check out Sacto Jim's truck. His color is a 'vette color, I believe. Beautiful truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=224662 __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-26-2008, 03:38 AM	#15
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? Unchop the top on this thing and WOW! DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 01-26-2008 at 03:38 AM.

01-26-2008, 04:03 AM	#16
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? I emailed www.classiccarstudio.com and asked them about the truck in the showroom up top. KevsClassics- thanks for the info. I'm going to go down to the paint store and take a look at it. 1LoC10- that's another good looking option that I'll consider- even though it's a Frd color. See ten- what is the paint code on that truck? GM color? greens69- thanks, although it's a beautiful color on a beautiful truck- now that I look at an un-PS'd pic, I see that it's not the color for me. Thanks for that second, less glossy pic. 68gmsee*- thanks for that comparison. I've seen their website, but with all the colors I've looked at lately, I never made that connection. I'll take another look at their paint and colors. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-26-2008, 04:52 AM	#17
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? That was quick! Hi Brad, Thanks for your email. Unfortunately, as this was a custom truck, and we did not do the restoration, we have no way of knowing the paint code that was used. The only paint used by Chevy from factory in '72 that looks close is 2329: Mediterranean Blue, but I can not be certain that this truck was that color specifically. Sorry I could not be of more help, and best of luck with your project. Kind Regards, -Nick Classic Car Studio 314.567.4200 __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-26-2008, 06:01 AM	#18
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? Brad, It's not my truck, but I can call the owner and see if he has the code for ya.



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01-26-2008, 06:21 AM	#19
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? It was stock on 67-72 trucks there is a oem paint code on here someplace. also Ford Grabber Blue light and dark is available. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

01-26-2008, 06:47 PM	#21
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,050	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? Mopar has an interesting metallic color called "Ultra Blue." It's a little deeper than the Maui/ Hawaii Blue. Perhaps closer to the Electric Blue ideal. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-30-2008, 04:48 PM	#22
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? ttt for See ten. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 01-30-2008 at 04:49 PM.

01-30-2008, 08:50 PM	#23
69ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canal Winchester, OH Posts: 143	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? I believe I used 1967 507 light blue on my truck and it matches the first pictures of the blazer and See Ten's truck. I will make sure and also post a picture later. Last edited by 69ShortStep; 01-30-2008 at 08:53 PM.

01-30-2008, 09:37 PM	#24
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? I have the 67 codes and a a spec sheet. I think you looking for the 4849 blue metallic. it looks like a blue/silver also called electric blue by most auto body shops. remember I did say "I think" __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

01-31-2008, 04:58 AM	#25
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	Re: Electric Blue? What color paint are these trucks? These are mine the 72 C-10 Blue is called Medium Blue ( 510- 2188) paint code. The Blazer is a 71 and is Medium Blue (1501-2163 ) paint code. Attached Images

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