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Old December 29th, 2014, 11:39 PM
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Default Re: 1960 GMC Paint Codes,Chips,Numbers

My 1960 1002 is Cape Blue over Olympic White. I did a little research and found that this particular combo was only offered in 1960 and probably 1961(although I have not verified the 1961 availability, hope someone can). I have seen several solid Cape Blue 1961 GMC's, but I have not seen a two tone that I know to have been 1961 production, yet. I can say that both colors were available in 1961,so it stands to reason they offered solid and two tone trucks. The Cape Blue color first appears in 1959 GMC (if two toned, it would be paired with Dover White),but the Olympic White was not out yet. In 1962, Cape Blue is gone, effectively replaced with Terrace Blue. I believe my trucks combo to be two year only. 1959-1961 mark the years for Cape Blue. Olympic White replaced Dover White in 1960 and ran thru 1963.It was replaced in 1964 by Ivory and White.
I found two concurrent GM colors called Olympic White, with two different numbers. Cadillac was the other division that carried the other OW. They appear to be the same shade, but I can not say for sure. Caddy used there OW from the mid-1950's, on there awesome Biarritz, inside and outside.
Does anyone have any GMC Paint Regulations from 1961 or 1962? I have 1960 and 1963 if anyone needs either. Thanks for any help, Greg Mead
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