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|  60-61 GMC correct paint color pictures wanted 
			
			So, I have bought a 61 K1000 short wideside I am about to start on and it came solid Varsity Blue which like all the colors available stock in 60-61 is a great color, and maybe I will stick with that, but I am debating changing it to some other correct solid color or two-tone color scheme that would maybe be more "forgiving" on the paint man, but still from the original color choices in 1961. I am thinking Mesa Tan and White, solid or two-toned Crystal Green, or maybe even solid Omaha Orange. Assume Orange paint would be expensive like Red so probably not doing that if so, but omaha makes a great 4x4 color. Who knows. Wanting pictures you guys are hoarding of restored or unrestored 2WD or 4WD 60-61 GMC's that are wearing correct original paint colors to give me some examples to share with the wife and boy and friends who's opinions I might also ask. Appreciate you sharing!  This is Fred Lechners' Crystal Green two tone K1000 - liking this combo a lot but like 4x4's to be solid color trucks better maybe 
				__________________ My 60-66 GMC Projects: 1960 1001 Custom Cab short wideside BBW, 305A V6, factory PB, Hood Jet, Radio and Hydramatic. 1962 K1000 4x4 short wideside, BBW, 305D w/ SM420, PTO Winch 1965 1500 Custom Cab w/ Factory assembly-line installed AC, PS & PB, and rare GMC sliding rear glass 1966 1001 Custom Cab short wideside, w/ 351E, PS, PB, AT, super rare Sport Trim option interior (bucket seats) | 
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|  Re: 60-61 GMC correct paint color pictures wanted 
			
			Fred's truck
		 
				__________________ My 60-66 GMC Projects: 1960 1001 Custom Cab short wideside BBW, 305A V6, factory PB, Hood Jet, Radio and Hydramatic. 1962 K1000 4x4 short wideside, BBW, 305D w/ SM420, PTO Winch 1965 1500 Custom Cab w/ Factory assembly-line installed AC, PS & PB, and rare GMC sliding rear glass 1966 1001 Custom Cab short wideside, w/ 351E, PS, PB, AT, super rare Sport Trim option interior (bucket seats) | 
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|  Re: 60-61 GMC correct paint color pictures wanted 
			
			I have a photo saved of a 66 in a color offered for 60-61 that I would choose. It's a different paint scheme I know, but you get the picture. 
				__________________ 1961 GMC Suburban 305A Overdrive 1962 GMC Utility 305D | 
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			I love Mesa Tan / Palomino Tan on these early trucks - especially the knee-knocker trucks. If I don't end up keeping the original Blue color, I will be strongly considering this two-toned scheme like you posted.
		 
				__________________ My 60-66 GMC Projects: 1960 1001 Custom Cab short wideside BBW, 305A V6, factory PB, Hood Jet, Radio and Hydramatic. 1962 K1000 4x4 short wideside, BBW, 305D w/ SM420, PTO Winch 1965 1500 Custom Cab w/ Factory assembly-line installed AC, PS & PB, and rare GMC sliding rear glass 1966 1001 Custom Cab short wideside, w/ 351E, PS, PB, AT, super rare Sport Trim option interior (bucket seats) | 
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			I was hoping some of the older members saved a lot of pics of these trucks and would share but I may have posted to the wrong place because I now see the sub-forum for paint work so may need to move this discussion there
		 
				__________________ My 60-66 GMC Projects: 1960 1001 Custom Cab short wideside BBW, 305A V6, factory PB, Hood Jet, Radio and Hydramatic. 1962 K1000 4x4 short wideside, BBW, 305D w/ SM420, PTO Winch 1965 1500 Custom Cab w/ Factory assembly-line installed AC, PS & PB, and rare GMC sliding rear glass 1966 1001 Custom Cab short wideside, w/ 351E, PS, PB, AT, super rare Sport Trim option interior (bucket seats) | 
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