Color Matching

[AbramJ]

I've searched the forum for an answer, but haven't really found one. I would like to color match my interior panels to my originals. I have yet to find a blue paint that matches what was used in the '73-'76 trucks. The color bond stuff is too dark and other colors I've tried are either too light or too blue. Here's some crappy pics of the actual from my cell phone.

(Sorry if this is in the wrong place, but I hoped it would get a better response here)

 

[454Sub]

LMC offers color matched paints. But I think your problem is is that door panel isnt the factory color anymore. Not saying its painted, but sun exposure, and general wear have altered its appearance slightly.

 

[Chief Brody]

the most common blue those years was Catalina Blue although I think that was a fleet commercial color
There's also Hawaiian Blue, Clematis Blue...

Here, look at this...it will be one of them

http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/chipdisplay.cgi?year=1974&manuf=GM&smodel=Chevy%20Truck&info=&page=12

 

[Chief Brody]

This is probably what it originally looked like

http://brochures.slosh.com/index.shtml?1973

 

[Burbdood 74]

If you've got an automotive paint supply store near you, you can take the panel in there and they can color match it for you for free. You might have to leave it with them for a couple days but they can usually get the color dead on.

 

[byggyns]

For interior panels, SEM color coat is the best I have used

http://www.yourautotrim.com/semdye.html

I think Bluemist is the color you are looking for.

 

[Chief Brody]

I second the SEM, but if you take that "wood" panel off I bet there is a spot in there somewhere that is untouched and clean and will show you the original color and if you choose to get it color matched.