Paint Ideas for '83 K10?

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So eventually I'm gonna have to get the old girl painted. Any recommendations on paint schemes for her? I really like a deep, kinda dark red and a gunmetal two-tone kinda like the ones in the pictures below. But, leave your suggestions down below. I'll take any suggestions!
 

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Your pictures didn’t attach. Here are some factory paint codes that describe what you’re looking for. What you’re looking for appears to be a Chevy Astro thing, but if you want a factory look, they did the bright red and regular grey combo.

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Your pictures didn’t attach. Here are some factory paint codes that describe what you’re looking for. What you’re looking for appears to be a Chevy Astro thing, but if you want a factory look, they did the bright red and regular grey combo.

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I want a custom look. It's gonna be a show rig and a toy
 

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I want a custom look. It's gonna be a show rig and a toy

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original paint. bright red and gray

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repaint. factory gray color with metallic added
red is a deep red, its actually paint code from a 2008 mustang with metallic added.
not sure if that's what youre looking for but this picture shows the difference in red from my c10 to the k5.
 

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original paint. bright red and gray

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repaint. factory gray color with metallic added
red is a deep red, its actually paint code from a 2008 mustang with metallic added.
not sure if that's what youre looking for but this picture shows the difference in red from my c10 to the k5.
I was actually thinking red like the deep red on the new dodge rams
 

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original paint. bright red and gray

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repaint. factory gray color with metallic added
red is a deep red, its actually paint code from a 2008 mustang with metallic added.
not sure if that's what youre looking for but this picture shows the difference in red from my c10 to the k5.
Absolutely delicious... the Blazer that is.
 

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@R10C10 what is the factory red paint code on that blazer? WA5285 (code 70) or WA7475 (code 72)?
 

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@R10C10 what is the factory red paint code on that blazer? WA5285 (code 70) or WA7475 (code 72)?

to be honest im not sure. I didn't drive it to work today so will have to give you an answer later tonight when I get home and can look at it. I want to say its the bright red, WA7475 code 72 but not 100% sure.
 

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@R10C10 i appreciate the quick response! Yeah I'd certainly appreciate it if you take a look and let me know. I'm having a hard time finding pictures of trucks with those specific colors. Pretty sure I want to go the WA7475 route but just doing my due dilligence - paint jobs are not cheap ;) mind if I ask what red is on your C10 as well? Thanks again!
 

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@R10C10 i appreciate the quick response! Yeah I'd certainly appreciate it if you take a look and let me know. I'm having a hard time finding pictures of trucks with those specific colors. Pretty sure I want to go the WA7475 route but just doing my due dilligence - paint jobs are not cheap ;) mind if I ask what red is on your C10 as well? Thanks again!

Ya no problem at all. I've got the paint codes written down at home in the files so I will get back to you later tonight.
 

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@ajordan282

original paint code for the blazer:

GM code WA9260 - red This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Victory Red. Other common color promotional names include Fire Red, Chili Pepper Red, Blaze Red, and Red.

GM code WA8915 - gray This gray automotive paint color is most commonly known as Gunmetal.

paint code for the R10 (c10)

GM code WA7475 - red This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Standard Red. Other common color promotional names include Bright Red and Apple Red.
 

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@R10C10 thanks a ton man! WA9260 huh...i like that. I'll keep researching
 

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