Cannot find correct color code

[tsroark]

Hey guys I'm trying to find the correct paint color to use on a build. It is a 65 or 66 1 ton Chevy panel truck. I have been told that the color appeared to be gold but was really some kind of lime green. I have only seen b/w pictures of the truck so don't have anything to compare to. I have checked online and can't find a green option that looks gold when viewed on the monitor. Most color pictures I have found have been repainted with modern colors so isn't any help.

I primarily use craft acrylics thinned with future or something so I don't even have good knowledge regarding real hobby paints.

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

[Art Anderson]

Google for Auto Color :Library. If that color is on a chip page, it will have at least the aftermarket paint code.

Art

[PappyD340]

Or you can Google 1965-66 chevy truck colors and get images of the color chips

[64SS350]

I'm having the same problem finding the color for a '96 Impalas SS, the paint codes and chips available online and in auto shops don't match the ones I've seen on the street, it's a rare color. Online is easiest, or a good auto body store can also help.

[Ace-Garageguy]

If you're really serious, you can often find original chip-book pages for a particular vehicle online for little money. Colors do not always reproduce accurately on a monitor, and paint-store data may have been compromised over the years. This can be frustrating when doing a 1:1 restoration.

Here's a 1965 Chevy truck color chip-book page for $5. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Chevrolet-and-Diamond-T-Truck-Color-Paint-Chip-Sheet-Acme-Products-/350732537958?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a949d066&vxp=mtr

Edited September 7, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy

[vypurr59]

http://paintref.com/paintref/index.shtml

This is my go to website for colors on vehicles

[Guest]

Try this site: http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/ or this one http://www.mcwautomotivefinishes.com/

Edited September 7, 2013 by plowboy

[a/gass]

You could call the Skillman branch libery in Detroit they have all that kinda stuff even pices of interior showing patterns and colors for cars you never heard of including one off cars.

[tsroark]

Thanks guys, I have gone through google and found a few paint chip books. I will check the websites you posted.

Although I think I'll be better off just trying to mix something going off of "lime green that looks like gold"

[Longbox55]

I'm having the same problem finding the color for a '96 Impalas SS, the paint codes and chips available online and in auto shops don't match the ones I've seen on the street, it's a rare color. Online is easiest, or a good auto body store can also help.

The '94-'96 Impala SS only came in 3 colors, Black (all), Black Cherry ('95-'96), and Bright Aqua Pearl (96). All 3 colors are available in the Testors Laquer paint line. Balck and Black Cherry are the most common colors seen on them.

[Longbox55]

Here's another source for paint chip pics and codes, http://pc.dupont.com/hcl/?locale=en_US .