1970 chevelle & el camino's
 

Does any one have any idea how many hugger orange 1970 Chevelle's and El Camino's were made ?Just curious, there's a 70 Chevelle in town that I always wondered how rare it was? Thx

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Noone can say for sure,not even Chevrolet or Fisher Body knows.
Paperwork is key on this color,also known as Monaco Orange on Chevelles/Elcos as the cowl could show - - and that could stand for a few select colors too.
There's a few on Team Chevelle withem,and that also includes Non Super Sports as well.

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If it was built at Van Nuys it most ikely would have the actual Dupont paint code in place of the - - on the cowl tag. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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What was the orange on the 69 GTO Judge called and is it the same as the Monaco orange special order paint on the 70 Chevelles?

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Cool subject...

Are there known genuine special paint tags showing some Dupont numbers used in place of standard colors or the '--' examples someone can show or PM me?.

I'm not specific to any plant or car line and a pic isn't necessary either...more interested in real examples of Dupont or other numbers known used on tags in special paint situations by Fisher Body plants during the glory years..

Just a break in the action...back to the pond hockey and sno-machines w/ the kids!.
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The "Orange" color for 69 Judge's was Carousel Red, don't think it is the same shade as Monaco Orange. Another Pontiac color I always thought was strange was Orbit Orange, which is actually a Yellow color. I think it is a 1970 color though.

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There is an LS6 Chevelle that I owned for about one week two years ago and on the build sheet written by hand has Solid 926-99539 Red A.L- White D88 Stripes. on the trim tag it has -- for paint code. Is the 926-99539 the paint code? If it is can anyone look up what they call that color?

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Carousel Red and Hugger Orange/Monaco Orange are the same.

Orbit Orange from 1970 is another color. Carousel Red was only available on the Firebird in 1970.

There also are no records of how many Chevys were built with this color, but for 1970 it's rare for the Chevelle as it was a special-order color and not RPO, I believe.

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Yea , that's what I've noticed before was that the cowl tags typically had the -- or a long 8 digit number there as well. I agree and would think too that it would be a very small percentage of cars with that paint as it was a special order paint for 1970 , I think a Camaro code isn't it?

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For some reason I've never liked Monoco Orange on a 70 Chevelle, I love it on a 69 but it just doesn't look right on a 70(to me). Might be due to the white stripes??? Sorry if I've offended anyone with a 70 Chevelle that's Monoco Orange. I've only seen a couple as they are rare.

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Quote from personal correspondence last year with Jim Mattison, who worked for GM on fleet & special order stuff:

"I do remember that we painted quite a number of 1970 Chevelles with "Hugger Orange" from the 1969 and 1970 Camaros. We also painted a fair number of vehicles with "Omaha Orange", which was originally a color used on many of the trucks that were sold to county governments. However, some of the car folks liked that color also."

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Here you go Pete!

The car
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The cowl tag for it
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Yes, It's Orange!

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I know of at least 2 Monoco Orange LS-6's in the Wisconsin/Minnesota area and 1 or 2 from out state. I believe I have 3 listed in the registry.
Rick

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A guy local to me has a 1970 LS6 that is Monaco Orange.

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------I have seen a very low mileage (4000ish) Monaco Orange LS6 70 Chevelle in very southern Indiana. Low optioned. Hasnt been out of the original owners garage in over 30 years and is partially disassembled, but never touched with a spray can. Have been loosely trying to buy it for at least 20 years with no luck......yet........Bill S

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Thanks Howard, Rick and all for taking the time to respond and post!.
Sure looks like the 926-#'s refer to the Dupont colors...funny how one is noted on the tag and the other -- when both are refering to a 926 #...different plants?.

Anyone have any idea what the "9 FC145C" on my '67 Biscayne tag would denote...the GM Canada documents does show this and lists FC145C (no 9) as Special Custom Color...nothing more (it's black)...again this is the tag that has 'RED TAG RCMP' on it yet no mention of this part in the GM Canada Docs?.

And Dave, I always felt similar that orange looked out of place on '70 & up Chevelles too...but I'm starting to feel otherwise especially after seeing that '70 w/ black top and stripes, it looks really great!!!.
Happy you're back too Dave...welcome home!
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For some reason I've never liked Monoco Orange on a 70 Chevelle, I love it on a 69 but it just doesn't look right on a 70(to me). Might be due to the white stripes??? Sorry if I've offended anyone with a 70 Chevelle that's Monoco Orange. I've only seen a couple as they are rare.

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They all look good to me https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif...but everyone knows the only color for a '70 SS Chevelle is Cranberry Red! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Just kidding guys...I love my Hugger Orange too! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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For some reason I've never liked Monoco Orange on a 70 Chevelle, I love it on a 69 but it just doesn't look right on a 70(to me). Might be due to the white stripes??? Sorry if I've offended anyone with a 70 Chevelle that's Monoco Orange. I've only seen a couple as they are rare

Dave,

No offence taken...after all this is your opinion. I happen to like it on a 70 Chevelle, but only when stripe delete.

Dan.

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Ever hear of one called "Funk Orange"?

I have a buildsheet copy for a 70 LS6 that calls out that color.

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This is my new favorite color scheme on a '70 SS. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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No that's wild , Funk Orange ??? Have you ever seen the colour ?

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So could you order black or white stripes with Hugger Orange cars and elky's ?I think with the black vinyl top , the black stripes look really sharp!!Any more pics??

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No that's wild , Funk Orange ??? Have you ever seen the colour ?

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I don't know what the color is supposed to look like. Maybe someone else knows. Here's a partial scan of the build sheet showing the color name.

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Very cool...and an F/SO order too!!!
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If anyone has a clue to what "Funk Orange " looks like please post a pic?? I'm really curious.

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FD`s 70 ls6 stripe delete car.

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George , I thought FD's was hugger orange? Rixls6 buildsheet says Funk orange?? Have you ever seen or heard of that ?? Thx

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I am sure Fd`s is a hugger orange, I have never seen or heard of the Funk orange color.

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Yea , must be

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Rick
It does carry the typical Fleet & Special Order/bypass codes as others,and I would imagine "Funk" is probably Monaco/Hugger Orange based on other Kansas Built Chevelles with the same color.
Other special order paint colors have been found with "dumbed" down names on their original paperwork in the past as opposed to their "Official" Chevrolet given name.
That special 1001PA code is a fleet order code charge of $25.00 when ordered in bulk,and have been known to go as high as $150.00 when solo.
Because of this,there's a good chance there were many other vehicles shipped to this same selling dealership with that same "Funk" paint color.Special Order Paint vehicles also received a touch up container of their special paint color in the glovebox upon delivery too.

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Chevelleheart - if you're out there, please e mail me at [email protected]. I replied to your private message, but never heard back from you.

If anyone knows how I can get in touch with him, please let me know. His website is not working.

thanks,

Scott