Thanks for the replies. I have done some research and am familiar with the archival documents that identify the original colors. That helped me decide on the color scheme. It’s true that I have picked colors for my truck without actually seeing what they look like.
The chart on paintref does not include the modern equivalent to Windsor Blue, unfortunately. I was hoping someone with an original Windsor Blue vehicle had found enough original paint to have a modern equivalent identified through the use of a photospectrometer, or comparing to paint chips, or whatever means.
The route I may go on the interior is based on a similar scenario where someone did the research and shared the info here: “Interior is called Graphite Brown Metallic. A fairly close match for cab interior color in a rattle can spray paint is RustOleum "Dark Bronze Metallic" #7272. ”
I tried to find where I got this statement from to give credit, but instead found this discussion, similar to my question:
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...-where-to-buy-the-paint.html#Post1316444
I’ll print out a few of the paint charts I downloaded, and head to the paint store to see if they have the PPG paint chips and can come up with a modern mix.


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