The primer used on my '51 was flat black. But there wasn't a significant amount visible on the bottom of the cab. It was built in Oakland. Other plants may have used red oxide primer. I know of a fully original '48, but don't know how to get hold of the owner. It was also built in Oakland.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.