I have seen (mine included) the firewall painted the light fawn. I just sanded mine and the fawn was original to the truck - included truck colored overspray among other evidence. As far as the literature - I searched many sources and could not find any mention of firewall color. My guess is that sometimes/ someplaces painted the firewall with whatever was left.
HB


~ HB
1966 Chevrolet K-10 | Ghost: formerly Flappy Fenders | In the Stovebolt Gallery
1962 Chevrolet C10
1962 Suburban