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| | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 15 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 15 | Alright I have a 1946 Chevrolet pickup 3100 series. I am going all original with the paint, interior and exterior. The truck is boatswain blue with black fenders. What are the exact color matches for boatswain blue and the black? Also what color is the interior? I hear a brown or tanish color on the dash. What is the name of the color? I'm told the steering column should match the dash. What color is the floor board and firewall? Also the cover plate over the tranmission and battery, is that the truck color or black? The beltline stripe is silver, what is the name of this silver and a match for it? There is a red pinstripe in the silver. What is the name and color match for this? Now, WeW, what is the original color for my 216 and what is the match for this. I'm told grey but what is the name of it? Also any engine accessory colors will help. Like the generator color, the carburator color, air cleaner and it has a fram oil filter which I know is orange. Anyone know where I can get original wire loom to recover my wires? The seat is black, should it be brown? If so how do I match it? :confused:
If it doesn't have a bowtie it's just an imitation.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 179 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 179 | One place that carries some of the original colors is Jim Carter Antique Truck Parts. There is a link to them on this page-- Stovebolt Links-parts Joe
Joe McNeel
http://mcneelnet.com/~jmcneel/59.html
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If it doesn't have a bowtie it's just an imitation.
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | MudbugnLA, Has the mud bug season started this year? My buddy in Baton Rouge had a boil for us a few years ago. We returned the favor last year in Wash State with oysters and clams from the beach and Dungeness crab and a 5-pound silver salmon from Hood Canal. The crawfish boil there was a fantastic production not to mention the food.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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If it doesn't have a bowtie it's just an imitation.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 15 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 15 | Good deal, now has anyone matched these colors without buying from Jim Carter.
If it doesn't have a bowtie it's just an imitation.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 | The listing of colors on the Art Deco page is great but to see chips would be even better. Anybody got a page of chips scanned? I noticed on the Franklin Mint '46 Suburban die cast the wheels are a yellow color. I like the look of it! Was that available on the 1/2 ton pick-ups and what color is it exactally?
Tim Sheridan 1947 First Series Chevy 1/2-Ton"Liberty Series" - "Art Deco" - Whatever you'd like to call it. In the Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 175 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 175 | There is a guy who has been on this board also writes articles in Vintage Truck. Name is Bob Adler. He is in the antique vehicle restoration business. He has paint formulas that he will sell. I have ordered his info but have not received it yet. His e-mail is [email protected]. He could perhaps help you | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 175 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 175 | Sorry, minor error in e-mail address. Correct address is: [email protected] | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,181 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,181 | Hi Mudbug,
Where do you hail from, I'm in New Orleans and a member of the St.Bernard Ant. Auto Club.
JAke | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 15 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 15 | I'm just West of Lafayette in a little town called Crowley.
If it doesn't have a bowtie it's just an imitation.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,181 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,181 | Small World, Had an Aunt and Uncle that lived in Arnoldville, and hauled trailers for a company who made them in the city.
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