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| | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 41 | I can find all kinds of reference to outside colors but nothing on what the colors are inside the cab. Does anybody have a link or data on what I should paint the inside of my 1953 3808.
The outside is Juniper green, Thistle gray on the grill and anvil gray on the front bumper.
Chevy Pete
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 | 5253chevyman, I restored a 53... 3100 and I have a 53 Chevy truck paint color chart from DuPont. They have...
Instrument Panel (all Models Except Suburban)...
DUCO Stock Order Number... 740
DUCO Code... 202-81407
Color... Sheen Gray Metallic
Now, when I was taking my 53 apart, that "Sheen Gray Metallic" showed up everywhere in the interior. So, I painted it as I found it, dash, seat frame, and all of the interior. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 41 | Thanks for the info guys. The steering column appears to be a different color than the rest of the cab but I think I'm going to do just like AD_Pickup and paint it all one color.
Chevy Pete
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 | It is a different color. DuPont 8540 or PPG 27627. But I see very few restored trucks with this color on the steering wheel and column. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 41 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 41 | Thanks Brian. I will record this for future reference in case I change my mind on the one color option.
Chevy Pete
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 452 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 452 | See also here for '53 paint specs.
Curt
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1953 Chevy 6400, 1957 Chevy 2dr Sedan
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