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| | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 14 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 14 | I have a 40 1 1/2 ton, bright red, black fenders with a argent- silver gray interior. Not a resto but would like to put what was back in if I can. Have the seat frames but not a stich of a clue what color the seat is supposed to be. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 | You can get original color seat covers HERE Harold
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Is a restoration ever finished? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 14 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 14 | Ok. Let me rephrase my question. What color seat would have come in a bright red 1 1/2T ?? Or was there no rhyme or reason to how it was done.. I understand that the choices are black, gray, brown, and maroon. Thanks | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Guess and only a guess.......Black.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 | Since all 1940- 1946 cab interiors were painted a special beige color "Hammered' finish, the seat covers in my original post, above, stands as correct.
However, since this is your truck you can use any color that looks good to you.
Harold
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Is a restoration ever finished? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | The choices you are finding are what's popular and availible now. Some colors aren't availible now. For instance my 54 has a green seat, which isn't availble anymore.
Most early trucks were indeed black, but since it's your truck, I would do whatever color you like. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | The 1954/55st truck optional, original-style green/green seat cover might still be available from Jim Carter. That seat cover was used with the 54/55st optional green/green interiors colors option.
I agree with Whitedog, unless you want to match the original, use whatever color/style upholstery that suits your interests, tastes, and budget. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | Tim- I didn't know anyone still had the Green seat upholstery. Interesting.
To be honest, I think it's rather ugly. LOL!
It looks like a diner seat. Since it's in good shape, only some fading, it's staying in there for now.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 14 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 14 | Yes. That's my question without any material from the original seat how can you determine what color the seat was? Was there any "rule" to how it was done? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Yes. That's my question without any material from the original seat how can you determine what color the seat was? Was there any "rule" to how it was done? Yes, what is/are the color/colors in your 54/55st truck's cab/dash? My guess is that there was one standard-cab (any cab?) seat color in 1940. | | |
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