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| | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | To all of you AD truck owners. I think that we finally have the color that we have been looking for. I took my steering column into a very reputable auto paint store. We used the paint color that was under the column to dash clamp. I asked them to come up with a mix that was just a shade darker, than the one found under the clamp. Lets face it, the color has probably faded a little over the past 60 plus years. They specialize in BASF paints. They spent 5 days and some of my money to come up with a real nice match. Before I rushed to post it on Stovebolt, I sent the color formula and technical data sheet to Denny Graham. We all need to thank him for his efforts also. He drove a number of miles to have the color mixed. Then, he brought it home and sprayed a steering column. He agreed with me. The color is a real nice match. I am sure that he will post the picture, when he gets some time. I hope this will help all of you bolters that are trying to get that orignal color and look, for your AD truck. I know that is my goal. Good luck with your restorations. http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah161/Rugocigars/Color%20Mixture_zpsrjw61azk.jpghttp://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah161/Rugocigars/Color%20Mixture%202_zpsc5cnswhx.jpghttp://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah161/Rugocigars/Color%20Mixture%203_zpshhm8gl0b.jpg
Steve Rugg
53 3100
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Wrench Fetcher, PhD | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Ok, been busy, and just getting around to posting the pictures with labels and Steve's formula. I believe we have a winner here. This is the closest match that I've seen so far and you can take the fromula to a BASF paint dealer and have it mixed. So now we have good repeatable formulas for the general interior paint in a PPG formula and a formula for the mast jacket/steering wheel/3sp shifter in a BASF paint. Here are a half dozen pictures, step thru them to see the comparison from a couple of different angles: http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/161822067 Thank you Rugo for completing the picture of the correct interior colors. Denny Gaham Sandwich IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | Thanks Denny, for taking the time to spay a number of the colors that have been discussed on this site. I appreciate your time and efforts to do that and post all of the pictures of your findings.
Rugo
Steve Rugg
53 3100
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,749 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,749 | Thanks to Denny and Rugo.
Steve H
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 293 | Perfect timing just happen to have pulled the column yesterday and starting clean up to repaint. Thanks Denny and Rugo.
Last edited by doyle19503800; 11/18/2015 4:55 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | dolyle19503800
Glad we could help. I think you will really be happy with the color. It is a real nice match. I am digging the dump bed. That is really cool. I grew up with trucks with dump beds on a cattle ranch. Nice choice of a truck on your part. Good luck with your restoration.
Rugo
Steve Rugg
53 3100
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 261 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 261 | Hey Guys,
This is great. The BASF seems to match better than the PPG but it is easier to get PPG in my area. Do you have the code for the PPG? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | That's been the problem, no one has been able to get a formula
to match from a PPG dealer. Most paint dealers can mix up a
match to your sample, but this was the first time that anyone
has actually given us a formula, that is, a piece of paper to
take to the paint store that's repeatable at any BASF
paint dealer.
You may have to drive to the next town but there certainly
should be BASF dealers in your area.
If you do manage to find a formula for a PPG paint, please,
share it with us.
dg
Last edited by Denny Graham; 11/21/2015 11:40 AM.
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 62 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 62 | Sorry to revive an old thread but I'm wondering if this applies to gmc trucks too. Currently restoring my 49 wheel/column.
thanks | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,310 | Sorry to revive an old thread but I'm wondering if this applies to gmc trucks too. Currently restoring my 49 wheel/column.
thanks Yes.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 62 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 62 | Ok thanks. So that would be the column, wheel and shift knob? Shifter stick would be black? Just want to confirm before I do any spraying! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 265 | Thorens,
A GMC could be different. But, I don't think so. The steering wheel, steering column and 3 speed lever, should all be painted this color. Even the linkage rod that connects your shift lever to the 3 speed shift transmission, is the same color. Nothing on the steering column was painted black from the factory. The actual shift knob should be a maroon color Leave the horn button alone. It is its own color. The only thing that is could be attached to the steering column, that could be black, is a dealer installed or aftermarket turn signal switch. For instance, a Guide brand model 6004. Hopefully that will help you. If any of you guys are more familiar with the GMC and I am incorrect, please let me know.
Hope this will help you with your restoration.
Rugo
Steve Rugg
53 3100
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