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I'm restoring a 51 1/2 ton 5-window that is pretty much in original condition. However, need info on I.D. of interior cab color. Bench and side door panels are brown. Existing paint is sort of a bronze, or "champagne" color. Do you know name of this paint and where I can buy it? Thanks.

I'm not certain, but I think Chevs of the 40's has the paint you want. I ordered a quart of interior paint for my 53 from them, but it is possible the 51 would be different. I'm not sure.

I didn't use the paint I ordered. I think it was probably the proper color, but I didn't like it and went with a color combination of my own. I wasn't going for a 100 percent correct restoration, so I said what the heck, when people were still using the truck on a daily basis no one paid any attention to what color they used, the just put what they liked on, so why not do the same now. Allen

Kenz,
I am restoring a '51 1/2 ton too. According to Bob Adler here are the colors and codes: 1947-52 Interior is called Interior Slate Grey but it looks brown metallic, code is (ppg library)DDL3613 or DCC5558. Also DuP C8306. Add flattener.

The steering wheel, column, and gearshift remote control are DuPont DuP 8540.

I hop this helps.

Mark

51Bolt and Bakerallen:

Geezzzz, you guys are great. Thanks for the input. I'm sure there will be more questions as I proceed. Weather here in Jersey is getting pretty cold and windy so I guess I'll have to crank up the old space heater for the garage. We havin' fun yet??? You Bet!!

on a 53 chevy panel is the color the same as the trucks i have one that is grey orginal and one that is the champange color thanks tom

And be aware of carbon monoxide buid up out there in the garage.

Q: This has to do with replacement or coverup of rusted interior cowl kick panels. Catalogs give me two options: a)Replace with metal, or b)cover up with cardboard panels. Some questions:
1. If I replace with metal, can I get away with putting them over existing rusted panels or do I have to cut out old ones? Also, catalog pictures show them as being fairly flat with no real contour. Do they have to be shaped, especially where they meet up with the floor?
2. How do you install the cardboard ones? The catalog postings say nothing about an "installation kit," so do you just glue or screw them in right over the existing rusted panels?

I can't believe how much I don't know.....and I'm just getting started. UUggg!

Q: This has to do with replacement or coverup of rusted interior cowl kick panels. Catalogs give me two options: a)Replace with metal, or b)cover up with cardboard panels. Some questions:
1. If I replace with metal, can I get away with putting them over existing rusted panels or do I have to cut out old ones? Also, catalog pictures show them as being fairly flat with no real contour. Do they have to be shaped, especially where they meet up with the floor?
2. How do you install the cardboard ones? The catalog postings say nothing about an "installation kit," so do you just glue or screw them in right over the existing rusted panels?

I can't believe how much I don't know.....and I'm just getting started. UUggg!

I'd cut out the bad metal. Rust only spreads.