You guys mentioned the steering column color, my take on that it is more of a brown, the color codes I have from Bob Adler is DuPont 8540 or PPG 27627. I am of the understanding this color was used on the column, column gearshifter, and steering wheel! And I believe it, because if you look at the reproduction horn buttons (from GM, by the way) the color on those is exactly the same brown as the numbers above. At least in my eyes. Would not the steering wheel color have matched the horn button?
No, the horn button would be the same as the interior panels, the steering wheel, mast jacket, gearshift lever and shaft (if present) should all be the same gloss non-metalic gray/brown, a difficult color to discribe. I believe this is the color that Bob Adler is refering to, i.e., PPG #27627, is that correct???? Denny Graham Sandwich, IL
The interior panels are the same color as the seat upholstery, maroon. Is that the color of the horn button? I had the DuPont number made up, it is brown, I do not know what the PPG number is, but Bob says they are interchangeable.
Lots of guys believe the steering wheel and column are the same color as the cab interior, that is probably why you see that so much in restored trucks. But even Jim Carter admits the wheel and column are a different color. Ask him.
Finally got a confuser up and running that will allow me to handle graphics again. Here are a couple of pictures of some interior parts that were sprayed with the PPG DBU/DIU #27467 "Graphite Brown Metallic". I used a PPG DP-90 LF (black epoxy) primer under all the paint.
The light reflection makes a big difference in the way the shade looks. As it was explained to me, the new metallic paints use a different metallic flake and this gives it the difference you see. Head on the shade is a very close match but when viewed from an angle it appears darker than the original.
In the left door picture the inside of the door has been repainted, including the window garnish, the door sill plate and the seat skirt, the rocker and pillar has not. You can also see the original mast jacket color in this shot. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2711529160098611668JiSKic
In the right side picture only the inspection panel, window garnish and seat skirt has been repainted, you can clearly see the differences in the way the light angle affects the way the color appears in both pictures. The skirt and rocker are almost identical in the right side head on shot, but the window garnish and inspection cover look much darker. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2006570340098611668xqlsjY
Denny Graham Sandwich, IL
Brian, I'm not an expert here, just reporting my findings and personal observations. I'm not really sure what your talking about when you say that the interior is painted Maroon. All I have ever seen is the Brown Metallic interior color in the AD's. Maybe someone with more exposure can help you out.
This is good "STUFF". Thanks for all the hard work Denny, & guys. It's a win, win situation, when we work together like this to solve these truck tech. situations.
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By "interior panels" I am referring to the cardboard door panels with the naughehyde covering, which matches the seat covering. I thought that when you said interior panels that is what you meant. I agree with you about the cab interior, the "champagne", or brown metallic, whatever that color is called is correct. I am only saying I believe the column and steering wheel is a different color. Quite different.
Denny I dont see a link to the pictures of the interior parts painted you make reference to in the above post can you send me a click on link to check them out Thanks Ken
Sorry bout that Ken, I’m hooked up to the net through a phone line and average about 30,000 bps speed, that’s SLOOOOoooow. I spend hours trying to upload and view graphics, so I get them mixed up once in a while. Re-check that reply, I edited it and added the links. Denny Graham Sandwich, IL
I'd be willing to bet that the factory applied interior color varied a bit between batches of paint. As long as the entire interior was painted from the same batch, who'd know? I think that's why the steering column was a slightly different colour - they were painted in a different spot in the factory, and from a different batch of paint.
That's my two cent's worth, anyway. :whistle:
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Is this right for the interior? Looks darker than what's left on my seat riser. http://images.tcpglobal.com/chips/1951-Chevrolettruck-pg09.jpg?linkingParam=%7B%22_ga%22%3A%22GA1.2.1534082798.1524315223%22%7D&_ga=2.194658981.982743817.1524315327-1534082798.1524315223
Hi everyone, Looking to resurrect this thread. I’m looking for the correct paint code for the dash and doors of a 1949 Chevy 3100.
This thread has great info BUT all the picture links showing the colors are dead. Any assistance on correct “Champaign” dash paint codes and of course functional picture links would be awesome.
FYI My truck is getting painted next week forester green
Rustoleum rattlecan paint flows unbelievably nicely. I did my '49 with it and it came out just like Dads50's (who I unashamedly used as a source as to what to do. Thank you Dads50!). Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
Dads50, I’m amazed how well a “rattle can” paint job can be, thank you for posting the pics and the actual paint cans. Being armed with this information makes it so much easier to replicate what you’ve done on your truck.
I don't have a show truck so the rattle can worked for me.
Its a budget option Good luck
One other small tip for anyone restoring gauges
Don't get paint on the inside housing where the fuel gauge mount. This area needs to be clean bare metal. It is the ground path. It is a mistake many of us have made. The instrument lights ground on the housing also.
Tape off the ears of the housing also so they can complete the ground path to the dash.
I did start my own interior project using your advice dads50. Couple pics here including one of yours. (Hope that's ok, tried to pm you but your mailbox is full.)
Before I tell my painter to buy the Dads50 Rustoleum paint (which looks killer), wanted to ask one more time if anyone has used the interior paint from classic parts; and if so, do you have any pics you could post of what it looks like.
That paint won't match to a "T", because it's missing one. "CHAMPAGNE INERIOR"
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Here are a couple more pictures of Classic Parts interior cab 1947-1953 “champagne” #31-014 paint. My truck was painted about 7-8 years ago, it’s always possible suppliers have changed. Exterior color is Mariner Blue. Seat cover, door panel covers, arm rests are from Jim Carter.
