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Tail gate name color '53 #666324 07/30/2010 4:01 AM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 144 Asheville, NC J John Hill Wrench Fetcher
John Hill Wrench Fetcher J Joined: May 2010 Posts: 144 Asheville, NC	I have a'53 3600 that was painted a dark green color when I bought it. It has a new tail gate and is solid green. What color was the word "Chevrolet" and what is the best way to paint only the word? Thanks John "It wasn't broke but I still decided to fix it. Now its broke" I really love my coon hounds Pics at http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/...0truck/53%20Chevy%20truck%20Sept%202010/

Re: Tail gate name color '53 John Hill #666326 07/30/2010 4:05 AM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 144 Asheville, NC J John Hill Wrench Fetcher
John Hill Wrench Fetcher J Joined: May 2010 Posts: 144 Asheville, NC	By the way, here is a link to pictures of my truck. http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/ae307/JOHNHILL_photos/53%20Chevy%203600%20truck/ John "It wasn't broke but I still decided to fix it. Now its broke" I really love my coon hounds Pics at http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/...0truck/53%20Chevy%20truck%20Sept%202010/

Re: Tail gate name color '53 John Hill #666360 07/30/2010 8:32 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	"Chevrolet" was painted the same color as the exterior color of the truck (as it is painted on your truck - nice looking truck). Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Tail gate name color '53 tclederman #666370 07/30/2010 12:30 PM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 144 Asheville, NC J John Hill Wrench Fetcher
John Hill Wrench Fetcher J Joined: May 2010 Posts: 144 Asheville, NC	Can you tell enough from the pictures to tell what color my truck is? The fellow I bought it from indicated that it was a "factory" color. Thanks John "It wasn't broke but I still decided to fix it. Now its broke" I really love my coon hounds Pics at http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/...0truck/53%20Chevy%20truck%20Sept%202010/

Re: Tail gate name color '53 John Hill #666418 07/30/2010 3:47 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 296 Lee's Summit Missouri (Kansas ... G Green_98 'Bolter
Green_98 'Bolter G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 296 Lee's Summit Missouri (Kansas ...	Chevy Duty or Jim Carter truck parts should have decals that stick right on the letters. I did that with my '53....red tailgate with white letters. Slide them off very gently, using a credit card to make sure theres no wrinkles. -Patrick 1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 / 4-speed / 4:11 / Commercial Red

Re: Tail gate name color '53 Green_98 #666530 07/31/2010 1:04 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Raleigh, NC C Czechman Shop Shark
Czechman Shop Shark C Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Raleigh, NC	The lettering on the tailgate was not highlighted with a different color. Your truck's tailgate is correct for that year. Sorry no help on the color. Woody Your Brother in Bolthood My 1951 half-ton 'Ol Red Save the VINTAGE DOOR ART! Please contribute photos. Door Art Collection

Re: Tail gate name color '53 Czechman #666535 07/31/2010 1:21 AM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 144 Asheville, NC J John Hill Wrench Fetcher
John Hill Wrench Fetcher J Joined: May 2010 Posts: 144 Asheville, NC	Thanks guys. John "It wasn't broke but I still decided to fix it. Now its broke" I really love my coon hounds Pics at http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/...0truck/53%20Chevy%20truck%20Sept%202010/

Re: Tail gate name color '53 John Hill #666549 07/31/2010 1:43 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	The standard color in 1953 was Juniper Green (Ditzler/PPG 41374; DuPont 93-72001) Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

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