NeeD some tips on my 59 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

59gimmy · 10-01-2016, 04:12 AM

So I inherited my family's 59 GMC 3100. Been in the family forever. All original. 270, 4 speed, 8' fleetside, chrome trim and moldings, small back window. Only problem is there's no way for me to find the original exterior color. Whole truck was stripped and blasted years ago and my uncle can't remember what color it was before. Interior is original cadet grey I think it's called. I've looked all over the truck and cannot find the original exterior paint color anywhere. My uncle thought it might have been baltic blue like an air force blue, but he can't be sure.

Also, how common was it to have the 4 speed on the floor in these? Everything I've seen has a 3 on the tree.
Thank you

OrrieG · 10-01-2016, 03:46 PM

4 speed was common on trucks used for work. For original color look under the voltage regulator, fire wall grommets or under hood hinge at firewall. behind headlight and taillight bezels too. Might loosen the inner fender panels and see if there is original paint under them.

59gimmy · 10-01-2016, 03:59 PM

Ok I will thank you. Is there and paint codes or part of the vin that will tell me the original color?

10-01-2016, 04:12 AM	#1
59gimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Oakley ca Posts: 3	NeeD some tips on my 59 So I inherited my family's 59 GMC 3100. Been in the family forever. All original. 270, 4 speed, 8' fleetside, chrome trim and moldings, small back window. Only problem is there's no way for me to find the original exterior color. Whole truck was stripped and blasted years ago and my uncle can't remember what color it was before. Interior is original cadet grey I think it's called. I've looked all over the truck and cannot find the original exterior paint color anywhere. My uncle thought it might have been baltic blue like an air force blue, but he can't be sure. Also, how common was it to have the 4 speed on the floor in these? Everything I've seen has a 3 on the tree. Thank you

10-01-2016, 03:46 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: NeeD some tips on my 59 4 speed was common on trucks used for work. For original color look under the voltage regulator, fire wall grommets or under hood hinge at firewall. behind headlight and taillight bezels too. Might loosen the inner fender panels and see if there is original paint under them. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-01-2016, 03:59 PM	#3
59gimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Oakley ca Posts: 3	Re: NeeD some tips on my 59 Ok I will thank you. Is there and paint codes or part of the vin that will tell me the original color?



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