'62 Kick Panel Trim and Paint Code tag? Questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad54 · 02-05-2019, 12:42 AM

I've got what I THINK is the data tag off the kick panel of my '62 K10 project.
Is there a decoder anywhere?

It says GVW Rating is 5,600 LB... What's the correct rating for '62 K10

Trim is STD (Standard)
Paint is 508 A (What color is this?)
Wheel Base is 127

What's really throwing me is the engine HP ratings:
115 @ 3600 RPM (235 cu. in.)
130 @ 3800 RPM (261 cu. in.)
160 @ 4000 RPM (327 cu. in)

There's no listing for the 283.

Is there a paint code chart anywhere?

Thanks,
-Brad

oem4me · 02-08-2019, 01:05 PM

508 paint code is Balboa blue. Not sure why the 283 is not listed. maybe its not the correct tag?

**Clyde65** · 02-08-2019, 06:05 PM

327’s werent available until 1966 in a 1/2 ton truck.

I stand corrected! Google search say they were available in 1962.

Might not be correct tag for your truck

**The Rocknrod** · 02-08-2019, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

327’s werent available until 1966 in a 1/2 ton truck.

I stand corrected! Google search say they were available in 1962.

Might not be correct tag for your truck

I think you were right the first time.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=227472

Brad54 · 02-10-2019, 11:34 PM

That's weird. We scrapped the cab, and kept the data plate (I asked my buddy and he cut it out himself).
The truck was Balboa Blue, and it was all original. (EVERY panel was rotted beyond saving... even the door hinge areas were rotted away)

What does the "A" stand for after the paint code number?

02-05-2019, 12:42 AM	#1
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	'62 Kick Panel Trim and Paint Code tag? Questions I've got what I THINK is the data tag off the kick panel of my '62 K10 project. Is there a decoder anywhere? It says GVW Rating is 5,600 LB... What's the correct rating for '62 K10 Trim is STD (Standard) Paint is 508 A (What color is this?) Wheel Base is 127 What's really throwing me is the engine HP ratings: 115 @ 3600 RPM (235 cu. in.) 130 @ 3800 RPM (261 cu. in.) 160 @ 4000 RPM (327 cu. in) There's no listing for the 283. Is there a paint code chart anywhere? Thanks, -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

02-08-2019, 01:05 PM	#2
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: '62 Kick Panel Trim and Paint Code tag? Questions 508 paint code is Balboa blue. Not sure why the 283 is not listed. maybe its not the correct tag? Attached Images

02-08-2019, 06:05 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: '62 Kick Panel Trim and Paint Code tag? Questions 327’s werent available until 1966 in a 1/2 ton truck. I stand corrected! Google search say they were available in 1962. Might not be correct tag for your truck __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-10-2019, 11:34 PM	#5
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: '62 Kick Panel Trim and Paint Code tag? Questions That's weird. We scrapped the cab, and kept the data plate (I asked my buddy and he cut it out himself). The truck was Balboa Blue, and it was all original. (EVERY panel was rotted beyond saving... even the door hinge areas were rotted away) What does the "A" stand for after the paint code number? __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School



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