The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Factory Correct Restoration Thread

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by yelmer

the dash is the dark fawn poly . the color on the glove box looks correct . what is strange about that paint it darkens over time ?

The glovebox looks pretty much like it should in the pic. I'll have to put the two parts side by side, but I don't think the door is much, if any darker than the heater controls. The pics make the look like theres more difference than there actually is. I've had two '66 trucks and they've both matched the NOS heater controls very closely. I have seen pics of some that we're lighter though. Maybe different plants had slightly different colors?
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[Arekusu]

Boat load of good info here...

How is this not stickied yet?

Alex

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Bump for the New Year

[HugoV]

This is an awesome thread! Subscribed.

[BLK65K10]

This is an awesome thread and I will be adding info as time permits. Here are a couple of photos of a 66 gmc firewall with factory Powerglide auto and factory power brakes. the red color is a repaint not matching the original cardinal red but the firewall is the original fawn paint.

[60n60Apache]

This is stamped on my frame, driver side outside of where the transmission mounts. Almost the same birth date!!!! ( same Month and year)

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by Surfdaddy

Two Tone Paint on 60-61 GMC How does the two tone paint work on the firewall to the front of the cab. In other words, is the bottom color continued to the firewall up to the cowl and the white painted on the bolt on parts, fender cowls, vent cover(part that covers the vent and has the wiper drivers). I'm not sure I would be correct and I haven't seen the firewall's of factory two tone GMC's

here are some 60-61 chevys and gmc's with factory paint...
I put up a pic of the 62-66 door/back cab stripe too.

[1963c-10]

Great detail. When going OEM, sometimes its not all the stuff you do correct that is seen but the one thing you do wrong. I like details personally.

[BLK65K10]

Jonzcustomshop are all those trucks yours. It looks like my personal junkyard(or partsyard as I prefer to refer to it). I will have to come down and visit you on of these days and check it out. One of my blk 65 K10s was original to Missoula. It is very original except for the flat bed and I have original protecto plate and key fob from Kraabel Chevrolet in Missoula.

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by BLK65K10

Jonzcustomshop are all those trucks yours. It looks like my personal junkyard(or partsyard as I prefer to refer to it). I will have to come down and visit you on of these days and check it out. One of my blk 65 K10s was original to Missoula. It is very original except for the flat bed and I have original protecto plate and key fob from Kraabel Chevrolet in Missoula.

no those are at a local yard... unfortunately the only one left is the green and white gmc... all the trucks in the other row left for china a year ago....

[Brad54]

I've got a question about the interior paint on the doors--where does the interior paint end and the exterior paint begin?
The exterior paint rolls into the door jam and is separated by the weather striping piece over the pinch weld/flange around the inside of the door opening.
But where on the door itself is the line between interior and exterior paint?

-Brad

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by Brad54

I've got a question about the interior paint on the doors--where does the interior paint end and the exterior paint begin?
The exterior paint rolls into the door jam and is separated by the weather striping piece over the pinch weld/flange around the inside of the door opening.
But where on the door itself is the line between interior and exterior paint?

-Brad

Right on the edge. See pic. The hinge side is not so crisp - lots of overspray there.

[jbgroby]

Don't know if we did it 100% factory , but it's as close as we could figure.

[bighunting]

What do you originalists do about paint colors underside - brake drums, suspension parts, rear end, etc? Thanks
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[jbgroby]

Semi-Gloss black - The only ones who see the underside of the truck are those poor souls on the sidewalk that I've passed over

[BLK65K10]

cast iron gray is correct for the brake drums and other misc. parts that were originally left bare cast from the factory.

[BLK65K10]

From the factory the outside color or colors (if two-toned) was painted first and then the interior color on the door jambs. If you notice when sanding on your door jambs you will sand the fawn off and the outside color is underneath it. Also at least for 62-66 with the white top the white was painted first and then the lower color.

[yelmer]

I had some nos brake drums they were painted black

[60-66]

Heres the front drums with Assembly line parts tag on my 8000 miles 67 pickup. Never repainted.

[corvettejim1968]

original 1964

[chevy_man5]

WOW CorvetteJim1968!! Is that yours, or just one for sale on Ebay?

[corvettejim1968]

Originally Posted by chevy_man5

WOW CorvetteJim1968!! Is that yours, or just one for sale on Ebay?

its just for sale not mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custo...orcev4exp=true

[chevy_man5]

Specs, so when the ad disappears...

1965 Chevrolet C-10 Custom
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Transmission: Automatic
Model: C-10
Body Type: Pickup Truck
Trim: 2-Door Regular Cab
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Engine: 283 CI V8
Vehicle Title: Clear
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 59,660
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Sub Model: Custom
For Sale By: Dealer
Exterior Color: See Below
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: See Below

ONE OF THE BEST 65 CHEVY TRUCKS YOU WILL EVER FIND !!!!

RESTORED BY THE BEST CHEVY TRUCK MAN THAT I KNOW OUT OF ALABAMA ..

THIS WAS HIS PERSONAL TRUCK THAT HE BUILT FOR HIMSELF ..

HE RETIRED THIS YEAR AND IS NOW GOING IN ANOTHER DIRECTION IN LIFE ..

SO HE CALLED ME ABOUT BUYING HIS TRUCK .

I FEEL VERY BLESSED TO HAVE RECEIVED THAT CALL ..

THIS TRUCK IS 100% READY TO BE SHOWN AT THE CHEVY NATIONALS ..

THE ONLY THING THAT IS NOT CORRECT IS THE DUAL EXHAUST ..

THE TRUCK IS BRAND NEW IN EVERYWAY !!!

NUMBERS MATCHING 283 WITH A AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, AND FACTORY A/C ...

THE ORIGINAL PROTECT-O-PLATE SHOWS THAT THE TRUCK SOLD NEW TO MRS MINNIE IN ALABAMA ...

THIS WAS AND IS A RUST FREE TRUCK ..

THE BODY IS PERFECT ..

THIS ONE IS THE REAL DEAL…

EXTERIOR COLOR IS LIGHT BLUE W/ A WHITE TOP & TRIM… INTERIOR COLOR / trim IS NEUTRAL & WHITE VINYL / CLOTH W/ NEUTRAL PAINT…

THE PAINT ON THE TRUCK IS PERFECT !!!!
THE CHROME AND TRIM IS ALSO PERFECT !!!
THE GLASS IS ALL NEW !!!

THE INTERIOR IS BRAND NEW IN EVERYWAY ..
ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING INTERIORS I HAVE EVER SEEN ...

EQUIPMENT THIS VEHICLE HAS INCLUDES AIR CONDITIONING, POWER STEERING, power brakes, AM RADIO, DUAL CHROME REAR VIEW MIRRORS, CHROME GRILL, CHROME FRONT & REAR BUMPERS, CHROME FRONT BUMPER GUARDS, OAK WOOD BED W/ PAINTED STEEL STRIPS, PAINTED STEEL WHEELS W/ HUB CAPS, DUAL EXHAUST W/ CHROME TIPS, AND MORE…

[Captainfab]

That is one exceptionally nice truck

[pdxhall]

X2!!